Protolabs and Wevolver are conducting a survey to uncover how manufacturing needs and priorities are evolving across industries, company sizes, and maturity levels. By participating, you’ll gain early access to the insights report — a valuable resource for benchmarking and strategic planning in the manufacturing sector.

Participate here: https://wevlv.co/protolabs-survey-socials

From concept validation to performance monitoring, digital twins are transforming manufacturing, but choosing the right tools and deploying them effectively remains a challenge amid tight timelines, complex systems, and sustainability goals.

ATCx Digital Twin – From Idea to Reality 2025, by Altair, is designed to inspire and equip engineers with the knowledge to harness digital twin technology effectively:

✅ Keynotes from industry leaders and innovators
✅ Live Product Demos showing Altair’s simulation, IoT, and analytics in action
✅ Real-World Case Studies from organizations achieving measurable results with digital twins
✅ Exclusive Insights into the future of AI-enhanced simulations and connected systems

📅 Date: October 23, 2025
📍 Virtual Event
🕘 EMEA: 9:00 AM (London)

Register for free here: https://wevlv.co/3Jum9Gd

TX Motion Data Factory Launch

Telexistence Inc. has announced the launch of a robotic motion data generation platform designed to produce large-scale, consistent, and cost-efficient datasets to support the development of vision-language-action (VLA) models.

In power system design, safety isn’t a checkbox — it’s built into every wire, enclosure, and layer of insulation.

Choosing between Class I and Class II PSUs is critical, as it defines insulation, grounding, compliance, and overall system reliability. Understanding how to select and install each type correctly helps avoid costly design errors and ensures smooth certification.

This article aims to help design engineers and compliance teams understand the key distinctions between Class I and Class II appliances, how to interpret those in system design, and how to select a PSU that aligns with the required protection scheme.

Learn more: https://wevlv.co/3LcsYgc

Dual-Arm System JAKA K-1: Humanoid Robot with JAKA Cobot Arms

The JAKA K-1 is a humanoid robot component system designed to provide essential components, such as the brain, arms, and force/vision sensors, for research institutes and teams working on artificial intelligence projects.

Video source: JAKA Robotics

Engineers remember their first big break. But getting there can feel overwhelming, especially in a competitive job market.

This on-demand AMA (Ask-Me-Anything) with a Siemens recruiter and an engineering hiring manager outlines practical, insider-driven strategies to help young engineers transition from the classroom to a career with confidence. From building relevant skills to impressing at interviews, this guide is your roadmap to standing out.

Watch now: https://wevlv.co/siemens-AMA-socials

Wearable tech meets neuro-engineering: researchers from ETH Zürich spin-out MYNERVA have developed “Leia” — a smart sock that uses pressure sensors and sewn-in electrodes to restore sensation in the soles of feet with diabetic nerve damage. By mapping foot pressure during walking and delivering tailored nerve stimulation, the system aims to reduce chronic pain and improve mobility without relying on traditional painkillers.

Image/video credits: ETH

The Policing Lab, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, has introduced the PUG™ (Police Unmanned Ground) Patrol Partner—an autonomous ground vehicle designed to support continuous patrol operations. The system provides 24/7 monitoring capabilities, enabling officers to focus on community engagement and specialized tasks.

The vehicle is equipped with Fotokite’s tethered RTB (Return-to-Base) system, which supports real-time situational awareness and autonomous deployment. This launch represents an important step in evaluating the use of autonomous ground and aerial technologies within public safety environments to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven response.

Calvin-40: Autonomous Humanoid for Industrial Applications

In collaboration with Renault Group, Wandercraft has developed Calvin-40, a mobile, voice-controlled humanoid robot designed to assist with physically demanding and ergonomically challenging tasks in manufacturing environments. Built within 40 days, Calvin-40 represents Wandercraft’s first industrial humanoid platform—integrating mobility, perception, and voice interaction to support human operators in repetitive or non-ergonomic work.

Revopoint has introduced three new 3D scanners — INSPIRE 2, MetroY, and MetroY Pro — combining precision and portability for various industries. Paired with free Revo Metro software, they deliver a smooth scan-to-CAD workflow. This article covers their features, specifications, and real-world uses in design, manufacturing, media, and preservation.

Learn more: https://wevlv.co/49kLwVE

Electroimpact NDI Cell Accuracy Test

The Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) cell is subjected to rigid body motion accuracy testing prior to any customer part inspection. The Electroimpact metrology team conducts synchronized tracker measurements to validate system precision and assess the overall performance of the robotic inspection system. This closed-loop process, supported by high-resolution feedback, ensures repeatable sub-millimeter accuracy, consistent inspection paths, and reliable results for both first-article and production components.

Video source: Electroimpact

Fourier N1: Dynamic Humanoid Motion Demonstration

The Fourier N1 humanoid robot demonstrates advanced locomotion capabilities, including cartwheels and full 360° rotations, highlighting progress in dynamic control and balance. The system integrates a versatile mechanical structure with precise motion algorithms to replicate human-like movement for research and potential industrial applications.

Ascent AeroSystems SPIRIT: Reliable UAV Platform for Mission Operations

Ascent AeroSystems’ SPIRIT UAV, a dual-use system cleared under the Blue UAS program, is built for reliability in demanding operational environments. Its rugged, all-weather design and modular open architecture support mission-critical applications in both defense and civilian contexts.

In collaboration with Areté, the SPIRIT platform integrates the AIMS remote triage sensor, enabling rapid situational awareness and enhanced response capabilities in emergency and search-and-rescue operations.

AgileX Data Service Solution for Embodied AI

Agilex Robotics has introduced the AgileX Data Service Solution, a unified digital platform designed to support data-driven development across its embodied AI systems, including the Dual-arm Cobot Magic, desktop Cobot Spark, and Pika grippers.

The platform provides end-to-end data management—covering collection, cleaning, annotation, and deployment—while offering access to standard and customizable datasets. It also supports compatibility with major model frameworks such as ACT, RDT, and Diffusion Policy. By consolidating infrastructure and data workflows, the system aims to facilitate efficient research and development in embodied AI.

The MicroVision Tri-Lidar Architecture is designed to reduce system complexity, enable seamless integration, and provide scalable cost efficiency within a unified platform.

Rather than relying on a single lidar unit to perform all sensing functions, the Tri-Lidar configuration employs multiple specialized sensors operating in coordination. Typically, two short-range units are dedicated to near-field perception, while a long-range unit supports detection at highway speeds.

Developed by Google DeepMind, the Gemini Robotics On-Device VLA model enables general-purpose robots to understand natural language instructions and perform complex, dexterous tasks with objects they have not previously encountered—all without requiring a network connection.

By operating entirely on-device, the model advances the autonomy and adaptability of humanoid systems. This technology marks an important step toward intelligent, self-sufficient robots, as demonstrated on the Apollo platform.

Video source: Apptronik

The future of combat equipment is getting a major upgrade—thanks to cutting-edge printed electronics built in by Voltera and its tabletop printing system, the NOVA printing platform.

Using this benchtop materials-dispensing system, electronics like sensors, antennas and displays can be printed directly onto flexible textiles and gear—no bulky electronics modules required.

With Voltera’s open-platform printer, defense developers can rapidly prototype and build smart wearables that monitor health, track motion, and embed communication tech—all while keeping the gear light, rugged, and ready for action.

Read more: https://www.wevolver.com/article/enhancing-combat-equipment-with-printed-sensors-antennas-displays

Lift Off: When Drones Learn to Work as One

A new breakthrough in multi-drone cooperation shows how autonomous aerial robots can seamlessly coordinate to transport heavy, cable-suspended loads — adjusting in real time to wind, movement, and shifting weight.

By combining advanced control algorithms and real-time feedback, these drones move like a synchronized team, performing complex tasks that once required human pilots. From disaster relief and construction to aerial logistics and precision delivery, this innovation is reshaping what’s possible in the skies.

The future of robotics isn’t just autonomous — it’s collaborative.

Video Credit: Sihao Sun
Researchers: Sihao Sun, Xuerui Wang, Dario Sanalitro, Antonio Franchi, Marco Tognon, and Javier Alonso-Mora

Fans maintain airflow, temperature stability, and system reliability, but standard models fail quickly in harsh environments. These demanding applications require purpose-engineered solutions. Orion Fans designs and manufactures custom fans for extreme conditions. This article examines the challenges, engineering approach, and results behind building fans for an air purification system operating continuously under high ozone and UV exposure.

Learn more: https://wevlv.co/3LQMHlY

Unitree officially released its full-body teleoperation platform.

Users can remotely control their own robots in real time to capture full-body motion and sensor data.