Where Innovation Meets Imagination
Buying a used car can be a smart financial decision, but it also carries certain risks. One of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself is to obtain a vehicle history report before making any commitment.
This document offers valuable insights into a car’s past, helping you avoid costly mistakes and ensuring you get the best possible deal. [Read more…] about Why a Vehicle History Report is Essential Before Buying a Used Car
It’s all about autonomy. When a large global berry producer approached OxDrive co-founder and managing director Chris Horton with a request to provide an extensible, self-driving cart to transport soft fruit, he and co-founder Terence Goad saw a great opportunity for their advanced smart hub technology in the burgeoning electrification of agribusiness.
The client would handle all the robotics, route planning and AI guidance. OxDrive, a UK-based electric drive unit manufacturer, would design and build GoFAR, a self-driving platform outfitted for multiple transport purposes, integrating optical sensors, motors, transmissions and controls.
They just needed to find the right actuator to enable the steering. [Read more…] about Rugged electric actuators provide reliable steering for extensible, self-driving platform
When you think about staying safe on the road, it is easy to focus on how you drive, keeping your eyes up, sticking to the speed limit, and staying alert. But even the most careful driver is only as safe as the car they are in.
Beneath the bodywork lies a network of parts working together to keep everything steady, responsive, and secure. And it is here where trusted suppliers like Meta V Parts come into the picture, helping drivers access high-grade components that make a real difference when it counts. [Read more…] about Car Parts That Directly Impact Your Safety
By Shaun Edwards, CTO and co-founder, Plus One Robotics
As it falters in its reshoring efforts against China, the US faces a clear obstacle: mechanical engineers.
According to the New York Times, the data are apparent, with China graduating more than 350,000 mechanical engineers each year, while the US lags behind with a mere 45,000.
This puts the US at a structural disadvantage because its ability to innovate is hindered by a lack of a skilled workforce. [Read more…] about Opinion: Mechanical engineers and robotics form the basis of competing with China
MIT engineers have developed an atmospheric water harvester that produces fresh water anywhere – even Death Valley, California.
Today, 2.2 billion people in the world lack access to safe drinking water. In the United States, more than 46 million people experience water insecurity, living with either no running water or water that is unsafe to drink.
The increasing need for drinking water is stretching traditional resources such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. [Read more…] about Out of thin air: MIT engineers develop device that creates safe drinking water from air
In the race toward smarter factories, metal cutting and bending machines aren’t just keeping up – they’re leading the charge. As industrial robotics evolves under the banner of Industry 4.0, manufacturers are rethinking how human-machine collaboration should look on the factory floor.
Increasing demand for high-mix, low-volume production has pushed traditional systems to their limits. Enter smart cutting and bending systems: the silent but powerful drivers of robotic precision and scalable automation.
These machines are no longer isolated workhorses – they’re deeply networked, responsive, and central to the synergy between automation and robotics in modern manufacturing. [Read more…] about How Smart Bending and Cutting Systems Are Powering the Next Wave of Industrial Robotics
Robotics and automation are only as precise as the tools that support them. As factories become smarter and systems more integrated, the need for ultra-accurate components continues to grow.
That’s where laser cutting steps in – not just as a tool, but as a foundational part of modern fabrication. Whether it’s shaping the housing of a robotic arm or customizing parts for industrial machines, laser cutting delivers speed, precision, and adaptability in ways that traditional methods often can’t match. [Read more…] about Clean Cuts, Smarter Builds: How Laser Cutting Enhances Robotics and Automation
The demand for tube laser cutting machines is on the rise as companies seek faster, cleaner, and more accurate ways of cutting metal tubes. All over the world, these machines are used in industries in order to make fitness equipment, furniture frames, and auto parts.
The right equipment reduces waste, lowers expenses, and boosts productivity. Suppliers of laser cutting machines from China are reliable options as far as advanced, but cost-effective equipment is concerned for many businesses. These 10 manufacturers are worth keeping an eye on in 2025. [Read more…] about Top 10 Laser Tube Cutting Machines Manufacturers in the World 2025
Europe’s largest engineering company Siemens has closed its acquisition of ebm-papst‘s industrial drive technology business. In the future, it will be marketed using the name “Mechatronic Systems” at Siemens.
The business has about 650 employees and its portfolio includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the extra-low voltage protection range, innovative driving systems used in free-moving, driverless transport systems, and other applications.
This acquisition complements the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, strengthening Siemens’ position as a leading provider of flexible manufacturing automation solutions. [Read more…] about Siemens completes acquisition of ebm-papst’s industrial drive technology business
Fitting out a 4×4 with all the gear is half the fun of owning one. There is something satisfying about customising it to suit your adventures, your style, and the terrain you love to tackle.
Among the most popular upgrades, 4×4 bumpers usually earn a spot high on the list, not just for looks, but for the protection and utility they bring to the table. However, the wrong bumper can do more harm than good. [Read more…] about How the Wrong 4×4 Bumper Can Throw Off Your Vehicle’s Balance
