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Inside the Robotic Cell - Factory Tomorrow S5E1 | DigiKey
Go inside DigiKey's Factory Tomorrow series with Eaton to see the unseen electrical systems powering robotic cells and modern automation.
Sept. 3, 2025
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Electric solenoid valves to control hydraulics in industrial process.
Share your input on where fluid power technologies are headed for manufacturing and industrial applications.
Aug. 28, 2025
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USA Canada Trade War concept with cargo containers hitting eachother
Canada rolls back most U.S. tariffs, keeping steel, aluminum, and autos, aiming to ease business costs and restart trade talks.
Aug. 25, 2025
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Aetina Preview Kits for Robotics Feature Jetson Thor AI Platform
Aetina Preview Kits with Jetson T5000 modules provide real-time control and multisensor fusion for advanced robotics applications.
Aug. 25, 2025

New Products

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GC-R8 Ground Control Station Provides Customizable UAV Operations
Durabook's GC-R8 ground control station supports up to 36 customizable I/O channels and frequencies from 600 MHz to 7125 GHz.
Sept. 17, 2025
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.38 Finishing Face Mill System Offers Adjustable Precision
Seco Tools' .38 Finishing Face Mill includes three cutter variants with insert options for near-wall or high-feed surface finishing.
Sept. 17, 2025
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PowerQUAD Pneumatic Vacuums Lower Energy and Noise
Guardair PowerQUAD pneumatic vacuums offer a dual-stage venturi engine for higher vacuum flow and reduced compressed air consumption.
Sept. 16, 2025
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BLUEMARK E.CARD UV inkjet printer
Phoenix Contact's BLUEMARK E.CARD UV inkjet printer features automated material recognition for plastic and metal while processing up to 40 cards/load.
Sept. 15, 2025

Plant Operations

What We’re Watching: Inside Ford’s F-150 Lightning Factory
Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Ford builds its all-electric F-150 Lightning.
Sept. 17, 2025
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NIBCO Press Fittings Now IAPMO Recognized for 300 PSI
Over 200 NIBCO press fittings now carry IAPMO recognition for 300 PSI, with updated markings, packaging, and material numbers.
Sept. 11, 2025
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Modular Gold Cup Probe for Accurate Furnace Tube Temperatures
AMETEK Land's Modular Gold Cup Probe allows users to configure the probe into different shapes to suit their furnace type.
Sept. 8, 2025
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Fanuc M-950iA robot.
FANUC America's M-950iA robot features a 9 ft (2,830 mm) reach and flexible serial-link design for tight workspaces and variable layouts.
Sept. 4, 2025

Videos

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Engineering Unplugged: Watch Inventors at Play
Enjoy a break and watch professionals, enthusiasts, and genius minds alike come up with the craziest ideas and bring them to life.
Sept. 12, 2025
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What We're Watching: How Coats Gained 500+ Labor Hours With Autonomous Tuggers
Coats deploys Cyngn's DriveMod Tugger, hauling up to 12,000 lb and targeting ROI in under 2 years for fast, flexible manufacturing.
Sept. 10, 2025
Air Spot | RL Behavior Research | Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics' Spot is learning to do backflips, and the reason might surprise you.
Aug. 27, 2025
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Eriez Virtual Scrap Yard
Watch how Eriez equipment works together to recover ferrous and nonferrous metals in this full-system scrap yard animation.
July 17, 2025

Research and Development

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Quantum computer
Quantum computing breakthroughs are speeding AI, improving manufacturing efficiency, and setting new benchmarks for future hardware.
Aug. 21, 2025
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LUSHADE BLACK Structural Black Pigment Absorbs Over 99% of Light
Ishihara Sangyo's LUSHADE BLACK pigment features infrared reflectivity to help reduce surface heating in coatings.
Aug. 21, 2025
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Needle-Free Flu Vaccines? Scientists Say Dental Floss Could Deliver ImmunityMaybe.
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Researchers are testing floss-based vaccines, and early results suggest this method could actually work.
July 25, 2025
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This Liquid-Powered Robot System Was Inspired by Human Blood
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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a bio-inspired energy system that helps robots run longer and more efficiently by mimicking how the human body...
June 13, 2025

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Technology Innovations

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Boston Dynamics yellow robot dog, suitable for industrial detection and remote operation. Mini robot guard Spot. Turin, Italy - September 2021
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When defusing bombs becomes too dangerous for humans, these high-tech robots are stepping in to save lives.
Feb. 28, 2025
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close-up shot of an American football being held by a football player on the stadium field at night with lights and crowd in the background.
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Shot Quality and Field Vision's Drive Quality is a new metric that offers a more granular approach to predicting offensive performance in football—revealing insights into every...
Feb. 7, 2025
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CES® 2025, LG Electronics presentation
This year's CES proves that technology's future lies somewhere between our wildest dreams and our practical needs—and we're taking a look at it all.
Jan. 21, 2025
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AI Generated wood space satellite in space above the earth
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Japan launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space, sparking plans for a 50-year vision to grow trees and build wood houses on the moon and Mars.
Nov. 8, 2024

Learning Resources

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Miller welding automation experts share how to evaluate whether your shop is ready for automation, start smart to mitigate risk, identify which solutions are right for you, and...
Sept. 18, 2025
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Food safety starts with clean production. Discover how Nilfisk—your trusted hygiene expert—helps food manufacturers tackle contamination risks and stay compliant with powerful...
Aug. 4, 2025
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Global trade conditions are shifting by the hour as tariffs escalate, reshaping the economic landscape. Businesses must act now to manage production, material flows, and equipment...
Aug. 13, 2025
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Explore key PCB hardware options to enhance board reliability and design precision; from data cabinets to appliances, this guide helps you choose the right fit.
July 2, 2025