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Hanin’s Unveils New 3D Printing Lineup with Elastomer and SJF Systems at TCT Asia

BMF Announces New microArch S150 Series: Technical Specifications and Pricing
Amazon acquires robotic doorstep delivery provider RIVR
Construction prices spiked at ‘staggering’ rate to begin 2026
Construction material and labor costs surged at a 12.6% annualized rate through February 2026, marking a significant spike in project expenses. Contractors should expect tighter budgets and longer timelines as inflation pressures continue across the industry.

Stratasys Achieves European Certification for Its TrueDent Resin Portfolio

HEZO Debuts Scan-to-Print Cycling Shoes with Custom, Modular Fit

Additive manufacturing benchmarked against injection molding in mass customization study
ElliQ earns Washington state Medicaid support for smart care
KEWAZO raises funding to accelerate LIFTBOT deployment in heavy industry
Swinerton taps NYC leader to head Northeast region
Swinerton has appointed Jay Quackenbush, the builder's former New York City market head, to lead its Northeast region. Quackenbush plans to expand the company's presence into New England markets.
Fed holds rates steady, flags uncertainty as oil price soars amid war
The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates unchanged while signaling concern about rising oil prices from the Iran conflict, which could drive up energy costs and inflation. Construction firms should watch for potential economic headwinds as higher fuel prices and uncertainty could impact project costs and labor availability.
MISUMI partners with Oishii to supply Fictiv automation for vertical farms
Ottobot makes deliveries at remote mine village in Australia
4 bonus depreciation tax tips for construction firms
Construction firms can streamline IRS reviews and avoid audit delays by maintaining strong internal processes and detailed fixed asset documentation for bonus depreciation claims. With IRS resources stretched thin, proper record-keeping reduces the likelihood of extended examinations and follow-up information requests.

No Hard Hat Required: Transferable Skills That Open Doors for Women in Construction
Women at BELL Construction share their experiences and discuss how transferable skills can help the next generation advance into leadership roles in the construction industry. The insights highlight pathways for women to succeed in construction without requiring specific technical backgrounds.

Axtra3D expands North American portfolio with elastomer materials and Axtra.Workflow pre-orders
NVIDIA works with global robotics leaders to make physical AI a reality
Learn why robots need to earn trust from GM expert Mikell Taylor
Purdue-backed concrete sensor firm wins $500K federal grant
Wavelogix, a Purdue-backed startup, received a $500K federal grant to develop IoT sensors that monitor concrete strength in real-time. The funding will help scale the technology as the company prepares for increased demand from the upcoming federal highway bill.
Anaheim transit system will shut down March 31
Anaheim's transit system will cease operations on March 31 after the city refused to take over the financially struggling provider that serves the resort area. The 30-year-old agency has been unable to overcome chronic budget deficits.
Terawulf taps Fluor for preconstruction on $3B Kentucky data center
Terawulf hired Fluor to handle master planning and preconstruction services for a $3 billion data center campus being developed on a brownfield site in Kentucky. The engagement covers the early-stage work needed to prepare the large-scale project for full construction.
