The planned collaboration would combine cobot, board test, and assembly data so electronics makers could trace defects back to their source.
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Industry Trends

Twiceme's digital safety platform joins FluidLogic's GPR50 hydration system, giving industrial workers medical ID and safety alerts.
Sept. 14, 2026
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Ethernet cabling, rugged connectors, and harsh-environment antennas headline Booth #236265.
Sept. 9, 2026
SAWsense torque-sensing tech from Transense and Unison powered the first hybrid-electric flight above 30,000 ft, shown off at Farnborough.
Sept. 1, 2026
European automation firm MotionTech launches in the U.S., tapping industry vet Kristian Hulgard to build out sales and service from Dallas-Fort Worth.
Sept. 1, 2026

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Northwest Machine Tool Expo: Exploring Automation, Solutions & Affordability

Sharpen your edge at the Northwest Machine Tool Expo and explore the latest technologies shaping the future of machining. Learn from industry experts, gain practical skills, and connect with fellow machinists and leaders to discover new opportunities for growth.

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New Products

Lantech’s SL400AMR rotary arm stretch wrapper wraps loads at floor level, so AMRs can drop off pallets without ramps or conveyors.
Oct. 12, 2026
ABB Robotics’ OmniCore EyeMotion with AI Robot Trainer works with any camera or sensor brand and uses synthetic and real-world image data.
Oct. 12, 2026
ABB Robotics’ IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID robots handle 13 to 26.5 lb (6 to 12 kg) payloads across five variants on OmniCore controllers.
Oct. 12, 2026
TwinThread’s Anomaly Action Center ranks anomalies by persistence and deviation and personalizes each user’s alert queue.
Oct. 9, 2026

Plant Operations

Loaded filters, restricted returns, and fans running off their curve can keep a plant hot. Measure these first to avoid a costly retrofit.
Sept. 23, 2026
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Continuous NIR sensors help plastics processors catch resin moisture problems before they cause defects, downtime, or wasted drying energy.
Sept. 22, 2026
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Specialty folder gluers help converters cut changeover time and run complex box styles without losing throughput or quality.
Sept. 17, 2026
Datanomix G-Code Cloud + DNC now syncs with Hexagon Cloud, giving shops revision control and automated delivery.
Sept. 16, 2026

Videos

ABB Robotics’ 5-variant robot family runs on OmniCore controllers and also suits electronics work such as AI server rack assembly.
Oct. 12, 2026
In this video, ABB Robotics’ AI vision software turns shop floor images into training data, letting integrators deploy robot vision without AI specialists.
Oct. 12, 2026
Buying a first mill or equipping a training program? A machinist walks IMTS booths to show the options for beginners.
Sept. 30, 2026
Engineers turn wild what-ifs into working machines. Watch the experiments, hacks, and inventions that prove no idea's too out-there.
Sept. 18, 2026

Research and Development

A visit to MIT's robotics lab shows why humanoid robots still can't match human dexterity, despite the hype around replacing workers.
Sept. 16, 2026
Material behavior—not equipment—should drive system design. Here's what to evaluate for safer, more efficient bulk handling in chemical plants.
Sept. 15, 2026
A fully electric jet heater reaches 2,000°C (3,632°F) using oxide ceramic elements, offering a fossil-fuel-free path for steelmaking.
Sept. 9, 2026
Heart Aerospace's 25,000-lb (11,340-kg) X1 flew 27 minutes on $5 of electricity, previewing a hybrid-electric regional airliner.
Sept. 2, 2026

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Technology Innovations

A custom-engineered non-return valve solves a low-pressure sealing challenge, extending run times for hydrogen-powered forklifts.
Sept. 21, 2026
The Industrial Innovation Awards 2026 deadline has been extended to June 12—equipment, software, AI tools, MRO solutions, and more are all eligible.
June 5, 2026
Nano-scale 3D printing is already hitting production throughput. Here's what the engineering behind sub-micrometer precision actually looks like.
May 5, 2026
Enjoy a break and watch professionals, enthusiasts, and genius minds alike come up with the craziest ideas and bring them to life.
March 6, 2026

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