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Red Cat’s Black Widow drone features forward-looking obstacle-avoidance capabilities and an integrated FLIR Prism AI software stack. | Source: Red Cat Red Cat Holdings Inc. this week announced that it won the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance, or SRR, program of record contract. The company replaced Skydio on this contract. The U.S. Army set an initial acquisition target of 5,880 systems over a five-year period.
As a manufacturer, you sometimes face technical challenges beyond the scope of your in-house expertise or experience. It is important to focus on finding the right partners and advisors to help you navigate these obstacles and remain competitive. The Mississippi Polymer Institute ( MPI ), based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is one of those resources.
The Robot Report Podcast · AI at the Edge: How perception and AI are shaping mobile robotics In Episode 173 of The Robot Report Podcast , co-host Steve Crowe and I catch up on the news of the week, including several recent stories about mobile manipulators. Featured interview with RGO Robotics and Wheel.Me In the featured interview this week, I talk to Amir Bousani, CEO of RGO Robotics, and Jacob Petersen, chief commercial officer of Wheel.Me.
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Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance
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Northvolt AB has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, but said the move will not jeopardize the manufacturer’s planned electric vehicle battery plant in Quebec — though hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars invested in the parent company could be lost. Amid a sputtering global market for EVs, the Sweden-based outfit and several subsidiaries filed for a court-supervised reorganization of its debt and assets under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code.
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Northvolt AB has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, but said the move will not jeopardize the manufacturer’s planned electric vehicle battery plant in Quebec — though hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars invested in the parent company could be lost. Amid a sputtering global market for EVs, the Sweden-based outfit and several subsidiaries filed for a court-supervised reorganization of its debt and assets under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code.
Same Sky’s Interconnect Group announced the expansion of its USB Type C connectors line with a range of new models conforming to the USB 2.0 standard. The UJ20 family boasts ultra-compact package lengths as low as 5.9 mm, making them ideal for space-constrained designs where board real estate is at a premium. These USB 2.0 Type […] The post Surface-mount USB-C series handles 48 V power appeared first on Design World.
TORONTO — The Ontario government is supporting made-in-Ontario solutions with an investment of over $92 million in research projects at universities, colleges, research institutes and research hospitals across the province. The funding, delivered through the Ontario Research Fund, supports research that will advance knowledge, drive innovation and create a better future for the people of Ontario.
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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.
Flexiv, a developer of general-purpose robotics solutions, has launched “Elements Series 3”, the latest evolution of the adaptive robot control system that the company says “makes programming faster, easier, and more capable than ever before”.
Continuum Powders, a provider of high-performance, sustainable metal powders for advanced manufacturing, has officially opened its new global headquarters and environmentally friendly manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas.
This blog explores why Cisco is the leading choice for Wi-Fi 7, showcasing innovative solutions that provide enhanced speed, security, and reliability. Learn how Cisco helps future-proof your network for the next era of connectivity.
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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
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