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Revolutionizing Solid-State Metal 3D Printing

On the heels of its 2018 CTF contest triumph, MELD Manufacturing keeps churning out technology that is advancing 3D printing.

After Successful Trials, Cellcentric Moves to Build NextGen Fuel Cell for Anyone

After successful trials in Europe, the Daimler/Volvo joint venture that develops hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty long-haul trucks says it is preparing to...

How Much Do You Know About Thermal Imaging Cameras?

Used to discover hidden heat patterns, thermal imaging cameras (TICs) can also save lives. They’re also used in everyday life. How much do you know about TICs? Find out with this quiz.

Assembly and Testing Milestone for Artemis II Spacecraft

Lockheed Martin has completed assembly and testing of NASA's Orion Artemis II spacecraft, transferring possession to NASA's Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team earlier this month....

How the Air Force Leverages Simulation to Explore Lethality Before it's Built

Before a new weapon system is ever built, flown or fired, it begins in a simulated environment digitally constructed, dynamically tested and refined in real time....

Venus Aerospace’s Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Completes First Flight Test

Houston, Texas-based startup Venus Aerospace claims to have completed the first U.S. flight test of a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) this week. The...

Production Made More Effective with Next-Gen Robotic Hands

The HAND research center, backed by the National Science Foundation, is tackling one of robotics’ greatest challenges: giving robot hands the fluid motion and fine motor control of...

Meet the Robotic Gripper Inspired by Measuring Tape

Watch this video to learn more about a measuring-tape-inspired gripper. It has two “fingers,” each made of two rolls of measuring tape bound together. Low-cost and safe around humans,...

3D Printing Multiple Metals in a Single Complex Structure

Guhaprasanna “Guha” Manogharan and his team at Penn State College of Engineering and the Center for Innovative Materials Processing through Direct Digital Deposition (CIMP-3D) have developed a method to 3D print complex parts with different materials to achieve multiple design and engineering goals.

Approximating Model Predictive Control Using Imitation Learning

Watch this video to see work showing that diffusion-based AMPC significantly outperforms L2-regression-based approximate MPC for multi-modal action distributions. In contrast to...

GM Picks LMR as Its Future Affordable Battery Technology

Nearly every automaker with an electric car in its lineup has aimed to bring the price of EVs down to parity with their gas-powered counterparts. Concerns about EV tax incentives...

Product Focus: Class 1 Laser Line Scanner Delivers Vision with Sub-Millimeter Depth Precision

SiLC Technologies (Monrovia, CA) unveiled Eyeonic Trace for the first time at Automate 2025. A Class 1 Laser Line Scanner, Eyeonic Trace is an...

Product Focus: Zebra Technologies Showcases New Intelligent Automation Solutions

Zebra Technologies Corporation (Lincolnshire, IL) presented its newest solutions to advance intelligent automation across manufacturing and warehouse...

Physical AI and Simulation Advances Accelerate Industrial Automation

In the rapidly evolving landscape of advanced manufacturing, the convergence of physical AI and high-fidelity simulation technologies is ushering in a transformative era...

Tech Focus: Robots That Think and Act on the Fly at Moving Assembly Line Speeds

In the race to bring automotive manufacturing back home, the general assembly shop, the most manual and unpredictable stage of vehicle production, remains the...

Operate Your Systems Effectively with Precise Temperature Control

Manage your thermal challenges with ThermOmegaTech’s thermostatic technology. These phase-change thermal actuators respond to precise temperatures, offering reliable,...

2025 Ford Expedition: New Friendly Features and a Tremor for Legit Off-Roading

Ford has engineered the 2025 Expedition with an eye to putting it at the top of the large SUV class in which it has usually been a contender. With loads of tech...

Safety in Motion: Setting the Standard for Humanoid Robots

With AI advancements, hardware improvements, and a lot of media attention, humanoid robots are gaining significant momentum in the industry. Safety of these robots, however, is too...

Product Focus: Sonair Unveils 3D Ultrasonic Sensor Designed to Boost Safety

Developed by a Norwegian sensor startup Sonair, a safe 3D ultrasonic sensor — ADAR — designed to boost safety in spaces shared by humans and robots debuted at...

Tech Focus: Translating Business Orders into Actionable Robot Missions

InOrbit.AI (Mountain View, CA) is unveiling the InOrbit Business Execution System™ at Automate 2025. This key addition to InOrbit Space Intelligence™ transforms how...

Product Focus: Olis Launches a Diagnostic Tool That Runs on Any Android Device

Olis (Seattle, WA) has launched a remote automation monitoring, diagnostic and error recovery app that turns Android smartphones and tablets into gateways for...

OMRON Creative Lab | PCB Platform Relays | G5NB / G5Q / G2RL

OMRON's PCB relays, including the G5NB, G5Q, and G2RL models, are designed to meet a variety of application needs with their unique features and high performance. The G5NB is the...

OMRON's Creative Lab | Casino Gaming Solutions

OMRON is a leading provider of advanced solutions for the casino industry, focusing on enhancing safety, security, and user enjoyment. The product range includes the Bash Button and See Through...

OMRON's Creative Lab | Surface Mount Photomicrosensor

OMRON Photomicrosensors are compact optical sensors designed for high-reliability object or position detection. They are available in two main types: transmissive and reflective....

OMRON Power Relay: High Voltage Switching with Low Contact Resistance

The OMRON G9KA relay is a compact, high-current device capable of handling up to 200-300 amps. It features ultra-low contact resistance, reducing heat generation and...

OMRON Reflective Sensors | BW5-LB & B5W-DB

The OMRON B5W-LB and B5W-DB reflective sensors, which are designed for stable detection of various objects in automation settings. The B5W-LB, a light convergent reflective sensor, excels in detecting...