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Muscle coordination can be mimicked by electric motors – it could lead to improved robots
Coordination appears to emerge spontaneously from muscle fibres.
EPMA announces Euro PM2026 keynote paper winners
The European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) has announced the Keynote Paper Award winners ahead of Euro PM2026, taking place October 11-14, 2026, in Budapest, Hungary. The awardees have been selected The post EPMA announces Euro PM2026 keynote paper winners appeared…
iPhone Ultra to account for 25% of foldable shipments in 2026
Counterpoint Research is out with a new report forecasting 21% year-over-year growth in global foldable smartphone shipments in 2026, with Apple expected to capture a 25% share following its entry into this market. Here are the details. Apple could account for one in four…
Patients Report Infections Linked to Reusable Medical Devices
Across the United States, millions of patients undergo endoscopic and minimally invasive procedures every year, often with the expectation that modern medical equipment will help deliver safe and effective care. While reusable medical devices play an important role in…
PMI Reaches Highest Point Since 2022
The manufacturing sector has expanded for the seventh consecutive month, according to the July 2026 Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing PMI Report.
Google DeepMind debuts Gemini Robotics 2 model series for humanoid robots
Alphabet Inc.’s artificial intelligence research lab today debuted a family of models optimized to power humanoid robots. Google DeepMind says that the Gemini Robotics 2 series enables multiple autonomous machines to collaborate on a task. According to the company, it can…
India's manufacturing activity slips to near five-year low in July but signals solid growth
A sharp moderation in new orders curbed input purchasing, even as export demand strengthened and inflationary pressures moderated, showed HSBC India Manufacturing PMI