Every November, there is only one goal for anyone building an additive manufacturing (AM) business: Frankfurt. Formnext. This year, however, it feels a little more special. Formnext is turning ten years old, and if you have experienced this journey, you know that it is not just another trade fair anniversary. It's a tribute to the… Continue reading Download the September/October 2025 issue of 3D ADEPT Mag
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Gaylord Public Works receives MN OSHA safety grant for lift station upgrades
Guest post by Troy Walsh, LMCIT Loss Control Consultant The Gaylord Public Works Department is taking proactive steps to protect its employees – setting an example for other Minnesota cities. Gaylord operates a lift station that collects all municipal wastewater and pumps it to the city's wastewater treatment ponds. To ensure the smooth operation of… Continue reading Gaylord Public Works receives MN OSHA safety grant for lift station upgrades
Why adaptive reuse of buildings is on the rise
Whether it's a large warehouse first built for mail order company Sears, Roebuck & Company in the early 1900s and converted into a 500-unit loft complex in downtown Dallas, or a former mall in Austin given new life as a community college, “adaptive reuse” of buildings is the new mantra for Became a city planner.… Continue reading Why adaptive reuse of buildings is on the rise
Supervisors OK waste management projects
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors met on Oct. 14 to discuss various issues, primarily related to grants, equipment and water. Regulators approved the purchase of a new compressor for $35,348.10 for the Worsham Convenience Site. Because the cost exceeded $20,000, the purchase required board approval. The current Worsham compressor is more than 25… Continue reading Supervisors OK waste management projects
Smarter, leaner, more environmentally friendly: the port’s sustainable fleet progress
Look around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or the piers along Seattle's waterfront and you'll see the Port of Seattle in action. In addition to ships and aircraft, more than 1,500 vehicles and specialized equipment are in use every day to keep the port running, from maintenance vehicles keeping the lights on to heavy-duty forklifts moving… Continue reading Smarter, leaner, more environmentally friendly: the port’s sustainable fleet progress
The entire East Wing of the White House is scheduled to be demolished “within days,” officials say
The entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished “within days,” according to two Trump administration officials. The demolition is a significant expansion of the ballroom construction project from what President Donald Trump announced this summer. “It will not affect the current building,” Trump said on July 31. “It will be close to… Continue reading The entire East Wing of the White House is scheduled to be demolished “within days,” officials say
Council awards demolition and construction contracts to replace MLK Jr. Boulevard bridge; Engineering services also approved
The Pontiac City Council on Oct. 21 awarded contracts for the demolition and reconstruction of the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Bridge and approved related civil engineering services. Mayor Tim Grama and Public Works Director Larry Searls said inspections revealed advanced deterioration of the structure and that the bridge's closure earlier this year was necessary… Continue reading Council awards demolition and construction contracts to replace MLK Jr. Boulevard bridge; Engineering services also approved
Why is the stock market doing so well? Thank the AI hype
Despite uncertainty over trade policy, a government shutdown and signs of a slowing labor market, U.S. stock indexes have hit record highs this month, largely driven by investments in artificial intelligence. The largest companies in the S&P 500, most of which have ties to AI, account for a disproportionate share of profits. According to the… Continue reading Why is the stock market doing so well? Thank the AI hype
Makes recycling your home easier
According to the Norwegian Statistics Office, an average of around 1,100 single-family homes have been demolished per year in Norway over the last decade. However, only 7 percent of the wood from these buildings was recycled. Georgios Triantafyllidis, a doctoral student at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Gjøvik, believes that much… Continue reading Makes recycling your home easier
The Charlotte robot is pushing the boundaries of construction, building entire homes in 24 hours using 3D technology that promises to transform the future of engineering and construction
Published October 22, 2025 at 2:45 p.m Innovations that combine robotics and sustainability are redefining the way we build homes and promise to bring technology to Earth and space Since October 2025 the Charlotte robot has gained worldwide fame through its merger advanced robotics e 3D print Build houses with fair construction 24 hours. In… Continue reading The Charlotte robot is pushing the boundaries of construction, building entire homes in 24 hours using 3D technology that promises to transform the future of engineering and construction