Thursday, February 12, 2026

Fraunhofer researchers develop 3D printing filaments from waste

Researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM and Hochschule Bremen are developing methods to recycle Germany’s 5.6 million metric tons of annual plastic packaging waste, of which less than a third is currently reused, into high-quality 3D-printed products.

Rockwell Automation integrates with AWS to enable data-driven manufacturing

Rockwell Automation and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a collaboration aimed at accelerating digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. 

New holographic 3D printing method uses sound to build structures

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a new 3D printing method that uses high-acoustic pressure sound waves to create solid structures.

Infor, Kinaxis partnership brings cloud-based supply chain tools to manufacturers

Infor and Kinaxis have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing supply chain planning for midmarket discrete manufacturers. 

MIT develops multi-directional artificial muscle, advancing soft robotics

MIT engineers have developed artificial muscle tissue capable of flexing in multiple directions, a breakthrough that could pave the way for soft, biohybrid robots with enhanced movement. 

OSU researcher to explore advanced 3D printing with NASA scientists

Dr Sri Ramesh, an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University’s School of Industrial Engineering and Management, has received a NASA Established Program to Simulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) travel grant. 

EOS rolls out new metal 3D printing materials for oil & gas, semiconductor sectors

EOS has announced the introduction of two new metal additive manufacturing (AM) materials designed to enhance industrial 3D printing solutions for the oil and gas and semiconductor industries. 

America Makes launches $1.1M project to boost US-UK additive manufacturing collab

America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have launched a $1.1 million project call under the Allied Additive Manufacturing Interoperability (AAMI) Program. 

Rockwell Automation unveils Emulate3D Factory Test at NVIDIA GTC 2025

Rockwell Automation is set to debut its Emulate3D Factory Test capabilities at NVIDIA GTC 2025, marking the first public showcase of the company’s latest advancement in factory-scale virtual controls testing. 

AI uncovers new method to strengthen titanium alloys, accelerate manufacturing

Johns Hopkins researchers have used AI to refine titanium alloy manufacturing, accelerating production while preserving or enhancing strength, a breakthrough with potential benefits for aerospace, defense, and medical industries.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.