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Manufacturing Engineering: April 2022

The April 2022 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
Powder flowing from a metal part using Solukon’s SPR technology.

Wohlers Gives State-of-the-Industry Rundown

March 28, 2022
Additive Manufacturing is maturing with a breadth of new technologies, applications and industry expertise.
Terry Wohlers
By Terry Wohlers Head of Advisory Services and Market Intelligence, Wohlers Associates
By Noah Mostow Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International
Avi Reichental of Nexa3D said everyone in the AM industry has a responsibility to implement and leverage the strength of 3D printing throughout each part of the product life cycle.

The Greening of Additive

April 8, 2022
Making 3D printing sustainable requires more than recyclable materials and energy-efficient equipment; it requires that we rethink the status quo.
Kip Hanson
By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media
Desktop Metal’s Shop System 3D printer is engineered for machine shops doing mid-scale production.

New AM Machines, Materials Fill Niches

March 30, 2022
Makers of new machines and materials for additive manufacturing are touting their products for the niches they fill—tool making and machine shop production, for example. They’re also talking about sustainability.
Ilene Wolff
By Ilene Wolff Contributing Editor, SME Media
Researcher Lauren Heinrich operates a Mazak VC-500AM to advance hybrid manufacturing and related CAD/CAM.

CAD/CAM Drives Additive Ahead

April 4, 2022
CAD/CAM improves generative design, print simulation, path programming and process control in additive manufacturing.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media

Shop Solutions

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    An In-Depth Look at Manufacturing USA

    Amy Bryson June 16, 2026
    Manufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, and reduce cost and risk.
  • EVENTS

    Revitalizing America’s Energy Resources

    Steve Plumb June 16, 2026
    The United States needs to take a comprehensive approach to meet rapidly growing demand for energy while enhancing national security, Christopher Saldaña told attendees on Monday during his keynote presentation at the North American Research Conference (NAMRC) on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract

    Michael McConnell June 16, 2026
    Lockheed Martin workers in Fort Worth, Texas, who build the F-35 fighter jet, will get a pay hike and see the end of mandatory overtime under terms of a new contract.

Up Front

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    An In-Depth Look at Manufacturing USA

    Amy Bryson June 16, 2026
    Manufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, and reduce cost and risk.
  • EVENTS

    Revitalizing America’s Energy Resources

    Steve Plumb June 16, 2026
    The United States needs to take a comprehensive approach to meet rapidly growing demand for energy while enhancing national security, Christopher Saldaña told attendees on Monday during his keynote presentation at the North American Research Conference (NAMRC) on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract

    Michael McConnell June 16, 2026
    Lockheed Martin workers in Fort Worth, Texas, who build the F-35 fighter jet, will get a pay hike and see the end of mandatory overtime under terms of a new contract.

SME Speaks

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    An In-Depth Look at Manufacturing USA

    Amy Bryson June 16, 2026
    Manufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, and reduce cost and risk.
  • EVENTS

    Revitalizing America’s Energy Resources

    Steve Plumb June 16, 2026
    The United States needs to take a comprehensive approach to meet rapidly growing demand for energy while enhancing national security, Christopher Saldaña told attendees on Monday during his keynote presentation at the North American Research Conference (NAMRC) on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract

    Michael McConnell June 16, 2026
    Lockheed Martin workers in Fort Worth, Texas, who build the F-35 fighter jet, will get a pay hike and see the end of mandatory overtime under terms of a new contract.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    An In-Depth Look at Manufacturing USA

    Amy Bryson June 16, 2026
    Manufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, and reduce cost and risk.
  • EVENTS

    Revitalizing America’s Energy Resources

    Steve Plumb June 16, 2026
    The United States needs to take a comprehensive approach to meet rapidly growing demand for energy while enhancing national security, Christopher Saldaña told attendees on Monday during his keynote presentation at the North American Research Conference (NAMRC) on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract

    Michael McConnell June 16, 2026
    Lockheed Martin workers in Fort Worth, Texas, who build the F-35 fighter jet, will get a pay hike and see the end of mandatory overtime under terms of a new contract.

Software Update

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    An In-Depth Look at Manufacturing USA

    Amy Bryson June 16, 2026
    Manufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, and reduce cost and risk.
  • EVENTS

    Revitalizing America’s Energy Resources

    Steve Plumb June 16, 2026
    The United States needs to take a comprehensive approach to meet rapidly growing demand for energy while enhancing national security, Christopher Saldaña told attendees on Monday during his keynote presentation at the North American Research Conference (NAMRC) on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract

    Michael McConnell June 16, 2026
    Lockheed Martin workers in Fort Worth, Texas, who build the F-35 fighter jet, will get a pay hike and see the end of mandatory overtime under terms of a new contract.

Viewpoints

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    An In-Depth Look at Manufacturing USA

    Amy Bryson June 16, 2026
    Manufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, and reduce cost and risk.
  • EVENTS

    Revitalizing America’s Energy Resources

    Steve Plumb June 16, 2026
    The United States needs to take a comprehensive approach to meet rapidly growing demand for energy while enhancing national security, Christopher Saldaña told attendees on Monday during his keynote presentation at the North American Research Conference (NAMRC) on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract

    Michael McConnell June 16, 2026
    Lockheed Martin workers in Fort Worth, Texas, who build the F-35 fighter jet, will get a pay hike and see the end of mandatory overtime under terms of a new contract.