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At the recent National Fluid Power Associations Annual Conference in Tucson, brothers Alex and Eugene Chausovskyof the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy spoke about geopolitical disruption and what it can mean for manufacturers. They highlighted how today we have a multipolarity in the world, with global powers (the U.S. and China), global players… The post Looking at the state of geopolitics in 2025 appeared first on Design World.
IntuiCell said it uses by a decentralized learning algorithm based on the learning patterns of the brain. | Source: IntuiCell IntuiCell, a deep-tech startup that aims to blend neuroscience and artificial intelligence, this week said it has developed a system capable of real-time learning in real-world settings. The Stockholm-based company released a video of an off-the-shelf quadruped robot — with no pre-programmed intelligence or instructions — that it has augmented with a “di
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Hirose has expanded its rugged, space-saving hybrid connector product offering to include an IP67-rated version when mated. Designed for precision motors, industrial automation, and compact equipment, the waterproof MT50WA Series connector combines power, signal, and brake connections into one compact solution, saving space and simplifying assembly.
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Hirose has expanded its rugged, space-saving hybrid connector product offering to include an IP67-rated version when mated. Designed for precision motors, industrial automation, and compact equipment, the waterproof MT50WA Series connector combines power, signal, and brake connections into one compact solution, saving space and simplifying assembly.
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