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Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Magazine
April 2022
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
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
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
Aerospace & Defense
Energy
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
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
Aerospace & Defense
Energy
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
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
Aerospace & Defense
Energy
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
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
Aerospace & Defense
Energy
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.