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Before he became Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook was the architect of one of the most operationally efficient supply chains the world had ever seen. He didn’t start with new product categories or flashy robotics. He started with simplification: cutting Apple’s sprawling supplier network from nearly 100 vendors to just 24. Then, he doubled down on … Read more
When one of our customers asked us to design the lighting for their recently purchased 200 year old iron framed warehouse loft space, it had to be something special. We decided on LED Strip Lighting at both Upper and Lower levels to provide no-glare controllable soft lighting everywhere. Making holes in the ceiling for conventional … Read more
Update July 4: President Trump signed the bill into law. The House of Representatives on July 3 passed the final version of a budget reconciliation bill that takes aim at solar and wind energy in favor of fossil fuels. The bill now on the president’s desk will end the residential solar tax credit at the … Read more
Christine Healy Northland Power Inc., a global power producer with substantial holdings in onshore and offshore wind, has appointed Christine Healy president and CEO, effective Feb. 5, 2025. In addition to serving as president and CEO, Healy will also be appointed as a director of the company. “We are confident … Read more
The 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation (ICRA) took place from 19–23 May, in Atlanta, USA. The event featured plenary and keynote sessions, tutorial and workshops, forums, and a community day. Find out what the participants got up during the conference. Check out what’s happening at the #ICRA2025 Welcome Reception! pic.twitter.com/w66IQDFsku — IEEE … Read more
(A)-(B) An independent object transport and a cooperative object transport in ant colonies (contact object transport) [4], (C)-(D) An independent object transport and a cooperative object transport in swarm robotics (contact object transport) [5], (E)-(F) Proposed independent and cooperative contactless object transport in the air with acoustic robots (contactless object transport). Credit: Kemsaram et al. … Read more
Arctech, a global leader in solar tracking and smart structure solutions, has announced that its Brazilian subsidiary has been officially certified under the FINAME program, administered by the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES). This certification represents a significant milestone for Arctech’s presence in Brazil, reinforcing its strategic expansion throughout Latin America. The … Read more
Study first author Maureen Kahiu, who earned her master’s degree from Penn State with this research project, maneuvers a light box on a research fairway, used to take closeup photos of turfgrass damage resulting from fungicides that golf course managers use to suppress diseases such as dollar spot. Credit: Pennsylvania State University Golf course managers … Read more
The Dawn of Solar Lighting in Outdoor Spaces The evolution of outdoor lighting has taken a significant leap with the advent of solar technology. No longer confined to the indoors, decorative lighting now embraces the eco-friendly, cost-effective world of solar outdoor lights. But the question lingers: are these solar innovations truly worth it? Solar Lights: … Read more
I recently sat down with Kris Ohleth, Director of the Special Initiative on Offshore Wind, to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and progress in the US offshore wind market. It was a great and fascinating discussion of the US offshore wind industry, what it’s been going through in the paste decade or more, where it stands … Read more
