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May 06, 2026 - Volume 20 Issue 09
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Image - Size Meets Science: The EBuild® 850 Sets a New 15-Ton Standard for Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing Size Meets Science: The EBuild® 850 Sets a New 15-Ton Standard for Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing
Once considered a niche technology, additive processes have now become a proven manufacturing technology, integral to modern production workflows -- from prototyping to cost-effective small-batch production across diverse applications. ALD Vacuum Technologies GmbH, based near Frankfurt, Germany, has pushed the boundaries of innovation and set a new benchmark with a new AM system that produces the world's largest build volume.
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Worksport has brought its manufacturing operations to Buffalo, New York, leveraging Prima Power technology to enhance the production of its high-tech truck covers. By moving production home, the company aims to improve manufacturing speed and quality control, supporting a broader vision for clean energy solutions.
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  New Laser Tube Cutting Machine Increases Feed Rates Up to 150%
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  Beyond the Spindle: Integrating the GP1350 into Your Automated Production Ecosystem
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