The Bench Is Deep. Carbon Copy. Twin Peaks. Shot Through the Part. Ketchup Dynamics.

From learning and connecting at industry events to building a peer network through the AMT Leadership Forum, Alex Hussain fully leverages his AMT membership to help his small additive manufacturing shop grow.

Each time I attend SHOT, I experience some sensory overload. If something catches my attention, it’s usually because it gives me a sweet, sweet dopamine shot of manufacturing technology, motorsport, or horology.

The Markus System. Ctrl+Alt+Delegate. Prints of War. Pinewood Derby < Billet Derby. Maximum Meows.

At The MFG Meeting 2026, discussions occurred about the future of manufacturing, specifically the fastest-evolving sub-industries: advanced biomanufacturing, which is creating new opportunities for traditional manufacturers.

AM is growing. Twin fixes your mistakes. CPU stage fright. Future you says thanks. Awards season: manufacturing edition.

Check in for the highlights, headlines, and hijinks that matter to manufacturing. These lean news items keep you updated on the latest developments.

Since 2022, imports of additive machinery have been larger than exports by a growing multiple, reaching more than three times the exports in 2025. This pattern indicates a healthy and growing demand for additive technologies.

To say that additive manufacturing (AM) is still young, especially for standardized manufacturing processes and practices, is to greatly understate the case.

The additive manufacturing (AM) market reached a new phase of structural maturity in 2025. This followed several years of experimentation, rapid technology development, fluctuating venture capital activity, and turbulent public market performance.