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Infographic: Chinese manufacturers' attitudes toward 3D printing

Chinese manufacturers ambivalent about 3D printing’s role in advanced manufacturing, survey finds

November 13, 2019

Automotive and Mobility, Consumer Products, Medical

The vast majority of manufacturers surveyed continue to view the technology through a prototyping lens. Only 11% consider it to be ready for the production of end-use products.

10 Robot Companies You Should Know Use ROS

November 13, 2019

Automation & Motion Control

IoT, Automation & Motion Control, Consumer Electronics, Gadget Freak, Electronics & Test, Automation, Automotive and Mobility

Chris Wiltz

From industrial, research, and even consumer robots, here are 10 companies whose robots can use the Robot Operating System (ROS).

The Apple Card Is the Most High-Profile Case of AI Bias Yet

November 13, 2019

Electronics & Test

Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Consumer Electronics, Electronics & Test

Chris Wiltz

Apple Card users have alleged that its credit decision algorithm discriminates against women.

BMW's Ultimate Electric Driving Machines Are on the Way

November 13, 2019

Battery/Energy Storage

Automotive, Alternative Energy, Automotive and Mobility

Dan Carney

BMW has been a low-profile pioneer in the electric vehicle market.

electronic tattoos, print-in-place electronics, Duke University, low-cost electronics fabrication process

Print-In-Place Electronics Pave Way for Electronic Tattoos, Personal Biosensors

November 13, 2019

Materials & Assembly

Materials

Elizabeth Montalbano

A team at Duke University has designed the first technique to print electronics in a specific place, including on paper and the body.

Transformational technologies that can change the world

November 12, 2019

Packaging

Sustainability, Recycling, 3D Printing, Alternative Energy, Cyber Security, Automotive and Mobility

Rick Lingle

Boston-based Lux Research identifies the top 20 game-changing technologies—what plastics-related tech made the list at #3? Hint: It’s not 3D printing.

What It's Like Living With Audi's e-tron Mid-Size Crossover EV

November 12, 2019

Automotive

Battery/Energy Storage, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Automotive and Mobility

Dan Carney

We got behind the wheel of the 2019 Audi e-tron and saw how the Electrify America DC fast-charging network provides critical infrastructure for Audi's battery-electric vehicle.

Did Edison Really Lose a Non-Existent 'Current War?'

November 12, 2019

Automation

Battery/Energy Storage, Materials & Assembly, Automation & Motion Control, Alternative Energy, Electronics & Test

John Blyler

The recent movie, The Current War, dramatizes the struggles between Edison, Westinghouse, and Tesla to bring electrical power to the US. But was the “war” actually fabricated?

cybersecurity, automotive, MCU, networks, infotainment system

Microchip Technology Creates an Automotive Cybersecurity Kit

November 12, 2019

Automation & Motion Control

Cyber Security

Rob Spiegel

Aiming for the Tier 1 market, Microchip has designed a cyber-protection solution that secures the vehicle while adhering to auto specifications and standards.

actuators, soft robots, University of California San Diego, soft materials, highly deformable structures, tubular actuators, multidirectional bending deformation

Soft Actuators Make Robots Nimble and Less Unwieldy

November 12, 2019

Materials & Assembly

Materials

Elizabeth Montalbano

Researchers have developed actuators that can be controlled by electricity to pave the way for less bulky soft robots.

Remembering 6 Key WWI Vehicles For Veterans Day

November 11, 2019

Automation & Motion Control

Automotive

Dan Carney

The experts at Haynes repair manuals have identified the most significant vehicles of The War to End All Wars.

product launch, product marketing, Balanced for Success Quadrant, Company Success Bias

The Paradox of an Embedded Product Launch

November 11, 2019

Electronics & Test

Business

Jacob Beningo

Balancing the technical and marketing is a challenge. But there needs to be a careful balance between product development and product marketing.

digital twin, robots, ABB Robotics, packaging, PickMaster Twin, commissioning, change overs

Digital Twin Technology Comes to Packaging

November 11, 2019

Automation & Motion Control

Packaging

Rob Spiegel

ABB Robotics has introduced digital twin tools to its PickMaster robotic software in order to quickly design test production digitally before physical implementation.