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 How much artificial intelligence is integrated in machines nowadays?

How much artificial intelligence is integrated in machines nowadays?

02/02/2029

Since ChatGPT, artificial intelligence has been unmissable from the media. But what does it actually look like in the industry? To what extent is it already being applied there to make smarter machines? Here, Dr Johannes Kühn, Head of Control Engineering, Motion Control and Robotics at Lenze, explains where we are today.

 Boosting satellite life using barrier valves

Boosting satellite life using barrier valves

02/02/2029

Propellant supply plays a significant role in a satellite’s operational life. Optimising satellite design for longevity is a critical step before any mission. A high-performing solenoid valve can help conserve charged pressure and extend the life of a satellite, by creating an active barrier between the tank and the rest of the feed system.

 Why we must invest in processing to meet recycling goals

Why we must invest in processing to meet recycling goals

02/02/2029

The European Commission (EC) has ruled that EU states must reduce packaging waste by five percent by 2030. These rules cover both packaging design and waste management. Most waste management schemes rely on mechanical recycling – a method that Greenpeace argues “will always fail” for plastics because they are “virtually impossible to sort”.

 Prepare to automate: Six design tips to futureproof your production

Prepare to automate: Six design tips to futureproof your production

02/02/2029

Manufacturing is one of the UK’s success stories. With an output valued at £224bn, we are now the eighth largest manufacturing nation in the world. But our position is vulnerable unless we significantly increase our level of automation.

 From the world’s largest airship to electric buses: Composites drive the future of transport

From the world’s largest airship to electric buses: Composites drive the future of transport

02/02/2029

As the world seeks innovative solutions to decarbonise transportation, composites have emerged as a key component in the drive towards net zero. Here, Exel Composites explores some of the solutions that are expected to transform the transport sector.

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