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How Motor Controllers Influence Robot Accuracy and Energy Efficiency

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As robotics continues to transform industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and agriculture, the demand for precise and energy-efficient motion control has never been greater.

At the heart of many modern robotic systems are Brushless DC (BLDC) motors, known for their high efficiency, reliability, and long service life. However, the true performance of a BLDC motor depends heavily on its motor controller.

A well-designed BLDC motor controller not only ensures accurate movement but also minimizes energy consumption, making it one of the most important components in any robotic system. [Read more…] about How Motor Controllers Influence Robot Accuracy and Energy Efficiency

ABB Robotics and Psyonic use human-generated data to advance robotic dexterity

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Dexterity remains a major challenge for industry; improved handling can reduce engineering time by up to 30%

ABB Robotics is collaborating with California bionics company, Psyonic, to advance robotic gripping and dexterity using a new approach that utilizes real-world manipulation data from human prosthetic use.

By combining the Psyonic Ability Hand with an ABB GoFa cobot, the collaboration will explore how touch and motion data generated by human prosthetic use can be used to train robots to perform delicate, variable tasks that have traditionally been difficult to automate. [Read more…] about ABB Robotics and Psyonic use human-generated data to advance robotic dexterity

Limitless Labs raises $20 million to expand AI platform for CNC programming and precision manufacturing

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Limitless Labs, a developer of AI software for CNC programming and precision manufacturing, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round to expand its physical AI platform and accelerate deployment across the manufacturing sector.

The round was co-led by Dell Technologies Capital and Square Peg, with participation from Grove Ventures, Meron Capital, and Kinetica.

Formerly known as LimitlessCNC, the company has developed what it describes as an agentic AI platform that works inside existing CAD/CAM software, helping manufacturers automate and standardize CNC programming while retaining human oversight. [Read more…] about Limitless Labs raises $20 million to expand AI platform for CNC programming and precision manufacturing

Teradar enters paid evaluation program with German automaker for terahertz vehicle sensing technology

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Teradar, a developer of terahertz (THz) vision technology, has entered a paid technical evaluation program with a major German automotive manufacturer to assess its sensing technology for future advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving platforms.

The evaluation will focus on scenarios where existing sensing technologies such as cameras, radar, and lidar can struggle, including adverse weather conditions and complex edge cases involving small objects at long range.

As part of the program, the automaker will invest engineering resources and provide access to specialist testing facilities to evaluate Teradar’s Summit terahertz vision sensor under controlled rain and fog conditions. [Read more…] about Teradar enters paid evaluation program with German automaker for terahertz vehicle sensing technology

The Small Component Problem Behind More Reliable Industrial Robots

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Picture an automotive assembly line or a high-speed semiconductor packaging facility. A robotic arm moves with sub-millimeter precision at three hundred cycles a minute, its movements coordinated by machine vision systems, remote I/O blocks, and sensitive microcontrollers. Everything draws power from a shared industrial rail.

Then, a heavy CNC machine on the same grid fires up, causing a momentary voltage spike.

If that spike reaches the robot’s control silicon, the entire cell stops. A maintenance tech is paged, and the manufacturer enters a downtime window that, according to Deloitte data, costs anywhere between $5,000 and $22,000 per hour. [Read more…] about The Small Component Problem Behind More Reliable Industrial Robots

How Equipment Asset Management Practices Must Evolve for Industry 4.0 to Deliver on its Promise

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Industry 4.0 carries an enormous promise. Connected sensors feeding real-time data into intelligent systems, machines that predict their own failures, production lines that self-optimise in response to demand signals, supply chains that adjust without human intervention. The technology is real, the investment is substantial, and the case studies are credible.

So why are so many manufacturers still fighting the same battles they were fighting a decade ago? Why does unplanned downtime still cost Fortune 500 companies an estimated $1.4 trillion per year, according to the Siemens True Cost of Downtime 2024 report?

Why do maintenance teams with IIoT sensors on half their assets still spend most of their time reacting to failures rather than preventing them?

The answer, more often than not, has nothing to do with the sensors or the algorithms. It has to do with the asset management infrastructure underneath them. The EAM layer, the systems, data models, and practices that govern how equipment records, spare parts catalogues, work orders, and maintenance decisions are organised and acted on, was built for a different era. [Read more…] about How Equipment Asset Management Practices Must Evolve for Industry 4.0 to Deliver on its Promise

Opinion: The AI infrastructure risk robotics leaders can’t afford to ignore

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By Nadine Akey, sales and marketing manager, Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry

The robotics industry is entering a new phase of growth. Autonomous mobile robots navigate warehouses with increasing sophistication.

Industrial robots are becoming smarter and more adaptive. AI-powered vision systems are transforming manufacturing, logistics and defense applications.

Behind every one of these advances is a rapidly expanding layer of AI infrastructure. [Read more…] about Opinion: The AI infrastructure risk robotics leaders can’t afford to ignore

5 Common Truck Tire Problems and How to Fix Them

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Ignoring changes in your ride quality doesn’t just shorten the lifespan of your tread; it actively compromises your safety on the highway and can lead to sudden, catastrophic blowouts.

Understanding the common truck tire problems and how to fix them is essential for any owner who relies on their rig to operate flawlessly under pressure.

By spotting the warning signs early, you can fix the underlying issues before they turn into an expensive roadside emergency. [Read more…] about 5 Common Truck Tire Problems and How to Fix Them

The Ultimate Bench Blueprint: Essential Phone Repair Tools for Beginners 2026

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The landscape of smartphone hardware has evolved radically. In 2026, fixing a phone is no longer just about swapping out a modular component with a basic screwdriver.

Today’s flagship devices from Apple, Samsung, and Google are tightly engineered puzzles held together by microscopic, application-specific security screws, multi-layered logic boards, and heavy industrial waterproof gaskets.

To help you navigate this complex market without wasting money on low-grade gear, we have put together this definitive guide in partnership with DIYFIXTOOL – your premium one-stop wholesaler for verified, field-tested mobile repair equipment. [Read more…] about The Ultimate Bench Blueprint: Essential Phone Repair Tools for Beginners 2026

Interview: Parallel Systems CEO Matt Soule on building ‘the world’s first autonomous freight rail system’

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Autonomous trucks have dominated discussion around the future of freight transportation for much of the past decade, attracting billions of dollars in investment and extensive media attention. Yet another mode of transport – freight rail – is quietly undergoing its own transformation.

Matt Soule, founder and CEO of Parallel Systems, believes autonomous rail could become one of the most significant developments in logistics.

A former SpaceX engineer who spent 13 years helping develop advanced aerospace systems, Soule founded the Los Angeles-based company with the goal of reimagining rail freight using autonomous, battery-electric technology. [Read more…] about Interview: Parallel Systems CEO Matt Soule on building ‘the world’s first autonomous freight rail system’