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Everyone Gets a Digital Twin

May 3, 2026March 18, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: Everyone Gets a Digital Twin

That’s what Amy Webb, founder of the Future Today Institute, predicted during South by Southwest 2024.

Can CubeSats Save Humanity from Asteroids?

May 3, 2026March 16, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: CubeSAT approaches asteroid

A shoe box sized satellite is ready to embark on a deep space journey to potentially save Planet Earth from killer asteroids.

AI-powered CARP: Chemist Intuited Atomic Robotic Probe

May 3, 2026March 5, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: AI-enabled robotic probe to fabricate carbon-based quantum materials at the atomic scale

Is an AI-powered robot the key to a revolution in quantum manufacturing?

Elevator to Space? It’s ‘Closer Than You Think’

May 3, 2026February 29, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: An Elevator to Space

An elevator to space? It’s closer than you think.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Released as Cyberattacks Reach All-time High

May 3, 2026February 28, 2024 by Mike Kalil
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0

With cyberattacks at an all-time high, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has unveiled its first major revision of its landmark cybersecurity framework.

US Trade Group: American Auto Industry Facing ‘Extinction Level Event’ as China Builds Plants in Mexico

November 1, 2025February 25, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Existential Collision Course for US Automotive Industry

A US manufacturing trade group wants to block the import of low-cost Chinese automotive imports from Mexico, calling it an existential threat to American automakers.

Mexico Tops China as Top Exporter to the U.S.

November 1, 2025February 22, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Mexico Tops China in U.S. Exports

Mexico has surpassed China as the top exporter to the United States for the first time in 20 years.

Why is Altium Worth $5.9 Billion to Renesas?

November 1, 2025February 17, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Renesas Acquires Altium

Renesas Electronics has announced its intention to acquire electronic design automation software company Altium for a reported $5.9 billion USD.

The DoD’s Bold New Digital Engineering Directive: 5000.97

November 1, 2025January 23, 2024 by Mike Kalil
DoD Model-based Digital Engineering Directive

DoDI 5000.97, issued on December 21, 2023, is a significant shift in the DoD’s approach to system development.

Synopsys to Acquire Ansys in Deal Valued at $35B USD

November 1, 2025January 16, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Synopsys to Acquire Ansys

Synopsys Inc today announced plans to acquire Ansys, a simulation and analysis software company. The deal is valued at around $35B USD.

Expert Predictions for Digital Manufacturing in 2024

November 1, 2025December 23, 2023 by Mike Kalil
2024 Digital Manufacturing Predictions

The following is an assortment of expert predictions about digital manufacturing in 2024.

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