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Out of this World GM Robotics Come Down to Earth in its Factories

Aug 05, 2020

General Motors developed robotic hand technology for NASA's Robonaut on the International Space Station, but now that know-how is helping workers in the company's assembly plants.

What is the Number One Complaint from Mechanical Engineers?

Aug 05, 2020

A survey of mechanical engineers found a wide gap between what they seek in their careers and what they are actually experiencing.

SAP/Siemens Partnership Bolsters Software Offering for Both Companies

Aug 03, 2020

In the new alliance, SAP gets to offer Siemens’ PLM tool, Teamcenter, and Siemens gets to offer SAP’s Intelligent Asset Management software.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Heads for Mars

Jul 30, 2020

The Perseverance rover is searching for signs of life on Mars. It’s also taking along the Ingenuity helicopter to try flying in the Martian atmosphere.

Friday Funny: Testing for Physics vs. Engineering

Jul 24, 2020

Andrew Dotson has figured out three tests that will definitively determine whether a student is an engineering major or a physics major.

Digital Twins Gain Traction in Manufacturing

Jul 16, 2020

In manufacturing, digital twins are helping with system design, IoT, predictive maintenance, plant productivity, and design for manufacturing.

Springs for Fighting COVID-19 and Easy Machine Vision

Jul 02, 2020

In the midst of a global pandemic, companies are still churning out advancements, whether it’s cyber security for semiconductors or tiny power supplies.

Elastomers Programmed to Twist in Response to Light

May 27, 2020

New materials could enable soft robots to move similarly to human muscles without the use of complex electronic systems for actuation.

The Future Of Robots And Smart Manufacturing On Display In Anaheim

Jan 28, 2020

The combined ATX and D&M shows in Anaheim this February will explore the coming disruptions in robotics and advanced manufacturing.

Mobile Robot Companies You Need To Know

Jan 08, 2020

Here’s a broad look at the commercial mobile robot market. Most of these robots are designed specifically for manufacturing and warehouse tasks, while others provide specialized tasks, such as cleaning or carrying medical care items.

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