Bambu Lab‘s MakerWorld has integrated Meshy, a generative AI platform for 3D model creation, into its MakerLab hub, letting users turn any photo into a print-ready 3D model in minutes, no design software or technical skills needed. Alongside the integration, Meshy has updated its Multi-Color…
A judge ruled that the DOT must restore $2 billion in federal funding that was withheld from the Chicago Transit Authority for rail expansion and modernization projects. The CTA had sued to recover the funds needed to move forward with planned transit infrastructure work.
Virginia-based company Applied Rapid Technologies (ART), operating as a division of Obsidian Solutions Group, has been awarded a prime contractor designation by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptance (JAMA) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Pilot Parts…
Victor Oliva from All 5's shares how his subcontracting team uses Autodesk Forma to improve coordination of drawings, RFIs, and field communication on job sites. The platform helps streamline workflows and keep teams connected across project documentation and daily operations.
Version 3 of the VDA 5050 communications framework serves as a toolkit for mixed fleets of mobile robots, says German association VDMA. The post VDMA: VDA 5050 V3 will help mobile robot fleets scale appeared first on The Robot Report .
Contractors planning an ownership transition need to start early and maintain strong financial records and strategic planning to maximize company value and reduce risk. A successful handoff to family, employees, or outside buyers depends on preparation that addresses finances, documentation, and clear succession strategy.
Aconity3D, a Germany-based developer of metal additive manufacturing systems, has introduced a new multi-material welding head for its AconityWIRE platform. Announced in March 2026, the solution enables the processing of up to three different wire materials within a single build process, targeting…
ABC member companies announced promotions, appointments, and awards for March 2026. The roundup highlights leadership changes and recognition across the construction industry.
AML3D Limited, an Australian metal additive manufacturing company, has secured a ~AU$9.9 million order from U.S. defense contractor HII for four ARCEMY X large-scale metal 3D printing systems. Announced on March 17, 2026, the systems will be deployed at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division…
Data center construction is booming to support AI infrastructure, creating tight labor markets and pushing construction companies to adopt new technologies faster. The massive spending on these projects is also reshaping how policymakers approach construction regulation and workforce planning.
The University of Oklahoma has secured $8.8 million to advance a joint research initiative with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the Air Force Sustainment Center, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), and the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. The program’s central goal is to find…
California allocated $848 million for rail and road infrastructure projects, with $100 million dedicated to constructing a 5-mile BART tunnel between San Jose and Santa Clara. The funding supports regional transit expansion in the Bay Area.
LEAP 71, a Dubai-based computational engineering firm, has partnered with The Exploration Company for five years, giving the European space venture access to LEAP 71's Noyron RP platform for rocket engine design. The licensing agreement enables faster development of rocket engines through advanced computational design technology.
FlatironDragados and Aecon won a $691M contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expand water storage and add fish passage facilities at the Howard A. Hanson Dam near Seattle. The joint venture will deliver additional capacity and environmental improvements to the existing dam infrastructure.
Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer OPPO has debuted its flagship Find N6 foldable with the world’s first Zero-Feel Crease, using 3D liquid printing to eliminate the microscopic hinge gaps that deform flexible displays over time. “While foldables offer the advantage of a larger…
Surety underwriters focus on three key factors when bonding contractors: strong financial position, capable management, and realistic growth plans. As projects get bigger and risks shift, contractors need to demonstrate solid capital, proven capacity to execute work, and trustworthy character to secure bonding support.
U.S.-based 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has been fully certified under the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) 2017/745, clearing the bloc’s most demanding standard for quality systems, technical documentation, and clinical evidence. Rather than a blanket rollout, the…
Agile Robots said the partnership will focus on high-value industrial use cases in sectors with acute and growing demand for automation. The post Agile Robots to deploy Google DeepMind foundation models on its humanoid appeared first on The Robot Report .
Construction industry momentum was already declining before geopolitical tensions with Iran drove up oil prices and increased economic uncertainty. The combination of weakening sector fundamentals and external shocks creates additional headwinds for builders and contractors.
Data center construction projects declined for the first time since 2020 despite continued heavy investment from major cloud providers and strong demand for computing capacity. The slowdown suggests potential constraints in the construction pipeline that could affect infrastructure development timelines.
Amazon-owned Zoox is expanding its purpose-built robotaxi service to San Francisco, Las Vegas, Austin, and Miami, marking a national rollout. The post Zoox sets new geographic milestones, product features for its robotaxi appeared first on The Robot Report .
Elon Musk plans to build a 100 million-square-foot chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, called Terafab, valued at up to $25 billion. The factory will produce semiconductors for both terrestrial and space applications serving SpaceX and Tesla.
Satellite connectivity enables autonomous drones to operate in remote areas, overcoming the limitations of terrestrial networks for critical BVLOS missions. The post Why connectivity is the bottleneck for BVLOS autonomous systems appeared first on The Robot Report .
Bechtel and Kiewit have been selected to build a $33 billion power generation project in Pike County, Ohio, backed by Japanese investment to support a major new data center requiring 10 gigawatts of energy capacity. The project, announced in October, represents a significant infrastructure investment in the region.