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In the age of rapid technological advancements, the manufacturing sector is undergoing a significant transformation. The rise of generative design, a process that uses algorithms to generate optimized design solutions, is revolutionizing how products are conceptualized and produced. With the global manufacturing market expected to reach $985.5 billion by 2032, the stakes have never…

Despite its many conveniences, the digital era has its dark side: cybersecurity threats. As technology evolves, so do the ways in which criminals exploit it. Card skimming in particular has seen a concerning uptick recently. According to FICO data, the number of compromised cards increased by 10Xs in 2023 than in 2022. The target?…

The advent of robotic technology is revolutionizing manufacturing and painting processes by elevating them to unprecedented heights. Tony Kerkhove, a seasoned professional in the painting industry, has a firsthand account of the transformative impact of robots within DeGeest Corporation’s paint department, where automation is integrated to streamline workloads and increase efficiency. The robots replicate…

The U.S. is facing an urgent and critical infrastructure crisis, and nowhere is this more evident than in the thousands of aging, decaying, and in some cases, downright dangerous bridges. Naturally, bridge replacement seems like the clear solution, but other things like money, time and pre-planning come into play. Even with the biggest infrastructure…

The concept of a “digital twin”—a virtual replica of a physical system or object—isn’t new, but it’s experiencing a renaissance, thanks to rapid advances in technology. While the buzzwords are plenty—virtual commissioning, virtual FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), and so on—the reality is that the field is still in flux, a blend of potential and…

Since the world is increasingly dependent on technology, the unsung art of cable management often goes unnoticed—until it becomes a tangled mess, that is. A well-organized cabling system not only elevates the aesthetic of a workspace but also enhances functionality, making troubleshooting and upgrades significantly easier. The proper management of cables are the focal…

As cities around the world face urgent questions of sustainability and carbon reduction, Detroit is becoming a testing ground for decarbonization in built environments. In 2020, $10 trillion was to be invested in new structures over the next decade, and given that buildings account for 37% of combustion-related emissions globally, the stakes have never…

In an era where America is experiencing a construction boom, from new suburban developments to city revitalizations, there’s a hidden challenge in built environments we can’t afford to overlook: a glaring shortage of skilled tradespeople. As cities like San Francisco witness the top global construction cost at $440 per square foot, the stakes are…

In the fast-paced world of robotics, ensuring precision while dealing with heavier speeds and payloads has been a challenge. Residual vibrations on robot arms can hamper efficiency, affecting production rates. Epson Robotics, by implementing their Gyro Plus technology, aims to combat this by sending a noise-canceling wave to stabilize the arm, akin to how…