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Automation and Robotics
Happening Now
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By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 14, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Tech Report: Issue #340

From slump to surge. Smarter mobility. Fly, AI, fly. AM sustainability projects. Robot go wub-wub.

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Intelligence
By Matthew FoulkFeb 11, 2025

Highlights From ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s 2025 Winter Economic Forum

New policies and bold predictions – what’s next for manufacturing in 2025? At ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Winter Economic Forum, top economists and industry experts analyzed the economic outlook, policy shifts, and emerging trends shaping the industry’s future.

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By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 07, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Tech Report: Issue #339

A deeply disruptive AI has entered the chat. Cobot vs. robot — who wins? IFR's 2025 robot trends. Should you 'can' your old CAM software? JDC-Miller partners with Hexagon.

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By Benjamin MosesFeb 05, 2025

From Sports to Manufacturing: VR Training Changes the Game

While NFL teams usually limit their rookies’ play, quarterback Jayden Daniels led the perpetually inept Washington Commanders deep into the playoffs and rewrote record books. His secret? Virtual reality training. Imagine what it can do for manufacturing.

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By Benjamin MosesJan 31, 2025

Emerging ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ: Accelerators and Barriers

Factors like reshoring and the expansion of the defense, medical, and space sectors drive manufacturing's adoption of emerging technologies like automation, additive manufacturing, generative AI, and digital twins. What are the barriers – or accelerators?

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By Stephen LaMarcaJan 31, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Tech Report: Issue #338

A deeply disruptive AI has entered the chat. Cobot vs. robot — who wins? IFR's 2025 robot trends. Should you 'can' your old CAM software? JDC-Miller partners with Hexagon.

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By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵJan 26, 2025

Manufacturing Matters

Check in for the highlights, headlines, and hijinks that matter to manufacturing. These lean news items keep you updated on the latest developments.

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By Stephen LaMarcaJan 24, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Tech Report: Issue #337

Why you need a testbed. ORNL went chasing rabbits. A Japanese boardroom thriller. The modular lathe at home. The Tesla lidar mystery.

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By Stephen LaMarcaJan 17, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Tech Report: Issue #336

Please, Taiwain, I want some more. Underrated: exoskeletons. AI-decisions-making-explained. McCormick place saves (bird) lives. Don’t mess with 3DBenchy!

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By Chloe RadiganJan 15, 2025

Testbeds for Smarter Manufacturing

New technology is a growth engine for manufacturing, but change risks disruption and enormous costs. Incrementally rolling out new equipment and software using technology testbeds helps refine and optimize processes before production deployment.

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