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Process, Production

Battery manufacturing project develops novel laser patterning process to alter electrode microstructure

February 14, 2024

Via: Phys.org

Gotham City’s Dark Knight boasts an impressive collection of technological marvels, but the superhero scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have cutting-edge capabilities of their own. A recent battery manufacturing project—affectionately called BatMan—has […]


Process, Production

Industry Needs Agreement on Future of Trailer Connections

February 2, 2024

Via: Transport Topics

The future of the trucking industry in North America depends on our continued advancements in safety, cost and productivity. Sensors, actuators, computers and information are key to our ability to accomplish these goals. Unfortunately, the industry is faced with a […]


Process, Production

BMW Manufacturing To Bring Humanoid Robots Into Automotive Production

January 29, 2024

Via: Metrology and Quality News

Figure, a California-based company developing autonomous humanoid robots, has announced that it has signed a commercial agreement with US BMW Manufacturing Co. to deploy general purpose robots in automotive manufacturing environments. Figure’s humanoid robots enable the automation of difficult, unsafe, […]


Process, Production

Latest Streamline Metrology Automation Workflow Software Released

January 23, 2024

Via: Metrology and Quality News

3D Infotech, a leader and category-creator for automating industrial metrology, has announced the latest release of Streamline Software, designed to rapidly deliver Universal Metrology Automation (UMA) and Universal Machine Learning (UML) solutions that automate quality control processes. Streamline Automation Software […]


Process, Production

A new method to develop recyclable, organic and flexible electronics

January 10, 2024

Via: Phys.org

The electronics industry has been in continuous development over the past decades, leading to the development, fabrication and sale of a broad range of consumer devices. In recent years, many engineers have been focusing their efforts on flexible electronics that […]


Process, Production

Processing biochar into pellets to offset emissions in concrete production

January 8, 2024

Via: Phys.org

To achieve the goal of a climate-neutral Switzerland by 2050, strategies and processes with a negative CO2 balance are necessary. These so-called negative emission technologies (NET) are intended to counterbalance the remaining “hard-to-avoid” emissions in 2050 and should help ensure […]


Process, Production

$90M CHIPS Act Funding To Spur Microchip Expansion In Colorado

January 5, 2024

Via: Business Facilities Magazine

Microchip, a leading producer of semiconductor devices announced yesterday a preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) resulting in $90 million to modernize and expand a its fabrication facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado as part of $162 million in overall direct funding […]


Process, Production

Revolutionize Your Semiconductor Manufacturing with SECS/GEM on ASM Eagle 60 through EIGEMBox

January 2, 2024

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

In the dynamic world of semiconductor manufacturing, staying ahead in technology and efficiency is paramount. The integration of SECS/GEM protocol on ASM Eagle 60 via EIGEMBox is a game-changer in this landscape. This powerful combination not only enhances the capabilities […]


Process, Production

Converting a steel mill to climate-neutral steel production

December 1, 2023

Via: Phys.org

Steel production causes significant emissions of carbon dioxide. To decarbonize steel production and its high carbon dioxide emissions, Fraunhofer researchers, TS ELINO GmbH and Salzgitter AG are working on converting an existing steel mill to climate-neutral production methods. The aim […]


Process, Production

Industrial managed Ethernet switches have fibre, and are compact

November 17, 2023

Via: Electronics Weekly

“This represents a significant advancement in network infrastructure for industrial environments,” claimed the company. “The two 1000Base-X fiber connectors can extend Gigabit Ethernet operating distances over fibre up to 160km.” The fan-less units come in two temperature ranges: IDS-710CT for -10 […]


Process, Production

Electronics production trending up

October 25, 2023

Via: Electronics Weekly

According to IDC, smartphone shipments versus a year ago turned negative in 3Q 2021 at -6%. The decline hit a low of -18% in 4Q 2022. Since then, smartphones have been recovering. IDC data is not yet available, but Canalys […]


Process, Production

Intel starts volume EUV production

October 2, 2023

Via: Electronics Weekly

“I am proud of the Intel team as well as our customers, suppliers and partners who worked with us to bring this moment to life and keep us on the path back to process leadership,” said Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO, […]


Process, Production

Samsung halves NAND production

September 12, 2023

Via: Electronics Weekly

Other suppliers are expected to follow suit and increase their production cutbacks in Q4 to accelerate inventory reduction. Consequently, Q4 NAND Flash average prices are projected to either hold firm or witness a mild surge, possibly in the ballpark of […]


Process, Production

Overhauling Stale Food Manufacturing Technology

August 11, 2023

Via: Industry Today

The food and beverage industry has been facing unprecedented change over the past several years due to shifting consumer demands driven by increased pressure from large-scale competitors and direct-to-consumer trends. In fact, 88% of meals and snacks are being consumed […]


Process, Production

TSMC delaying production at Arizona fab

July 21, 2023

Via: Electronics Weekly

”We are encountering certain challenges, as there is an insufficient amount of skilled workers with a specialised expertise required for equipment, installation in a semiconductor-grade facility,“ said Liu, “while we are working to improve the situation, including sending experience technicians […]


Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle, Process, Production

Tesla Starts Cybertruck Production Two Years Behind Schedule

July 17, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

Almost four years after Elon Musk first unveiled Tesla Inc.’s debut pickup, the automaker has built its first Cybertruck. Tesla shared the development on Twitter, posting a photo of workers in safety vests and helmets obscuring much of the vehicle. […]


Process, Production

Grace Hopper processor in volume production

May 30, 2023

Via: Electronics Weekly

GH200-powered systems join more than 400 system configurations powered by different combinations of NVIDIA’s CPU, GPU and DPU architectures — including Grace, Hopper, Ada Lovelace and BlueField. At COMPUTEX, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang revealed new systems, partners and […]


Process, Production

Factory Production Rebounds in April After March Slump

May 16, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

Production at U.S. factories rebounded in April, led by a firm advance at automakers and suggesting some stabilization in goods demand. Manufacturing output rose 1% last month after downward revisions to the prior two months, Federal Reserve data showed May […]


Process, Production

Mitsubishi Electric Announces Strategic Investment in OTTO Motors to Accelerate Industrial Automation

May 12, 2023

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503), a global leader in factory automation solutions, today announced a strategic investment in Clearpath Robotics, the parent company of autonomous mobile robot leader, OTTO Motors. With more than 4 million hours of production experience, OTTO […]


Process, Production

RMGroup automated pouch line increases production and reduces costs for US customer

May 10, 2023

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

Leading packaging and robotic automation company, RMGroup, recently installed an automated pouch line at US-based Buckman’s Inc., one of the largest suppliers and distributors of swimming pool chemicals, water treatment chemicals and ice melt products in the Eastern US. The […]