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Medical Devices Are Successfully 3D Printed on International Space Station
The achievement by Auxilium Biotechnologies, reported to be a historic first, is said to highlight the potential of space-based bioprinting to create advanced medical solutions for Earth and future space missions. SAN DIEGO—Auxilium Biotechnologies, a company active...
Becton Dickinson, Biosero Will Collaborate to Enable Robotic Integration with Flow Cytometers for Drug Discovery and Development
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. and SAN DIEGO—Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), a global medical technology company, and Biosero, a developer of laboratory automation software and mobile robot integrations, recently established a framework collaboration agreement to enable and...
Timeless Virtues, New Technologies
Engineer and historian David Mindell’s new book provides a roadmap for thinking about the future of industry. Peter Dizikes | MIT News CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—As the story goes, the Scottish inventor James Watt envisioned how steam engines should work on one day in 1765,...
Innovative Laser Welding Technology Reported to Join Transparent Plastics Together Seamlessly
Laser Photonics and CMS Laser have expanded their development project for a technology that is said to achieve a level of critical precision for medical device manufacturers. ORLANDO, Fla.—Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC), a global developer of industrial laser...
Apptronik and Jabil Are Collaborating to Scale Production of Humanoid Robots and Deploy them in Manufacturing Operations
When humanoids are introduced to Jabil’s manufacturing lines, they will augment and support the existing workforce, the company said. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Apptronik, an AI-powered humanoid robotics company, and Jabil, a global provider of engineering, manufacturing,...
Integration of Technological Advancements Are Expected to Spur Growth of Global Plasma Cutting Machine Market
The market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 4.5 percent during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030. DUBLIN—The global plasma cutting machine market, valued at US$738.26 million in 2024, is expected to reach US$958.34 million by...
UV Laser Printer Reported to Provide Exceptionally Fast Marking Speed
Markem-Imaje’s new marking and coding system can be used for product identification and traceability, and it is suited for a range of high-density and delicate materials, the company said. DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.—A new 5-watt UV laser printer introduced by Markem-Imaje is...
World’s Smallest Robotic Guidewire Improves Surgical Precision
By Jerry Grillo ATLANTA, Ga.—The Coaxially Aligned Steerable Guidewire Robot (COAST) is an innovative surgical device that helps doctors navigate the body’s complex network of blood vessels. Controlled remotely, COAST provides greater accuracy and reduces risks during...
Partnership Looks to Accelerate Adoption of AI and Advanced Robotics-Driven Collaborative Automation in Manufacturing
Teradyne Robotics will partner with ADI to develop and deploy robots, AI, and software in support of ADI’s collaborative automation initiative. NORTH READING, Mass.—Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne, Inc., and semiconductor company Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)...
New Electric End Former Reported to Offer Enhanced Precision, Sustainability
Wauseon Machine’s advanced capabilities in rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and heat treating are said to enhance end-to-end support for manufacturers. WAUSEON, Ohio—A new Electric End Former from Wauseon Machine is engineered to deliver powerful, precise...
Top 5 Trends for Manufacturers in 2025 Are Forecast to Include Robotics, Automation, and AI in Material Handling
Smart technologies are expected to help boost operational efficiency, according to a manufacturer of industrial automation equipment systems. ROSEVILLE, Mich.—As they work to improve operational efficiency, manufacturers and distributors are increasingly incorporating...
Robotic Bending Cell Reported to Help Metal Fabricators Increase Production Capacity
The automated bending technology, made possible by a partnership between MC Machinery Systems and Acieta, is also said to help maximize workflow efficiency. CHICAGO—MC Machinery Systems recently entered into an exclusive partnership with Acieta to offer the FastBEND...
Fringe Inspection Technology Reported to Eliminate Guesswork in Powder-Based AM Builds
Phase3D’s technology is said to save time and costs by detecting anomalies in real-time, reducing lead times and scrap. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio—Noah Mostow, Business Development Manager at Chicago-based Phase3D, is determined to revolutionize in-situ monitoring (ISM) for...
New Big Ideas Lab Episode Explores How Additive Manufacturing Is Reshaping the Future
LIVERMORE, Calif.—Imagine a world of manufacturing no longer constrained by complexity or traditional materials, and where previously impossible engineering designs are suddenly possible. That’s the promise of additive manufacturing (AM), the focus of the latest...
Collaboration Aims to Advance Precision Sensing for Factory Automation Applications
Aeva’s technology will power SICK’s portfolio of high-performance sensors for manufacturing automation applications. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—Aeva®, a developer of next-generation sensing and perception systems, has expanded its strategic collaboration with SICK, a...