Additive Manufacturing

News • December 19, 2025

Teradyne Robotics to open operations hub in Michigan

Teradyne Robotics, a leader in advanced industrial collaborative and autonomous mobile robotics, plans to open a new U.S. Operations Hub in Wixom, Michigan in 2026. This strategic expansion reflects Teradyne Robotics' commitment to operating close to its customers and meeting the growing manufacturing demand in the U.S. and the Americas.

News • December 3, 2025

Three leading companies partner to serve UK, Ireland & GCC’s additive manufacturing market

Three companies -- Kingsbury, one of the UK's leading CNC machine tool suppliers, Additure, the additive manufacturing specialists, and ATLIX, the newly independent 3D metal printing brand, formerly TRUMPF Additive Manufacturing -- announce a strategic alliance that will position Kingsbury as the exclusive dealer of ATLIX machines and services in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the GCC region.

News • December 2, 2025

Quickparts establishes Aerospace & Defense Center of Excellence, launches Quick Mold product

Quickparts strengthened its commitment to "Limitless Manufacturing" with the completion of a $2.5 million expansion at its Seattle headquarters that formally established the site as an Aerospace & Defense Center of Excellence

News • November 20, 2025

Metal cutting tool market poised for steady expansion

The global metal cutting tool industry was valued at $65.5 billion in 2020 and is estimated to reach $107.3 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2032.

Articles • November 17, 2025

Optimism and Uncertainty

Despite tariffs, labor shortages and tech gaps, manufacturers see renewed optimism—driven by automation, training, reshoring efforts and strong 2026 demand.

Articles • November 17, 2025

Aligning Finance And Sales

Manufacturers grow stronger when financing and sales work as one—aligned cash flow, structured sales processes and flexible funding create predictable growth.

News • November 6, 2025

KBC Tools & Machinery celebrates 60 years of ‘keeping North America working’

In 2025, KBC Tools and Machinery is celebrating its 60-year anniversary. The six-decade legacy that began when Karel Bass started the ball rolling with a determination to "sell the best tooling at the best prices."

News • November 5, 2025

Rowan University’s new lab advances manufacturing through artificial intelligence

The rapid development of artificial intelligence and the usability of large language models have promised to transform industries on a large scale, but first engineers must figure out how to integrate intelligent systems with real-world manufacturing methods.

News • October 30, 2025

Sumitomo strengthens support for aerospace industry with business development team

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. (SCI) has strengthened its support for the aerospace industry with the development of its Aerospace Business Development (ABD) Team.

News • October 8, 2025 • Dennis Spaeth

Fanuc CEO makes the case for automation at Mazak’s Discover 2025 event

Addressing a crowded room at Mazak Corp.'s Discover 2025 event on Oct. 7, FANUC America Corp. President Mike Cicco emphasized the growing role automation plays within shops that strive to maintain a competitive edge. Shops that implement automation solutions not only improve their productivity, he told attendees, they increase their flexibility to take on jobs big, small and anything in between.

News • September 30, 2025

Allied Machine promotes Best to Eastern regional manager

Allied Machine and Engineering, a leading manufacturer of holemaking and finishing cutting tools for the metal-cutting industry, announced that Chris Best has been promoted to Eastern regional manager.

News • September 25, 2025

E-Z LOK director of sales & marketing shares fastener insights

Kyle Lindsly-Roach, E-Z LOK's director of sales & marketing, recently shared his thoughts on several topics about the fastener industry, including current trends, new designs, additive manufacturing, the manufacturer and distributor relationship, as well as the company's most innovative product.