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dataPARC, a provider of industrial data management and analytics software, announced a strategic partnership with Hitachi Systems, a system integrator and IT services provider. Under the collaboration, Hitachi Systems will integrate dataPARC’s industrial data platform, including its historian and PARCview analytics toolkit, into its digital manufacturing solutions. The goal is to help customers gain more…

Linxens and Presto Engineering announced a collaboration to develop a next-generation platform for connected biosensors. The companies plan to present initial results at MEDICA 2025, a major international medical trade fair. A biosensor platform concept for the next era of diagnostics The collaboration focuses on developing a scalable platform that integrates sensing, connectivity and semiconductor…

Jeff Zacherl, industrial vertical market lead for Pharmaceutical and Life Science at Siemens, shines a light on the interdependence between sustainability and digitalization in modern pharmaceutical manufacturing. Sustainability has become a strong driver of business value as pharmaceutical companies scale and localize operations and strive to decarbonize production. Beyond environmental impact, forward-looking manufacturers find that…

LEMO has introduced the REDEL SP IP68 Series, a new family of compact circular connectors designed for medical equipment, test and measurement devices, and unmanned aerial systems. The series provides IP68-rated sealing without the use of resin or potting compounds, aiming to simplify assembly while maintaining environmental protection and mechanical durability. The connectors use a […]

LEMO has introduced the REDEL SP IP68 Series, a new family of compact circular connectors designed for medical equipment, test and measurement devices, and unmanned aerial systems. The series provides IP68-rated sealing without the use of resin or potting compounds, aiming to simplify assembly while maintaining environmental protection and mechanical durability. The connectors use a […]

As artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, quantum computing, and edge workloads grow in complexity, traditional silicon-based architectures may be hitting physical and architectural limits. Rising energy costs, slower data transfer, and fragmented chiplet packaging are constraining progress across industries. CDimension aims to solve these challenges, starting with new materials and progressing toward a monolithic 3D architecture…

With global plastic production soaring to almost 450 million tonnes annually, slight variations in polymer quality can quickly cascade, leading to scrap, downtime, or even recalls. Stephanie Williams, senior product specialist at Instron, states that melt flow testing (MFT), a precise “flow speed” test, helps ensure consistency and efficiency in polymer processing for medical device…

Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. announced the introduction of new .100” (2.54 mm) pitch magnetic spring-loaded connectors. This expansion of the Maxnetic product line delivers next-generation high-reliability magnetic connectors designed for use in ever-shrinking electronic devices and their applications. Like all Mill-Max connectors, this addition to the Maxnetic connector lineup is engineered for demanding applications across medical, […]

Harting introduces push-on, push-off hardware that saves time when connecting and disconnecting D-Sub connectors.

The annual LEAP Awards recognizes and celebrates innovative products and technologies in engineering. Here are the 2025 LEAP Awards Winners in the Advanced Materials category. Gold SiTime MEMS-based precision timing technology The judges commented: “Great alternative to the traditional quartz timing systems. Good work! Surely a great advancement in the field, with very wide application…

Though these materials require complex processes to manufacture, they have unique properties and a transformative impact on modern engineering and design. In this article, Trelleborg experts highlight how high-performance plastics solve critical challenges, the benefits they provide over alternatives such as metal, and the specialized expertise needed to unlock their full potential. In the quest…

Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are small, battery-powered devices implanted under the skin to manage abnormal heart rhythms. Pacemakers deliver low-energy electrical impulses to treat bradycardia, while ICDs monitor life-threatening arrhythmias and deliver controlled, high-energy shocks. Despite their functional differences, both devices rely on specialized connectors and interconnects to ensure safe, long-term performance. This […]

Samtec, Inc. has announced the addition of two product lines that meet or exceed Severe Environment Testing (SET) qualification standards. The most recent SET additions are URSA I/O ultra-rugged cable assembly systems and 1.27 mm Tiger Eye cable-to-board systems. SET is a Samtec initiative to test certain products beyond typical industry standards and specifications for […]

WEAV3D Inc., an advanced manufacturing and materials startup, announces the launch of FLEXSPEC, a thermoformable composite sheet. Using the company’s patented WEAV3D lattice and simulation tools, FLEXSPEC sheets are engineered to match the bending stiffness of various steel and aluminum gauges, while offering higher load capacity and reduced weight. FLEXSPEC is suitable for structural enclosures,…

When the Wright brothers lifted off near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903, their Flyer weighed just 750 pounds, including the pilot, engine, and fluids, and was constructed primarily from spruce and ash wood covered in muslin fabric. About a century later, aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II started achieving supersonic speeds while operating…

Conflux modernizes heat exchange solutions for aerospace, defense, and automotive industries with advanced simulation and additive manufacturing. Michael Fuller spent 15 years as a design engineer in the European motorsport industry before founding a company that creates additively manufactured heat exchange technology. As he puts it, the concept for Conflux Technology was a classic case…

3D-printed composites are rapidly gaining traction in military applications due to their ability to produce complex, lightweight parts. Demand for weight reduction in aircraft, vehicles, and portable equipment makes fiber-reinforced composites appealing, as they have high strength-to-weight ratios and enable part consolidation, eliminating numerous fasteners and joints. Idaho-based Continuous Composites (CCI) drives advanced composite manufacturing…

UltiMaker has introduced its new Secure Line of 3D printing products designed for defense and high-security environments. The initial offerings, the UltiMaker S6 Secure and UltiMaker S8 Secure, are intended to provide on-demand production capabilities for use across land, sea, and air operations. The Secure Line is designed to support secure and decentralized manufacturing needs…

Earlier this year, Festo added new sizes and capabilities to its EHMD line of compact grippers. These grippers are suitable for life science automation applications that require gripping and rotating small objects in confined spaces. An optional module with Z-compensation automatically adjusts to cap thread pitch without moving the Z-axis, eliminating changeover times. EHMD grippers…

Sensors veteran Roger Grace spoke with EE World about his award, data acquisition, IoT, and the trouble with AI.

Suppose an individual born in the U.S. lives the average life expectancy (78.4 years today). In that case, they can expect numerous iterations of technological innovations and improvements throughout their lifetime, especially for healthcare products and systems. Looking back, an item like the Holter monitor (developed in 1947 and released for commercial production in 1962) […]

Watch Out, a Montreal-based company with operations in Switzerland, France, and Canada, develops container-sized manufacturing cells that operate with minimal human intervention, addressing critical labor shortages while enabling domestic production. More than 10 years ago, Sébastien Laporte had a vision based on the realization that it was becoming increasingly difficult to find skilled labor, despite…

Amphenol RF introduces the SMPM to SMPM assembly on RG-178 cable into our extensive and diverse portfolio of cable assemblies. The compact size of these assemblies makes them highly suited for use in applications where space is at a premium. With a 50-ohm impedance and the ability to operate from DC to 6 GHz, the […]

In this story, we look at how igus linear guide carriages made from motion plastics have contributed to the success of one company’s baseball-themed rocking chairs. In 2013, the New York Yankees presented newly retired Hall of Fame pitcher and legendary closer, Mariano Rivera with a unique rocking chair made entirely from baseball bats. The…

• Packaging, made with SABIC polymer that uses mass-balance certified bio-renewable feedstock from used frying oil, achieves around 30% carbon footprint reduction and 20% thickness reduction of the coextrusion film. • The initiative targets a comprehensive value chain between SABIC, Lamb Weston, and OPACKGROUP. SABIC has joined forces with Lamb Weston, a major global brand…