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Researchers Use Large Language Models to Help Robots Navigate

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A new navigation method uses language-based inputs to direct a robot through a multistep navigation task—such as doing laundry. Credit: iStock

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Someday, you may want your home robot to carry a load of dirty clothes downstairs and deposit them in the washing machine in the far-left corner of the basement.

NIST Brings Mass Measurement to the Masses

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NIST engineer Kumar Arumugam examines the tabletop Kibble balance before its delivery to the U.S. Army. Photo: J. Lee/NIST

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Bringing its cutting-edge invention to the larger world for the first time, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has delivered a portable and super accurate tabletop instrument for measuring mass to the U.S. Army.

AI Speeds Handling and Defect Inspection of Indexable Inserts

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Indexable inserts are interchangeable cutting tools that are indispensable in various industrial applications, especially in metalworking. They are used as cutting material carriers for machining metals, plastics, or wood.

Scan Smart, Not All

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Choosing the best measurement device involves balancing the needs for accuracy, speed, flexibility, and workflow efficiency with the lightest possible data models.

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Data are at the core of smart manufacturing; they’re pivotal to innovation and agility.

Researchers Demonstrate First Chip-Based 3D Printer

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A tiny device could enable a user to rapidly create customized, low-cost objects on the go, like a fastener to repair a wobbly bicycle wheel or a component for a critical medical operation. Credit: Sampson Wilcox, RLE

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Imagine a portable 3D printer you could hold in the palm of your hand. This tiny device could enable you to rapidly create customized, low-cost objects on the go, like a fastener to repair a wobbly bicycle wheel or a component for a critical medical operation.

Race to Success

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Wayne Taylor Racing With Andretti, a world-renowned motorsports organization based in Indianapolis, competes in the Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race. Photo credit: Jamey Price.

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Endurance racing is one of the oldest and toughest pastimes in motorsports. It is a true test of performance. Not only is a driver’s stamina on display, but vehicle durability as well.

Increase Efficiency in Aircraft Engine Inspection With Digital Turning Tools

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For organizations responsible for aircraft operation and maintenance, inspecting critical aircraft-engine components is a routine preventive maintenance procedure. These procedures help to ensure the proper operation of the aircraft for flight safety.

NIST Develops New Testing System for Carbon Capture

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Two of the apparatuses designed to test materials used in DAC plants to trap and remove carbon from the air. Credit: J. Manion/NIST

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To combat global warming, companies are building direct air capture (DAC) facilities worldwide to remove carbon from the atmosphere.

Nikon’s MCT225 Brings CT Clarity to Tamron’s Lens Analysis

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Nikon’s MCT225 at Tamron headquarters; two units are currently in operation.

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Nikon’s X-ray computed tomography (CT) technology has enabled digital camera lens heavyweight Tamron to gain unprecedented insights into the intricacies of its industry-leading components.

Choosing the Right Microscope

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Understanding the basics of different microscope types and the factors that matter most for your use case is essential.

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Choosing the right microscope for your application is no small feat. It’s a decision that requires a deep understanding of the task at hand and the tools available to you.

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