The modular machines envisioned by the Industry 4.0 initiative are rapidly making their way to factory floors, bringing with them a new level of flexibility for handling the complex processes needed ...

Makers and hobbyists looking for a modular all in one workstation that can be used for building a different designs in a wide variety of materials including wood, metal and plastic. The modular ...

A startup called Framework designed a laptop that lets users build, service, and upgrade the machine to extend its lifetime. The modular Framework Laptop lets users change all of its parts, including ...

Designed on a common platform for mass production of compact workpieces, Mori Seiki's NX series features horizontal and vertical machining centers and a turning center. The machines measure 26.8-in.

EMCO GmbH has redesigned its MAXXTURN 65 G2 as a modular machine with a range of options: The high drive power of the main and counter spindles, combined with optimal torque characteristics, ensures ...

If the machine runs on energy generated by fossil fuels, much of the environmental benefit disappears. Scaling also presents challenges. A single unit produces limited fuel, so widespread impact would ...

Books and TV shows have been preaching about these days for years. All are visionaries that can foresee a future where mankind is part of a galactic community. Sure, society hasn’t yet communicated ...

Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a new class of modular robots called “legged metamachines.” These machines possess built-in athletic intelligence that adapts on the go. The robots ...

Framework is a laptop designed, from the get-go, to be modular and repairable by every one of its users. Created by Nirav Patel, formerly of Oculus, the machine aims to demonstrate that there is a ...

The Flexi Compact from SICK is a new modular safety controller distinguished by its improved usability and safety engineering. It enables users of automated machines to operate more productively with ...