AI in Manufacturing
Manufacturers are eager for AI, but most systems falter when faced with the complex, multimodal data that powers real‑world equipment failures. While AI can surface hidden knowledge and reduce dependence on veteran technicians, accuracy often stalls at 40‑60% on technical schematics, leading to hallucinations. The deeper risk is the looming loss of tacit expertise as seasoned workers retire, leaving critical troubleshooting know‑how undocumented. Successful AI adoption therefore hinges on turning scattered manuals, tickets, and diagrams into precise, actionable guidance rather than replacing human expertise.
Renishaw Introduces True-Absolute Multi-DoF Encoder System
Renishaw has launched a true‑absolute multi‑degree‑of‑freedom (Multi‑DoF) optical encoder system that pairs its RXMA30 1.5D scales with RESOLUTE absolute encoder readheads. The solution delivers position measurement across up to six axes, allowing direct X‑Y tracking without complex signal processing. By...
When Lean Isn’t Enough
A motor‑assembly line struggled with low output and high defect rates because overtime pay rewarded rework, turning defects into profit. Lean tools exposed waste but could not fix the underlying policy contradiction. By applying Theory of Constraints to identify the...
Black Forest Power Monsters for the DIN Rail
CAMTEC Power Supplies launched the CPS‑EC2000 series, a 2,000 W DIN‑rail AC/DC power supply built on SiC‑MOSFET technology. The unit delivers laboratory‑grade precision, 94% efficiency, and rapid load response without a programming interface, targeting cost‑sensitive test‑bench and charger applications. Available alongside...
Streamlined, Efficient Aircraft Surface Assessment—From Scan to Report
FARO CREAFORM introduced the HandySCAN 3D EVO Series, an ergonomic 3D scanner built for MROs to streamline aircraft surface inspections. The system combines a touchscreen, 12‑MP camera, laser pointer and augmented‑reality overlays to guide technicians from data capture through automated PDF reporting....
New CoroTurn PI Boosts Security and Speed in Internal Turning Operations
Sandvik Coromant has launched CoroTurn PI, a new family of internal turning tools that combine a dual‑seat holder, precision chip breaking, and customizable coolant delivery. The design allows roughing and finishing inserts to be used without tool changes, cutting cycle times...
10 Lessons From 10 Factory Visits
Dozuki’s recent report distills ten on‑site observations into actionable lessons for manufacturers. By embedding digital work instructions, industrial AI and connected‑worker tools, companies moved quality upstream, slashed warranty rates and cut documentation time dramatically. Real‑time dashboards and photo‑based traceability boosted...
Hexagon Upgrades PULSE, Advancing Real-Time Environmental Monitoring
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division launched an upgraded version of its PULSE real‑time environmental monitoring system for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The new hardware and platform extend sensing beyond the machine to track temperature, humidity, vibration, shock and probe deflection, giving...
Why Data Security Alone Won’t Cut It for AI in Regulated Industries
Data security alone cannot guarantee safe AI outcomes in regulated life‑science environments. While ISO 27001 secures data against external threats, the new ISO 42001 standard introduces governance requirements that address AI decision‑making, accountability, and human oversight. The article argues that regulators are...
New Release of CADEXSOFT Manufacturing Toolkit 2026.2
CADEXSOFT unveiled Manufacturing Toolkit 2026.2, a CAD SDK aimed at developers of quoting and Manufacturing‑as‑a‑Service platforms. The release adds a class for oriented bounding cylinders, external thread recognition for CNC machining, and enhanced workbench support for 2D drawing visualization. Web visualization...
Why Your QMS and Regulatory Information Management Systems Should Talk to Each Other
Life‑science firms risk costly customs holds, destroyed goods and delayed registrations when quality‑management systems (QMS) and regulatory‑information‑management systems (RIMS) operate in silos. The article illustrates a scenario where manufacturing deemed a change “nonsignificant,” yet the lack of data flow between...
AMPERA Leverages New Regulation for Next-Generation Reactor
AMPERA announced it will pursue NRC licensing for a subcritical, thorium‑fueled microreactor under the agency’s new Part 53 framework. The company submitted a formal pre‑application letter on Feb. 23, 2026, seeking a meeting by May to align on a factory‑built, containerized design that...
TIA Advances AI‑Ready Data Centers With ANSI/TIA‑942 Addendum
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is rolling out an AI‑focused addendum to the ANSI/TIA‑942 data‑center standard, slated for release in mid‑2027, to address the unique power, cooling, and cabling demands of high‑density GPU clusters. TIA also continues its global ANSI/TIA‑942...
Sandvik Coromant Introduces Indexable Stainless-Steel Milling Grade
Sandvik Coromant has launched GC1240, an indexable milling grade designed for stainless‑steel machining. The grade features a nano‑multilayer TiAlN/TiSiN PVD coating applied via the Zertivo process, delivering superior edge‑line toughness and wear resistance. GC1240 can run up to 20% faster...
Wristband Enables Wearers to Control a Robotic Hand With Their Own Movements
MIT engineers have created a wrist‑worn ultrasound band that captures real‑time images of wrist muscles, tendons, and ligaments and converts them into precise hand‑gesture data. An AI model trained on these images maps 22 degrees of freedom to finger and...