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AutomationDirect has added ICON Process Controls Truflo TKM series paddle wheel liquid flow meters that provide reliable, full-pipe liquid flow measurement with exceptional long-term performance. These rugged, highly repeatable sensors deliver outstanding value with no scheduled maintenance required. Built with a chemically resistant PVC body, they are ideal for corrosive liquid process applications.
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Zoox will deploy a small number of retrofitted test vehicles with safety drivers in a small area of metro Los Angeles. | Credit: Zoox Zoox Inc. this week announced that it is starting street-mapping operations in Los Angeles as the first step to deploying its robotaxis in the coming years. The Foster City, Calif.-based company is expanding its autonomous vehicle testing, making Los Angeles the sixth city following Miami and Austin.
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Zoox will deploy a small number of retrofitted test vehicles with safety drivers in a small area of metro Los Angeles. | Credit: Zoox Zoox Inc. this week announced that it is starting street-mapping operations in Los Angeles as the first step to deploying its robotaxis in the coming years. The Foster City, Calif.-based company is expanding its autonomous vehicle testing, making Los Angeles the sixth city following Miami and Austin.
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April 10, 2025, Ann Arbor, Mich. Stuart C. Shepherd and Dr. Peter Corke have been named the winners of the 2025 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards. This years Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards honorees have dedicated their lives to our industry, and so many of us have benefitted from their contributions, said Jeff Burnstein, president of A3, in a press statement.
STMicroelectronics IIS2DULPX industrial MEMS accelerometer combines machine learning, power saving, and capability to operate at high temperatures, facilitating intensive sensorization for smarter, data-driven operations and decision making in asset tracking, robotics, and factory automation, as well as industrial-safety equipment and healthcare devices.
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Tell us about the products Flexis will be exhibiting at the Commercial Vehicle Show this year? We are thrilled that we will be able to show, for the first time in the UK, our revolutionary Step-in van at the CV Show. We will have an exterior model that demonstrates the imposing and innovative design features that set this incredible vehicle apart from anything else on the market.
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The Fonds de solidarit FTQ and EDC become Rustica shareholders to support the companys $65-million growth plans. (CNW Group/Rustica Foods) MONTRAL — The Fonds de solidarit FTQ and Export Development Canada (EDC) are becoming Rustica Foods shareholders to support the $65 million expansion plans of this food company headquartered in Montral’s Anjou borough.
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The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s
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Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.
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Source | Getty Images The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM, Cleveland, Ohio) has announced the election of 20 members to its 2025 board of directors, who begin their terms on April 1, 2025. WiM is a national and global trade association specifically dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing sector.
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