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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

CANADA
Canada Trade Surplus Grows in August, Topping $4 Billion

Michael McConnell October 6, 2026

Canada’s trade surplus grew in August to C$4.2 billion ($2.94 billion USD), Statistics Canada said. Exporters rushing to increase shipments to the U.S. ahead of new 50% tariffs were responsible for the spike, analysts said.
NEWS DESK
Boston Dynamics Selects Rohit Prasad to Lead Company

PRESS RELEASE: Boston Dynamics October 6, 2026

Boston Dynamics today announced the appointment of Rohit Prasad as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 7, 2026.
NEWS DESK
Joe Salesi to Spearhead U.S. Growth for Kohler Leveling

PRESS RELEASE: KOHLER Leveling October 6, 2026

KOHLER Leveling, a global leader in leveling technology for metal fabrication is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Salesi as National Sales Manager for the United States.

CANADA
Canada Trade Surplus Grows in August, Topping $4 Billion

Michael McConnell October 6, 2026

Canada’s trade surplus grew in August to C$4.2 billion ($2.94 billion USD), Statistics Canada said. Exporters rushing to increase shipments to the U.S. ahead of new 50% tariffs were responsible for the spike, analysts said.
NEWS DESK
Boston Dynamics Selects Rohit Prasad to Lead Company

PRESS RELEASE: Boston Dynamics October 6, 2026

Boston Dynamics today announced the appointment of Rohit Prasad as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 7, 2026.
NEWS DESK
Joe Salesi to Spearhead U.S. Growth for Kohler Leveling

PRESS RELEASE: KOHLER Leveling October 6, 2026

KOHLER Leveling, a global leader in leveling technology for metal fabrication is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Salesi as National Sales Manager for the United States.

CANADA
Canada Trade Surplus Grows in August, Topping $4 Billion

Michael McConnell October 6, 2026

Canada’s trade surplus grew in August to C$4.2 billion ($2.94 billion USD), Statistics Canada said. Exporters rushing to increase shipments to the U.S. ahead of new 50% tariffs were responsible for the spike, analysts said.
NEWS DESK
Boston Dynamics Selects Rohit Prasad to Lead Company

PRESS RELEASE: Boston Dynamics October 6, 2026

Boston Dynamics today announced the appointment of Rohit Prasad as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 7, 2026.
NEWS DESK
Joe Salesi to Spearhead U.S. Growth for Kohler Leveling

PRESS RELEASE: KOHLER Leveling October 6, 2026

KOHLER Leveling, a global leader in leveling technology for metal fabrication is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Salesi as National Sales Manager for the United States.