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Cell Impact and thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering enter cooperation agreement

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Cell Impact and thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering have entered a Strategic Cooperation Agreement for Joint Market Success in the Field of Hydrogen.

The agreement includes a shared ambition to carry out joint marketing activities as well as technical development of flow plates and manufacturing processes for fuel cells and electrolyzers.

The cooperation between Cell Impact and thyssenkrupp Automotion Engineering is based upon Cell Impact Forming – a patented dry forming method using high kinetic energy to shape complex patterns in ultra-thin metal. [Read more…] about Cell Impact and thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering enter cooperation agreement

Schaeffler and Neura Robotics agree ‘future-oriented technology partnership’

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Schaeffler and Neura Robotics, a high-tech company in the field of cognitive robotics, say they have agreed a “trailblazing technology partnership”.

The collaboration covers the development and supply of key components – such as innovative actuators – for humanoid robots. Moreover, Schaeffler will deploy humanoids from Neura in its global production network and integrate a mid-four-digit number of humanoids into its production by 2035.

In doing so, Schaeffler is also collaborating with other renowned manufacturers. Through the partnership, Neura Robotics is securing a significant portion of its requirement for compact, lightweight actuators for continuous duty operation. [Read more…] about Schaeffler and Neura Robotics agree ‘future-oriented technology partnership’

Mitsubishi testing vehicle transport robots at Nakagusuku Port in Okinawa

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems (MHI-MS), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, will conduct demonstration testing of finished vehicle logistics (FVL) using vehicle transport robots to autonomously move automobiles.

Following a proposal adopted for “Testbed Support Subsidy Program” conducted by Okinawa Prefecture, demonstration testing is scheduled to begin on December 1 this year at the prefecture’s temporary vehicle storage yard (motor pool) at Nakagusuku Port (Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture).

Vehicle transport robots are used to autonomously move finished vehicles at automobile manufacturing plants, motor pools, and for automated valet parking at shopping malls, theme parks, and airports. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi testing vehicle transport robots at Nakagusuku Port in Okinawa

Tips to Match Speaker Amplifiers with Your Audio System

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Matching speaker amps with your audio system is super important if you actually care about decent sound. A lot of folks just plug stuff in and hope for the best, but that’s not how it works.

Using the right amp keeps your sound clean, loud, and not all screechy or busted. Plus, it keeps your speakers from dying early. This entire article is just some easy (ish) talk about how to pick the right amp for your speakers so things don’t go sideways. [Read more…] about Tips to Match Speaker Amplifiers with Your Audio System

Nike launches motor-powered ‘robot shoe’

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Nike is unveiling Project Amplify, which the global footwear gigantico says is “the world’s first powered footwear system for running and walking, designed to help everyday athletes go a little bit faster and farther – all with less effort”.

Engineered to augment natural lower leg and ankle movement, the Project Amplify system breaks the perception of possibility by providing an unparalleled boost to anyone who wants to move, creating a new future for running, jogging and walking.

Built on motion algorithms informed by the Nike Sport Research Lab, the first-generation footwear system is comprised of a lightweight, powerful motor; drive belt; and rechargeable cuff battery that seamlessly integrate with a carbon fiber-plated running shoe that can be worn with or without the robotics system. [Read more…] about Nike launches motor-powered ‘robot shoe’

UVA engineering team develops new way to build soft robots that can walk on water

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Imagine a tiny robot, no bigger than a leaf, gliding across a pond’s surface like a water strider. One day, devices like this could track pollutants, collect water samples or scout flooded areas too risky for people.

Baoxing Xu, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, is pioneering a way to build them.

In a new study published in Science Advances, Xu’s research introduces HydroSpread, a first-of-its-kind fabrication method that has great potential to impact the growing field of soft robotics. [Read more…] about UVA engineering team develops new way to build soft robots that can walk on water

Benefits of Buying a New Toyota Tundra in San Diego

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If you’re in the market for a powerful and dependable truck that can handle both work and adventure, the New Toyota Tundra San Diego is a top choice.

Known for its strength, reliability, and advanced features, the Tundra stands out as one of the best full-size pickups available today.

For San Diego drivers, this truck offers a perfect blend of power, comfort, and versatility – whether you’re hauling gear, heading out on a weekend trip, or navigating city streets. [Read more…] about Benefits of Buying a New Toyota Tundra in San Diego

Interview with Spike Dynamics CEO: Developing muscle-like piezoelectric actuators

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Spike Dynamics is a young robotics company with an unusually ambitious goal: to make machines move like living tissue.

Based in the United States and led by founder and CEO Alexander “Sasha” Sergeev, the company is developing ultra-compact, muscle-like piezoelectric actuators that can deliver high precision and force at microscopic scales.

Originally designed for intravascular medical robotics – devices small enough to navigate inside the human body – the technology is now finding potential applications far beyond medicine, from humanoid robots to space exploration. [Read more…] about Interview with Spike Dynamics CEO: Developing muscle-like piezoelectric actuators

Stadler increases efficiency with automated Panasonic robot welding system

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Panasonic Factory Solutions has implemented its Tawers G4 Welding Robot System for Stadler Anlagenbau, a manufacturer of specialist systems for recycling and waste sorting plants.

This automates manual welding processes, vastly reducing welding cycle times, and increasing production line efficiency and scalability. [Read more…] about Stadler increases efficiency with automated Panasonic robot welding system

Mendix launches new release to ‘meet surging demand for agentic AI’

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Mendix, a Siemens business that provide an application development platform used by engineers, has unveiled “a significant platform release”, with a heavy focus on AI capabilities.

The company says the new release includes agentic AI-driven enhancements designed to transform how businesses operate, compete, and grow. [Read more…] about Mendix launches new release to ‘meet surging demand for agentic AI’