Electric Field Boosts Ceramic Heat Flow 300%
ORNL researchers tripled ceramic thermal conductivity using electric fields—a 300% gain that could enable switchable cooling in AI chips and power electronics.
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Standard Bots Raises $200M Series C, Expands U.S. Manufacturing
Standard Bots raises $200M Series C at $1B valuation to expand U.S. robot manufacturing as China installs 9x more industrial robots annually.
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Europe’s Chips Act 2.0: Why Manufacturing Alone Isn’t Enough
Europe's Chips Act 2.0 shifts from fab-focused strategy to ecosystem indispensability. Spain's €12.25B investment shows new approach to semiconductor sovereignty.
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How AI, Geopolitics Shape Electronics Industry in 2026
Computex 2026 shows how AI demand, geopolitical tensions, and chip shortages are reshaping manufacturing supply chains and technology investments.
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Humanoid Robots Master Balance Recovery on Stairs in 2026
Humanoid robots demonstrate advanced balance recovery on stairs using MPC controllers. What this means for manufacturing deployment in 2026.
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DMFS Wins First Defense Contract Under DLA JAMA IV Program
DMG MORI Federal Services wins first defense AM contract under DLA's JAMA IV program, deploying US-built laser powder bed fusion technology.
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Robots Enhance Manufacturing Workers Rather Than Replace Them
542,000 robots installed in 2024, yet Japan's teleoperated cafés show automation can expand workforces. Why most plants lack the infrastructure for autonomy.
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