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Procurement reinvented: How NEXUS drives supply chain resilience
Electronics procurement is shaped by fluctuating lead times, rising costs and unexpected EOL announcements. Regulations such as RoHS and REACH add complexity, while counterfeit parts remain a persistent risk.
This Swiss-made guardian angel keeps drivers safe
The tool, dubbed DriverCheck, is a miniaturized in-cabin camera that continuously monitors the driver’s heartbeat, breathing and alertness in real time.
Smart microfibers turn ordinary objects into health monitors and energy sources
The team sought to develop fibers thinner than a human hair that can be tuned on-demand to add sensing, energy conversion and electronic connectivity capabilities to assorted objects of various shapes and surface textures — like glass, plastic and leather.
How vertical lift modules are elevating critical warehouse operations
Warehouse operations are evolving constantly, and the pressure to do more with less has never been greater; especially for warehouse managers tasked with embracing automation.
Allrounder 720 A: Efficient injection compressing molding of IML thin-wall cups
K 2025 attendees can witness how injection molding in conjunction with in-mold labeling (IML) can be used to manufacture packaging products in a remarkably reliable and energy-efficient manner.
Unpacking Europe's hydrogen blending plan
In the short term, blending hydrogen into existing natural gas systems looks like a pragmatic solution.
Infographic: The state of autonomous vehicle safety
This infographic shows that autonomous vehicles have "miles" to go if they are expected to reach performance parity with human drivers.
5 reasons why autonomous autos probably won't take over UK streets any time soon
The U.K. government has launched a consultation on driverless cars, ahead of on-the-road trials of the vehicles next year. But ten years on, and with self-driving cars increasingly common in the U.S. and China, significant obstacles still stand in their way in the U.K.
Gantner Instruments releases GI.bench 2025 update: 20 times faster data, smarter testing
The new release delivers up to 20 times faster data throughput, streamlined configuration and enhanced automation, helping engineers complete test setups in less time while capturing higher-quality data.
Rose-petal inspired sensors lead to softer, skin-friendly biosensors
The engineers drew inspiration from the wetting behavior of rose petals, which attract small amounts of water yet repel it as soon as a threshold is exceeded.
Allrounder More 2000: Multi-component injection molding of 2C dominoes
Dominoes produced by an Allrounder More 2000 will be packed by a Multilift V 30 linear robotic system as gifts for K 2025 attendees.
New 170 W Ecofit EC motor: More cooling power and efficiency for every application
The increased power rating offers a higher-performance, more energy-efficient air movement solution.
FPT Industrial powers up for the Genoa International Boat Show with Naval Motor Botti
Visitors will have the chance to discover a selection from FPT Industrial’s marine line-up.
Software elevates oil sector performance
The digital twin process simulation system is designed to deliver advanced optimization with the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning for the refining and petrochemical industries.
Igus to showcase affordable palletizing cobot at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025
The Fairino FR20 features a robust 20 kg payload capacity and 1,854 mm reach with six degrees of freedom.
Diener Precision Pumps launches Exacta Series variable dispense pump: Precision, flexibility and customization for critical applications
The pump provides accurate, repeatable dosing with the flexibility of varying the dispensed volume with a simple command.
Allrounder Cube 1800: Efficient cube technology for multi-colored caps
The production cell is equipped with a space-saving Agilus six-axis robot, which removes molded parts and deposits them on a conveyor belt in an automated process.
Aerial robots use AI to monitor, map wildfire smoke
The team used a swarm of AI-guided aerial robots to capture several angles of the smoke plumes to build 3D reconstructions and analyze flow patterns.
Glide-Line unveils custom-engineered Zero Contact Zoned Conveyor for heavy-duty applications
The system eliminates product collision entirely while significantly improving efficiency and reducing wear and tear on the conveyor.
Makers of new robotic applications should have thoughtful conversations with gear manufacturers
Between advanced industrial robots, collaborative systems that bridge the gap between man and machine, and advanced robot designs including humanoids that fully integrate into society, it is hard to fathom the ways in which new robotics solutions will transform everyday life.