The Innovation Report
Manufacturing Leaders Gather for AI Discussion
On June 17, Artificial Intelligence with Real Results: How Manufacturing Can Benefit or Risk Losing Out was co-hosted by TUV Rheinland, Automation Alley and Global Auto Mobility. Moderator Robert Scipione from the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, lead a...
Microbial Fuel Cells Turn Waste Into Electricity While Cleaning Water
Unlike conventional power generation, MFCs use bacteria that break down organic matter and generate electrons as part of their natural metabolism. These electrons can be tapped from the fuel cell by electrodes to create an electrical current. The review points out...
See How Nissan Is Using AI In Its Canton, MS, Manufacturing Plant
The 23-year-old Canton Nissan Assembly Plant continues to make a major impact on Mississippi employment and specifically in Central Mississippi and Madison County. The company is also a major player in technology. One way that is happening is the by the efficiencies...
EPA Head Zeldin Says Trump Admin Won’t Set Environmental Requirements For Data Centers
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said Wednesday that the Trump administration wouldn’t be setting environmental requirements for data centers. During the POLITICO Energy Summit in Washington, D.C., Zeldin emphasized the importance of states’...
Autonomous Drone Can Deliver Life Jackets To People That Fall Overboard
t's a race against the clock when someone falls overboard: People's chances of being found before they drown from exhaustion or freeze to death dwindle by the minute. Rescue efforts are often hampered by the time it takes a vessel at full throttle to halt so a rescue...
Rivian Begins Deliveries Of Cheaper Electric Vehicles
Electric-vehicle maker Rivian began delivery of a cheaper SUV on Tuesday as it aims to take customers from Tesla and others. The long-anticipated R2, which will eventually be available for less than $45,000, could help boost the market share of the Irvine company...
NASA Reveals Artemis 3 Astronauts For Critical Moon Lander Test Flight
NASA has announced the astronauts who will launch to space on the Artemis 3 mission next year. The international crew consists of three spaceflight veterans and one first-time spaceflyer, all with backgrounds specially suited for their upcoming mission. The three NASA...
MIT’s Ultrasound Wristband Could Teach Humanoid Robots Human Hand Skills
Humanoid robots may soon gain more human-like dexterity thanks to a new wearable device developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The ultrasound wristband uses high-frequency sound waves to capture the movement of muscles, tendons, and...
Data Centers Pose Threat To Great Lakes Water Supply
A new report shows that AI Data Centers are coming to the Midwest, and they could put immense amounts of stress on the Great Lakes’ water supply. The report estimates that 150 billion gallons of water must be used over the next five years in order to cool...
AI in Manufacturing Event Announces Expert Speakers
TUV Rheinland and Automation Alley, and Global Auto Mobility are proud to announce that the June 17th event “Artificial Intelligence with Real Results: How Manufacturing can Benefit or Risk Losing Out” will feature Robert Scipione of the Michigan Manufacturing...
