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    Top Fun Manufacturing Innovations of 2024
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    Power Pairings in Manufacturing: New Tech Collaborations From Universal Robots, Rhode & Schwarz, Kawasaki Robotics, and More
    Fun Innovations Friday: Creepy Crawly Detachable Robot Hand With Finger Legs
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    Fun Innovations Friday: Gravity Defying Shopping Cart Could Save Your Time and Sanity
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    Fun Innovations Friday: GE's Robot Worm Could Change Aircraft Maintenance
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    Fun Innovations Friday: Electric Mushrooms are Being Used to Control Robots

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    From Sweater to Satellite: Knitted Antennas Could Revolutionize Remote Communication
    Fun Innovations Friday

    From Sweater to Satellite: Knitted Antennas Could Revolutionize Remote Communication

    Dec. 6, 2024
    A breakthrough in textile engineering from Columbia Engineering researchers promises to replace bulky satellite antennas with lightweight, flexible radio-frequency communications...
    Robots Are Coming to Take Over Your Household Chores
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    Robots Are Coming to Take Over Your Household Chores

    Nov. 22, 2024
    Physical Intelligence, a robot start-up, is working tirelessly to make chore robots a household item.
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    A New Design for Progressive Cavity Pumps Removes Challenges for the Wastewater Industry
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    A New Design for Progressive Cavity Pumps Removes Challenges for the Wastewater Industry

    Nov. 20, 2024
    All the advantages without the disadvantages of conventional PC pumps.
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    This innovation is crucial in industries like aerospace and semiconductors where aluminum's lightweight and conductive properties are valuable but challenging to bond traditionally.
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    A New Patented Approach to Diffusion Bonding Improves Speed and Process Control

    Nov. 13, 2024
    An innovative process is reducing the diffusion bonding time of aluminum and aluminum alloys by up to 50%, energy use by 30%, and improving quality.
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    Japan Creates and Sends First Wood Satellite Into Space
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    Japan Creates and Sends First Wood Satellite Into Space

    Nov. 8, 2024
    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.
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    19 Irish Innovations That Rocked the World

    March 17, 2024
    The Irish are known for crafting fine tales and songs, and even finer spirits and beer. But their ingenuity—when it comes to manufacturing on the Emerald Isle—doesn’t end there...
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    Speed Limiters May Be Coming to All Vehicles Near You
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    Speed Limiters May Be Coming to All Vehicles Near You

    Feb. 27, 2024
    The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Road to Zero Coalition are urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require intelligent speed assistance...
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    Purdue Tackles the Hackability of Semiconductors
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    Purdue Tackles the Hackability of Semiconductors

    Feb. 27, 2024
    Purdue's new Center for Secure Microelectronics Ecosystem is focusing on how to design semiconductors and microelectronics to be more resilient against security attacks.
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    Finnish Company Raises $4M to Advance Magnetic Levitation Bearings

    Feb. 22, 2024
    SpinDrive will use the funds to help manufacturers affordably achieve higher energy efficiency and productivity through a frictionless alternative to high-maintenance, oil-dependent...