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Pioneering Battery Tech & Manufacturing Efficiency

1 day ago | designnews.com | Dan Carney

Dan Carney, Senior EditorApril 22, 2025An LGES lithium-ion pouch cell for an automotive battery.LG Energy SolutionSouth Korea's LG Energy Solution has a large presence in the US, with facilities and factories in this country supplying domestic electric vehicle assembly plants. Design News talked with Bob Lee, the company's chief strategy officer and head of North America about LGES's outlook on current EV battery technology developments.
Earth Day Finds Tons of Software Designed for Sustainability

5 days ago | designnews.com | Rob Spiegel

Rob Spiegel has covered technology since the dot com boom when he joined the thousands of journalists drinking from the firehose of upside-down business ideas. When the crash came, he moved to Electronic News and then its sister publication, Design News. Rob now serves as a senior editor for Design News. He started with the magazine by running the RoHS Electronics Transition site. He went on to cover automation, manufacturing, 3D printing, robotics, and AI.
Efficiency & Safety Improvements

5 days ago | designnews.com | Dan Carney

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, is expanding its use of NoTraffic's AI-powered traffic control system, joining other cities in improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety at intersections. Dan Carney, Senior EditorApril 18, 2025NoTraffic's AI is delivering reductions in delays for drivers and pedestrians.Sylvain Sonnet via Getty ImagesAt a GlanceIn Tucson, AZ, NoTraffic provided a 57% faster afternoon commute and a 32% faster morning commute. Phoenix, AZ experienced a 70% reduction in red-light running.
Battery Manufacturing Panel Tackles Labor, Tech, Tariffs

5 days ago | designnews.com | Ray Chalmers

Experts at The Battery Show South discuss North America’s EV battery manufacturing challenges, including equipment imports, automation, tariffs, and labor shortages. The panel is titled “EV Battery Manufacturing Equipment: Developments, Innovation, and Challenges.” Courtesy of Alamy.
LEDs & Current-Limiting Resistors

5 days ago | designnews.com | Max Maxfield

I don’t know about you, but although I like reading about electronics in a theoretical sort of way, there’s nothing I enjoy more than the hands-on building of something and then watching that thing perform its magic in the real world, especially if flashing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are involved. “Show me an LED flashing, and I’ll show you a man drooling,” as I’m prone to say. Before we proceed any further, let’s remind ourselves that the LED abbreviation can be pronounced in two ways.
Asian Brands Showcase EVs & SUVs as US Makers Skip

6 days ago | designnews.com | Dan Carney

The 125th New York International Auto Show saw Asian brands take center stage with EV and SUV debuts, while US domestic brands were notably absent. Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, and Subaru unveiled new models. Dan Carney, Senior EditorApril 16, 2025The 2025 New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center.Dan CarneyAt a GlanceThis year is the 125th New York International Auto Show. The auto show fills more than a million square feet of exhibition space at the Javits Center.
How to Build Better Electronics Manufacturing with AME

1 week ago | designnews.com | Rob Spiegel

Additive Manufactured Electronics (AME) is emerging as an alternative to traditional prototyping and production. AME deploys a wide range of automation technologies in manufacturing to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and achieve sustainability. AME focuses on optimizing production processes, which can reduce waste and ensure high-quality outcomes while meeting industry standards.
These Blogs Are Must Daily Reading For Tech DIYers

1 week ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

For engineers and others who tinker with electronics, a valuable source of information can be the countless number of tech blogs that a chock full of information for DIYers. On #Feedspot, Design News just uncovered a listing of some of the most popular DIY tech blogs and websites. You might want to bookmark and check out these blogs, as they may contain useful information for your engineering or DIY hobbyist tasks.
How a 200-Year-Old Company Modernizes Step by Step

1 week ago | designnews.com | Susan Shepard

Cici Bevin, president of Bevin Brothers Manufacturing, will discuss her company's smart manufacturing journey at MD&M East 2025, exploring how to modernize a nearly 200-year-old company step by step. At a GlanceCici Bevin aims to triple the size of her company by their 200th anniversary in 2032. The company is using CESMII's Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Framework. She'll speak at MD&M East, which takes place in New York City May 20-22.
How to Build a Better Autonomous Tractor

1 week ago | designnews.com | Rob Spiegel

Carbon Robotics launched the autonomous robot tractor, the Carbon AutoTractor, in 2025. The vehicle is powered by Carbon AI and it is installed on existing tractors. The AutoTractor is remotely monitored by Carbon Robotics operators, who handle interventions in real time to ensure seamless performance. The vehicle was created to deliver reliable, uninterrupted autonomous tractor operation with the goal helping farmers increase productivity, reduce labor dependency, and scale operations.