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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.

US Set To Lunch Satellite Capable Of Beaming Solar Energy To Earth

SAN CARLOS, Ca. - The United States prepares to launch a revolutionary satellite that will collect solar energy in space and beam it to any location on Earth. This groundbreaking technology, developed by American company Aetherflux, represents a significant advancement in renewable energy production and transmission. Revolutionary solar energy transmission from space Aetherflux has secured $50 million

By |2025-05-01T15:32:47-04:00May 1st, 2025|Industry 4.0|
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UK University Creates Battery That Lasts 5,700 Years Without Recharging

LONDON - Groundbreaking research from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority has created the world’s first carbon-14 battery, a revolutionary energy source that could transform the way we think about energy, waste, and sustainability. A Revolutionary Energy Source The carbon-14 battery works by utilizing the radioactive decay of carbon-14, a process that occurs naturally

By |2025-04-26T11:50:10-04:00April 26th, 2025|Industry 4.0|
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US Company Develops Centrifugal Cannon To Launch Hundreds Of Microsatellites Into Space

LONG BEACH, Ca. - In a groundbreaking move that could forever change the landscape of space exploration, SpinLaunch, a California-based startup, is set to launch hundreds of flattened “microsatellites” into low-Earth orbit (LEO). This innovative approach, involving a giant centrifugal cannon, promises not only to revolutionize satellite deployment but also to position SpinLaunch as a

By |2025-04-22T16:34:40-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Industry 4.0|
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Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 4.8% in First Quarter 2025

STAMFORD, Conn.— Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59 million units in the first quarter of 2025, a 4.8% increase from the first quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. U.S. PC shipments grew 12.6%, reaching 16 million units in the first quarter of 2025. Windows 11 Upgrades and Increased Inventory to Preempt U.S.

By |2025-04-16T17:43:37-04:00April 16th, 2025|Industry 4.0|
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Airports Set To Switch To Smart Phones For Boarding Passes And Check-Ins

LONDON - Boarding passes and traditional check-ins are set to be abolished as part of the most significant overhaul of the aviation industry in half a century. Passengers will soon be able to upload passport details to their smartphones and pass seamlessly through airports using only facial recognition technology, under proposals by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

By |2025-04-16T17:26:06-04:00April 16th, 2025|Industry 4.0, New Products, New Products / Contracts|
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Coin-Sized Nuclear 3V Battery With 50-Year Lifespan To Be Mass Produced

BEIJING - A Chinese battery manufacturer has developed a breakthrough, sparking a worldwide race for compact nuclear energy. The innovation is a small coin-sized battery powered by a radioactive nickel isotope that decays into stable copper. While the initial cell is relatively weak, it can easily be layered to provide more power for up to

By |2025-04-04T15:50:09-04:00April 4th, 2025|Industry 4.0|
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Meet Jetson One, An Electric Personal Helicopter That Can Reach 63 MPH

PALO ALTO, Ca.  - Meet the Jetson One, an electric-powered VTOL sky toy (helicopter) that can hover, bank, and reach speeds of up to 63 mph. The company's latest video will leave you wanting it more than ever. George Jetson would approve. The Jetson One is an electric vertical take-off-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicle that sits in

By |2025-03-30T16:14:19-04:00March 30th, 2025|Industry 4.0|
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Latest Chinese Electric Vehicles Can Charge In Just 5 Minutes

BEIJING - Filling an empty gas tank in an SUV might take five or six minutes. A new electric SUV from China’s BYD can charge its battery in roughly the same amount of time, using one of the company’s new EV chargers. 1. How the Latest Chinese Electric Vehicles Achieved 5-Minute Charging Speeds? That’s a

By |2025-09-27T20:23:45-04:00March 24th, 2025|Auto Tech, Featured, Industry 4.0|
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Scientists Studying Massive Energy Source That Could Power Earth For Thousands Of Years

LINCOLN - Some 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent nearly split in two, leaving behind a 1,200-mile swath of volcanic rocks known as the Midcontinent Rift that may be able to produce enough natural hydrogen to yield vast amounts of clean energy. University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers are studying the rift — which runs

By |2025-03-22T13:55:48-04:00March 22nd, 2025|ESD, Industry 4.0|
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France Discovers $92 Billion In White Energy Reserves

PARIS - Scientists in France have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform clean energy production. Beneath the soil of Folschviller, in the Moselle region, researchers have uncovered an astonishing 46 million tons of natural hydrogen. This unexpected find has the potential to reshape global energy strategies by providing a new source of carbon-free fuel.

By |2025-03-22T13:31:42-04:00March 22nd, 2025|ESD, Industry 4.0|
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