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I took a walk-jog this morning, something I’ve been doing pretty regularly since early June. Some days are better than others, and today started out sluggish. But as I turned the corner of my street, my neighbor drove by, rolled down his window, and gave me a friendly wave.
Almost like getting a…
(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…
Ateam of scientists across several U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories has unraveled how light and a previously unknown form of certain nickel-based catalysts together unlock and preserve reactivity. This research, described in the journal Nature Communications, could potentially…
Pharmaceutical serialization practices are on the rise and have progressively become a worldwide standard as a result of stringent regulations in various of markets, including the United States, European Union, China, and Argentina. Recent estimations found that by 2022 serialization practices had…
(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…
A new security screener that people can simply walk past may soon be coming to an airport near you. Last year, U.S. airports nationwide began adopting HEXWAVE, a commercialized system based on microwave imaging technology developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. HEXWAVE addresses a new Transportation…
The engineer came into the statistician’s office and asked, “How can I compare a couple of averages? I have 50 values from each machine and want to compare the machines.”
The statistician answered, “That’s easy. We can use a two-sample t-test.”
“How would that work?” asked the engineer.
“We…
(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…
Known for building rugged telehandler equipment that delivers reliable performance in the most demanding environments, Xtreme Manufacturing places a strong emphasis on quality in every stage of production.
To uphold its commitment to quality when inspecting large weldments, Xtreme needed a…
(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…
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and JuggerBot 3D, an industrial 3D-printer equipment manufacturer, have launched their second research and development collaboration through the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) Technical Collaboration Program.
The two…
(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…
My grandfather was a carpenter, so growing up I often heard the adage, “Be sure to measure twice so you only have to cut once.” The saying is also attributed to tailors—you have to make sure your measurements are correct before you cut the fabric.
Little did I know that years later the saying…
In life sciences, every decision carries weight—and speed to market is an ever-present consideration. Scientific innovation is moving faster than ever, yet regulatory demands are growing more complex, and supply chain fragility has become the new normal. Within this volatile landscape, the role of…
(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…
Although patient safety is paramount in healthcare settings, about 1 in 10 patients is harmed in healthcare, and more than 3 million deaths occur due to unsafe care, says the World Health Organization (WHO). The reality is hospitals and healthcare facilities face numerous challenges in managing…
(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…
Good supplier management is one of the most important methods of building a safe and effective medical device. A single device may be made up of dozens of parts and components coming from several different suppliers, and many medical device companies outsource the manufacturing of their device to a…
(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…
CNC machine tool calibration is essential for machining precision and process reliability. Even a well-built CNC machine will gradually drift out of alignment due to everyday wear and environmental factors, leading to deviations in accuracy.
Without regular calibration, these small errors can…