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Virginia Tech opens new center to ‘shape the future of advanced manufacturing’

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For years, Virginia Tech has forged its place as a powerhouse in advanced manufacturing research. With the launch of Virginia Tech Made: The Center for Advanced Manufacturing, the university welds its mission to shape the future of the field with its commitment to train the workforce to lead it.

Housed within the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science, Virginia Tech Made will cultivate cross-campus collaborations, expand partnerships with industry and government, and train manufacturing professionals based on the university’s expertise in advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, computational design, data analytics, and digital infrastructure.

As faculty affiliated with the center advance state-of-the-art technology, they’ll focus on workforce development and outreach as key components of the center’s mission. [Read more…] about Virginia Tech opens new center to ‘shape the future of advanced manufacturing’

Lila Sciences raises $235 million in Series A funding to advance AI-driven scientific research

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Lila Sciences has announced the completion of a $235 million Series A funding round, co-led by Braidwell and Collective Global.

The round also included participation from Altitude Life Science Ventures, Alumni Ventures, ARK Venture Fund, Common Metal, Flagship Pioneering, General Catalyst, March Capital, the Mathers Foundation, Modi Ventures, NGS Super, the State of Michigan Retirement System, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).

The Boston-based company, which emerged from stealth in March, is building what it describes as an end-to-end platform for “scientific superintelligence”. Its approach integrates artificial intelligence, software, and robotics to autonomously execute every step of the scientific method. [Read more…] about Lila Sciences raises $235 million in Series A funding to advance AI-driven scientific research

Spike Dynamics open-sources micro linear piezo actuators that enable ‘muscle-like movement’

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Spike Dynamics, an innovator in advanced actuation technology, announces the open release of its linear piezo actuators, which the company describes as “a breakthrough designed to mimic natural muscle movement in an ultra-compact form”.

By open-sourcing the design, the company aims to accelerate innovation in robotics and wearable devices, where traditional motors are often too bulky, noisy, or fragile.

Unlike traditional product launches, Spike Dynamics is taking a collaborative approach. The company has open-sourced its NASA reviewed actuator design, making it available to researchers, engineers, and startups who want to explore, test, and adapt the technology. [Read more…] about Spike Dynamics open-sources micro linear piezo actuators that enable ‘muscle-like movement’

Gessmann presents new cobot welding cell at Blechexpo 2025

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Gessmann will be presenting its newly developed cobot welding cell with the TM12S from its partner Techman at Blechexpo 2025 in Hall 9, Booth 9227.

The flexible and ready-to-use complete solution was specially designed for the production of small and medium series with frequently changing components.

In view of the shortage of skilled workers and increasing demands for variety, Gessmann offers a future-proof answer to the challenges of modern production processes with the TM12S cobot welding cell. [Read more…] about Gessmann presents new cobot welding cell at Blechexpo 2025

Logic unveils ‘Octopus’ overhead robot for warehouse operations

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Logic, a pioneer in autonomous, data-driven logistics solutions, has launched the Octopus robot, which the company describes as “a breakthrough in warehouse automation engineered to revolutionize picking and inspection operations”.

The Octopus is a fully customizable, overhead industrial robot designed with a transformative goal to maximize efficiency, flexibility, and intelligence for warehouses and logistics hubs everywhere.

At the core of Octopus’s innovation is its ability to deploy virtually unlimited, fully active tooling attachments at once, including suction, clamp, grip, and more, each mounted on independent arms operating in perfect sync. [Read more…] about Logic unveils ‘Octopus’ overhead robot for warehouse operations

Nexcom to launch ‘safety-centric humanoid robot controller’

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Nexcom has unveiled the MARS400 T10, a humanoid robot controller designed with Nvidia Jetson Thor, at the recent Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show.

The controller integrates AI computing, motion control, and Nexcom’s in-house functional safety system into a single modular platform.

By eliminating the latency and space demands of multi-platform architectures, the MARS400 T10 enables smaller footprints, smoother human-like movements, and longer operating times for humanoid robots. [Read more…] about Nexcom to launch ‘safety-centric humanoid robot controller’

How Can AI Models Help in Family Medicine?

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When you think about a typical family medicine clinic, you might picture a busy waiting room, a friendly nurse checking vitals, and a doctor moving quickly from one patient to the next.

Family practices are often the first point of contact for everything from ear infections to managing chronic conditions.

With so much responsibility resting on these clinics, the question is: how can technology (especially artificial intelligence) lighten the load? [Read more…] about How Can AI Models Help in Family Medicine?

$50 million funding sparks ‘manufacturing technology breakthroughs’ in Ontario

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Companies in four key sectors of Ontario’s economy – advanced manufacturing, agri-food, mining and construction – have been given a significant boost, thanks to a $50 million funding and support program by the Ontario government, led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI).

One year after its launch, OCI’s Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) program – which includes up to $1 million for company collaborations and $100,000 for individual businesses to support research and development, equipment purchases, product testing, talent, upskilling and reskilling – has fast-tracked the commercialization of more than 100 emerging technologies that are helping to advance Ontario’s manufacturing competitiveness on the global stage.

OCI president and CEO Claudia Krywiak will highlight some of these success stories and unveil funding and support opportunities still available to Ontario manufacturers – both large and small – as a speaker at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 2025, Canada’s national industry event which takes place at the Toronto Congress Centre from September 29 to October 2. [Read more…] about $50 million funding sparks ‘manufacturing technology breakthroughs’ in Ontario

ABB to implement gearless mill drive service program at Codelco copper mines in Chile

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ABB and Codelco are revealing details about their latest collaboration to optimize the Chilean state-owned copper mining company’s maintenance program.

With Chile currently the world’s largest copper producer, this latest long-term service agreement (LTSA) encompasses maintenance, remote diagnostics and skills training to enhance the performance of its gearless mill drive (GMD) systems.

Integrated into ABB’s advanced cloud-based platform, GMD Connect, this will support a combined copper production of around 400,000 metric tons per annum. [Read more…] about ABB to implement gearless mill drive service program at Codelco copper mines in Chile

Melania Trump warns ‘the robots are here’ in White House speech

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US First Lady Melania Trump has warned that artificial intelligence and robotics are no longer distant technologies but a reality shaping everyday life, urging careful guidance to avoid potentially dangerous consequences.

Speaking at a White House event to launch the Presidential AI Challenge, Trump told an audience of tech executives, educators, and policymakers: “Cars now steer themselves… robots hold steady hands in the operating room… drones are defining the future of war.”

“The robots are here. Our future is no longer science fiction.” [Read more…] about Melania Trump warns ‘the robots are here’ in White House speech