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Just a few years ago, much of the business community viewed climate advocates with indifference, skepticism or even outright hostility. 

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, commercial airplanes and business jets contribute 10 percent of transportation-related carbon emissions in the U.S., and account for three percent of the nation’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) production.

In today’s manufacturing environment, which is characterized by change and unpredictable demand, the traditional assembly line is no longer convenient. New, flexible assembly systems are needed to deal with high production variety.

Whether managing an assembly line or an entire plant, good management skills are something not often taught in engineering school.

In the circus world, tightrope walking requires incredible balance and finesse. One wrong move can have dire consequences. Optimizing workflow on an assembly line is not as dangerous, but it requires a similar set of skills.

ZURICH—According to a study commissioned by ABB Robotics, more than half (59 percent) of respondents believe the shift to pure electric vehicle production is not achievable within current legislative timelines.

The heart and brain of every photovoltaic (PV) system is the inverter, which converts direct current generated by solar panels into alternating current that can be used in a home or business.

The aerospace industry recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of supersonic flight. Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier on Oct. 14, 1947, aboard the Bell X-1 rocket plane.

Today, 66 percent of Americans—more than 215 million people of all ages and backgrounds—play video games regularly, according to the Entertainment Software Association. 

Headquartered in Bartlett, IL, a western suburb of Chicago, Matrix Industrial Automation designs and builds robust industrial automation systems.