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Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 refers to a new phase in the Industrial Revolution that focuses heavily on interconnectivity, automation, machine learning, and real-time data. Industry 4.0, which encompasses IIoT and smart manufacturing, marries physical production and operations with smart digital technology, machine learning, and big data to create a more holistic and better-connected ecosystem for companies that focus on manufacturing and supply chain management.

Scientists Develop Portable Nuclear Reactor That Will Transform Economy, Industry, Cities

SASKATCHEWAN, Canada- A small nuclear reactor that can run for eight years or more without water is scheduled to go online by 2029 in Saskatchewan, Canada. In November, Saskatchewan’s government announced an $80 million CAD (about $59 million USD) project from the Saskatchewan Research Council to demonstrate the microreactor’s capability. The unit, called an eVinci, is being built

By |2023-12-26T19:08:15-05:00December 26th, 2023|Featured, Industry 4.0|
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US Could Attain Full Independence From Chinese And Taiwanese Chipmakers

NEW YORK - The rivalry between the US and China is seemingly getting thicker every day, especially with the newly imposed exportation rules by the Biden-Harris administration banning chipmakers from shipping GPUs to China. The US government insists that the rules are in place to help establish control and prevent use of the components to

By |2023-12-16T16:10:47-05:00December 16th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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LuxWall Gets DOE Funding To Accelerate Growth In Vacuum-Insulating Glass Manufacturing

YPSILANTI– The U.S. Department of Energy announced that LuxWall, Inc. is one of seven U.S. companies selected to receive funds to strengthen clean energy supply chains and accelerate domestic clean energy manufacturing. According to the press release, $275 million will be assigned to projects that “boost U.S. manufacturing, strengthen domestic clean energy supply chains, and revitalize energy communities.” The $31.7

By |2023-12-16T16:10:49-05:00December 16th, 2023|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Industry 4.0|
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LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $3.4 Million MEDC Small Business Aid Grant

SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has received a $3,426,316 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. as part of its Small Business Hub program. “Michigan is committed to bolstering our entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting the small businesses that drive our economy, as well as trusted partners like Centrepolis that serve small businesses and

By |2023-12-09T15:16:31-05:00December 9th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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Streaming Update: Why Netflix, Max, Disney, And Others Are Teaming Up

SAN FRANCISCO - The streaming wars have reached a fever pitch with more ads, higher prices, and greater competition as platforms scramble to reach profitability and capture paying users. With so many choices now available to consumers, the media landscape seems to be reverting to the cable TV bundle of years past — the very

By |2023-12-09T12:30:05-05:00December 9th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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Meet George Jetson: Flying Car Completes Maiden Flight

MOSES LAKE, Wa. - Samson Sky’s flying car, the Switchblade, recently completed its maiden flight at Grant County International Airport, which is often used by Boeing and other major aircraft makers for flight testing. Veteran test pilot Robert Moehle conducted the successful flight, “concluding years of work to prove-out the dream of creator and designer

By |2023-12-05T15:03:38-05:00December 5th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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Biden Uses Wartime Authority To Bolster Energy Efficient Manufacturing

WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration said Friday that it used wartime authority to bolster manufacturing of energy efficient heating and cooling technology. It said it was utilizing the Defense Production Act to mobilize the production of heat pumps — technology used to heat or cool someone’s home that is more efficient than traditional heating

By |2023-11-20T15:22:50-05:00November 20th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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What Toyota’s New Solid-state Battery Partnership Means For The EV Industry

TOKYO - Solid-state batteries are one of the hottest areas of research in the EV industry. Nearly every major company in the auto industry is attempting to make them a viable power source for electric cars. Their compactness and lightweight - especially compared to the lithium-ion batteries currently installed in practically every EV - make them too tantalizing to

By |2023-11-20T15:23:08-05:00November 20th, 2023|Auto Tech, Industry 4.0|
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EnergyX Aims New Solid-State EV Battery At The 500,000-Mile Car Of The Future

DETROIT - Electric vehicles are just like ordinary gas guzzlers in some respects, including their lifespan. They need to be replaced every once in a while. That kicks a whole ecosystem of automotive supply chain activity into gear, with a new carbon footprint piling up along the way. A longer-lasting solid-state EV battery would help

By |2023-11-19T14:13:43-05:00November 19th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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Labor Department Approves Registered Apprenticeship Program For Washtenaw Community College

ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College has received approval for its first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program, serving as an intermediary in partnership with Toyota & Subaru of Ann Arbor. The approval also opens the door for WCC to develop similar apprenticeship programs with other companies for any USDOL approved occupation. The partnership

By |2023-11-19T13:10:01-05:00November 19th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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