Highlights

Texas Instruments
Humanoid robots on assembly line

Humanoid Robot System Design

Sponsored by Texas Instruments: Navigation and sensing in humanoid robots involves real-time data acquisition gathered from sensors to obtain input for obstacle detection, path...
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Linear actuator

An Engineer’s Primer on the Actuator Component

Linear versus rotary, electric, pneumatic or hydraulic, here’s a look at the basics of the actuator component.
Randy Sadler

Full Circle Leadership: A Rap Session with Weidmuller USA’s CEO Randy Sadler

The president and CEO of Weidmuller USA, Randy Sadler, reflects on his full-circle journey. His unique story highlights Sadler’s deep-rooted connection to Weidmuller USA and to...
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Aron Semle

Q&A: How Contextualized Data and AI Agents Enhance Manufacturing Automation

Aron Semle, chief technology officer, HighByte discusses why contextualized data production and AI agents bring valuable benefits to enterprise manufacturing.
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Why Attend MD&M West

MD&M West Attendees Share Their Insights

Hear from six random show attendees as they pursue advancements and partnerships—each highlighting their unique objectives in attending MD&M West.
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Eggs being tested for safety

The Future of Food Safety: Next-Gen Technologies on the Rise

Making appropriate technological upgrades can help mitigate some of the global risks, including inventory and labor shortages, associated with the supply chain.
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Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS)

IO-Link Masters: Enabling Sensors and Devices to Communicate Through Software

Presenters at MD&M West highlight the advantages of IO-Link, a manufacturer-independent digital communication protocol/interface, while introducing a software solution.
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MD&M West show floor

More Highlights from MD&M West’s Show Floor

Machine Design puts the spotlight on six more standout solutions from the Anaheim expo.
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Shawn DuBravac

The Shift from Digitization to Datafication in Manufacturing

In his keynote at MD&M West on Wed., Feb. 5, Dr. Shawn DuBravac discussed the shift in manufacturing and emphasized the role of AI in reshaping the industry and the importance...