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(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…
(Bold Laser Automation: Bedford, NH) -- Bold Laser Automation has released the DS1250LJX Dual Scanner Pre-Inspection Platform, purpose-built for IP69K-rated hostile environments. Designed for rigorous food and medical packaging lines, this system integrates the Keyence LJX and LJS series 2D/3D…
(Dispense Works: McHenry, IL) -- Dispense Works Inc., a leader in automated dispensing and precision assembly solutions, now offers the RPX Series of robotic dispensing systems. Engineered and manufactured in the United States, the RPX Series delivers the performance, accuracy, and customization…
(Mission Communications: Norcross, GA) -- Mission Communications, a pioneer in managed supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) for water and wastewater facilities, has significantly strengthened the security of its 123SCADA platform by implementing multifactor authentication (2FA) and…
(Siemens: Washington, DC) -- Last June at Automate 2025 in Detroit, Siemens presented an automation solution for busy, multitasking job shops as it demonstrated a digital twin of the software and programming of its popular SINUMERIK 828 CNC, working in tandem with a KUKA robot, to simplify the…
(LMA Consulting Group: Claremont, CA) -- Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, a leading expert in manufacturing strategy and supply chain transformation, and president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., is weighing in on the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- If you’re trying to secure your organization’s computer network from cyberattacks, traditional approaches may not work. Gone are the days when you could keep all your electronic assets inside a single building and construct a firewall between them and the wider internet…
(Veeva: Pleasanton, CA) -- QuickVault by Veeva, the leading all-in-one platform purpose-built for small medtech, has announced a major enhancement to its cloud-based platform that includes robust new features to simplify and accelerate the regulatory submission process for medical device and IVD…
(NewTek: Pennsauken, NJ) -- NewTek Sensor Solutions has launched its RVD Series Hall Effect Angle Sensors designed to meet the high demands of industrial environments where precision, reliability, and durability are critical. Using Hall Effect technology, these sensors provide exceptional…
(QIMA: Hong Kong) -- The global trade sentiment in Q2 2025 has been largely dominated by the recent fundamental shifts in U.S. trade policy. However, even as tariff shocks rattle global supply chains, long-term sourcing trends remain in effect. As brands, governments and consumers navigate the…
(EDMIS: Bartlett, IL) -- The University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering‘s Mechanical Engineering Lab (MEL) has enhanced its 3D metrology capabilities with the recent installation of an MVi5 3D Metrology Center from EDM Intelligent Solutions (EDMIS). The MVi5 joins an existing RSH-SRX…
(Mahr: Providence, RI) -- Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, has announced its new Digimar 814 C height gage, designed for ease of use and efficiency in production environments. The 814 C offers practical measuring modes and functionality that simplify common…
(Kassow Robots: Charlotte, NC) -- Kassow Robots, a leading manufacturer of 7-axis collaborative robots, announced its groundbreaking Sensitive Arm technology across its complete range of 7-axis collaborative robots.
Introduced at Automate 2025 in Detroit last June, this advanced force control…
(JSRPM: Dongguan, China) -- Amid mounting pressures from the ongoing U.S.-China tariff conflict, Chinese manufacturers are accelerating their digital transformation to remain competitive. Leading the charge is JSRPM, a precision machining and prototyping company that has integrated artificial…
(AW-Lake: Oak Creek, WI) -- AW-Lake announces the launch of its TG Series Gas Turbine Flow Meter, marking the company’s first entry into turbine-based flow measurement for gases. Designed for precision, repeatability, and durability, the TG Series provides a dependable solution for engineers, plant…
A new study from Wharton management professor Tiantian Yang finds that when women are rejected for contract jobs in male-dominated fields, specifically IT and computer programming, they are far less likely than men to continue looking for work in those industries. Post-rejection, women are also far…
(FABTECH USA: Lancaster, SC) -- The manufacturing and fabrication industries, like many in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), have long faced a gender imbalance. Women currently make up only about 26% of the STEM workforce, a figure that has seen little movement during the past 25…
(COPA-DATA: Salzburg, Austria) -- Automation software supplier COPA-DATA has recently released the latest version of its industrial software platform, zenon 15. Designed to bridge the gap between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT), the new version marks a significant step…
(GelSight: Waltham, MA) -- GelSight, a pioneer in tactile intelligence technology, has introduced its new GelSight Modulus system to improve tactile sensing and usher in the next generation of mobile, micron-scale measurement. Modulus brings an entirely new concept to the mobile metrology and…
(XARION: Vienna) -- XARION Laser Acoustics, a pioneer in contact-free ultrasonic inspection, is ramping up operations in the United States.
Known for its patented laser-excited acoustics (LEA), XARION offers a dry, fully automatable solution that eliminates the need for coupling media like gels or…
(AMETEK: Lake Mary, FL) -- AMETEK Inc. has acquired FARO Technologies, a global leader in 3D measurement and imaging solutions. FARO will join Creaform and Virtek as part of AMETEK’s Ultra Precision Technologies Division.
Together, FARO, Creaform, and Virtek offer comprehensive, powerful, and…