Tech Updates

The U.S. FDA granted clearance to a new system, created by iotaMotion, that is said to preserve delicate intracochlear structures. ST. PAUL, Minn.—A robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion system developed by medical technology company iotaMotion, Inc., has...

Nivalon Medical produced a patient-specific implant that combines a zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA) ceramic architecture with a flexible elastomeric core to mimic natural spinal motion. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio—Nivalon Medical Technologies Inc. reported in January that it...

Medtronic’s next-generation platform is cleared for spine procedures in the U.S. and is designed to support future cranial and ENT applications, pending 510(k) clearance. GALWAY, Ireland—Healthcare technology company Medtronic reported in February that it received...

Zephyrus Innovations said its new device— reportedly the first direct injection CSTD for subcutaneous and intramuscular administration—prevents splattering, spraying, and aerosolization of drugs. VANCOUVER, B.C.—Zephyrus Innovations, a privately-owned medical device...

BASILDON, Essex, UK—The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recently chose three agricultural technology (Ag Tech) innovations from CNH for its annual AE50 Awards. These honors acknowledge the year’s 50 most innovative products and...

A Weavix survey revealed that nearly three-quarters of workers are comfortable with AI-powered tools, yet still communicate via decades-old two-way radios. WICHITA, Kan.—A new survey from Weavix is reported to reveal that frontline manufacturing workers are ready and...

Integrion’s custom automation cells combine tube forming, robotic integration, and advanced controls to improve efficiency, increase throughput, and deliver repeatable quality, the company said. WAUSEON, Ohio—Integrion Automation, a Wauseon Company and formerly...

Path Robotics and ALM Positioners developed a welding system that improved production performance and operational efficiency, according to the companies. COLUMBUS, Ohio and ROCK ISLAND, Ill.—Path Robotics develops state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, machine...

Boker’s, Inc., said the added capability represents its commitment to quality control and environmental responsibility. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.—A prominent manufacturer of precision metal stampings and washers expanded its in-house capabilities last May with the...

The capability could help initiate a ‘new era in large-format metal additive manufacturing,’ according to the company’s CEO. INDIANAPOLIS—Mears Machine Corporation reported it achieved the capability to additively manufacture what it called “the largest single-piece,...

By Audra Davidson ATLANTA—From fighter jets to medical devices, today’s most advanced machines depend on parts as intricate as their missions. These components aren’t just geometrically complex—they’re made from specialized metals engineered to withstand extreme heat,...

 A real-time robot guidance system from Inbolt is reported to enable flexible and low-cost bin picking for unstructured environments. DETROIT—A next-generation bin picking system recently introduced by Inbolt is designed to bring human-like adaptability to industrial...

By Noah Pflueger-Peters LIVERMORE, Calif.—With the ability to print metal structures with complex shapes and unique mechanical properties, metal additive manufacturing (AM) could be revolutionary. However, without a better understanding of how metal AM structures...

An Industry Week survey of 214 U.S. manufacturers revealed a substantial gap between automation’s perceived importance and its actual adoption. MONTREAL—A recent Industry Week survey of more than 200 U.S. manufacturers revealed a substantial gap between the perceived...

SCHOTT said it has become the first company capable of handling geometric reflective waveguide manufacturing in serial production volumes. RYE BROOK, N.Y.—International technology group SCHOTT, a provider of high-performance materials and optics, recently achieved “a...