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ADDITIV Defense is a global virtual summit focused on how additive manufacturing is being adopted across military and security environments. In this 2.5-hour program, participants will explore adoption strategies, operational constraints, and the role of additive manufacturing within modern defense ecosystems. Panel topics include – Manufacturing Under Fire: How AM Is Changing Military Logistics – Scaling Drone and Equipment Production with Additive Manufacturing – Certification and Trust: What Still Prevents Full Adoption of AM in Defense? Do not miss this focused virtual event bringing together industry leaders and defense experts through panel discussions, live Q&A, and networking. Register for this free event here: wevlv.co/4vAZ6gh #engineering #technology #additivemanufacturing #3dprinting @3Dnatives

Parking robots (also called automated or robotic parking systems) are machines that park cars for you, either by moving the car themselves or by guiding the car to park autonomously. Video Credit: John Chan #robots #robotics #engineering

Electromagnets in the Phantom Chess set allow the chess pieces to switch almost imperceptibly. The smooth, seamless movements allow the game to flow naturally, without interruptions or distractions. Video Credit: Phantom Chess #chess #phantomchess #engineering #technology #chessboard #magnetism #electromagnetism

Manufacturing is entering a new phase of transformation. This latest report shows how AI, digital twins, and automation are accelerating product development, reducing costs, and reshaping how ideas move from concept to production. Get the report here: wevlv.co/protolabs_inno… #ai #artificialintelligence #digitaltwins

It’s a 3D printer and automated assembly station in one. Developed at Meiji University, the Functgraph begins as a standard 3D printer, then transforms into a compact manufacturing system. It can print parts for its own tools, collect them, clean them, and assemble them without human input. Rather than only producing objects, Functgraph can carry out real physical tasks such as folding laundry or slicing vegetables by creating and assembling task-specific tools. Video Credit: YouTube/@YK-dc5tk #3dprinting #engineering #technology

For decades, system-on-chip (SoC) design focused on increasing compute performance through smaller transistors, faster clocks, more parallelism, and specialized processors. Today, that model is changing. As SoCs become more complex with AI workloads, heterogeneous integration, and new system demands, performance depends less on raw compute power and more on efficient data movement. Many chips are now data-movement-bound rather than compute-bound. Bandwidth, latency, and energy-efficient communication across the chip have become critical challenges. Adding more compute units no longer guarantees better performance if those resources cannot access data fast enough. This article discusses how @arteris_noc is helping address this shift through advanced on-chip interconnect solutions. Learn more: wevlv.co/48z0rKQ #engineering #semiconductors #SOCs

MIT researchers have developed a new bionic knee that can help people with above-the-knee amputations walk faster, climb stairs, and avoid obstacles more easily than they could with a traditional prosthesis. Unlike prostheses in which the residual limb sits within a socket, the new system is directly integrated with the user’s muscle and bone tissue. This enables greater stability and gives the user much more control over the movement of the prosthesis. Participants in a small clinical study also reported that the limb felt more like a part of their own body, compared to people who had more traditional above-the-knee amputations. Video Credit: Tony Shu #robotics #robots #engineering #technology

[Hardmode Hackathon 2026 - Project Highlight] Meet Human Operator! Human Operator is a human augmentation tool that allows AI to briefly take control of your body to help you learn and do things you normally cannot do. To do this, it uses a Vision-Language Model for human motor control through Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS). Vision-based commands are generated via open-ended speech input through the Claude API to control finger and wrist stimulation for intuitive on-body interaction. Human Operator was the winning project at MIT Hard Mode 2026 (Learn Track) Team: Peter He, Valdemar Danry, Daniel Kaijzer, Yutong Wu, Ashley Neall, Sean Lewis Video credit: @medialab #engineering #technology #mit #ai #artificialintelligence

Engineers have designed a wristband that lets wearers control a robotic hand with their own movements. By moving their hands and fingers, users can direct a robot to play piano or shoot a basketball, or manipulate objects in a virtual environment. Video: Melanie Gonick/MIT News #robots #robotics #mit

Exploring the limits of a 5-axis machine by @GenerateMachine at @ai_build. Aibuild software and multi-axis machines work in perfect sync to print complex parts like this helical coil, with no supports needed. Video Credit: Vaishnavi / @ai_build / @GenerateMachine #engineering #technology #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing

As electronics become smaller and more powerful, reliability becomes harder to achieve. In this interview, Ryan Smart, VP of Product at Harwin, shares how engineers can balance compact design, high power demands, and long-term durability. From connector performance to thermal challenges and vibration resistance, the discussion highlights what it takes to build dependable systems for aerospace, industrial automation, robotics, and more. It’s a practical look at the design decisions that help prevent failure in mission-critical environments. Full interview here: wevlv.co/3P05woK #engineering #technology #electronics #connectors #harwin

AI is moving closer to where data is created. The 2026 Edge AI Technology Report explores how intelligence is shifting from the cloud to devices, machines, and sensors to enable faster decision-making and lower latency. It covers edge models, multimodal AI, robotics, healthcare, automation, and connected devices. If you want to understand where AI is heading beyond chatbots and data centers, this is worth reading. Get the report here: wevlv.co/edgeaijotform #ai #edgeai

Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) are reshaping how we sense the world. By merging multiple optical functions onto a single chip, they enable sensors that are smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient than traditional electronic systems. From environmental monitoring and medical diagnostics to autonomous systems and industrial inspection, PIC-based sensing is enabling new levels of precision and scalability. The latest advances show how light, not just electricity, can carry and process information directly on-chip. This shift is paving the way for ultra-sensitive, real-time detection technologies that could transform industries. Learn more: wevlv.co/4cHKdS3 --- Design the next-generation application with photonic chips in the Global Photonics Engineering Contest 2026 for a chance to win €100,000 worth of technology services from the PhotonDelta ecosystem. Learn more: wevlv.co/42aaWAG #photonics #PICs #photonicsintegratedcircuits #engineering #technology

The Lynx M20S is an iterative upgrade to the Lynx M20. The M20S achieves leapfrog advancements in three core performance areas: load capacity, protection, and speed, improving adaptability and efficiency. Video Credit: DEEP Robotics #deeprobotics #robotics #engineering #technology

SonyAI has unveiled Ace in Nature, the first real-world AI table tennis system to beat elite university and pro players under official rules. With 20.2 ms latency versus 230 ms for humans, Ace tracks spin and speed in real time. Trained in simulation, it uses advanced vision and reinforcement learning to perform competitively. Video Credit: Sony AI #engineering #technology #artificialintelligence #ai #machinevision

Robots are getting smarter, but cable systems still play a major role in uptime and performance. This report explores how flexible cable systems help manage motion, reduce wear, and support long-term reliability in robotic applications—offering practical insights for engineers working in automation and robotics. Get it here: form.jotform.com/252292905834361 #igus #robotics #robots

Figure has scaled humanoid robot production from 1 per day to 1 per hour, a 24x increase in under 120 days. Over 350 robots have shipped, battery yield reached 99.3%, and 9,000+ actuators were produced. Helix AI now navigates stairs, ramps, and uneven terrain using simulation-trained vision. Video Credit: Figure #robots #engineering #technology #robotics

XPENG AeroHT is a subsidiary of Chinese EV maker XPeng focused on personal flying vehicles and eVTOL transport. Its best-known concepts are the two-seat XPENG X2 and the modular Land Aircraft Carrier, a road vehicle that carries a detachable aircraft. The Land Aircraft Carrier is designed as a two-part system: a ground module for driving, charging, and transporting the aircraft, plus an air module for short, low-altitude flights. The idea is to combine road travel with on-demand flight rather than replace normal cars entirely. What are your thoughts on this concept? Video Credit: XPENG #evtol #automobile #engineering #technology

A Taiwanese startup is rethinking what a SCARA robot can do. They developed a robot that outperforms typical SCARA models in speed, stability, and space efficiency. Unlike most conventional arms, it can also move smoothly through singularity positions, where many robots lose control or need complex workarounds. That matters more than it sounds. Singularity limits often prevent standard industrial robots from handling certain tasks. Solving it could unlock more advanced automation in tighter, more demanding spaces. Video Credit: Marc Theermann #robotics #robots

Manufacturing is entering a new phase of transformation. This latest report shows how AI, digital twins, and automation are accelerating product development, reducing costs, and reshaping how ideas move from concept to production. Get the report here: wevlv.co/protolabs_inno… #ai #artificialintelligence #digitaltwins