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Empowering Innovation: No-Code Platforms in Robotic and Automation Systems

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Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in robotics and automation has already begun transforming industries from manufacturing to healthcare.

However, the programming complexity and the high development cost have often acted as barriers, preventing small businesses and individual innovators from entering the field.

This is where no-code platforms come in. They let you build complex systems with minimal coding experience, revolutionizing the development of robotic applications. [Read more…] about Empowering Innovation: No-Code Platforms in Robotic and Automation Systems

Massachusetts awards more than $10 million in grants to sustainable manufacturing ventures

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The Healey-Driscoll administration, of Massachusetts, has awarded $10,280,407 in grants to 13 companies to support sustainable alternatives to traditional manufacturing through the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2), a program through MassTech Collaborative’s (MassTech) Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) that bridges the gap between innovation and commercialization by providing capital grants and supporting pioneering projects in emerging industries.

The Administration announced the grants during an event with Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao and MassTech at Clean Crop Technologies in Holyoke, which is receiving a $1.2 million M2I2 grant to validate its innovative technology that removes contaminants from crops using less energy.

This round of grants will support companies in key industries such as climate tech, bioindustrial manufacturing, and recyclable materials, and create an estimated 230 jobs. [Read more…] about Massachusetts awards more than $10 million in grants to sustainable manufacturing ventures

PCBWay celebrates 10 years as leading PCB prototype provider by offering 80 percent off

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PCBWay is celebrating 10 years of innovation as one of the world’s leading providers of printed circuit boards by offering discounts of up to 80 percent as well as a variety of promotions, such as coupons, prize draws and exclusive badges.

With more than a decade in the field of PCB prototype and fabrication, the company is committed to meeting the needs of its customers from different industries in terms of quality, delivery, cost-effectiveness and any other demanding requests.

As one of the most experienced PCB manufacturers in the world, PCBWay prides itself on being its clients’ best business partners as well as good friends in the every aspect of their PCB needs. [Read more…] about PCBWay celebrates 10 years as leading PCB prototype provider by offering 80 percent off

The Impact of Virtual Reality on the Video Game Industry

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The video game industry has been a hotbed of innovation since its inception, continuously evolving with advancements in technology. One of the most transformative technologies in recent years is virtual reality (VR).

This immersive technology, which creates a simulated environment that users can interact with in a seemingly real or physical way, has revolutionized how video games are designed, experienced, and consumed. [Read more…] about The Impact of Virtual Reality on the Video Game Industry

Boston University celebrates grand opening of its Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching & Innovation Center

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An autonomous robot cut the ceremonial ribbon at the grand opening of Boston University’s $8.8 million Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching & Innovation Center (RASTIC).

Held March 4th, the grand opening included talks from state, industry and university leadership; facility tours; and 16 student demonstrations of robotic projects, spanning smart cities, medical robotics, drones, autonomous driving, smart home applications, and more.

In development over the past year, RASTIC brings together academia and industry to develop the next-generation competitive robotics and autonomous systems workforce. [Read more…] about Boston University celebrates grand opening of its Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching & Innovation Center

Continental and Aurora finalize design of ‘world’s first’ scalable autonomous trucking system

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Continental and Aurora Innovation announced they have achieved a key development milestone to commercialize autonomous trucks at scale.

The companies have finalized the design and architecture of the future fallback system and hardware of the Aurora Driver – an SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Level 4 autonomous driving system – that Continental plans to start production of in 2027.

The finalized hardware design comes less than a year after the companies entered an industry-first partnership aimed at high-volume manufacturing of autonomous trucking systems. [Read more…] about Continental and Aurora finalize design of ‘world’s first’ scalable autonomous trucking system

How Eco-Friendly Composites Businesses Can Use Digital Solutions to Grow in Profitability

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The many ways that composites manufacturing businesses can grow their operations and profits by using the latest technological solutions

The eco-friendly composites industry, pivotal in driving sustainable innovation, is at a crossroads where digital integration can significantly enhance profitability.

The projected growth of the green composites industry looks promising, with industry leaders in the field projecting the market size will grow to $40 billion by 2035, as governments worldwide seek to reduce their carbon emissions.

As environmental concerns and technological advancements converge, businesses in this sector face the dual challenge of maintaining eco-centric practices while capitalizing on digital growth opportunities – of which there are many. [Read more…] about How Eco-Friendly Composites Businesses Can Use Digital Solutions to Grow in Profitability

TXI lends weight to America’s ‘Titanium Economy’

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Q&A with Jason Hehman, Client Partner at TXI

Popularized by the bestselling book of the same name, written by three McKinsey analysts, “The Titanium Economy” refers to “a group of companies (that) could consistently outperform the market, create millions of high-quality American jobs and lead technological innovation while building a more sustainable future”.

Such companies already exist, say the authors. They are part of what they called “the Titanium Economy”, a cohort of industrial technology companies that are “redefining the future of US manufacturing”.

One company which could be described as being an integral part of the Titanium Economy is TXI, a digital product innovation firm composed of strategists, designers, and engineers. Below is a Q&A with one of those people. [Read more…] about TXI lends weight to America’s ‘Titanium Economy’

Industry group proposes plan to increase automation in logistics facilities

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The warehousing and storage industry faces growing demand to deliver goods across the country as consumers purchase more goods online.

To address the productivity crunch and improve workers’ well-being, policymakers should establish measures to support robotic automation in logistics facilities, according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, the leading think tank for science and technology policy.

Morgan Stevens, a research assistant at ITIF who wrote the report, says: “Firms need to adopt robotics to help workers accomplish more per hour and stay safe while doing so. [Read more…] about Industry group proposes plan to increase automation in logistics facilities

Think Surgical’s miniature robotic system developed with Sagentia gains FDA clearance

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Think Surgical’s Tmini Miniature Robotic System has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Think Surgical chose R&D consultancy Sagentia Innovation, a market-leading advanced surgical robotics developer, to support key aspects of the Tmini system’s development.

The Tmini system includes a wireless robotic handpiece that assists surgeons in performing total knee replacement. Following a CT based three-dimensional surgical plan, the Tmini robotic handpiece automatically compensates for surgeon hand movement to locate bone pins along precisely defined planes. [Read more…] about Think Surgical’s miniature robotic system developed with Sagentia gains FDA clearance