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Weekly Newsletter

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Features of the week

Tesla Begins Public Robotaxi Rides Without Safety Drivers in Austin

A milestone moment for autonomous driving as Tesla advances its AI and robotics ambitions Austin, Texas, 5 February 2026 – Tesla has taken a significant step in its self-driving journey by opening robotaxi rides to the public in Austin without...

Smarter Powder Handling for Scaled Metal 3D Printing

Next-generation PowTReX system aims to boost productivity, safety, and powder reuse in metal additive manufacturing. Bristol, Pennsylvania, 30 January 2026 - Volkmann USA has unveiled the next generation of its PowTReX automated metal powder conveying system, designed to support metal...

CES 2026 Signals a Work Revolution: Bernard Marr’s Top Predictions for the Future Workplace

From AI-led automation to wellbeing-first offices, the world of work is shifting faster than ever. Las Vegas, USA, 22 January 2026 - Futurist and tech writer Bernard Marr returned from CES 2026 with a clear message: the future of work...

Smart Manufacturing Takes Center Stage as Metal Fabrication Enters a New Era

How automation, data, and large-scale capability are reshaping global metal fabrication partnerships Xiamen, Fujian, China, 16 December 2025 – Global manufacturing is undergoing a major shift as companies push for faster production, higher precision, and smarter use of technology. Nowhere...

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Breaking Tradition: How Owner-Operators Can Unlock Growth with Real Automation

In metal fabrication, tradition is a badge of honor. Most of us built our companies the hard way, by getting in the trenches, learning from every job, and earning the trust of our teams and customers. That same grit...

Smart, Not Spendy: The New Era of Budget-Friendly Automation

The image of factory automation often conjures massive, multi-million dollar robotic systems reserved for manufacturing giants. However, a significant trend is reshaping this perception, particularly within the metal fabrication industry: the strategic and cost-effective automation of simple tasks. Enabled...

The future of metal fabrication: Data, automation and resilience

Metal fabrication is undergoing a transformation — one that’s not just about machines and materials but about mindset. For years, digital tools and automation were seen as “nice to have.” Today, they’re becoming “need to have.” This shift is...

Significance of AI in metal fabrication

Metal fabrication is much more than using steel sheets and welding techniques to construct a structure or weldment. Though taking genesis there, the progression of a metal fabricator is typically rapid to value-added activities that involve the addition of...