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MIM / PM industry developments and supply-chain news roundups.
800G and 1.6T raise optical testing demands, says Viavi
Higher-speed, denser deployments require validation of power consumption, thermal behavior, airflow, and system stability, says Viavi.
ATLIX and ACNIS Group establish certified AM process for dental and medical applications
ATLIX, headquartered in Schio, Italy, and ACNIS Group, including its BCS subsidiary, have signed a joint AM Process Quality Certification for dental and medical Additive Manufacturing. According to ATLIX, the certification The post ATLIX and ACNIS Group establish certified AM…
UnionTech to distribute AMPro metal AM across Americas
AMPro, based in Melbourne, Australia, has announced a partnership with UnionTech, headquartered in Shanghai, China, establishing UnionTech as its exclusive distributor across the Americas. Under the agreement, UnionTech The post UnionTech to distribute AMPro metal AM across…
Advanced Materials Show USA releases 2026 Show Preview
The Advanced Materials Show USA, scheduled to take place from October 6–7, 2026, at the David L Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, has released its official 2026 Show Preview. The post Advanced Materials Show USA releases 2026 Show Preview appeared…
Inside the Global Surgical Instrument Industry: Where Precision Tools Come From
Every day, millions of surgical procedures take place around the world, and each depends on instruments that have often travelled thousands of kilometres
Tungaloy and NTK Cutting Tools to merge in 2027
Japanese companies Tungaloy Corporation and NTK Cutting Tools have announced plans to merge, effective January 1, 2027, subject to applicable legal and regulatory requirements. If successful, the The post Tungaloy and NTK Cutting Tools to merge in 2027 appeared first on Metal…
Freemelt secures €300,000 F4E contract for tungsten manufacturing development
Freemelt, headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden, has signed a €300,000 contract with Fusion for Energy (F4E), the European Union organisation responsible for Europe’s contribution to ITER and the development The post Freemelt secures €300,000 F4E contract for tungsten…
Metal Powder Works signs $600k two-year copper powder deal with Embassy
Metal Powder Works Limited (MPW), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, has signed a two-year long-term agreement (LTA) with Embassy Powdered Metals Inc, Emporium, Pennsylvania, to supply The post Metal Powder Works signs $600k two-year copper powder deal with…
The Value of Analog Chips in Optical Modules Doubles: A Low-Penetration Segment with Less Than 5% Localization Rate
In the highly competitive AI server optical module market, attention has largely focused on major components like DSPs and lasers. However, a dozen unassuming analog chips—including TIAs, Drivers, power management ICs, AFEs, and EEPROMs—represent a critical yet…
Eckart celebrates 150th anniversary in 2026
Eckart, headquartered in Hartenstein, Germany, is marking its 150th anniversary in 2026. Founded in Fürth in 1876 as a goldbeating workshop, the company has grown into an international manufacturer of The post Eckart celebrates 150th anniversary in 2026 appeared first on Metal…
AUKUS Forum outlines metal Additive Manufacturing initiatives
The AUKUS Forum, an industry-focused organisation that brings together manufacturers, researchers, technology companies, universities and government stakeholders across Australia, the United Kingdom The post AUKUS Forum outlines metal Additive Manufacturing initiatives…
America Makes to host workshop on metal AM standards coordination
America Makes, based in Youngstown, Ohio, is set to host a workshop focused on the development and coordination of standards for metal Additive Manufacturing on October 22, 2026. The event, Metal AM Standards The post America Makes to host workshop on metal AM standards…
Data center demand to drive optical transceiver market growth through 2035, ETDatacenters
The global optical transceiver modules market is projected to expand at a 12-15 per cent compound annual growth rate from 2026 to 2035. This growth is primarily fueled by hyperscale data center buildouts and the increasing adoption of 800G and 1.6T modules.