AI and Machine Learning Transform Materials Testing
Materials testing remains a cornerstone of engineering and manufacturing, ensuring that components and structures—from aircraft fuselages to bridge supports—perform reliably…
Corrosion Behavior of AM Aluminium Alloys in Marine Environments
Optical microscopy revealed that both AlSi10Mg and Alloy C achieved similar bulk densities of approximately 99.8–99.9% relative density, yet notable…
UK’s First 300mm FlexIC Foundry Opens in Durham
At Pragmatic Park in Durham, a milestone in British semiconductor manufacturing was marked by the official opening of the nation’s…
Advanced Materials Drive Innovation Amid Market Shifts
In the second quarter of 2024, the advanced materials sector demonstrated a dynamic blend of financial commitment, technological breakthroughs, and…
Sustainable 3D Printing of Wood from Its Building Blocks
For centuries, wood has been shaped through subtractive manufacturing—cutting, carving, and milling—processes that inevitably generate waste. While recycled wood often…
Industrial Robot Installations Surge Past Half-Million Units
The International Federation of Robotics’ World Robotics 2025 report reveals a striking transformation in global manufacturing automation over the past…
Circular Economy as a Manufacturing Supply Chain Advantage
Global manufacturing supply chains, the intricate networks that underpin modern industry, have evolved to deliver efficiency at scale. Yet these…
AI Reinforcement Learning Tackles Fusion Plasma Instabilities
The DIII-D National Fusion Facility in San Diego, operated by General Atomics, houses the largest and most advanced magnetic fusion…
Military 3D Printing Accelerates Defense Manufacturing
The global military 3D printing market, valued at USD 0.88 billion in 2021, is projected to reach USD 7.5 billion…