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Students and Educators Set to Explore the Power of Technology and Innovation at IMTS 2026

The Smartforce Student Summit will return to IMTS - The International Manufacturing Technology Show, Sept. 14-19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago. This will mark the summit's 14th edition since its launch in 1998.

31 Jan 2026

PNNL Scientists Play a Pivotal Role in Advancing Modern Vitrification Technology

In a historic event decades in the making, the Hanford Site recently began immobilizing low-activity, radioactive waste by converting it into glass: a process known as vitrification.

29 Jan 2026

Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Solutions for Elemental Analysis with High-End Detection Capabilities in Handheld Analyzer

To support industries that require precise elemental analysis Thermo Fisher Scientific has expanded its Niton portfolio.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Handheld Elemental & Radiation Detection 27 Jan 2026

Specac Acquires Amax Precision Ltd

Specac, Ltd, an Ampersand Capital Partners portfolio company and leader in the design and manufacture of spectroscopy accessories and sample prep solutions, announced today the acquisition of Amax Precision Ltd ("Amax"), a global leader in analytical instrument precision contract manufacturing.

From Specac Ltd 23 Jan 2026

New Method Creates Scalable, Twisted 2D Materials for Quantum Research

Imaging at SLAC's synchrotron demonstrates the twisted structures' exotic properties that could benefit the development of superconductors and quantum materials.

19 Jan 2026

3D Printing Collaboration Revolutionizes US Metal Part Manufacturing

American industries face a common challenge when sourcing new and replacement metal parts.

14 Jan 2026

Open-Source Tool Improves Radiation Resistance in Electronics

A new open-source tool from Fraunhofer IIS aims to help researchers prevent radiation-induced degradation in electronic systems, which is crucial for satellites and CT scanners.

3 Dec 2025

ORNL Creates Future Foundries to Revolutionize Additive Manufacturing

Five months, 40 researchers — that’s all it took for the cutting-edge innovators at the Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory to create Future Foundries, a groundbreaking platform transforming additive manufacturing.

26 Nov 2025

Checking the Quality of Materials Just Got Easier With a New AI Tool

Manufacturing better batteries, faster electronics, and more effective pharmaceuticals depends on the discovery of new materials and the verification of their quality.

28 Oct 2025

AIMPLAS Revolutionizes Large-Format Additive Manufacturing with Sustainable Materials and Higher Quality, More Resistant Parts

Large-format additive manufacturing has established itself as a key technology in demanding industrial sectors such as automotive and urban design, thanks to its ability to manufacture large parts without assembly.

From AIMPLAS 10 Oct 2025

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