Aibuild, a developer of software for autonomous manufacturing, has announced a new strategic investment round aimed at accelerating the industrial deployment of AI-driven manufacturing agents described as ‘Physical AI.’
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Voyant Photonics, a leader in chip-scale frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) LiDAR, has announced its Helium Platform of fully solid-state LiDAR sensors and modules. The solution is built on a silicon photonics chip, enabling a breakthrough architecture designed to deliver unprecedented reliability, integration, and performance for industrial automation, robotics, and mobile autonomy.
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Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, totaled $250.1 million in October 2025. Orders increased 12.7% from September 2025 and 14.7% from October 2024.
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As electric vehicle (EV) production scales, metrology suppliers are racing to deliver solutions capable of reliably measuring one of the most challenging powertrain components: the hairpin stator assembly.
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In industrial metrology, accuracy is routinely measured in microns. Increasingly, however, these same precision technologies are finding applications far beyond the factory floor. One of the most compelling examples is their growing role in the scientific analysis and conservation of cultural heritage.
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e-con Systems, a provider of embedded vision solutions, launches its first Edge AI Vision Box—Darsi Pro built on the NVIDIA Jetson platform at CES 2026 Expo taking place from January 6–9, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is driving significant change in industrial production. By enabling complex, lightweight, and custom components, AM unlocks design possibilities previously impossible with traditional manufacturing. Yet, these benefits hinge on precise quality control, where 3D scanning becomes indispensable.
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As manufacturing environments continue to evolve toward faster cycles, higher complexity, and greater automation, the role of dimensional inspection is shifting decisively onto the production floor. Ready’s RUN series of coordinate measuring machines has been developed specifically to meet these demands, delivering metrology-grade accuracy in a robust, production-ready format.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has expanded its collaboration with the nonprofit MITRE Corporation as part of its efforts to ensure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). Through this award, NIST is investing $20 million to establish two centers to advance the delivery of AI-based technology solutions to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
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All CNC machines are subject to geometric errors over time from natural wear and tear or sudden events like crashes. API’s XD-Laser is a multi-axis laser interferometer that provides rapid, precise measurement and calibration of machine tools and robotic systems, ensuring optimal performance and accuracy.
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