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MISUMI Makes $1B Global Investment in AI and Digital Manufacturing

MISUMI Americas launch integrates Fictiv and MISUMI capabilities for engineering and supply chain execution.
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Marching Off to the Trade War

I expect manufacturers and suppliers will be in for a bumpy ride this year, depending on how long and how nasty these (in my opinion, unnecessary) trade battles wind up being.

MISUMI Makes $1B Global Investment in AI and Digital Manufacturing

May 29, 2026 · MISUMI Americas launch integrates Fictiv and MISUMI capabilities for engineering and supply chain execution.

Fictiv Releases Annual State of Manufacturing Report

February 23, 2026 · This is a survey of over 300 senior supply chain and manufacturing leaders. 

Fictiv Upgrades Injection Molding Services

July 22, 2025 · Manufacturing and supply chain company provides injection molding experience with design for manufacturing tools and mold build visibility

Marching Off to the Trade War

April 30, 2025 · I expect manufacturers and suppliers will be in for a bumpy ride this year, depending on how long and how nasty these (in my opinion, unnecessary) trade battles wind up being.

MISUMI to Acquire Fictiv

April 18, 2025 · Japanese components supplier agrees to buy Fictiv for $350 million.

Fictiv Launches Production Manufacturing & Supply Chain Solutions

March 27, 2025 · Company aims to mitigate tariff challenges, boosts business scalability, and meet demand for complex production services.

Tariffs, Uncertainty Roil Manufacturing Sector

March 21, 2025 · Fictiv's 10th Annual State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain report shows trade wars, tariffs, and supply chain disruptions are unsettling the manufacturing sector.

Fictiv’s Automated Injection Molding DFM Now Available

October 17, 2024 · The artificial intelligence-powered platform part analysis during configuration provides automated real-time feedback on part design.

Lessons from the CrowdStrike Meltdown

July 29, 2024 · Industry leaders reflect on the worldwide computer crash resulting from a faulty Windows security software update

Fictiv’s 2024 State of Manufacturing Report Shows Industry at Critical Point

May 30, 2024 · State of industry tied to economic pressures and AI integration, Fictiv reports.

Fictiv Demonstrates New AI Capabilities

April 25, 2024 · Tool enables an upgrade of material selection for production parts.

Still Thinking About Artificial Intelligence

March 29, 2024 · In the design and simulation space there is a lot of activity around AI and machine learning, but there is a question of who is adopting at this point.

Fictiv Launches ChatGPT-Powered Materials.AI

February 9, 2024 · AI assistant helps engineers choose manufacturing materials for their projects.

Fictiv Expands Global Manufacturing Network

January 23, 2024 · Network will include sheet metal, die casting, compression molding.

Fictiv Launches U.S.-Based 3D Printing Service Expansion

October 19, 2023 · Expanded capabilities, configuration options, and pricing reduction deliver additive manufacturing capabilities for prototyping and production in the USA.

Diversification and Domestic Production Keep Rising

February 21, 2023 · On-demand manufacturers brace for supply chain volatility.

Digital Design and Manufacturing Get Legislative Nod

October 25, 2022 · The CHIPS Act and AM Forward initiative emphasize digital design and manufacturing as part of a strategy to turbocharge U.S. manufacturing and innovation.

Editor’s Picks: July 29-Aug. 4, 2021

August 4, 2021 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

Fictiv Launches Auto-Generated 2D Drawings

August 2, 2021 · Each Fictiv 2D drawing includes one (1) isometric view, three (3) profile views (top, front, and right), and any additional profile views needed to show features not already highlighted.

Editor’s Picks: June 10-16, 2021

June 18, 2021 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.


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