A deep dive into the technological progress of today’s smart valves, bearings, brakes, gearboxes and actuators, and what’s next. A robotic arm with three Ogura spring-applied brakes on the pivot ...

Scientists have used advanced additive manufacturing technology to create 'smart' machine components that alert users when they are damaged or worn. Scientists at the United Technologies Research ...

As electronic components have increased in complexity and price, counterfeiting them has become a lucrative business — and a hazard to those buying and using them. From catastrophic failures on ...

For the maintenance and enhancement of the competitiveness of Japan’s manufacturing industries, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) formulated the FY2025 Vision for the Machine Parts ...