AM I Navigator and Leading Minds Align Efforts Under a New Alliance
The Additive Manufacturing Alliance, uniting the AM I Navigator and Leading Minds, was announced at AMS 2026 to accelerate industrial adoption of additive manufacturing. The partnership will coordinate knowledge exchange, joint industry communication, and practical support for companies moving from pilot projects to serial production. AM I Navigator contributes a free maturity‑assessment framework and transformation insights, while Leading Minds offers a common‑language framework that clarifies AM terminology. New members such as ASTM’s Wohlers Associates and the Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group broaden the ecosystem and reinforce the alliance’s collaborative thrust.
Genicom to Unveil Next-Generation UV Curing Rate Measurement Solution for Smart Factories at AFPE 2026
Genicom will debut its GSE‑CRM01‑S UV curing rate measurement system at AFPE 2026 in Shanghai. The solution promises up to 60 % cost efficiency over conventional meters and delivers real‑time data at 10 Hz. Designed for smart‑factory integration, it supports RS‑232 communication and...
Emerson Announces OPTIMIZE 26 Conference for AspenTech Users
Emerson announced OPTIMIZE™ 26, a four‑day conference for AspenTech users in Houston from May 11‑14, 2026. The event expects 1,300 participants representing more than 50 nations and will spotlight industrial AI, data management, and advanced optimization tools. A new Innovation Zone will...
Sculpteo Launches On-Demand HP Metal Jet Binder Service to Create 3D-Printed Metal Parts at Scale
Sculpteo announced the launch of an on‑demand HP Metal Jet binder‑jetting service, extending its metal portfolio across Europe and the United States. The offering combines HP’s high‑throughput printing, debinding and sintering workflow to deliver production‑grade metal parts from single prototypes...
NORD Extends IE5+ Synchronous Motor Line with New 112 Frame Size
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has launched the SK 112, expanding its IE5+ permanent‑magnet synchronous motor line to a 15 hp, 112‑frame size. The new motor maintains up to 95 % efficiency and offers both ventilated TEFC and smooth‑body TENV housings, the latter available with IP69K...
New eBook From Mouser, Microchip, and Samtec Examines PCIe Design for Emerging Embedded Systems
Mouser Electronics, in partnership with Microchip Technology and Samtec, has released an eBook titled “8 Experts on PCIe for Emerging Embedded Systems.” The guide gathers insights from eight industry leaders—including Bosch, DANA, Synopsys, Tektronix and Visteon—to help engineers tackle PCIe integration...
NEW PRODUCT: FlexiSan Modular Spray System for Mobile and Efficient Equipment and Plant Sanitation
BETE introduced the FlexiSan Modular Spray System, a portable, cost‑effective solution for equipment and plant sanitation. The base model features a mobile cart with a clean‑in‑place spray header, dual blending pumps that can hold two liquids, and connects to existing...
Five Major Shifts Shaping 2026 Manufacturing Tech Priorities
Rootstock’s 2026 State of Manufacturing Technology Survey shows five pivotal shifts in tech priorities. Workforce talent shortages have risen to become the leading barrier, increasing from 25% to 33% of respondents. AI investment is moving sharply toward supply‑chain execution and...
Digi International Launches MCP Server to Power AI Driven Workflows for Digi Remote Manager and Genesis Users
Digi International announced the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for its Digi Remote Manager and Genesis platforms, allowing seamless integration of large‑language‑model AI tools such as Claude. The server provides natural‑language querying, automated workflow generation, and context‑aware troubleshooting for large...
DigiKey Spotlights New Products at Embedded World 2026
DigiKey will showcase more than a dozen new embedded‑system products from leading suppliers at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. The booth (4A‑633) features live demos ranging from thread‑network sensor arrays to single‑pair Ethernet video streaming and AI‑enabled microcontrollers. DigiKey...
Flexxbotics Updates Beckhoff ADS TwinCAT Connector Driver in Open-Source GitHub Project
Flexxbotics has released an updated Beckhoff ADS TwinCAT connector driver in its open‑source GitHub repository, expanding compatibility to both TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3 environments. The driver introduces multi‑threaded data pipelines, secure bi‑directional read/write, and a many‑to‑many interoperability model that eliminates point‑to‑point...
MANUFACTURING & AUTOMATION EXCHANGE (MAX) SET TO DEBUT IN NASHVILLE MARCH 24-26 AT THE MUSIC CITY CENTER
The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX) will debut March 24‑26, 2026 at Nashville's Music City Center, merging the former Assembly Show South and Quality Show into a single, cross‑functional event. MAX will showcase a broad spectrum of manufacturing technologies, from...
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Stratasys announced a 22% year‑over‑year reliability increase for its F900 industrial 3D printer, driven by manufacturing enhancements co‑developed with its Customer Advisory Board (CAB). The CAB, composed of aerospace, defense and automotive leaders, identified production‑scale barriers and helped shape improvements...
Tuofa CNC Machining Strengthens Global Support for Precision CNC Components (ISO 9001:2015)
Tuofa CNC Machining, an ISO 9001:2015 certified supplier, expands its global support for precision CNC components across automotive, robotics, and medical sectors. The company emphasizes datum control, process stability, and measurable verification for function‑critical assemblies. Recent work on robot joint shafts...
AM SOLUTIONS INTRODUCES THE M4 BASIC, A COST-EFFECTIVE ENTRY-LEVEL MODEL POST-PROCESSING SYSTEM
AM Solutions, a brand of the Rösler Group, launched the M4 Basic, a compact, cost‑effective vibratory finishing system for additive‑manufactured metal and polymer parts. The unit processes workpieces up to 70 × 70 × 25 mm and combines a 20‑litre rotary vibrator with a 25‑litre...
Big Joe Forklifts Launches WS25-40 High Performance Lithium-Ion Stacker to Boost Productivity in Tight Spaces
Big Joe Forklifts introduced the WS25‑40 High Performance Lithium‑ion Stacker, a walk‑straddle stacker designed for tight warehouse aisles. The model lifts between 2,500 and 4,000 lb and features a compact footprint, fully proportional controls, and an integrated lithium‑ion battery with onboard...
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Zebra Technologies’ AltiZ 3D sensors now power EBI Electric’s Inspector T lumber‑scanning system, delivering an eightfold increase in measurement precision. The AI‑enhanced solution identifies defects such as knots, cracks and rot, enabling manufacturers to boost usable wood yields by up to...
NEW RESEARCH SHOWS TOP OEMS CUT DOWNTIME RECOVERY BY 40%, STRENGTHENING PROFITABILITY THROUGH RESILIENCE-FIRST STRATEGIES
Rockwell Automation’s new OEM Advantage Playbook, based on a survey of 500 machine‑builder leaders across 17 countries, shows top OEMs have reduced average downtime recovery from 40 hours to 24 hours – a 40% improvement. The research links faster recovery...
X-365 Precision XY Gantry System Offers Configurable, Affordable Motion for High-Throughput, High-Accuracy Applications
Physik Instrumente (PI) unveiled the X‑365 Precision XY Gantry System, a modular Cartesian robot that delivers nanometer‑class positioning across travel ranges from 200 × 200 mm up to 600 × 800 mm. The platform combines high load capacity with integrated linear‑encoder feedback and EtherCat‑based controller compatibility,...
6K Additive Signs Long-Term Supply Agreement with Siemens Energy Supporting Circularity in Nickel-Based Alloys
6K Additive has signed a global long‑term supply agreement with Siemens Energy to receive spent nickel‑alloy powder from Siemens’ additive‑manufacturing sites. The reclaimed material will be processed in 6K’s UniMelt microwave plasma system, converting it into virgin‑grade, AM‑ready powder. To...
The Mechatronic Approach to Designing Motion as a System
Mechatronics is evolving from isolated components to fully integrated motion systems, where motors, drives, controllers, and software operate as a single organism. Kollmorgen’s SFD‑M feedback device exemplifies automatic motor‑drive parameter exchange, cutting commissioning time and eliminating manual errors. Integrated design...
Melotte Successfully Installs Amsight as Full-Process Data System, Marking the Next Step Toward Reducing CT Scanning Efforts
Melotte, Additive Center, and amsight GmbH have deployed a full‑process data capture system at Melotte’s facility. The platform records structured data from raw material receipt through printing, post‑processing and CT scanning, creating a unified digital thread for each semiconductor component....
Quality Management and Traceability in Regulated Manufacturing:
Regulated manufacturers are confronting a surge in quality data requirements while many still rely on fragmented systems that isolate documents, training records, and production data. This siloed approach erodes traceability, hampers audit readiness, and raises compliance risk. Modern quality platforms...
Insight Works Releases Quality Inspector v7.25 for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Insight Works announced Quality Inspector version 7.25 for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, adding several workflow‑centric enhancements. Inspectors can now log test results directly from Microsoft Teams via adaptive cards, and grade‑based blocking rules tighten control over sales order releases and outbound...
Thermography Helps Leading Bike Fitter Find Optimal Cyclist Position
Bikefit Van Staeyen in Antwerp has integrated FLIR’s E96 thermal imaging camera into its bike‑fitting process, creating the ‘Lava.flow’ system that visualizes real‑time heat and pressure distribution on cyclists. By merging thermography with motion tracking, force analysis and EMG, the...
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Kenco’s 2026 Innovation Report reveals that supply‑chain leaders are leaning heavily on AI and proven technologies to offset inflation and labor‑shortage pressures. While 83% of respondents maintain a dedicated innovation budget, only 35% increased it year‑over‑year, and half allocate at...
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Alloyed Ltd secured a £1 million grant from the UK ATI Programme to fast‑track the development of ABD®‑1000AM®, a nickel‑based superalloy engineered for laser powder‑bed fusion additive manufacturing. The project, run with ITP Aero and Cranfield University, aims to produce 3D‑printed jet‑engine...
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Reveals Its 2026 Dealers of Excellence
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas announced its 2026 Dealers of Excellence, honoring 17 top-performing dealers across North America. The award recognizes dealers that excel in selling and servicing Cat lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklifts, and Jungheinrich warehouse automation solutions. Recipients were selected for...
AllPIXA Neo 6k Line-Scan Camera Delivers Unmatched Speed and Precision for Automated Sorting Systems
Allied Vision introduced the allPIXA neo 6k 10GigE line‑scan camera, engineered for high‑speed automated sorting. It features a 6144 × 4 pixel CMOS multispectral sensor, 5 µm pixel size, and can capture up to 105 kHz in color or 300 kHz in monochrome. The camera delivers...