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Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 refers to a new phase in the Industrial Revolution that focuses heavily on interconnectivity, automation, machine learning, and real-time data. Industry 4.0, which encompasses IIoT and smart manufacturing, marries physical production and operations with smart digital technology, machine learning, and big data to create a more holistic and better-connected ecosystem for companies that focus on manufacturing and supply chain management.

New Technology Helps EVs Drive In Ultra-Cold Temperatures

DETROIT - The improvement in the efficiency of electric vehicle batteries has extended their range significantly, but one major hurdle stands in the way: cold weather. The cold limits the range of EVs and has been a notable reason why people in cold climates have steered away from purchasing EVs. But new technology has emerged that is expected to

By |2023-06-27T10:52:42-04:00June 26th, 2023|Featured, Industry 4.0|
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U.S. Experiencing Factory Building Boom

DETROIT - According to data from the Census Bureau released last week, construction spending by U.S. manufacturers more than doubled over the past year. For April 2023, the annual rate reached nearly $190 billion compared with $90 billion in June 2022, with manufacturing accounting for around 13% of non-government construction. The US government has offered billions

By |2023-06-18T08:21:05-04:00June 18th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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NASA’s New Design Would Finally Bring Jets Out Of The Jet Age

WASHINGTON DC - NASA unveiled its latest X-plane Monday; a strange new design known as a transonic truss-winged aircraft that might just be coming to an airport near you in the next decade. The X-66A is the first commercial aircraft design created by NASA specifically to address efficiency. A one-off created under the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project,

By |2023-06-18T08:21:06-04:00June 16th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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SME’s ToolingU, CESMI Launch Smart Manufacturing Curriculum

SOUTHFIELD–Tooling U-SME, the workforce development division of SME, and CESMII–The Smart Manufacturing Institute, sponsored by NIST and the U.S Department of Energy, have launched a Fundamentals of Smart Manufacturing curriculum for building awareness and educating the workforce around newly available smart manufacturing processes and technologies. The dynamic, self-paced online training curriculum leverages the collective design,

By |2023-06-13T11:33:29-04:00June 13th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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NCMS Announces Winners Of The 2023 CTMA Technology Competition

ANN ARBOR — The US Air Force has been selected the Overall Award winner of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences 2023 Commercial Technologies for Maintenance Activities Technology Competition. The winning entry was for Ultrasonically Activated De-Paint Technology. Cumulus Digital Systems was selected the People’s Choice Award winner, for WeldScout: Intelligent Welding Inspections for Critical Infrastructure.”

By |2023-06-13T08:46:50-04:00June 13th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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MIT Engineers Built One-Megawatt Electrical Motor That Could Power Aircraft

BOSTON - Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have successfully created a one-megawatt motor which is a crucial stepping stone in making large electric planes in the future. The team has tested individual components of the motor and computed to show that it can generate one megawatt of output, a press release said. With

By |2023-06-12T13:41:34-04:00June 12th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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Report: Global Autonomous Mobile Robot Market To Exceed $14.02 Billion By 2032

NEW YORK - The Global Autonomous Mobile Robot Market Size is to grow from $3.07 billion in 2022 to $14.02 billion by 2032, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 16.4% during the forecast period. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are robotic systems equipped with the ability to navigate and operate in dynamic environments without human

By |2023-06-06T11:58:59-04:00June 6th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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NASA Releases Video Of Unidentified Orb Flying In Middle East

WASHINGTON DC - A group of experts studying UFOs convened by Nasa live streamed a presentation of their findings on Wednesday. The 'independent study group,' convened by the American space agency last June, consists of representatives from the Pentagon, civilian government agencies, and industry leaders. One of the most fascinating presentations came from Dr Sean

By |2023-05-31T19:15:41-04:00May 31st, 2023|Featured, Industry 4.0|
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West Michigan Metal Fabricator Set To Make It’s Mark In EV Marketplace

MARNE - President Joe Biden’s Build America, Buy America Act, enacted in 2021, focuses heavily on using American products to build charging stations as the country prepares for electrification of the auto industry and infrastructure. The tallest order is the requirement at least 55% of the cost of all components are manufactured domestically by 2024,

By |2023-05-30T08:31:52-04:00May 28th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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New Clean Fuel Could Bring Cars Powered By Sunshine

CAMBRIDGE, UK - The researchers from the University of Cambridge, UK, harnessed the power of photosynthesis to convert CO2, water and sunlight into multi-carbon fuels - ethanol and propanol - in a single step. These fuels have a high energy density and can be easily stored or transported, according to scientists. Unlike fossil fuels, these solar

By |2023-05-21T18:11:13-04:00May 21st, 2023|Auto Tech, Industry 4.0|
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