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(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected MIT to lead a new Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Hub to support a partnership of eight New England universities committed to expanding science and technology entrepreneurship across the region, accelerating the translation…
(AMETEK: Berwyn, PA) – AMETEK has acquired Virtek Vision International, a leading provider of advanced laser-based projection and inspection systems.
Virtek specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced 3D laser projectors, smart cameras, and quality control inspection systems…
(Amtivo: Arvada, CO; King’s Hill, England) -- Two leading certification bodies, American Systems Registrar (ASR) and Orion Registrar, have rebranded as Amtivo in the United States.
This marks another significant milestone for Amtivo Group, one of the fastest-growing brands in the certification…
(GelSight: Waltham, MA) -- GelSight, a pioneer in tactile intelligence technology, and Meta AI have announced Digit 360, an artificial fingertip-shaped tactile sensor that delivers rich and detailed tactile data by digitizing touch with human-level precision. Digit 360 will expand the field of…
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- The U.S. Department of Energy took a major step in establishing artificial intelligence as a priority in the coming decades.
Specifically, Energy has announced a $67 million investment in a number of AI projects from institutions in both government and academia as part of…
(Boston Materials: Billerica, MA) – Boston Materials Inc., a manufacturer of advanced materials key to the next generation of semiconductors and aircraft platforms, has announced $13.5 million in new funding. The investment was led by AccelR8 and Diamond Edge Ventures, the U.S.-based corporate…
(Georgia Institute of Technology: Atlanta) -- A research team led by Georgia Tech’s Hailong Chen has developed a low-cost iron chloride cathode for lithium-ion batteries that could radically improve lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), potentially transforming the electric vehicle (EV) market and large-…
(Sandvik Coromant: Sandviken, Sweden) -- Sandvik Coromant, a leading manufacturer of metal-cutting tools and solutions, has introduced the QS Micro—a new quick-change holding system developed specifically for sliding head machines. It promises exceptional precision, security, repeatability, and…
(Siemens: Munich) -- Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire Altair Engineering, a leading provider of software in the industrial simulation and analysis market. Altair shareholders will receive $113 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $10 billion. The offer price…
(IEEE: Piscataway, NJ) -- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, has released the results of “The Impact of Technology in 2025 and Beyond: An IEEE Global Study,” a new…
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw’s new TEMPUS technology enables users of RenAM 500 series metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems to reduce build times by up to 50%. Using advanced scanning algorithms that sequence the layer data to maximize productivity while maintaining part quality,…
(Taqtile: Seattle) -- Industrial organizations with multiple sites and multiple operations staffed by hundreds and even thousands of employees need to meticulously and efficiently manage the dissemination of work instructions and related data to their deskless staff. The ability to simplify,…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced that five organizations will receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s only presidential award for performance excellence. Among the recipients…
(Rockwell: Milwaukee) -- Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has launched its connected worker solution from Plex by Rockwell Automation. These industry-leading capabilities were developed to help users enhance productivity…
(meviy: Schaumburg, IL) -- A cutting-edge parts procurement platform, meviy, developed by MISUMI Group, announces the latest addition to its sheet-metal service: anodized aluminum (prefinished) sheets. Customers can now access these high-quality, prefinished sheets with lead times as short as five…
(GFT: New York) -- Manufacturers are in the midst of one of the most significant transformations of their time, defined in large part by new AI-powered efficiencies. But for many companies, decades of siloed data stand between them and this new reality.
GFT has been working with Google Cloud since…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded $15 million for a center of excellence to support U.S. engagement in international standardization for critical and emerging technologies (CETs) essential to U.S.…
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw, a global leader in metrology systems, showcased its innovative 5-axis measurement technology for CMMs at IMTS 2024 in McCormick Place, Chicago.
The REVO 5-axis multisensor system was displayed with an extensive range of probes. The 5-axis CMM measurement…
(CIMdata: Ann Arbor, MI) -- CIMdata, a global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the release of a new white paper, “SSI Shipbuilding PLM: PLM Tailored to Unlock Shipbuilding Transformation.” The paper describes the evolving capabilities of SSI’s Shipbuilding PLM as…
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- To help broaden additive manufacturing (AM) adoption across various industrial applications, global engineering technologies company Renishaw has expanded the number of processable materials for its RenAM 500 series of metal AM systems. The new materials include…
(TRUMPF: Ditzingen/Biblis, Germany) -- A joint project led by Focused Energy is developing the world’s first laser-driven neutron source for industrial use. The so-called LDRS process (laser-driven radiation sources) can not only nondestructively see through thick steel or concrete walls, but also…
(Starrett: Athol, MA) -- At the International Manufacturing Technology Show at McCormick Place in Chicago in September 2024, the L.S. Starrett Co., a global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, and metrology systems invited attendees to try its new Starrett W4900 touchscreen…
(Synova: Totowa, NJ) -- At the International Manufacturing and Technology Show in Chicago in September 2024, Synova, a provider of advanced laser cutting solutions, presented its Laser MicroJet Integration Package (LMJ-iP), designed to turn any standard three-axis vertical machining center into a…
(Milliken & Co.: Spartanburg, SC) -- Milliken & Co., a global leader in diversified manufacturing, has launched its “Meet the Makers” spotlight series, featuring the remarkable people whose dedication enhances the company’s commitment to innovation, quality, and performance.
Through…
(Flight Safety Foundation: Alexandria, VA) -- The goal for aviation is a proactive safety regime that will enable airlines, regulators, air navigation service providers, and other industry stakeholders to identify, understand, and mitigate emerging risks well before they result in an accident or…
