Manufacturing Engineering: April 2022

The April 2022 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.

View Digital Magazine

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.

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.

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.

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.

By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media

NEWS DESK
Bayer Plans to Open $2.2 Billion Ohio Manufacturing Plant

Michael McConnell October 5, 2026

Bayer says it will spend $2.2 billion to build an advanced manufacturing facility in New Albany, Ohio.
NEWS DESK
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Ticks Up

Nicole Franzese-Damron October 5, 2026

U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below economists' expectations of 84,000, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.2%, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
NEWS DESK
Report: America Not Creating Enough Skilled Trades Workers

Michael McConnell October 5, 2026

America needs to find 1.7 million skilled tradespeople every year through 2035 to fill the nation’s job openings. But schools and programs are only turning out 55 graduates for every 100 positions needed.

NEWS DESK
Bayer Plans to Open $2.2 Billion Ohio Manufacturing Plant

Michael McConnell October 5, 2026

Bayer says it will spend $2.2 billion to build an advanced manufacturing facility in New Albany, Ohio.
NEWS DESK
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Ticks Up

Nicole Franzese-Damron October 5, 2026

U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below economists' expectations of 84,000, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.2%, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
NEWS DESK
Report: America Not Creating Enough Skilled Trades Workers

Michael McConnell October 5, 2026

America needs to find 1.7 million skilled tradespeople every year through 2035 to fill the nation’s job openings. But schools and programs are only turning out 55 graduates for every 100 positions needed.

NEWS DESK
Bayer Plans to Open $2.2 Billion Ohio Manufacturing Plant

Michael McConnell October 5, 2026

Bayer says it will spend $2.2 billion to build an advanced manufacturing facility in New Albany, Ohio.
NEWS DESK
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Ticks Up

Nicole Franzese-Damron October 5, 2026

U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below economists' expectations of 84,000, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.2%, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
NEWS DESK
Report: America Not Creating Enough Skilled Trades Workers

Michael McConnell October 5, 2026

America needs to find 1.7 million skilled tradespeople every year through 2035 to fill the nation’s job openings. But schools and programs are only turning out 55 graduates for every 100 positions needed.

NEWS DESK
Bayer Plans to Open $2.2 Billion Ohio Manufacturing Plant

Michael McConnell October 5, 2026

Bayer says it will spend $2.2 billion to build an advanced manufacturing facility in New Albany, Ohio.
NEWS DESK
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Ticks Up

Nicole Franzese-Damron October 5, 2026

U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below economists' expectations of 84,000, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.2%, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
NEWS DESK
Report: America Not Creating Enough Skilled Trades Workers

Michael McConnell October 5, 2026

America needs to find 1.7 million skilled tradespeople every year through 2035 to fill the nation’s job openings. But schools and programs are only turning out 55 graduates for every 100 positions needed.

NEWS DESK
Bayer Plans to Open $2.2 Billion Ohio Manufacturing Plant

Michael McConnell October 5, 2026

Bayer says it will spend $2.2 billion to build an advanced manufacturing facility in New Albany, Ohio.
NEWS DESK
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Ticks Up

Nicole Franzese-Damron October 5, 2026

U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below economists' expectations of 84,000, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.2%, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
NEWS DESK
Report: America Not Creating Enough Skilled Trades Workers

Michael McConnell October 5, 2026

America needs to find 1.7 million skilled tradespeople every year through 2035 to fill the nation’s job openings. But schools and programs are only turning out 55 graduates for every 100 positions needed.

NEWS DESK
Bayer Plans to Open $2.2 Billion Ohio Manufacturing Plant

Michael McConnell October 5, 2026

Bayer says it will spend $2.2 billion to build an advanced manufacturing facility in New Albany, Ohio.
NEWS DESK
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Ticks Up

Nicole Franzese-Damron October 5, 2026

U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below economists' expectations of 84,000, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.2%, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
NEWS DESK
Report: America Not Creating Enough Skilled Trades Workers

Michael McConnell October 5, 2026

America needs to find 1.7 million skilled tradespeople every year through 2035 to fill the nation’s job openings. But schools and programs are only turning out 55 graduates for every 100 positions needed.

About

Technologies

Events

Training

Engage

Education

Membership

Media

Manufacturing Engineering: April 2022

Wohlers Gives State-of-the-Industry Rundown

The Greening of Additive

New AM Machines, Materials Fill Niches

CAD/CAM Drives Additive Ahead

Shop Solutions

Bayer Plans to Open $2.2 Billion Ohio Manufacturing Plant

U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Ticks Up

Report: America Not Creating Enough Skilled Trades Workers

Up Front

Bayer Plans to Open $2.2 Billion Ohio Manufacturing Plant

U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Ticks Up

Report: America Not Creating Enough Skilled Trades Workers

SME Speaks

Bayer Plans to Open $2.2 Billion Ohio Manufacturing Plant

U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Ticks Up

Report: America Not Creating Enough Skilled Trades Workers

Advanced Manufacturing Now

Bayer Plans to Open $2.2 Billion Ohio Manufacturing Plant

U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Ticks Up

Report: America Not Creating Enough Skilled Trades Workers

Software Update

Bayer Plans to Open $2.2 Billion Ohio Manufacturing Plant

U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Ticks Up

Report: America Not Creating Enough Skilled Trades Workers

Viewpoints

Bayer Plans to Open $2.2 Billion Ohio Manufacturing Plant

U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Ticks Up

Report: America Not Creating Enough Skilled Trades Workers