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(ZEISS: Jena, Germany) -- Carl Zeiss Microscopy has acquired all equity shares of Pi Imaging Technology SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pi Imaging Technology now operates as “Pi Imaging Technology SA–a ZEISS company.” The Lausanne location with all employees will be retained.
Pi Imaging…
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw, a global leader in high-accuracy measurement solutions, launches its latest NC4+ Blue laser tool setter models in Germany at EMO Hannover 2025, Sept. 22–26, 2025, Hall 5, Stand D06.
Featuring third-generation technology, the new F100 and F100-10C models set…
(Critical Manufacturing: Porto, Portugal) -- Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing execution systems (MES), has announced the acquisition of Convanit, an AI specialist focused on image-based analytics for high-tech manufacturing. The acquisition marks a…
(Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies Co.: Xi’an, Shaanxi, China) -- Space Circling Aerospace Technology Co. recently completed a successful 50-second engine test of its independently developed, 85 ton-class rocket engine, QL-1 (QiaoLong-1). The engine demonstrated smooth ignition, rapid shutdown, and…
(Physik Instrumente: Karlsruhe, Germany) -- Physik Instrumente (PI), a global leader in motion control and high-precision automation technologies, offers custom precision gantry motion systems engineered for high-accuracy industrial applications like inspection, metrology, laser processing, micro-…
(Alluxa: Santa Rosa, CA) -- Alluxa, a global leader in high-performance optical coatings, filters, and thin-film deposition technologies, has achieved a breakthrough with its proprietary Sirrus Plasma physical vapor deposition (PVD) process, which enables fully dense dielectric optical coatings…
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) go beyond breakthroughs to bring quantum innovation into the real world. Here are four ways ORNL-developed quantum technologies support industry.
1. Healthcare
Quantum technology can help…
(PI Americas: Auburn, MA) -- For tasks requiring submicrometer precision, such as alignment, adjustment, or fine positioning, PI’s M-235, L-220, and M-230 series linear actuators deliver reliable, high-performance motion. These compact actuators are ideal for demanding applications in optics,…
(Shimadzu: Columbia, MD) -- Shimadzu Scientific Instruments announces the LCMS-8065XE, the latest evolution in triple quadrupole mass spectrometry that redefines analytical excellence with world-class sensitivity, efficiency, and sustainability. This new instrument introduces innovative…
(The Hydraulic Institute: Parsippany, NJ) -- The Hydraulic Institute (HI) and the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formalize their collaboration in advancing energy efficiency in commercial and industrial pumping systems. The MOU…
(CS Analytical Laboratory: Clifton, NJ) -- CS Analytical Laboratory, the leading cGMP, FDA-registered and inspected contract laboratory serving the regulated testing needs for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, announces the establishment of a new joint venture…
(WorkFar Robotics: Dover, DE) -- Tariff wars are continuously upending the rules of “business as usual,” and parts manufacturing is taking as much of a hit as any other industry. Planning ahead is difficult if your company is located in the U.S. and your manufacturing operations are pretty much…
(Revizto: Lausanne, Switzerland) -- As AI accelerates a once-in-a-generation surge in digital infrastructure investment, the world’s construction sector is under intense pressure to keep up with data-center demand. A new global white paper from leading integrated collaboration platform Revizto…
(LMA Consulting Group: Claremont, CA) -- Lisa Anderson, a leading expert in manufacturing strategy and supply chain transformation, president of LMA Consulting Group, and president of the Association of Supply Chain Managers-Inland Empire Chapter, is recognizing key colleagues as part of LMA’s 20th…
(Metrologic Group: Wixom, MI) -- Metrologic Group, a global leader in 3D inspection software, announces full compatibility between its software suite and Renishaw’s newly launched Equator X-500 system.
This integration gives manufacturing and quality teams a powerful new combination: the speed and…
(VICIVISION: Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy) -- For more than 10 years, VICIVISION has specialized in the production of optical measuring machines for turned and cylindrical parts across multiple industries. Using noncontact metrology solutions reduces inspection times while increasing throughput…
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has set a new milestone in nuclear component innovation, successfully testing two 3D-printed stainless steel experimental capsules at the lab’s High Flux Isotope Reactor, or HFIR.
This achievement marks an…
(Creality: Shenzhen, China) -- Creality has launched its most advanced 3D scanner to date, the Sermoon S1—a truly versatile, professional-grade scanner built for those who demand accuracy, speed, and adaptability across a wide range of scanning tasks.
From automotive components to full-scale…
(Spingence Technology: Taipei City, Taiwan) -- Spingence Technology, a long-standing leader in AI solutions for precision manufacturing, has announced a strategic collaboration with Cooler Master, a global leader in thermal solutions. This partnership supports Cooler Master’s “CM AI Dual-Engine…
(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- Scientists often seek new materials derived from polymers. Rather than starting a polymer search from scratch, they save time and money by blending existing polymers to achieve desired properties.
But identifying the best blend is a thorny problem. Not only is there a…
(SICK: Minneapolis) -- SICK announces the launch of the OD200, a miniature measuring distance sensor for short ranges that will set new standards in its class thanks to its outstanding measurement stability on highly reflective, black, and irregular surfaces.
With a newly developed measuring core…
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- United Rare Earths has licensed two innovative technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory aimed at reducing dependence on critical rare earth elements. These technologies support the creation of high-performance magnets engineered to use significantly less rare earth…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- In an effort to foster progress in cancer research, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is releasing detailed and comprehensive data about the entire genetic content of a pancreatic cancer cell. Scientists can use it to research tumors, improve…
When ChatGPT or Gemini gives you what seems to be an expert response to your burning questions, you may not realize how much information they rely on to give that reply. Like other popular generative artificial intelligence (AI) models, these chatbots rely on backbone systems called foundation…
(TÜV SÜD: Munich) -- TÜV SÜD has developed a new test mark for so-called low-risk AI systems. It’s aimed at manufacturers and operators of AI applications that aren’t subject to the strict requirements of the European AI Act but still wish to demonstrate transparency and quality in a verifiable…