Manufacturing

Unitree Robotics H1: The Fast and Affordable Humanoid The world of humanoid robotics has long been dominated by high-cost, R&D-focused projects from large corporations. However, a new wave of robotics companies is changing this narrative, making these advanced machines more accessible to a wider audience. Leading this charge is Unitree Robotics, a Chinese company known for its quadruped robots, which has now made a significant entry into the humanoid space with its H1 model. The Unitree H1 is a full-sized humanoid robot designed with a clear goal in mind: to be fast, capable, and, most importantly, cost-effective. Standing at 1.8...

igus Introduces Iggy Rob: An Affordable Humanoid Robot for Industrial and Service Applications The motion plastics specialist igus has unveiled its first humanoid robot, Iggy Rob, designed to support industrial production, service environments, and transport tasks. The robot, offered at a market-disruptive price of approximately $54,500, presents a cost-effective entry point into humanoid robotics for companies seeking automation solutions.  The introduction of Iggy Rob arrives amid forecasts estimating that up to 20 million humanoid robots could be deployed in industrial applications by 2030. While traditional humanoid systems remain prohibitively expensive for many businesses, igus aims to lower the barrier to adoption...

Nearshoring in Mexico: The New Era of Supply Chains In a global landscape marked by geopolitical uncertainty, logistical bottlenecks, and a growing awareness of supply chain resilience, the concept of nearshoring has taken on unprecedented relevance. Mexico, with its strategic location, favorable trade agreements, and competitive workforce, has positioned itself as a prime destination in this reconfiguration of international trade. Supply chain relocation , also known as "reshoring" when it involves returning to countries of origin, finds fertile ground in Mexico. Nearshoring, in essence, refers to the business strategy of relocating production and supply operations to countries geographically close to the primary consumer market....

 Seco Component Guidance provides tailored on-demand tooling recommendations Seco Component Guidance allows customers to upload 3D part models and receive instant tool recommendations tailored to their specific needs. A web-based application, this new tool performs complex calculations in the cloud, ensuring quick access and results without requiring a powerful PC.  Optimal recommendations delivered instantlySeco Component Guidance uses advanced feature detection technology to analyze user-uploaded 3D part models. The application automatically identifies pockets, holes, edges and other part features, then provides tooling recommendations catered to the part’s specific design."Component Guidance is a powerful tool that takes full advantage of the latest in...

Emerson to Present Intelligent Automation Solutions at Automatica 2025 (Hall A5, Booth 514) Global automation leader to present transformative industrial manufacturing solutions at the Munich trade fair, June 24–27. Visitors to the Emerson booth will learn how companies of any size can apply a Floor to Cloud approach to drive sustainable growth, maximize performance quality and unleash workforce productivity for immediate and long-term success.Located in the Hall A5 assembly and handling area, booth 514 will feature immersive demonstrations and displays. This interactive hub will showcase how products from the Emerson portfolio, including Afag, Movicon™, PACEdge and PACSystems™ brands, combine to form...