Eggs as Cheap, Scalable Factories for New Medicines
I have a story today about the quest to turn eggs into low-cost factories for medicines. Gift link: https://nyti.ms/4bzSabB
Design-Production Miscommunication Drives Manufacturing Failures
Design & Production DISCONNECT: Manufacturing FAIL Discover how miscommunication between design and production impacts manufacturing with 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨̈𝐦. Stream now: 🔗 https://t.co/EcYsyLNAPe 📽️ https://t.co/9Djem6LHxZ 🔗 https://t.co/DmYp21N5Kv https://t.co/REXVyz981O
UK Restarts Ethanol Plant Amid Iran War CO₂ Shortage
The UK government temporarily restarted an ethanol plant over concerns that the Iran war will cause a shortage of carbon dioxide, a byproduct used widely in food production and healthcare. https://t.co/bFWyL98954
AI Counts Potatoes on Line with Minimal Training
#AI on the Assembly Line: Instant Potato Counting with Minimal Training by @IlirAliu_ #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #MI https://t.co/voofupOVbE
Robots Deploy 100 MW Solar on 1‑GW AES Project
Robots install 100 MW of solar panels on 1-GW AES project #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/twW6hPg4bg
5-Axis Toolpath Creates Seamless Spiral Deposition
Mesmerizing Time-Lapse of Smooth, Continuous Spiral Deposition with a 5-Axis Toolpath via @WevolverApp #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Technology #Tech https://t.co/ziZJBXrx62
Automation Slashed Easter Peep Production Time From Days to Minutes
#HowThingsAreMade? Easter Peeps? In 1953, Bob Born of Just Born applied #Automation to Peep production reducing the manual time of 27 hours a tray down to 6 minutes. (Business Insider) #FoodProcessing #Manufacturing https://t.co/303bnDz5nV
Unverified ICC Warning Likely Overstates Industrial Crisis
Unverified and likely overstated that the International Chamber of Commerces warns of 'worst industrial crisis in living memory' @TheInsiderPaper
New Platform Gives Industrial Robots Real‑World Vision
Visual Object Intelligence Platform: Empowering Industrial #Robots to See, Understand, and Handle the Real World via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/aXMz0KoKHn
Hidden $100M Family Firms Crave AI Guidance
My buddy runs a company helping manufactures implement ai. He showed me the leads he’s getting. It’s nuts. Family businesses I’ve never heard of making $100m a year. They know the need ai but no idea what to do. Crazy...
Wuji Hand Unveils Next‑Generation Robotic Dexterity
Meet the Wuji Hand: Next-Gen #Robotic Dexterity Begins by @wuji_global #Robots #Innovation #EmergingTech #ML #Technology https://t.co/ckMcura9sA
Human‑Scale Bipedal Robot Ready for Real‑World Tasks
Human-Scale Bipedal Humanoid #Robot Designed for Real-World Tasks via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #RPA #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/j5P47UBkpQ
US Freight Market Hits Unprecedented Bullish Surge
You are not bullish enough. The trucking market is an 11 out of a 10 right now, with some the strongest charts since COVID. The resurgence of the US industrial economy and manufacturing renaissance is real, along with tightening capacity....
China Rolls Out AI Electric Mining Trucks, Automating Industry
China Deploys #AI-Powered Electric Mining Trucks, Driving Heavy Industry Toward Full #Automation by @IntEngineering #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/IEENy7uDyD
Ohio’s “Green” Steel Project Reverts to Coal
What’s next for Ohio’s former green steel project? More coal, it seems. #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/d2dQ9i4G6T
Advait Greenergy Launches 30 MW Electrolyzer Plant in India
Advait Greenergy opens 30 MW electrolyzer assembly facility in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/JI7ycDKt5B
Dual‑Arm Bipedal Robot Tackles Heavy‑Load Logistics
Dual-Arm Bipedal #Robot Designed for High-Payload Logistics Operations by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/B2oykv52XF
Manufacturing Is Evolving—Adapt Now to Stay Competitive
🔄 Manufacturing is changing. Are you adapting? The manufacturing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, automation, and efficiency strategies. To stay competitive, you need to adapt and innovate. https://t.co/oPJqrYL9Nu
Metrics Matter Only When They Inform Decisions
Metrics are only valuable if they drive decisions. Lisa Anderson shares practical insights on using performance metrics to guide critical supply chain decisions. Watch the Supply Chain Byte. #SupplyChain #Manufacturing #PerformanceMetrics https://t.co/8CF8HFcniM
Strait Closure Threatens Global Chemical Supply Chains
Strait closure. Global chemical supply chains and production? And what those chemicals are needed for?
Waaree Launches $415M Solar Glass Plant, Expands Kotsons Stake
Waaree to build US$415 million solar glass plant, increases holding in Kotsons #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/B3eNdTAj3A
Private Ownership Gives Freight Edge Through Culture, Tech
Private ownership can be an edge in freight. On Talking Transports, I speak with Jarrett CEO Mike Jarrett about staying debt-free, focusing on culture, navigating market volatility & why tech supports — not replaces — relationships. 🎧 Listen to Episode 131...
Robot Dog Gathers Data in U.S. Chip Factories
Robot Dog Deployed for #Data Collection in U.S. Semiconductor Production by @TXInstruments #AI #Robotics #Technology #Engineering #Innovation https://t.co/sZ6drs9A4a
Critics Slam Tesla TeraFab and AI Layoffs as Excuses
🐂💩“I call bullshit. The whole thing is bullshit.” @ramahluwalia on Tesla’s TeraFab. Meanwhile @perkinscr97 says AI layoffs are a “beautiful excuse” for restructuring. On @bitsandbips. https://t.co/MbGw3uy8b6
Factory Construction Falls 15% Despite Trump's $18T Promise
Factory construction was down 15% over the last year, even before adjusting for inflation https://t.co/YNFjjiLWfV Reality hasn't heard about Trump's $18 trillion in investment coming into the country. Trump always says, "no one has seen anything like it," which is...
Bending Both Ways: Robot Hand Achieves Superhuman Dexterity
This #Robot Hand Bends Both Ways — Unlocking Superhuman Dexterity via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #MI https://t.co/hjiYhdanj6
IRA Spurs 920 New Manufacturing Facilities Nationwide
Like the Inflation Reduction Act that had 920 announced and under construction manufacturing facilities? https://t.co/3GozcfkM29
Rising Plastic Costs Fuel Unexpected Inflation in Food Packaging
I wrote about plastic prices in yesterday's Odd Lots newsletter ahead of today's episode (which you should definitely listen to) Packaging really is an underappreciated driver of inflation, and plastics prices are already spiking You can't buy a bag of carrots without...
Hybrid
Mobility in robotics is becoming hybrid. “Roadrunner” combines wheels and legs in a single system - switching between side-by-side rolling, inline movement, and stepping when needed. At just 15 kg, it’s lightweight, but the concept is bigger than the form factor. Real-world environments...
March PMI Slump Hits Australia; US‑Iran Energy Crisis Spreads
Global composite activity PMIs for March universality dropped for the latest month's activity. Australia took the biggest hit. Japan and US still holding up the best relatively speaking. Overall, the US-Iran conflict's energy crisis is spilling over https://t.co/viZdRPVFN9
AI's Shift From Software to Silicon Exposes Compute Limits
#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #AI The Semiconductor AI Crossroads: 1/ - AI Adoption Starts As A Software Problem, But Quickly Becomes A Silicon Question. - Performance, Power, And Cost Targets Expose The Limits Of Generic Compute.
Future Wheels Set to Dwarf Today's Tire Tech
#WhatsNext? Future wheels for the #AutoIndustry? Makes current wheel technology look rather 'tired'. (Mashable) https://t.co/Th9HXN2M6G
Build New Factories to Prevent Future Munitions Shortages
Do this. Much more of this. In fact, build more factories, don’t just convert existing ones. The Western world should never find itself in a munitions shortage again in our lifetimes. A gigantic mistake of the past 25+ years of...
Standard Triples Facilities in a Year, Powering Future
incredible progress - Standard has expanded from one to three facilities in under twelve months. fueling the future, one triso particle at a time 🫡
Aluminum Prices Surge 12‑40% Amid US‑Israel Conflict
As a result of the US-Israeli war in Iran, ALUMINUM prices are UP 12-40% THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. The world’s biggest carmakers are reportedly “panic buying.” CARMAKERS SHOULD SEND A BILL FOR DAMAGES TO TRUMP & NETANYAHU. https://t.co/yRInvBpEdm
Room‑Temp Ethanol Sensors Using Belt‑Shaped VO₂(B) Crystals
Belt-shaped VO₂(B) single crystals synthesized from V₂O₅ nanofibers demonstrate high sensitivity and selectivity for ethanol detection at room temperature, offering a promising platform for low-power, next-generation gas sensors. materialsinnovation
US Chases Humanoid Boom as China Leads
Silicon Valley are really hyping up Humanoids, because you know, China is ahead. According to Morgan Stanley, the humanoid robot market is set to exceed $5 trillion by 2050. So the U.S. is throwing capital at it. New robotics companies...
Master Flow Math: Key Laws for Leadership
📘 My favorite leadership read this week. What’s on your list? 💡 The math of flow, variability, WIP, and cycle time—must-know laws. Helpful resource: 🔗 https://t.co/2wgrSzLcqG #FactoryPhysics #OperationsScience #Flow #MachineShopTechTalk #Manufacturing #MachineShop https://t.co/X3kAibF2OI
Service Input Costs Hit May High; Manufacturers at Seven‑month Peak
"Input prices for services rose to the highest since May, while those for manufacturers jumped to a seven-month high." https://t.co/NMR6KvBOzE https://t.co/DhoJ1m76qO
Vision AI Robot Inspects Car Chassis Efficiently
How Han’s #Robot Uses Vision #AI to Inspect #Automobile Chassis via @WevolverApp #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/Y77DaMYQ0a
Freight Data Reveals Unprecedented Manufacturing Surge Since COVID
The freight data doesn't lie... It has been signaling incredibly strong manufacturing conditions for months. I am seeing some of the strongest freight volume charts tied to industrial activity I've seen since COVID. https://t.co/jJXPO8D1OQ
From Digital Band‑Aids to Intelligent AI in Manufacturing
Digital Band‑Aids No More: AI Is Rewriting the Factory Floor Listen Live @ 1:15pm ET https://t.co/4E60azaCwW John Reed, and I discuss manufacturing of the future. Do manufacturers need to stop playing with digital AI and start embracing intelligent AI? https://t.co/qHMgN6kOcj
Jeff Wilke Reveals Amazon’s Trillion‑dollar Scaling and Physical AI
Deployed Episode 1 is live. @jeffawilke scaled Amazon’s operations from a billion to a trillion dollars. We got into things he's rarely talked about publicly -- drones, lights-out factories, the future of Physical AI. Link below. https://t.co/BLWpc9TdvS
Japanese Automakers Turn to Russian Aluminum Amid US‑Israeli Conflict
As a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Japanese carmakers are looking to BUY ALUMINUM from RUSSIA. RUSSIA = THE BIG WINNER OF TRUMP & NETANYAHU'S WAR. https://t.co/JIiV9xOkFp
Shenzhen Emerges as Global Hub for Robotics
This Video Proves It: Shenzhen Is the World’s Robotics Hub by @Robo_Tuo #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/eVaMjLTHMV
AI's Next Frontier: Transforming Factories and Robotics
Physical AI: AI moving into Factories and Robotics. @IrenaCronin and I write this free newsletter every week. AI has been moving beyond chatbots and software tools into factories, robots, and industrial systems, where success depends on safe, reliable real-world performance. The main...
108‑Arm Robot Harvests Cotton 120× Faster Than Humans
108-Armed Cotton Picking #Robot Harvests 120× Faster Than Humans via @ZappyZappy7 #AgriTech #Robotics #Innovation #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/TzDi7FfyrZ
Generative Design Powers One Click Metal Drone Frame
Generative Design Meets Metal #3D Printing: One Click Metal’s #Drone Frame Takes Flight via @WevolverApp #3Dprinted #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/94TJLJ6Plc
Digital Tech Redefines Pharma Manufacturing and Distribution
This book explains how disruptive technologies and emerging trends such as robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, precision medicine or patient design will impact the manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceuticals in order to prepare successfully for a better future of healthcare. Everything...
ASML Poised for Massive Growth From Chip Boom
$ASML will be one of the biggest winners for the next 5-10 years Elon Musk announced that Tesla and SpaceX will build an advanced chip “Terafab” manufacturing plant increasing demand for EUV machine SK Hynix is ordering $8B of $ASML...