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{loadposition bannertop} {loadposition sidebarpub} Swedish Company Saab has unveiled the A3-001 unmanned fighter jet concept as a European counterpart to the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) effort, introducing an autonomous combat-drone concept designed to operate alongside Gripen fighters in heavily contested airspace. The aircraft is intended for suppression of enemy air de…

{loadposition bannertop} {loadposition sidebarpub} Sweden has fired a TAURUS KEPD 350 long-range cruise missile from a JAS 39 Gripen C for the first time, demonstrating progress toward a deep-strike capability that could extend the reach of Swedish and NATO air power. The Swedish Air Force disclosed the August 21, 2026 test at the Vidsel Test Range, highlighting a potential ability to engage high…

The United States has about 94,000 tonnes of nuclear waste in storage, though that's a bit like calling all that gold in Fort Knox "waste." A new technique is being developed to recover its trapped value, unlocking billions of dollars in reusable fuel and high-value isotopes. Continue Reading Category: Energy , Engineering Tags: Nuclear , Nuclear Fission , Waste

Scientists have been searching for ethical, high-quality alternatives to animal leather, which notoriously comes with environmental costs and ethical compromises. While synthetic alternatives solve the ethical dilemma, many of them are plastic-based and very difficult to recycle. Now, researchers are trying to find an option that checks all the boxes, and the best material for it seems to be … mu…

Scientific Reports, Published online: 22 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-63976-0 Transmission line defect detection via an integrated improved YOLOv8 and deep neural random forest framework

As tornadoes, hurricanes and other extreme weather events threaten communities, researchers are exploring whether 3D-printed concrete could provide stronger and more affordable storm shelters for people who need them most. Reese Greenlee, an assistant professor of architecture at Kansas State University, is studying how 3D printing could be used to build storm shelters for manufactured […] The po…

The temperature on the thermostat may not be the only thing determining whether a room feels too hot or too cold. A new study suggests that subtle changes in ordinary white lighting can also influence how warm or cool people feel. Researchers led by scientists at Penn State found that changing the amount of red […] The post A Surprising Way to Make Rooms Feel Cooler Without Lowering the Thermosta…

FERC approved Southwest Power Pool tariff revisions on 19 August 2026 allowing software-driven grid reconfiguration, with savings estimated at $18m to $44m. <p>The post FERC approves SPP plan to use topology optimization software against grid congestion first appeared on Winssolutions .</p>

What do unmanned vehicles need for reliable autonomy development? A modular flight controller brings open standards, redundant sensing, and flexible interfaces.  YARI Robotics has launched the YARI V6X, a modular flight controller and autopilot platform for small unmanned aerial and robotic vehicles. Designed and built in India, the FMUv6X Pixhawk-compatible controller supports platforms includin…

To bypass fossil fuel and BEV limits, this research offers an Mg/Si metal-water and biogenic gas hybrid engine blueprint. Precise chemical feeding and internal air intakes reduce drag while enabling full solid waste recovery.

Introduction: Kubernetes can feel overwhelming when you first hear terms like Pods, Services, and Deployments thrown around. In this first post of my Kubernetes series, I’ll break down the fundamentals — what Kubernetes actually solves, and the core building blocks you need to understand before going further. What is Kubernetes? Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration tool , original…

As AI develops rapidly, data centers are driving equally rapid growth in electricity demand. The stability of future energy supplies will directly determine whether AI computing capacity can continue to expand.

As AI chips continue to grow in size, the shift in advanced packaging from 300 mm wafers to square panels is becoming clearer, driving parallel development of new packaging technologies including FOPLP, CoPoS, and Glass Core. Manz Asia general manager Robert Lin said yield will determine whether Glass Core can move into mass production.

Roby Lynn explains how R2 Labs bridges PLCs, robots, and AI to unify fragmented manufacturing systems. The post How software-defined manufacturing fits into real factory operations appeared first on The Robot Report .

IntroductionAssembly line productivity is a critical performance factor in passenger car manufacturing because it directly affects output stability, production cost and delivery efficiency. Existing studies discuss machine, manpower, supply chain and quality issues separately, but limited empirical work examines these barriers together in passenger car manufacturing units of the Pune region. To a…

Lower-limb rehabilitation exoskeletons are often discussed in terms of mechanics, sensing, and control, yet their rehabilitation value depends on how these elements work together during human–robot interaction. This review focuses on the integration of sensing, compliant actuation, and assist-as-needed control in lower-limb rehabilitation exoskeletons. Recent research suggests that effective assi…