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2022 Additive Manufacturing Industry Report

The 2022 issue of SME’s Additive Manufacturing Industry Report expands to evaluate the larger additive manufacturing (AM) ecosystem. Providing expert opinions, outlooks, case-studies, and insights into how AM is enabling and changing manufacturing across industries.
3D

Looking Back to See What is Ahead for Industrial Additive Manufacturing

May 19, 2022
Todd Grimm of T. A. Grimm & Associates offers a prediction of the future of additive manufacturing
Todd Grimm
By Todd Grimm President, T.A. Grimm & Associates
Jason Fullmer

Not Just Hype: Making 3D Printing Accessible Across Industries

May 26, 2022
3D printing is an innovative technology that enables advances and flexibility never before possible.
Jason Fullmer
By Jason Fullmer COO, Formlabs

Outlook

  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Rolls Back Fuel-Efficiency Standards

    Cary Gitter December 5, 2025
    President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the White House would be rolling back Biden-era fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles, USA Today reported.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Pratt & Whitney Secures $1.6-Billion Contract

    Michael McConnell December 5, 2025
    Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $1.6-billion U.S. government contract for work on F-135 jet engines. The engines are used in the three versions of the F-35 Lightning II fighters.

Overview

  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Rolls Back Fuel-Efficiency Standards

    Cary Gitter December 5, 2025
    President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the White House would be rolling back Biden-era fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles, USA Today reported.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Pratt & Whitney Secures $1.6-Billion Contract

    Michael McConnell December 5, 2025
    Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $1.6-billion U.S. government contract for work on F-135 jet engines. The engines are used in the three versions of the F-35 Lightning II fighters.

Point of Care

  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Rolls Back Fuel-Efficiency Standards

    Cary Gitter December 5, 2025
    President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the White House would be rolling back Biden-era fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles, USA Today reported.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Pratt & Whitney Secures $1.6-Billion Contract

    Michael McConnell December 5, 2025
    Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $1.6-billion U.S. government contract for work on F-135 jet engines. The engines are used in the three versions of the F-35 Lightning II fighters.