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(Altair: Troy, MI) -- Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, will demonstrate the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered engineering, smart manufacturing, and more at the Paris Air Show 2025, taking place June 16–22 at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre in…
There’s an old army saying, “No plan survives first contact with the enemy.”
I’m sure some Navy or Marine guy out there will attribute this comment to their branch of service, but to be clear, it came from the Army.
Actually, the original of this paraphrased quote is widely attributed to Prussian…
(ETQ: Burlington, MA) -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, has announced the latest release of its ETQ Reliance NXG quality management system (QMS), featuring an enhanced, next-generation quality data lake (QDL) now powered by Snowflake. The new ETQ QDL provides an analytics-ready database. With cutting-edge…
(TRIMEDX: Indianapolis) -- As healthcare enters a new era marked by technological innovation and regulatory challenges, TRIMEDX has released a 2025 industry report on clinical asset management, offering a deep analysis into the transformative trends and strategic imperatives facing today’s…
The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) is a leading-edge resource facility dedicated to driving innovation and advancing manufacturing technologies.
Operating from West Virginia facilities in Huntington, South Charleston, and Point Pleasant, the MAMC is at the heart of groundbreaking…
(InnovMetric: Quebec City) -- InnovMetric has announced a new PolyWorks digital thread partnership program. In collaboration with software companies that develop and commercialize solutions for engineering, manufacturing, and quality, this new program aims to accelerate the digitalization of…
When I talk with maintenance leaders, I hear urgency. Pressure is mounting. They’re being asked to cut costs, attract skilled workers, and embrace AI—and fast. Yes, pressure turns coal into diamonds. But constant pressure can wear down even the best teams. So for our 2025 State of Industrial…
(SICK: Minneapolis) -- The ANS/ANM58 PROFINET from SICK Sensor Intelligence marks a new generation of absolute encoders specifically designed for higher machine and system productivity. Available in both single-turn and multiturn variants, the compact ANS/ANM58 comes with the PROFINET global, cross…
Last year, after many years of physical therapy, cortisone shots, and experimental treatments to prop up my failing knees, I decided to go bionic and get full knee replacements. Holding out hope for more than a decade that emerging cell-therapy technology would offer breakthrough cartilage…
(IndySoft: Charleston, SC) -- IndySoft, a global leader in calibration and asset management software, has introduced EasyCert, a powerful, simple solution that keeps organizations audit-ready at all times, provides instant transparency and secure access to calibration certificates and asset data,…
(NewTek: Pennsauken, NJ) -- NewTek Sensor Solutions, a U.S.-based manufacturer of linear and rotary position sensors, is developing an advanced linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) specifically designed to withstand the extreme environments found in next-generation molten salt reactors (…
Just like in the Star Trek holodeck, digital twins are virtual replicas of the physical world. They enable industries to predict and optimize processes using live data. In manufacturing, digital twins create a real-time digital profile of production lines, assets, and processes. Manufacturers can…
(QAD Inc.: Dallas) -- QAD Inc., a leader in cloud-based manufacturing and connected workforce solutions, announced a new partnership with Boomi, a leader in AI-driven automation. This strategic alliance empowers manufacturers to dramatically accelerate implementations, streamline operations, and…
In the early 2000s, at my former company, my team was tasked with creating educational products for a major national educational toy brand. We developed an impressive line of learning tools—forensic kits, microscopes, telescopes—designed to engage curious young minds. After securing coveted shelf…
(Laserlinc: Fairborn, OH) -- Laserlinc Inc. has introduced a groundbreaking approach to shape measurement for continuous casting and rolling applications, enhancing precision in metal processing.
Continuous casting manufacturers rely on rolling trains: two-stage rolling systems designed to…
Chatbots are everywhere. A fast-growing communication channel for brands, AI-powered chatbots are being deployed by companies to handle everything from booking travel to refunding purchases to helping shoppers choose the right outfit.
When done right, they can drive sales and provide positive…
(TASI Measurement: Largo, FL) -- TASI Measurement, a global provider of industrial measurement, monitoring, and telemetry solutions, has introduced a new logo and website as part of a refreshed brand identity. TASI unites 15 specialized business units focused on flow, temperature, level, and…
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, resilience is the new quality. And one of the most powerful lessons in resilience doesn’t come from a factory—it comes from an art form.
In the Japanese tradition of kintsugi, a broken ceramic bowl is not discarded or disguised. It’s repaired—…
Ålö Agricultural Machinery (Ningbo) Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ålö, is a leading manufacturer of loaders and implements for agricultural tractors.
With production facilities in four countries, and customers in more than 50, Ålö holds approximately 30% of the world market for tractor…
(Configit: Copenhagen, Denmark) -- In today’s manufacturing industry, it’s no longer enough to simply “build” products. Customers expect tailor-made solutions, short delivery times, and customized product variants at catalog prices—and all this with the efficiency required by standard processes. At…
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- As demand for energy-intensive computing grows, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new technique that lets scientists see in unprecedented detail how interfaces move in promising materials for computing and other…
So here’s the deal: We’ve all been hearing about AI for a while now, but things have recently kicked up a notch. AI agents aren’t just some futuristic concept. They’re showing up everywhere—from your online shopping cart to hospital reception desks. And they’re not just answering questions or…
In 2025, sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative. Manufacturers, responsible for nearly 40% of global material waste, face rising demands to reduce emissions, cut waste, improve product consistency, and enhance efficiency.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is central to this…
(ETQ: Burlington, MA) -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, has shared results of its second annual global survey, the ETQ Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing. The survey revealed widespread challenges confronting manufacturers in a variety of sectors, including a persistent labor shortage as well as a growing…
(RealMan Robotics: Beijing) -- RealMan Robotics, a leading innovator in embodied intelligence and modular robotic systems, made a powerful impression in Detroit at Automate 2025, North America’s premier automation technology event.
In mid-May, RealMan unveiled its latest lineup of intelligent…