Good morning! Shredding is a violent process, writes editor emeritus Ron Shinn, causing severe wear and tear on the machinery. Vecoplan's latest smart module uses sensors to analyze vibrations and decide if it should intervene to forestall damage.

Pope Leo is scheduled to hold Mass at La Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona today. This weekend I saw a report on the continuing construction of the church, and noticed a Stratasys 3D printer in the workshop, helping the architects and engineers realize Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí's vision. Read about the latest Stratasys printer below, along with a new mold validation cart from Smartflow.

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Lynne Sherwin, managing editor