Rob Spiegel

Albuquerque

Senior Editor at Design News

Senior Editor, covering automation and control at Design News

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"Together We Engineer" – Celebrating Women's Rising Impact in Engineering

1 week ago | designnews.com | Rob Spiegel

Rob Spiegel, Senior EditorJune 19, 2025Betka82 for iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesThe International Women in Engineering Day is on Monday, June 23. The theme this year is "Together We Engineer." The theme celebrates collaboration, inclusivity, and collective strength in engineering. The theme is also designed to honor women engineers' contributions worldwide while promoting unity in innovation and sustainable solutions.
Additive vs. Injection Molding in Modern Production

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Rob Spiegel

In this free Design News webinar, experts will debate the strengths, limitations, and selection criteria for choosing the right manufacturing method. Rob Spiegel, Senior EditorJune 11, 2025DoroO for iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesAt a GlanceChoosing a manufacturing process requires a nuanced evaluation of design, material, function, and production volume. Financial considerations play a major role in determining production methods.
Honeywell Unveils AI-Powered Solutions to Accelerate Industrial Autonomy

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Rob Spiegel

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Simus Systems Launches Three-Phase Data Quality Program to Ensure Digital Twin Success

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Rob Spiegel

The initiative helps manufacturers transform complex data into standards-compliant digital twins, enabling seamless integration with Manufacturing-X standards for cross-supply chain collaboration. Rob Spiegel, Senior EditorJune 9, 2025At a GlanceThe digital twin represents components, assemblies, systems, and even complete products. For digital twins to succeed, interoperable data must be created by applicable standards.
Automation Surges with Global Market Reaching $414 Billion by 2030

3 weeks ago | designnews.com | Rob Spiegel

Rob Spiegel, Senior EditorJune 5, 2025Nuthawut Somsuk iStock for Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesThe global automation market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by labor shortages, technological advancements, and the need to remain competitive. The expansion spans virtually every industrial sector, from automotive and agriculture to logistics and healthcare.
AI Gives Wit to Robotics

4 weeks ago | designnews.com | Rob Spiegel

We are endlessly seeing stories about the future of robots and AI. When it comes to new levels of automated equipment, the future is now. In manufacturing, AI and robotics have been around for decades. Robots entered automotive manufacturing in the 1960s, gaining substantial traction in the 1970s. As for AI, the term “machine learning” was coined by IBM in 1959. Early founders such as Alan Turing and John McCarthy began innovating in AI during the 1940s.
Optomec Advances Turbine Repair with Siemens Digital-Native CNC Integration

1 month ago | designnews.com | Rob Spiegel

The Otomec 558 combines Siemens SINUMERIK ONE control with proprietary AutoClad software for automated laser cladding in aerospace MRO. Rob Spiegel, Senior EditorMay 28, 2025At a GlanceThe integration of Siemens' digitalization positions the system for future capabilities. The Siemens package includes drives, motors, PLC, and safety I/O, streamlining the integration of peripheral devices. Complementary software solutions enhance the system's capabilities.
Titomic Partners with nuForj to Accelerate Cold Spray Manufacturing in the US

1 month ago | designnews.com | Rob Spiegel

Australian metal additive manufacturing company teams up with technology consultants to deploy Kinetic Fusion technology in the aerospace and defense sectors. Rob Spiegel, Senior EditorMay 27, 2025At a GlanceTitomic specializes in coating surfaces with specialty metals at supersonic speeds. The partnership will train engineering students in cold spray technology. Both companies are committed to advancing sustainable manufacturing practices.
Metal Additive Manufacturing Set to Triple by 2035 as Industry Shifts Beyond Prototyping

1 month ago | designnews.com | Rob Spiegel

Laser powder bed fusion maintains dominance while Chinese manufacturers expand globally. Meanwhile, tariffs create uncertainty for AM adoption. Rob Spiegel, Senior EditorMay 26, 2025Guteksk7 for iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesAt a GlanceManufacturers are adopting hybrid systems that combine additive and subtractive manufacturing. Cost reductions in AM are expanding accessibility for small and medium-sized manufacturers.
The Engineering Hero of Apollo 13 Passes

1 month ago | designnews.com | Rob Spiegel

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