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Sam Francis

Thermal Runaway Limits in Embodied AI Batteries: The Electrically Debondable Tape Solution

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At the cutting edge of power battery and Embodied AI development, purely data-driven Battery AI is hitting a wall. The industry is rapidly shifting toward a hybrid paradigm: Physical Model + Data Optimization.

By establishing a foundational framework using mature electrochemical theories (such as SEI layer growth and lithium plating) and refining parameters through hundreds of real-world test cycles, engineers have successfully improved battery lifespan prediction accuracy from ±20% to an impressive ±5%. [Read more…] about Thermal Runaway Limits in Embodied AI Batteries: The Electrically Debondable Tape Solution

How Many Security Cameras Does Your Philadelphia Business Actually Need?

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Most business owners in Philadelphia just take a guess. They ring up a vendor, hear “start with four”, and roll with it.

That approach gets expensive quickly, especially once a break-in reveals a blind spot your bargain-basement setup completely missed.

Truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. It hinges on your building’s layout, what kind of business you run, and the particular threats your location faces. [Read more…] about How Many Security Cameras Does Your Philadelphia Business Actually Need?

How HGHY Pulp Molding Production Lines Are Reshaping Sustainable Manufacturing

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As global manufacturers accelerate the transition toward sustainable production, HGHY’s pulp molding equipment and automation systems are becoming critical components of modern eco-friendly manufacturing operations.

Stricter environmental regulations, rising labor costs, and a steady climb in demand for recyclable products have pushed more manufacturers toward fully automated molded fiber production lines – and HGHY has emerged as a key supplier meeting that demand at scale.

HGHY’s equipment covers a broad range of molded fiber products: from egg tray machines and egg carton machines serving the agricultural and food packaging sectors, to molded fiber tableware lines producing plates, bowls, and food service items as plastic-free alternatives for restaurants, catering, and retail. [Read more…] about How HGHY Pulp Molding Production Lines Are Reshaping Sustainable Manufacturing

Interview with Christina Gomez-Terry of Plus One Robotics: Why warehouse robotics succeeds or fails at scale

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Warehouse automation has entered a new phase. The question is no longer whether robotics can perform individual tasks such as parcel picking, depalletizing, sorting, or palletizing.

The technology has largely proven itself in pilot projects and controlled deployments. The bigger challenge facing the industry today is scale.

As logistics operators expand robotics systems across multiple facilities, they often discover that success depends less on peak performance and more on consistency, reliability, and operational resilience. [Read more…] about Interview with Christina Gomez-Terry of Plus One Robotics: Why warehouse robotics succeeds or fails at scale

Scaling automation in contract manufacturing: Interview with Rodrigo DallOglio of Flex

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As manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve productivity, quality, and resilience while managing growing product complexity, automation is becoming a central part of modern factory operations.

Technologies such as collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and emerging forms of physical AI are moving beyond pilot projects and into large-scale production environments.

One company at the forefront of this trend is Flex, one of the world’s largest contract manufacturers, which serves customers across industries including automotive, healthcare, industrial equipment, communications, and consumer electronics. [Read more…] about Scaling automation in contract manufacturing: Interview with Rodrigo DallOglio of Flex

Open source hardware for robotics: Democratizing robot building

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Most discussions about open-source robotics focus on software. The Robot Operating System (ROS) has become the best-known example, providing developers with a common framework for building and operating robots.

Yet software is only part of the story.

Over the past two decades, a growing ecosystem of open-source hardware platforms has dramatically lowered the barriers to robotics development. [Read more…] about Open source hardware for robotics: Democratizing robot building

Itera raises $12 million for fluid circuit board that rewires itself in under a minute

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Deep tech startup Itera has emerged from stealth with a prototype of the world’s first fluid circuit board – a technology that allows engineers to rewire and retest physical electronic circuits in less than a minute.

The company also announced $12 million in seed funding from Upfront Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, and Colle Capital to launch their first product and bring it to market.

Traditional printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping cycles force engineers to wait two to six weeks per design iteration, costing hundreds of thousands to millions in burn for a single hardware team and contributing to an estimated $50 billion of direct spending on electronics development annually. [Read more…] about Itera raises $12 million for fluid circuit board that rewires itself in under a minute

Elemeno Health agrees strategic partnership with Swisslog Healthcare to drive efficiency in healthcare automation

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Elemeno Health, a provider of just-in-time microlearning solutions for frontline staff, has announced a strategic partnership with Swisslog Healthcare to support its comprehensive suite of automation offerings in hospitals across North America.

Elemeno’s frontline operating system will streamline training and enable customer self-service of Swisslog Healthcare’s robotics and pharmacy automation solutions.

Pharmacy automation is crucial in driving fast and accurate labeling, packaging, and dispensing of medications in hospital pharmacies. [Read more…] about Elemeno Health agrees strategic partnership with Swisslog Healthcare to drive efficiency in healthcare automation

Best Rugged DC‑DC Converters for Industrial and Military Applications

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Modern defense systems, autonomous vehicles, robotics platforms and industrial automation equipment all depend on reliable power conversion.

Rugged DC-DC converters are crucial in maintaining stable power delivery in environments where vibration, shock, electromagnetic interference and extreme temperatures can quickly compromise standard commercial electronics. [Read more…] about Best Rugged DC‑DC Converters for Industrial and Military Applications

SMILE-FX Launches AI Braces™ System, Bringing Predictive Treatment Planning to South Florida

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Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Tracy M. Liang introduces a data-informed approach combining artificial intelligence with 3D imaging

MIRAMAR, FL, April 3, 2026 –  SMILE-FX® Orthodontic Studio has officially launched its AI Braces™ system, a proprietary orthodontic treatment approach that integrates artificial intelligence with high-resolution 3D CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) imaging to create fully mapped treatment plans from day one.

The SMILE-FX® AI Braces™ System represents a departure from conventional orthodontic workflows, where treatment adjustments are often made reactively based on periodic check-ins.

Instead, the system uses predictive modeling to create what Dr. Tracy M. Liang describes as a “digital twin” of the patient’s dentition, simulating tooth movement across the entire treatment timeline before any hardware is placed. [Read more…] about SMILE-FX Launches AI Braces™ System, Bringing Predictive Treatment Planning to South Florida