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Winners of NGA MagQuest Phase 4a Announced

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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SPRINGFIELD, Va., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency announced the results of the Demonstration Phase (Phase 4a) of MagQuest to develop novel data collection approaches for the World Magnetic Model. The challenge was conducted on NASA's HeroX platform, and all three teams who participated in Phase 4a have successfully constructed magnetometers and tested them at NASA's renowned Goddard Space Flight Center. These teams, who have been awarded millions in funding, will now advance to design, build and launch a satellite to take their magnetometers into orbit and collect data on the earth's magnetic field. The ultimate goal is for the government to buy magnetic field data from one or more of the participating teams.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Va., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency announced the results of the Demonstration Phase (Phase 4a) of MagQuest to develop novel data collection approaches for the World Magnetic Model.
  • The challenge was conducted on NASA's HeroX platform, and all three teams who participated in Phase 4a have successfully constructed magnetometers and tested them at NASA's renowned Goddard Space Flight Center.
  • The ultimate goal is for the government to buy magnetic field data from one or more of the participating teams.
  • "MagQuest has been a journey of innovation, collaboration, and boundary-pushing, and we are excited to see how these solutions shape the future of geomagnetic data collection."

Apollon and MIT Commence Collaboration to Develop Continuous Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring Technology

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Dr. Peter So, Professor of Mechanical and Biological Engineering and Director of the MIT LBRC, and Dr. Jeonwoong Kang of the Department of Mechanical Engineering will lead the collaboration.

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  • Dr. Peter So, Professor of Mechanical and Biological Engineering and Director of the MIT LBRC, and Dr. Jeonwoong Kang of the Department of Mechanical Engineering will lead the collaboration.
  • As a result of Apollon's expertise in Raman diagnostics and spectrometer miniaturization, MIT will invite Dr. Youngkyu Kim of Apollon as a visiting scientist.
  • Dr. Kang published a paper in the prestigious journal Science Advances in 2020 that directly measured glucose concentration without drawing blood by irradiating the skin with laser light.
  • It was funded by the National Institutes of Health and Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology.

Research Partnership Extends Capabilities Of Proprietary AI-based Physics Platform

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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GenMat offers a proprietary physics platform that creates tailored AI models and training datasets for specific industries and use cases, such as batteries, semiconductors, and alloys.

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  • GenMat offers a proprietary physics platform that creates tailored AI models and training datasets for specific industries and use cases, such as batteries, semiconductors, and alloys.
  • The faculty is engaged in cutting-edge research on a rich variety of topics ranging from theoretical foundations to new algorithms and architectures.
  • Highly motivated doctoral and master’s research students complement and expand the efforts of the faculty.
  • The Institute has initiated industry partnerships with numerous global companies and industrial research laboratories.

Verasonics Expands Scientific Advisory Board (SAB)

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Verasonics, Inc. , the leader in research ultrasound, announced today that it has expanded its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to include nine additional members with valuable expertise in the fields of biomedical engineering and Materials Science.

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  • Verasonics, Inc. , the leader in research ultrasound, announced today that it has expanded its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to include nine additional members with valuable expertise in the fields of biomedical engineering and Materials Science.
  • These thought leaders will work closely with the Verasonics leadership team and existing SAB membership to provide external scientific review and insight on existing and emerging technologies, as well as potential research and development programs.
  • New members of the Scientific Advisory Board are as follows; individual bios can be found on the Verasonics website:
    Pierre Belanger, PhD, Ecole de technologie supérieure (ETS) Montréal, Department of Mechanical Engineering Professor
    “We are honored and privileged to expand our SAB to include this set of renowned and highly accomplished scientific experts,” said Jon K. Daigle, President and Chief Executive Officer at Verasonics.
  • About Verasonics, Inc. Verasonics is a privately held company founded in 2001, with headquarters in Kirkland, Washington, USA.

Manufacturing’s Top Scientists, Engineers, Academics Convene at North American Manufacturing Research Conference at Rutgers University

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Scientists, engineers, and academics from the manufacturing world convened in New Brunswick, New Jersey, recently to discuss industry advances and acknowledge excellence in research and commercial implementation at the 51st North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC).

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  • Scientists, engineers, and academics from the manufacturing world convened in New Brunswick, New Jersey, recently to discuss industry advances and acknowledge excellence in research and commercial implementation at the 51st North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC).
  • The event, organized this year June 12 – 16 by Rutgers University, is sponsored annually by the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (NAMRI | SME).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230615393376/en/
    The North American Manufacturing Research Institute announced award winners in a ceremony Thursday at its 51st North American Manufacturing Research Conference.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    NAMRC is the premier international forum for applied research and industrial applications in manufacturing and design.

Grünenthal and King's College London collaborate to develop human induced pluripotent stem cell-based microfluidic cultures for pain research

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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AACHEN, Germany and LONDON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grünenthal and King's College London announced a 24 months collaboration to develop microfluidic culture (MFC) models based on human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and tailored to pain research.

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  • AACHEN, Germany and LONDON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grünenthal and King's College London announced a 24 months collaboration to develop microfluidic culture (MFC) models based on human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and tailored to pain research.
  • Therefore, they can provide significant advantages in pre-clinical pain research", says Dr Ramin Raouf, Lecturer in Molecular Neuroscience at King's College London.
  • Grünenthal and Dr Ramin Raouf share a common research interest in neuroscience and the investigation of mechanisms of pathological pain.
  • For R&D, Grünenthal executes a distinctive therapeutic area strategy focusing on four key pain indications: peripheral neuropathic pain, chronic post-surgical pain, chronic low back pain, and osteoarthritis.

Grünenthal and King's College London collaborate to develop human induced pluripotent stem cell-based microfluidic cultures for pain research

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
London, Osteoarthritis, Neuron, Anatomy, MFC, Physiology, Research, King's College London, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, Pain, Cell, Patient, Nervous system, Chronic pain, King, Dentistry

AACHEN, Germany and LONDON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grünenthal and King's College London announced a 24 months collaboration to develop microfluidic culture (MFC) models based on human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and tailored to pain research.

Key Points: 
  • AACHEN, Germany and LONDON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grünenthal and King's College London announced a 24 months collaboration to develop microfluidic culture (MFC) models based on human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and tailored to pain research.
  • Therefore, they can provide significant advantages in pre-clinical pain research", says Dr Ramin Raouf, Lecturer in Molecular Neuroscience at King's College London.
  • Grünenthal and Dr Ramin Raouf share a common research interest in neuroscience and the investigation of mechanisms of pathological pain.
  • For R&D, Grünenthal executes a distinctive therapeutic area strategy focusing on four key pain indications: peripheral neuropathic pain, chronic post-surgical pain, chronic low back pain, and osteoarthritis.

SME Names 2023 Class of Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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SME , the nonprofit association committed to advancing widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and developing North America’s talent and capabilities, today announced its lineup of 2023 Delcie Durham Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers.

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  • SME , the nonprofit association committed to advancing widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and developing North America’s talent and capabilities, today announced its lineup of 2023 Delcie Durham Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230411005722/en/
    The 18 awardees were selected based on their diverse manufacturing backgrounds, technology advancements/improvements and state-of-the-art research.
  • “This group of young engineers is one of the most educated, accomplished groups we’ve honored in recent years,” said Robert “Bob” Willig, SME executive director and CEO.
  • Nominations for the 2024 Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award should be submitted by Aug. 1.

Intelitek Aligns Industry 4.0 Training Curriculum with NIMS Industry 4.0 Smart Credentials for Production Specialists

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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DERRY, N.H., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Demand is high for production line workers proficient in Industry 4.0 technology innovations. That demand will grow as more complex systems are integrated in manufacturing and industrial processes. To help schools prepare their students for current and future jobs, Intelitek has delivered new training solutions for Industry 4.0 that are aligned to the National Institute for Metalworking Skills' (NIMS) Smart Training Solutions (STS), an innovative framework for modernizing training to keep up with the pace of emerging technology and building a bridge between educators and employers.

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  • Aligning training with smart credentials truly prepares students for what they will face on the job and validates their expertise."
  • Intelitek's Industry 4.0 curriculum advances learners' expertise in the broader industrial ecosystem as well as new Industry 4.0 technology innovations.
  • The Intelitek Industry 4.0 training labs include standalone labs for Smart Sensors, Condition Based Monitoring, Predictive Maintenance and Cybersecurity.
  • Intelitek NIMS Approved Performance measures for Industry 4.0 Production Technician are available to Intelitek customers so they are able to complete the NIMS Smart Credentialing process after finishing their studies.

Capgemini collaborates with The University of California, Berkeley to accelerate time to market of new materials

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Investigators seek to meet increasing needs for sustainable manufacturing and accelerate the time to market of new materials.

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  • Investigators seek to meet increasing needs for sustainable manufacturing and accelerate the time to market of new materials.
  • Capgemini will work in collaboration with the university’s ecosystem to develop innovative technologies, thought leadership, and assets, to help future proof engineering services.
  • “We are extremely proud to launch a new collaboration program with UC Berkeley to tackle this important challenge within Intelligent Industry.
  • Innovation is at the core of our DNA, and this new program will further nurture our research program strategy.”