The Innovation Report
U.S. Drivers Holding Onto Their Vehicles Longer Than Ever
The automotive industry is still struggling to produce and deliver enough new cars to meet the demand from customers. In the United States, and probably in many other markets around the globe, this shortage has a negative impact on the prices of new and used cars...
Wingcopter Details Plans to Deploy 12,000 Drones across Africa
Wingcopter this week announced a partnership with Continental Drones designed to establish a massive delivery network spanning 49 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. The deal sets the lofty goal of deploying 12,000 of Wingcopter’s 198 drone systems over the course of...
Robotic Drones with Suction Pads Can Fly, Swim or Hitch a Ride
A robotic drone that can travel through air and water, and also attach itself to larger objects with a suction cup, could be useful for tagging wild animals, say its creators. The suction cup is inspired by the remora fish, which attaches itself to larger marine...
How AI-Driven Robots and Drones Bring Cognitive Intelligence to Industry 4.0
Over the past few years, smart manufacturing initiatives such as digital twins and the internet of things (IoT) has caused Industry 4.0 – the trend toward digital transformation in manufacturing and industrial sectors – to explode....
Car Companies Can’t Build Enough EVs to Keep Up with Booming Demand
For years, the world's car companies were hesitant to go all-in on electric cars. Now they can't make them fast enough. Anyone looking to make the switch from dirty fossil fuels to clean battery power may be in for a long wait. The supply of all new...
North America’s Largest 3D Printing Convention Returns to Its Birthplace
One of the largest 3D printing conventions in the world is happening in downtown Detroit through Thursday evening. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, refers to items being made from a digital file that is designed on a...
New Plan Allows EVs to Charge Using 100% Renewable Energy
Electric vehicle charging station operator Electrify America has entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Terra-Gen. The contract makes Electrify America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, is the largest open network in North America to...
Federal Team to Investigate Tesla Crash that Killed 3 in California
The NHTSA confirmed it had sent a special crash investigation team to probe the May 12 crash on the Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach. The U.S. government’s road safety agency has dispatched a team to investigate the possibility that a Tesla involved in a...
Be Nimble With Automation
In reviewing current industry trends, it is evident that automation efforts will be accelerated within the next 3 years. In recent engagements of both a plant-based products manufacturer and a leading consumer products company in the printing industry, there was a...
Detroit Engineering Professor Named Notable Leader in EV
When the U.S. Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration decided to provide online training in automotive technology for NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, they contacted Weisong Shi. “Dr. Shi is a world-renowned expert in...
