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Manufacturing Employment Little Changed in May

June 2, 2023
Manufacturing jobs overall were little changed in May, according to a breakdown by industry released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bill Koenig
By Bill Koenig Senior Editor, SME Media
David Woodcock

Can 3D Printing Handle the Heat?

June 2, 2023
Thermal management is a vital issue related to additive manufacturing.
David Woodcock
By David Woodcock Head of Growth, Azul 3D
Manufacturing worker

Manufacturing Slows in May Amid Uncertainty

June 1, 2023
The manufacturing economy slowed further in May as companies cope with uncertainty, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Bill Koenig
By Bill Koenig Senior Editor, SME Media
Analyzing the design tradeoffs between traditional and AM-produced heat exchangers for the aerospace industry.

From Powder to Performance

June 1, 2023
How additive manufacturing can help produce critical parts for aerospace applications.
Dr. Pradeep Bhattad Sales Development Manager, ZEISS Additive Manufacturing Process and Control
By Dr. Pradeep Bhattad Business Development Manager, ZEISS Additive Manufacturing Process and Control
John E. Barnes

Design Keys: Parts, Not Prints

May 31, 2023
Traditional manufacturing principles stress designing for the process. For AM, however, design must encompass the entire process, starting with materials and printing but also consider thermal treatment, machining, chemical post-processing, volumetric and dimensional inspection, and mechanical testing.
John E. Barnes
By John E. Barnes Chair of the Additive Manufacturing Technical Committee (AMTC) for SME, Managing Director of The Barnes Global Advisors and CEO/Founder of Metal Powder Works
Durable goods orders

Durable Goods Orders Rise in April

May 30, 2023
Orders for durable goods increased in April, paced by defense aircraft and parts, the Commerce Department reported May 26.
Bill Koenig
By Bill Koenig Senior Editor, SME Media
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