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If you’ve decided to automate your manufacturing, your choice of the right integrator is crucial to achieving return on investment goals. By Joseph Garcia The journey towards implementation of manufacturing automation can seem daunting, especially when it involves...

Divelbiss Corporation has developed a patented PLC on a Chip™ technology that could help open new markets for single-chip programmable logic controllers. By Mark Shortt Divelbiss Corporation has been manufacturing custom electronics and industrial electronic control...

Smartphones. Kettles. MRI machines. LED lightbulbs. Cars. Almost every electronic device uses a semiconductor, a tiny silicon chip made of myriad transistors that can perform billions of computations in a second. By Tess Malone ATLANTA—Semiconductors make our world...

In-House Advanced Manufacturing Techniques Help Meet Mission Needs Rapid Development Connectors program increases cycles of learning The following release was originally published by Sandia National Laboratories. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—A group at Sandia National...

According to the manufacturer, enclosed robotic laser parts cleaning systems can safely remove rust and contamination—and they can condition surfaces at dramatically higher volumes—at lower cost than conventional methods. By Del Williams Today, advancements in...

The following article is an edited version of a release from Markets and Markets. CHICAGO—The aerospace composites market, currently estimated at USD 29.1 billion, is projected to reach USD 52.1 billion in 2029, according to a report from the management consulting...

The article below is an edited version of a release by Research and Markets. DUBLIN—Composites, engineered materials that combine distinct elements for superior mechanical and thermal properties, offer opportunities for enhancing efficiency and capabilities in...

By Michael Sharp American manufacturing is associated with high-quality standards, meant to ensure both the reliability and longevity of the products produced. Manufacturers across all industries are looking for technological solutions and enhancements to continue to...

A commercial partner is preparing to use the licensed NASA propulsion technology in a small satellite servicing vehicle that will be mounted on a larger satellite to extend the life of the host spacecraft. The following article was contributed by the  NASA Science...

U.S. Army Selects American Manufacturer of Rotary Forged Wheel Blanks to Manufacture Aluminum Road Wheel Inserts for Abrams Tank Advanced Structural Technologies was awarded a $10 million small business set-aside contract to manufacture the inserts. OXNARD, Calif.—In...

In research that may lead to next-generation airplanes and spacecraft, MIT engineers used carbon nanotubes to prevent cracking in multilayered composites. By Jennifer Chu | MIT News To save on fuel and reduce aircraft emissions, engineers are looking to build lighter,...

By Adam Creuziger Like many people, I had dreams of flying into space as an astronaut when I was a child. That interest in aerospace and space exploration has continued throughout my life. So, when my colleague Tim Foecke, who was working at NIST at the time, invited...

Sandia Labs creates tool enabling imaginative designs ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—In a whirling geopolitical landscape of new nuclear weapons, hypersonic weapons, drones, and satellites, the U.S. is hustling to test new kinds of radars aimed at detecting evolving threats. Many...

Sandia’s work is helping modernize the U.S. nuclear deterrent ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— Sandia National Laboratories and the Kansas City National Security Campus completed a crucial weapons component development milestone, prior to full rate production. The Mark 21...

Printing stronger materials five times faster By Kim Vallez Quintana The following article was originally published by Sandia Lab News. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —3D printing has changed the world. It’s allowed the aerospace, medical, automotive, manufacturing, and many other...