Tech Updates

A new biomimetic robot from Mantis Robotics combines strength with dexterity, with the ability to lift up to 70 pounds and move at speeds of more than 10 meters per second, the company said. PLEASANTON, Calif.—A new robot introduced by Mantis Robotics in June is...

The Mantis Robotics MR-1 robot arm meets the international standard for industrial robot safety requirements, and is said to lay the foundation for safe humanoids and AI robots everywhere. PLEASANTON, Calif.—In February, Mantis Robotics announced what it described as...

The cutting-edge cooling hardware, manufactured with Fabric8Labs’ proprietary ECAM process, is reported to provide superior thermal performance. SAN DIEGO—Fabric8Labs is working to pioneer the next generation of manufacturing with its patented ECAM (Electrochemical...

X-Bow Systems is partnering with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to develop and demonstrate AMSP—Additive Manufacturing of Solid Propellant—technologies for production of solid rocket motors. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow®), a U.S. non-traditional...

According to a new report from Boston Consulting Group and the BCG Institute, upgrading factories can outperform offshoring—even in high-cost countries. BOSTON—AI-enabled factory of the future technologies are fundamentally reshaping the economics of manufacturing,...

Peak Technology’s platform is designed to provide rapid prototyping, new product introduction, and high volume manufacturing solutions. SAN JOSE, Calif.—A new product development and realization platform introduced by Peak Technology is reported to provide “true...

Apollo robots work in environments designed for people—on Earth and in space. WASHINGTON—While autonomous robots are playing larger roles in factories and warehouses, certain tasks still require the arms, legs, and eyes of a human. A self-driving tugger train that...

Laserax’s new laser workstation enables ultra-fine marking and micro-processing on delicate components while minimizing heat impact, the company said. QUEBEC CITY—Medical device manufacturers are challenged today by increasing demands for traceability, precision, and...

Teradyne Robotics systems are part of Flex’s effort to standardize automation and accelerate productivity across its global manufacturing footprint. AUSTIN, Texas—An newly expanded collaboration between Flex and Teradyne Robotics is intended to help accelerate...

According to CESMII, the API lays the foundation for scalable digital transformation and AI adoption. LOS ANGELES—Manufacturers today face a common challenge in the fragmentation of OT and IT systems. By trapping data in silos, this fragmentation constrains...

Although the new process now requires several days to complete, engineers could shorten the time dramatically, making the technique suitable for large-scale manufacturing. GAITHERSBURG, Md.—Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have...

The U.S. FDA granted clearance to a new system, created by iotaMotion, that is said to preserve delicate intracochlear structures. ST. PAUL, Minn.—A robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion system developed by medical technology company iotaMotion, Inc., has...

Nivalon Medical produced a patient-specific implant that combines a zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA) ceramic architecture with a flexible elastomeric core to mimic natural spinal motion. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio—Nivalon Medical Technologies Inc. reported in January that it...

Medtronic’s next-generation platform is cleared for spine procedures in the U.S. and is designed to support future cranial and ENT applications, pending 510(k) clearance. GALWAY, Ireland—Healthcare technology company Medtronic reported in February that it received...

Zephyrus Innovations said its new device— reportedly the first direct injection CSTD for subcutaneous and intramuscular administration—prevents splattering, spraying, and aerosolization of drugs. VANCOUVER, B.C.—Zephyrus Innovations, a privately-owned medical device...