Engineers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) here have developed a new system that combines sensor technology, data acquisition and AI-based data evaluation for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

LOS ALTOS, CA—Engineers at the Toyota Research Institute and Stanford University recently drifted two autonomous vehicles in tandem.

According to Info-Tech, companies should adopt Smart Manufacturing 5.0, which combines the innovations of Industry 4.0 with a focus on human-centric, resilient and sustainable practices.

WASHINGTON —The National Association of Manufacturers has released a report on artificial intelligence that examines why the technology is important and explains how leading companies are using it to improve productivity.

SAN ANTONIO, TX—Engineers at Southwest Research Institute have discovered cybersecurity vulnerabilities with electric vehicles using direct current fast-charging systems.

LANSING, MI—General Motors plans to convert its 22-year-old Lansing Grand River assembly plant to mass-produce electric vehicles.

CHICAGO—In partnership with ABB, NASCAR has unveiled a battery-powered vehicle that it hopes to see competing on race tracks sometime in the near future.

CRANFIELD, England—Engineers at Cranfield University are partnering with Benedex Robotics and Calyo to create ultrasonic-based sensing technology for autonomous vehicles.

Next-generation machines that leverage artificial intelligence technology offer manufacturers a way to address labor shortages.

SANTA CLARA, CA—Stellantis is investing an additional $55 million in Archer Aviation Inc. The start-up plans to build battery-powered air taxis at a new factory in Covington, GA.