Contractors to Pay Record $1.28M for Wage Violations in Minnesota
The construction projects included the upscale, mixed-use development by the owners of the Minnesota Vikings near the NFL team's...
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Launchpad Build AI offers MLM to speed industrial automation design
Launchpad Build AI says its Manufacturing Language Model can democratize automation for high-mix, low-volume production with inputs from photos, videos, or CAD. The post Launchpad Build AI offers MLM to speed industrial automation design appeared first on The Robot Report .
Researchers develop Voronoi-based scaffold design tool for extrusion 3D printing of lung tissue models
Researchers from Politecnico di Torino and Maastricht University have developed a bioinspired scaffold design approach using a custom Voronoi path generator for extrusion-based 3D printing. Published in Biomaterials Science, the study introduces a Python-based software tool that enables the…
XELA Robotics adds enhancements to uSkin sensor family ahead of Robotics Summit
XELA Robotics will be showing its latest sensor technology at the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston in May 2026. The post XELA Robotics adds enhancements to uSkin sensor family ahead of Robotics Summit appeared first on The Robot Report .
Ultra-Thin Optical Film Pushes Budget Resin Printers Toward Professional Precision
Researchers from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology have created an ultra-thin optical film capable of enhancing light quality in LCD resin-based 3D printers, a development that may bring professional-grade precision within reach of budget systems used in medical, industrial,…
7 Heavy Equipment Safety Tips for Construction Workers
Heavy equipment accidents remain a leading cause of injury and death on construction sites, making proper safety protocols essential for all workers. Following established safety guidelines—including equipment inspection, operator training, and hazard awareness—significantly reduces workplace incidents and protects your crew.
ORNL Wins Award for Using 3D Printing to Build Nuclear Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Energy‘s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) claimed the 2026 SME Aubin Additive Manufacturing Case Study Award at the SME AM Awards and TCT Awards Gala, held April 14 in Boston. The honor spotlights standout real-world deployments of 3D printing, and…
Data Center Construction: Contractors Must Step Up
I attended the Datacenter Forum 2026 in Helsinki last week. Over 400 people packed the room. Walking out, I had one overriding thought: Is construction operating in a different century from the technology it is being asked to house? Is our industry on par? Ciarán Forde, Senior Vice President at CTS…
3D Systems Clears the EU Bar and Enters Europe’s Denture Market
U.S.-based 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems’ NextDent Jet Base, NextDent Jet Teeth, and the NextDent 300 MultiJet printer have all passed the Class IIa threshold under Europe’s MDR 2017/745 framework, the region’s governing standard for moderate-risk medical devices. The practical…
Schaeffler plans to deploy 1,000 Hexagon humanoids by 2032
Schaeffler is deepening its investment in humanoid robots in production through partnerships with Hexagon and VinDynamics. The post Schaeffler plans to deploy 1,000 Hexagon humanoids by 2032 appeared first on The Robot Report .
FRCE Just 3D Printed Its First Flight-Certified Metal Parts and Put Them on Active Aircraft
North Carolina’s largest maintenance, repair, overhaul and technical services provider Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) has delivered first flight-certified, non-flight-critical metal parts, produced in-house via additive manufacturing, improving downtime and readiness.  Three…
MB Crusher MB-T150 Turns Compact Loaders Into More Efficient Demolition Machines
Mounted between the loader and attachment, the MB-T150 lets operators slide and rotate attachments from the cab, speeding up demolition...
AI Learns to Work Around Metal 3D Printing Defects
Researchers at POSTECH and the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have developed an AI framework that predicts the mechanical strength of metal 3D printed components in seconds, even in the presence of internal defects.  Their work, published in Acta Materialia, offers a model…
Volvo CE Reports Decline in North American Sales in Q1 Earnings
North American construction equipment net sales dropped 14% in the company's first quarter, but net order intake rose.
Takeoff Software for Lean Preconstruction Teams: A Complete Guide
Accurate material takeoffs are critical to project profitability, as even small errors in counts or missed items can eliminate margins and cost you bids. Takeoff software helps lean preconstruction teams streamline this foundational estimating process to reduce mistakes and improve bid accuracy.
Granite Acquires Utah General Contractor Kenny Seng Construction
Granite says the acquisition will expand its construction and materials operations in a high-growth region.
Forma Estimate vs. ProEst: Key Differences for Preconstruction Teams
Modern estimators need software that balances speed and accuracy while handling complex projects and delivering strategic insights beyond basic cost calculations. Forma Estimate and ProEst are two preconstruction platforms designed to meet these evolving demands for estimating teams.
New Caterpillar 6040 Mining Shovel Touts More Tech, Less Fuel Burn
The next-gen 400-ton shovel packs 15% greater efficiency, hefty breakout force and smart tech for faster loading cycles.
Project CETI deploys autonomous underwater gliders to better observe sperm whales
Project CETI has deployed a new underwater glider that can monitor whales for longer than the organization's previous methods. The post Project CETI deploys autonomous underwater gliders to better observe sperm whales appeared first on The Robot Report .
ConstructConnect® vs. BuildingConnected®: How Do They Compare?
ConstructConnect and BuildingConnected are the two dominant preconstruction platforms used by general contractors and subcontractors for bid management and project planning. Contractors evaluating their technology stack should understand how these platforms differ in features, functionality, and fit for their specific operations.
GFT Technologies AI-powered robots move from inspection to action for automakers
GFT Technologies has built on its work with Google Cloud to deploy robots on automotive factory floors to find and remove defective parts. The post GFT Technologies AI-powered robots move from inspection to action for automakers appeared first on The Robot Report .
AMA Energy: 3DCeram Sinto develops ceramic 3D printed SOEC components for hydrogen systems
As the AMA:Energy conference returns on April 30th to highlight qualified parts, real-world deployment, and energy-sector constraints, hydrogen production and storage technologies are becoming an increasingly prominent focus. Previous discussions pointed to the challenges of scaling electrolysis…
From Iceland to Six Continents: How a Drone Device for Whale Research Grew Into a Global Tool
A few months ago, a lightweight sensor system lifted off above a pod of humpback whales off the Icelandic coast, attached to a drone and designed around one straightforward premise: make marine mammal measurement faster, safer, and accessible without the logistical burden that typically slows field…
ORNL and ARC Launch AI Foundry to Enhance the US Defense Supply Chain
Oak Ridge National Laboratory and New York-based startup Autonomous Resource Corporation have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding to establish what they are calling the Exascale Foundry, a closed-loop system designed to bring AI-enabled manufacturing qualification and autonomous production to…