Portable Metal Forming System Combines AI and Robotics

The combination enables agile manufacturing, according to the system’s developer, Machina Labs. LOS ANGELES and AUGSBURG, Germany—A portable robotic system from Machina Labs  digitally forms and cuts custom composite and metal parts, combining the power of artificial...

Engineered Materials Are Key to High Performance Product Innovations

By Mark Shortt What do ultra-high-temperature composite materials for hypersonic aircraft have in common with aerogel thermal barriers for EV lithium-ion batteries? Long story short: In both cases, lots of engineering went into those materials. Next generation product...