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AMT Tech Report: Issue #322

Sep 06, 2024

“There ain't no such thing as free lunch.”

– "Economics in Eight Words," El Paso Herald-Post, June 27, 1938


1. Robots Aren't Afraid of Heights

It’s a magical, beautiful feat of Italian engineering – that will work temporarily. Researchers at the Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia unveiled iRonCub3, the first humanoid robot capable of flight, designed for disaster relief. Resembling Iron Man's suit, it features arm-mounted jet thrusters that generate over 1,000 N of thrust and 600 C exhaust temperatures. The robot combines aerial and contact locomotion with manipulation abilities, allowing it to perform advanced missions like inspections and opening doors.

Read more here.


2. Need Prime Delivery for Manufacturing Tech?

Get it at IMTS! At least, you can next week, when AWS (Amazon Web Services) will be there! “Why though? What does Amazon know about manufacturing?” Well, AWS provides cloud computing tools like AI, IoT, and data analytics that help manufacturers improve efficiency, automate processes, and optimize operations. These technologies enable manufacturers to build smarter products, enhance maintenance, and speed up innovation, helping them stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Read more here.


3. Lab to Fab

The Pentagon will award $280 million in CHIPS Act grants to fund microelectronics prototypes, addressing the loss of U.S. capability in prototype fabrication. This builds on a 2023 round that allocated $240 million to eight regional hubs, leading to the formation of the Microelectronics Commons coalition, which has grown from 380 members to over 1,200. The goal is to close the "lab to fab" gap, reduce IP theft, and speed up design-to-test cycles, ultimately rebuilding U.S. microelectronics manufacturing.

Read more here.


4. New Institute for Advanced Manufacturing R&D

The Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute, which launched last month, is a partnership between Western Illinois University, the University of Illinois System, and Iowa State University. It focuses on advanced manufacturing R&D and workforce development, especially for the defense sector, collaborating with local businesses and the U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal.

Read more here.

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