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Engineers rely on industry standards for safety, which require extensive development time. However, the rapid pace of emerging technologies poses challenges for timely standardization, as reaching consensus on new standards becomes difficult in a fast-changing environment, according to Shawn Moylan from NIST.

The job market is struggling with fake job postings that mislead American job seekers and distort employment data. These listings, created to collect résumés or inflate company statistics, erode trust in online job platforms and create inefficiencies in the hiring process, worsening challenges for job seekers and the unemployed.

By 2025, automation technologies such as AI-driven inspection systems and autonomous robots are essential for manufacturers, enhancing productivity and quality assurance through precision and intelligent decision-making.

Over half (55%) of organizations plan to adopt Generative AI for security this year, especially in manufacturing. While AI enhances efficiency and cost savings, its rapid adoption poses new security risks and regulatory challenges. Manufacturers must proactively manage these risks to maintain operational stability.

Automakers are embracing automated bin-picking to overcome manufacturing challenges, leveraging cutting-edge vision-guided robotics to boost efficiency in their processes.

The aerospace industry faces a challenging task in balancing cost reduction with stringent quality standards. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative solutions in manufacturing and metrology, enabling manufacturers to optimize production processes while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining high-quality outputs.

As the new year begins, AI, 3D scanning, and 3D printing are transforming manufacturing by enhancing efficiencies. As teams kick off Q1 projects, it's essential to consider how these trends will influence growth and open new market opportunities.

The evolution of 3D measurement systems has transformed manufacturing quality control, introducing portable CMM arms that combine precision, ease of use, and affordability.

Explore how AI is revolutionizing nondestructive testing (NDT), enhancing inspection accuracy and efficiency in critical industries like aerospace and energy.