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December 2023

The December 2023 edition of Smart Manufacturing is now available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.

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Thanks to investment in an ExOne S-MAX Pro 3D sand printer from Desktop Metal, Waupaca Foundry is now able to turn around a prototype tool in days instead of weeks.

Printing Payback

January 8, 2024

Thinking of buying a 3D printer but concerned about ROI? As Donnie Brasco said, “Forget about it.”

By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media

PTC’s Vice President of Sustainability Dave Duncan (right) speaking in May 2023 at LiveWorx, PTC’s annual tech event focused on digital transformation.

Sustainability Measures That Drive ROI

January 5, 2024

Building the business case for sustainability efforts in manufacturing

By Karen Haywood Queen Contributing Editor, SME Media

Workers at a manufacturing plant

Software to the Rescue: Solving Supply Chain Challenges

January 16, 2024

Move from manual processes to automated solutions for smart manufacturing success

By Karen Haywood Queen Contributing Editor, SME Media

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.

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.

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.