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Aerospace
Virgin Galactic aims to reach space soon with tourism rocket
VSS Unity's next test flight, possibly this week, could reach space threshold for the first time. →
UWaterloo prof collects Nobel Prize for Physics
Donna Strickland’s work on short-pulse, high-intensity lasers makes her the third woman in history to receive the prize in physics. →
Automotive
Nissan discloses more dubious inspections amid chairman’s arrest
150,000 vehicles spanning 11 models in Japan are being recalled for dubious inspections on brakes and steering. →
Aerospace
Bombardier forecasts 10% revenue boost in 2019 after plans for 5,000 layoffs
Bombardier expects to deliver between 150 and 155 business aircraft next year, including the Global 7500, compared with about 135 this year. →
Machine Building
Universal Robots describes how accessibility is helping pave the way to Industry 5.0
UR celebrates 10 years of selling commercially viable collaborative robots. →
Regulators, exporters talk harmonizing trade standards in Canada, U.S.
A two-day meeting of the RCC was charged with figuring out ways to cut through the regulations that pose a risk to Canada-U.S. trade. →
Automotive
ABB launches pilot program for autonomous passenger ferry
The vessel was operated remotely from a control centre using ABBs Ability Marine Pilot Control system. →
Energy
igus energy chain completes a decade of uninterrupted service
The Tušimice power station project was managed by Hennlich, a stocking distributor for igus based in the Czech Republic. →
Medical
First Mako Rio surgery robot comes to Hamilton, Ontario
Starting in January 2019, Rio will focus on partial and full knee replacements with the potential to expand to total hip arthroplasty. →
Engineers create world’s first bio-brick made of urine
Researchers created the material in a lab using a process called microbial carbonate precipitation. So no, you can't try this at home. →
Microsoft announces new additions to IoT platform Azure
The IoT in Action event showed digital twinning, security modules and best practices for implementation. →
Machine Building
Q&A with Microsoft IoT Azure executives
Microsoft executives discuss the IT giant's push into IIoT and its Azure platform. →
Kuka Robotics CEO steps down
Till Reuter joined the German-owned robotics company in 2008 amidst the global financial crisis. →

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UWaterloo prof collects Nobel Prize for Physics

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Motion Control
Motor/Drive Combo
Siemens motor/drive package offers matched Simotics motor and Sinamics drive. →
Motion Control
Angle Sensors
Novotechnik Vert-X 2900 series suited to extreme environment applications. →
Motion Control
Pressure Sensor
Baumer PP20R sensor features railway certification for increased operating safety. →
Motion Control
LVDT Signal Conditioners
Alliance S2A and SC-200 conditioners offer built-in null indication and front-panel pushbuttons. →

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CAD/CAM/CAE
PTC acquires generative design company Frustum, for $70 million
The announcement comes on the back of a strategic partnership between PTC and ANSYS, makers of Discovery Live, back in June. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: What’s in store for Solidworks
Dassault Systèmes reassures users that desktop Solidworks won't disappear but it still dreams of Cloudy future. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Autodesk’s Grand Reunification
Autodesk University celebrates 25th anniversary; new CEO extols the virtues of 3D printing and automation as CAD company moves toward unification of its design software. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Inside IronCAD 2018
MCAD underdog continues legacy of innovation and ease-of-use with its latest release. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Convergent Modeling
On the 10th anniversary of Synchronous Technology, Siemens PLM unveils the Next Generation of MCAD with Solid Edge ST10. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
Top 6 Reasons to Choose Structured Grids in CFD
Automeshing algorithms may make life easier but the grids they create lack key qualities. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: MCAD on the go
Mobile CAD-related apps have progressed in recent years but which are worth becoming part of the design process? →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Crossing the Rubicon
Since its inception, Autodesk Inventor has laid down the gauntlet in the mid-range 3D CAD space. Here’s how Inventor 2018 stacks up. →

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General
Waterloo Engineering Duo Cleaning Up
How Waterloo’s Avidbots looks to bring autonomous floor-cleaning robots to the masses. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
All that’s new in Siemens PLM’s NX12
Introduced at PLM Connections 2018, Siemens PLM’s latest high-end release continues to innovate despite a maturing CAD software market. →
Quality
Eight-legged cell phone “airbag” designed to save expensive digital devices
The spring-loaded design pops open when sensing acceleration and folds back into a slim compartment on the back of your device. →

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