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As we look ahead to NAMRC 54, I want to take a moment to recognize the outstanding success of NAMRC 53, hosted by Clemson University.

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  • NEWS DESK

    AI Expected to Drive Manufacturing Margins in 2026

    Cary Gitter December 8, 2025
    Artificial intelligence will continue to transform the manufacturing industry in 2026, according to the “Future-Ready Manufacturing Study 2025,” conducted by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • CNC MACHINING

    9 New Manufacturing Machines, Tools and Technology

    Staff Writer December 8, 2025
    It was an eventful Fall for the manufacturing world. Literally. From September to early November, the SME Media team traveled to and from FABTECH (Chicago), CMTS (Toronto), three regional Manufacturing Technology Series events (California, South Carolina and Texas), as well as various open houses, tech showcases and other industry meetups.
  • 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 8, 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.

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