Robot sales rise due to increased automation, COVID-19 pandemic
Professional service robot sales increased by 32% worldwide from 2018 to 2019 and the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to increase sales even more.
Manufacturing biobased electronics for sensors, batteries
Researchers are studying how plant-based inks can be used to print low-cost, biodegradable and recyclable sensors.
How to Drive Supply Chain Efficiency and Resilience with Additive Manufacturing
We live in a dynamic world where conventional supply chains can put pressure on your bottom line. Rapidly changing preferences, volatile labor conditions and costly outsourcing make it slow and expensive to source unique parts and maintain stability in your business.
Project uses AI to strengthen global supply chains
Cornell University researchers are developing machine learning and blockchain tools to better understand and support the global supply chain, whose vulnerabilities were exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Predictive model reveals function of energy harvester device
An energy harvesting device that can transform subtle mechanical vibrations into electrical energy could be used to power wireless sensors and actuators.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles October 19-25, 2020
Articles about heated face masks, R&D project performance, facility energy management, collaborative robot optimization and COVID-19 worker risks were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 19-25, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Digital twin start-up offers guidance to manufacturers
Albert Kao, CEO and co-founder of the company, offered some background about his company, i-5O, and their work with digital twins powered by computer vision systems.
