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The Future of Home Robotics Is... A Desk Lamp? Apple's ELEGNT Vision
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The Future of Home Robotics Is... A Desk Lamp? Apple's ELEGNT Vision

Feb. 14, 2025
In its boldest move yet, Apple is developing an expressive robotic desk lamp that channels Pixar's beloved mascot—and it might just change how we think about home robotics.
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New Additions at Your Favorite Distributors: DwyerOmega, Nidec U.S. Motors, Accu, and Scott Equipment Company
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New Additions at Your Favorite Distributors: DwyerOmega, Nidec U.S. Motors, Accu, and Scott Equipment Company

Feb. 12, 2025
New gauges, flow meters, calibrators, probes, inverter duty motors, brass threaded inserts, and food waste systems are now available from select distributors.
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Predictive Passes: A New Football AI Could Change the NFL Gameplan
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Predictive Passes: A New Football AI Could Change the NFL Gameplan

Feb. 7, 2025
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...
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Business Talk: Manufacturing Moves From BB Industries, Norwalt, Wieland Electric, and More
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Business Talk: Manufacturing Moves From BB Industries, Norwalt, Wieland Electric, and More

Feb. 6, 2025
Companies restructure, rebrand, and expand their offerings—from Norwalt's creation of a new umbrella company with four specialized divisions, to CloudFabrix's AI-focused rebrand...
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Understanding the IP67 Rating for Industrial Networking Devices

Feb. 4, 2025
Learn how IP67-rated enclosures protect your critical industrial networking devices from dust and water damage, ensuring reliable performance in harsh manufacturing environments...
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How to Solve Complex Adhesion Problems With Plasma Pen Technology
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How to Solve Complex Adhesion Problems With Plasma Pen Technology

Feb. 3, 2025
Looking for a better way to tackle delamination and poor surface printing? Plasma pen technology might be your answer.
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"Inside the Factory": The Manufacturing Show You Didn't Know You Needed

Jan. 31, 2025
Missing "How It's Made"? The BBC's show delivers hour-long deep dives into production lines, with a fascinating historical twist.