MD&M West 2026 showcased more than 1,700 exhibitors and highlighted the importance of solid data foundations for effective AI in manufacturing, emphasizing real results over hype. The MD&M West show ...

A new technology advance has led to the introduction of new actuators that combine motor, drive, gearing, and feedback into a single CANopen device that relieves much of the burden of traditional ...

MD&M West 2026 showcased standout booths that drew attendees through innovative displays like Real Hand's robotic hand, ATS's smart conveyor and Bananaz.AI's CAD co-pilot, highlighting advancements in ...

Festo’s new System Configurator is a free online engineering tool that enables OEMs, system integrators and distributors to design complete automation systems — including pneumatic and electric motion ...

The semiconductor industry has been applying AI to accelerate chip design for over three years, achieving 10X productivity gains and focusing primarily on tasks that now seem relatively easy, such as ...

Pickering Interfaces has launched Test System Architect (TSA), a free, online tool designed to solve signal path problems.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dave Altavilla is a Tech Analyst covering chips, compute and AI. Electronic Design Automation leader, Cadence Design Systems is ...

As mechanical systems evolve into interconnected digital networks with PLCs and intelligent sensors, manufacturers must adopt functional safety principles to detect faults and transition systems to ...

Artificial intelligence is increasingly transforming microfluidic and lab-on-a-chip development for diagnostics, biosensing, drug delivery, and ...

AI is beginning to make inroads into designing and managing programmable logic, where it can be used to simplify and speed up portions of the design process. FPGAs and DSPs are st ...