Company announcements, industry updates, and milestones from PartsPrecision.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs on February 20, 2026. Within hours, the White House launched replacement tariffs and new Section 301 investigations targeting 16 major manufacturing economies — including China. The public comment deadline is today, April 15. Here is the full picture.
President Trump's April 2, 2026 proclamation overhauled how Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper are calculated. Starting April 6, duties now apply to the full customs value of imported metal goods — not just the metal content. Here is what every CNC parts buyer needs to know.
In 2026, combining metal 3D printing with CNC machining on a single platform is no longer a research project — it's entering mainstream production. For aerospace, medical, and defense buyers, hybrid manufacturing means fewer setups, 55–70% less material waste, and lead times cut by more than half.
In 2026, artificial intelligence has moved from the pilot lab to the shop floor. Industry leaders confirm AI-driven adaptive machining, lights-out automation, and digital twins are now core operating tools — reshaping what precision manufacturers can deliver and how buyers should source.
A cascade of U.S. trade measures — from 25% steel and aluminum duties to 34% reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods — is forcing CNC buyers and suppliers worldwide to rethink sourcing, pricing, and supply chain strategy.