Ferrari Luce EV: Italian supercar maker reveals interior and interface design
Ferrari, the Italian supercar maker, has revealed the name, interior, and interface design of its first-ever electric vehicle project, the Luce, initiating a new chapter in the rich history of the company’s automotive books. This is the first time Ferrari has revealed such intimate details regarding its introductory EV offering, which has been in the realm of possibility for several years. As more companies continue to take on EV projects, and some recede from them, supercar companies like Ferrari and Lamborghini are preparing to offer electric powertrains, offering super-fast performance and a new era of speed and acceleration. Luce – a New Chapter in Ferrari The company said that the name Luce is “more than a name. It is a vision.” Instead of looking at its first EV offering as a means to enter a new era of design, engineering, and imagination. The company did not want to compromise any of its reputation, high standards, or performance with this new project. It sees it as simply a page turn, and not the closing of a book: “This new naming strategy reflects how the Ferrari Luce marks a significant addition to the Prancing Horse’s line-up, embodying the seamless expression of tradition and innovation. With its cutting-edge technology, unique design, and best-in-class driving thrills, it unites Ferrari’s racing heritage, the timeless spirit of its sports cars, and the evolving reality of contemporary lifestyles. It testifies to Ferrari’s determination to go beyond expectations: to imagine the future, and to dare. Because leading means illuminating the path ahead – and Luce embodies that mindset.” Ferrari Luce Design Ferrari collaborated with LoveFrom, a creative collective founded by Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson. The pair has been working with Ferrari for five years on the Luce design; everything from materials, ergonomics, interface, and user experience has been designed by the two entities. The big focus with the interior was to offer “a first, tangible insight into the design philosophy…where innovation meets craftsmanship and cutting-edge design. The team focused on perfecting and refining every solution to its purest form — not to reinvent what already works, but to create a new, carefully considered expression of Ferrari.” RELATED: Ferrari CEO compliments Tesla for shaking up the automotive industry The company also said: “Ultimately, the design of the Ferrari Luce’s interior is a synthesis of meticulous craftsmanship, respect for tradition, and thoughtful innovation. It offers a new choice for Ferrari enthusiasts – one that honours the past while embracing the future, and exemplifies the brand’s enduring commitment to quality, performance, and cultural significance.” The appearance of the elements that make up the interior are both an ode to past designs, like the steering wheel, which is a reinterpretation of the iconic 1950s and 1960s wooden three-spoke Nardi wheel, and fresh, new designs, which aim to show the innovation Ferrari is adopting with this new project. Interior Highlights Steering Wheel The Ferrari Luce is a shout-out to the Nardi wheel from the 1950s and 60s. It is constructed of 100% recycled aluminum, and the alloy was developed specifically for the vehicle to “ensure mechanical resistance and a superb surface quality for the anodisation process.” It weighs 400 grams less than a standard Ferrari steering wheel: Credit: Ferrari It features two analogue control modules, ensuring both functionality and clarity, Ferrari said. The carmaker drew inspiration from Formula One single-seaters, and every button has been developed to provide “the most harmonious combination of mechanical and acoustic feedback based on more than 20 evaluation tests with Ferrari test drivers.” Instrument Cluster and Displays There are three displays in the Luce — a driver binnacle, control panel, and rear control panel, which have all been “meticulously designed for clarity and purpose.” The binnacle moves with the steering wheel and is optimized for the driver’s view of the instrumentation and supporting driver performance. Displays are crafted by Samsung and were specifically designed for the car, using a “world first – three large cutouts strategically reveal the information generated by a second display behind the top panel, creating a fascinating visual depth that captures the eye.” Samsung Display engineers created an ultra-light, ultra-thin OLED panel for the vehicle. Credit: Ferrari Pricing is still what remains a mystery within the Luce project. Past reports have speculated that the price could be at least €500,000, or $535,000. The post Ferrari Luce EV: Italian supercar maker reveals interior and interface design appeared first on TESLARATI.
How digital transformation can evolve systems engineering for the future of aerospace
By Dale Tutt, Global Vice President of Industries at Siemens Digital Industries Software (image credit: Siemens) The Apollo program led to some of the greatest achievements known to humankind, landing astronauts on the Moon and returning them to Earth safely. There was all kinds of technology that came out of the Apollo program that is now part of our daily life: wireless headsets, integrated circuits, email, and cordless tools to name a few. Yet there is something else that the program led to that engineers often forget. The rockets that NASA built were the most complex machines at the time, utilizing multiple, complicated systems at scales never seen before. NASA engineers realized they needed a new methodology of engineering to ensure every system in a rocket worked well together, and so systems engineering was born. Systems engineering broke down the complexity of the Apollo rockets, guaranteeing the proper integration of rocket systems for successful launches. Since then, systems engineering has been an invaluable part of not just space, but all sectors of the A&D industry, driving innovation and leading to the creation of new kinds of aircraft and spacecraft. Systems engineering found its start in space and has since been adopted across the A&D industry (image credit: C. Fredrickson Photography/Getty Images). Despite helping reduce product complexity, however, systems engineering itself is quite complex. Engineering domains may not be as tightly integrated as a company may think. Some companies may not even realize how integrated they truly are until a problem occurs during the interface of two engineering domains. This problem has always existed, even as traditional, document-based methodologies gave way to model-based systems engineering. Such lack of integration can lead to errors in design and increased risks of missing deadlines. The chances only increase with how new aircraft and spacecraft today are being fit with new electronics and software systems, increasing their complexity tenfold. Unless something changes, today’s approaches to systems engineering are unlikely to tackle this rising complexity in aerospace. It is imperative, then, that systems engineering evolve to become more holistic, allowing for more interoperability and collaboration between engineering domains. This can be done by investing in one’s digital transformation journey, leveraging key technologies such as SysML v2, artificial intelligence (AI), and the comprehensive digital twin to train engineers in new processes that accelerate innovation. A new kind of aerospace Simply put, the aircraft and spacecraft being produced today are nothing like what was built in the time of the Apollo program. Everything from commercial aircraft and jets to rockets and satellites are becoming increasingly software-defined, integrating not only advanced mechanical and electrical systems, but also new electronics and software. These cutting edge systems add significantly more complexity to their respective vehicles than their predecessors, especially with how many interactions they have with the rest of the craft’s systems. For example, engineers twenty years ago may have only needed to worry about a hundred interactions for a mechanical system, all of which could be easily mapped out on a spreadsheet. Today, a single semiconductor chip can have tens or even hundreds of thousands of different interactions alone. The integration of more advanced electronics and software has only increased the complexity of new aerospace systems (santofilme/Getty Images). A&D is already an industry where integrating engineering domains is essential. If a change is made in one domain, further changes will likely need to be made in the rest to accommodate. With the rise of electronics and software, however, the scale of those potential changes can quickly become exacerbated. Therefore, systems engineering approaches must become more holistic to identify and rectify gaps in domain integration. Bridging the gaps with SysML v2 Creating holistic systems engineering strategies will require tools that enable new, collaborative processes between engineers. Fortunately, SysML v2 can fulfill such a role. Its predecessor, SysML v1, gave engineers new ways to model and describe their work in an efficient manner, but was very rigorous in how to build and manage models, with little room for interoperability. SysML v2, meanwhile, is a more intuitive modeling approach that enables companies to leverage multiple different modeling methodologies, making the exchange of data much easier. As a result, SysML v2 creates a standard framework that enables companies to openly share information across engineering domains, granting more data consistency and the ability to develop integrated system architectures. Of course, the use of SysML v2 matters little without training people in how to use it. Thankfully its ability to incorporate a variety of modeling methodologies is a key factor to making this happen, lowering the barrier to entry and making it easier for engineers to learn and contribute to new systems engineering strategies. This not only makes systems engineering more holistic, but also democratizes it as well. Exploring new paths with AI Another key technology that holds great potential to transform systems engineering is AI. As SysML v2 standardizes processes and workflows, A&D companies will be in a better position to introduce AI into their strategies. As the technology continues to develop in sophistication, the complexity of the tasks it automates can steadily increase. Companies can begin exploring what AI can do with relatively simple tasks, such as data transfers, before one day taking on more complex tasks, such as model generation. SysML v2, in turn, can provide the standards, frameworks, and workflows to base the models on, increasing the AI’s fidelity. By delegating these more mundane tasks to AI, engineers can devote more time to tasks that require more critical thinking while accelerating time-to-market, effectively multiplying the impact of new systems engineering strategies. Building a foundation for digital transformation While SysML v2 and AI will no doubt be valuable in the future of systems engineering, any foundation in digital transformation would be incomplete without the comprehensive digital twin and open ecosystems to tie all these tools together. The comprehensive digital twin is the virtual, multi-domain representation of a product across its lifecycle from the earliest design phase to operation, including the various processes and systems that
Anker 192Wh and 288Wh compact power stations from $100, eufy E15/E18 robot mowers at new lows from $1,000, EcoFlow, more
For this week’s Green Deals, we’re kicking off with Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 192Wh Portable Power Station at $100, as well as the newer C200 192Wh and C300 288Wh models that start from $129. We also spotted Anker offering up to $800 savings on its eufy E15 and E18 Robot Lawn Mowers at new low prices starting from $1,000, as well as EcoFlow’s latest 24-hour flash sale with some notable second-lowest pricing on 1,024Wh to 4,096Wh power stations, Segway’s Find My and proximity locking-equipped F3 e-scooter, EGO’s 16-inch cordless electric chainsaw, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together within our latest Electrified Weekly edition. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories. more…
Elevated Materials plans to triple production of lithium metal films in 2026
Elevated Materials is focused on scaling production this year to meet increasing customer demand. The company closed 2025 with record output of ultra-thin lithium metal films, shipping to more than 30 customers worldwide. It delivered more than 100 kilometers of lithium film to a single customer, which it said reflects strong market demand for high-quality, scalable lithium metal solutions. Elevated Materials was carved out of Applied Materials in February 2025, enabled by an investment from the TPG Rise Climate Fund. The company’s roll-to-roll vacuum deposition platforms produce ELi, its ultra-thin lithium metal films, that enable anode architectures across electric vehicles, consumer electronics, aviation and grid-scale energy storage. “The industry has long been seeking a reliable source of high-quality, ultra-thin lithium films to improve battery performance,” said Jim Cushing, CEO of Elevated Materials. Demand has been particularly strong for lithium metal anodes, where ELi significantly improves both safety and performance.” “As we move into 2026, Elevated Materials will continue ramping to true gigawatt-hour scale manufacturing,” Cushing added. “With accelerating customer demand, we are tripling production capacity to support the commercial battery programs of our key customers.” Source: Elevated Materials
Starlink goes mainstream with first-ever SpaceX Super Bowl advertisement
SpaceX aired its first-ever Super Bowl commercial on Sunday, marking a rare move into mass-market advertising as it seeks to broaden adoption of its Starlink satellite internet service. Starlink Super Bowl advertisement SpaceX used the Super Bowl broadcast to promote Starlink, pitching the service as fast, affordable broadband available across much of the world. The advertisement highlighted Starlink’s global coverage and emphasized simplified customer onboarding, stating that users can sign up for service in minutes through the company’s website or by phone in the United States. The campaign comes as SpaceX accelerates Starlink’s commercial expansion. The satellite internet service grew its global user base in 2025 to over 9 million subscribers and entered several dozen additional markets, as per company statements. Fast, affordable internet. Available all around the world!Order in less than 2 minutes by visiting or, if you live in the US, by calling 1-888-GO-STARLINK to get connected with the Starlink service plan that works best for you pic.twitter.com/D17EDQi9wL — Starlink (@Starlink) February 8, 2026 Most people still don’t know that Starlink offers fast, low latency, affordable connectivity almost anywhere on Earth! https://t.co/PCfueQQF7Z — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 8, 2026 Starlink growth and momentum Starlink has seen notable success in numerous regions across the globe. Brazil, in particular, has become one of Starlink’s largest growth regions, recently surpassing one million users, as per Ookla data. The company has also expanded beyond residential broadband into aviation connectivity and its emerging direct-to-cellular service. Starlink has recently offered aggressive promotions in select regions, including discounted or free hardware, waived installation fees, and reduced monthly pricing. Some regions even include free Starlink Mini for select subscribers. In parallel, SpaceX has introduced AI-driven tools to streamline customer sign-ups and service selection. The Super Bowl appearance hints at a notable shift for Starlink, which previously relied largely on organic growth and enterprise contracts. The ad suggests SpaceX is positioning Starlink as a mainstream alternative to traditional broadband providers. Quick Shop The post Starlink goes mainstream with first-ever SpaceX Super Bowl advertisement appeared first on TESLARATI.
Quantum computing firm opens EU base in Spain
Quantum Motion announced the opening of its offices in Spain, establishing a permanent base for quantum system development, integration and deployment in the European Union. The new site, which is located in the newly inaugurated nanoGUNE Quantum Tower, supports Quantum Motion’s scale-up of silicon-based quantum computing systems and strengthens the collaboration across Europe’s semiconductor, academic and industrial ecosystems. Quantum Motion’s offices in the newly inaugurated nanoGUNE Quantum Tower in San Sebastian, Spain. The nanoGUNE Quantum Tower was officially inaugurated on February 4th, 2026. The opening ceremony was attended by the president of the Basque Government, Imanol Pradales; the head of the regional government of Gipuzkoa, Eider Mendoza; the mayor of San Sebastian, Jon Insausti; the president and director-general of nanoGUNE, Javier Martínez-Ojinaga and Jose M. Pitarke respectively; the Basque minister of Science, Universities and Innovation; and other representatives from principal institutions, research centers and the European quantum industry. Quantum Motion and CIC nanoGUNE are jointly collaborating on initiatives focused on delivering fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum systems in Europe, including: QuDos – A prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant project awarded to Gonzalez-Zalba focused on using semiconductor quantum dots as the basis for building ultra-low-power microwave qubit control and readout electronics for quantum computers. SPINS Consortium – The Semiconducting Pilot Line for Industrial quantum nanoSystems, which is bringing together leading European research and technology organizations to deliver semiconductor quantum chips with high manufacturing and technology readiness levels. Quantum Motion, in collaboration with nanoGUNE, is focusing on the integration of quantum and classical electronics on a monolithic chip. For more information, visit quantummotion.com. The post Quantum computing firm opens EU base in Spain appeared first on Engineering.com.
Tesla files new Roadster trademark with new silhouette
Tesla has filed two new trademark applications for the Roadster, including one that reveals what appears to be the first official updated silhouette of the long-delayed electric sports car. The filings, submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 3, offer a glimpse at the branding Tesla plans to use for the vehicle that has been “coming next year” for nearly a decade. more…
The Mobility House unveils new vehicle-to-grid integration platform for utilities
The Mobility House North America has unveiled a new vehicle-to-grid integration platform for utilities. Cascade EV Aggregator is an EV load aggregation tool that enables charging and discharging optimization across a variety of charger and vehicle asset classes, from home chargers to electric school bus fleets. “Electric vehicle batteries can play a substantial role in meeting the tremendous challenge of load growth on the electrical grid,” said Greg Hintler, CEO of The Mobility House North America. “The Mobility House is committed to developing the technology that harmonizes EV charging with reliable grid operations.” A recent report from BNEF forecasted that total EV battery capacity in the US will reach 4 TWh in the next ten years, which would make them the largest Distributed Energy Resource (DER) if aggregated and optimized. The Mobility House’s Cascade is designed to optimize charging flexibility. A charge management system (CMS) such as The Mobility House’s ChargePilot manages charging optimization for a fleet operator, but Cascade can work with each CMS at thousands of sites to create flexibility for the distribution grid. Cascade EV Aggregator enables EVs to serve as energy storage assets and provide energy services such as demand response, dynamic rate optimization and grid constraint management. The platform can manage both unidirectional smart charging to incentivize load shifting (V1G) and bidirectional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) chargers exporting power from EV batteries to the grid. Cascade receives real-time signals from utilities or market programs and engages EV fleet charge management systems and residential chargers across a service area. Cascade is being used to enable V2G features for school bus fleets currently being deployed in California, Massachusetts and New York. “The electric school buses in our fleet work hard every day to get students to school safely,” said Ernest Epley, Transportation Director, Fremont Unified School District. “And now as a part of The Mobility House’s Cascade Aggregator they can earn revenue for the district supporting the energy grid while they are parked at the depot.” Source: The Mobility House
CoreWeave introduces ARENA for production-scale AI workload testing
CoreWeave, Inc. announced CoreWeave ARENA (AI-Ready Native Applications), designed to help teams test workloads on purpose-built AI infrastructure and software that mirrors how AI actually runs in high-demand production settings. Replacing traditional sandbox or demo setups, the industry-leading CoreWeave ARENA pairs production-scale compute with a standardized evaluation environment. Introducing CoreWeave ARENA, a new AI lab where customers can validate AI workload performance and cost readiness at scale. As AI becomes part of day-to-day operations across industries, the integration from infrastructure to software determines ultimate success. Workloads are becoming more continuous and distributed, and performance or cost differences now matter more as everything from accelerators to agents evolve simultaneously. Organizations need earlier and more accurate insight into how their workloads will perform at scale, without the overhead of bespoke evaluation processes. CoreWeave ARENA provides a low-friction way to evaluate new workload performance through comprehensive, real-world benchmarking. For business and technology leaders across industries, CoreWeave ARENA offers a clearer way to understand whether an AI system is ready to run reliably at scale, before committing resources to teams, infrastructure, and operations. Customers evaluating workloads through CoreWeave ARENA can trial the category-defining technologies that differentiate CoreWeave’s AI-native platform: CoreWeave Mission Control, CoreWeave’s AI operating standard, which provides baseline visibility into system behavior and optional use of the Mission Control Agent to pull key insights about metrics and workload behavior. AI-native infrastructure through SUNK (Slurm on Kubernetes) and CKS (CoreWeave Kubernetes Service), with optional integration into existing tools such as Weights & Biases for tracking and understanding model behavior. High-throughput data movement from object storage to AI infrastructure using LOTA (Local Object Transport Accelerator). Customers are already starting to see the benefits: Speed to market: With earlier access to an NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 rack through CoreWeave ARENA, one customer quickly experienced >2× better performance compared to a previous generation. Cost efficiency: One customer lowered Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by ~30% using CoreWeave ARENA. Architecture validation: One customer saw 10X improvement in training time compared to a competitive cloud running the same GPU. This announcement is part of CoreWeave’s broader platform strategy to unify the essential tools required to run AI at production scale on a single cloud platform, spanning high-performance compute, multi-cloud compatible data storage, and the software layer builders rely on to develop, test, and deploy AI systems. Recent platform innovations such as Serverless RL, the first publicly available, fully managed reinforcement learning capability, further extend this foundation. CoreWeave’s focus on performance and operational excellence is reflected in industry-leading MLPerf benchmark results and its distinction as the only AI cloud to earn top Platinum rankings in both SemiAnalysis ClusterMAX 1.0 and 2.0, reinforcing the company’s ability to deliver advanced AI infrastructure with reliability and efficiency at scale. For more information, visit coreweave.com. The post CoreWeave introduces ARENA for production-scale AI workload testing appeared first on Engineering.com.
Score 2x Heybike ALPHA mid-drive e-bikes at $999 each, Bluetti Elite 400 power station exclusive $1,221 low, Segway, Anker SOLIX, more
We’re ending February’s first week of Green Deals with plenty to love, starting with Heybike’s Valentine’s Day e-bike bundle offers, which is giving folks the chance at two ALPHA All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bikes for $999 each, among others. We also have a few of our top Bluetti power station picks from its current sale, like the Elite 400 Portable Power Station back at an exclusive $1,221 low for the second time. You can also find Segway’s Max G2 Electric Scooter down at $700 (alongside a cheaper alternative), as well as Anker’s Super Bowl weekend flash sale with up to $3,300 savings, A Greenworks cordless electric string trimmer roundup alongside a new low on the brand’s 40V 5.0Ah high-power battery, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway GT3 SuperScooter low price, the increased exclusive savings to new low prices on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra home integration bundle, the newer DELTA Pro Ultra X station, and more. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories. more…
DeterTech and Formula Space partner to deter theft of EV charging cables
Theft of EV charging cables is a serious problem. For thieves, cables are an attractive target, thanks to the high price of copper. For charging operators, the damage can result in expenses of thousands of dollars to repair and recommission charging stations, and weeks of lost revenue. DeterTech, the maker of SmartWater, has partnered with Formula Space to integrate SmartWater forensic marking technology into Formula Space’s CableGuard. The goal is to deter theft and to ensure that offenders are traceable and prosecutable. CableGuard is a patented EV cable protection system that makes cables significantly harder to cut than standard EV charging cables. Designed for quick and easy installation on both new and existing EV charging infrastructure without affecting charger performance, CableGuard is designed to act as a visible deterrent and a robust physical barrier. In case bold thieves manage to breach this protection, SmartWater forensic liquid provides a second line of defense. When a cable is cut, it releases a powerful jet of SmartWater onto the miscreants and their tools, allowing police to identify them and connect them to the protected site. The system is already in use by EV charge point operators. SmartWater has been available for over 30 years—Formula Space says Toyota used it to reduce catalytic converter thefts by 57%, and saw a 100% conviction rate in contested court cases. “Our crime intelligence analysts have identified a sharp rise in EV cable theft, and we expect this trend to accelerate as charging networks expand globally,” said Gary Higgins, DeterTech’s Director of Security & Risk. “By integrating SmartWater with CableGuard, we’re giving operators a highly effective solution to protect critical assets.” “CableGuard was developed to address the growing issue of cable theft,” said Vern Pollard, Director of Client Relations at Formula Space. “Combining it with SmartWater takes protection to the next level.” Sources: DeterTech, Formula Space
5 Fascinating AI applications at 3DExperience World 2026
AI was undoubtedly the theme of Dassault Systèmes’ 3DExperience Conference 2026, which took place this week in Houston, Texas. Dassault announced a new collaboration with Nvidia, revealed new AI assistants, and even showed off how Solidworks can use itself. AI loomed even larger on the show floor. Exhibitors at the 3DExperience World Playground were keen to show off how they’re using AI, how they could help you use AI, or how their AI tools could revolutionize your work. We went booth-to-booth to find the most interesting AI applications, and here are our top picks. Design for manufacturability assisted by AI Generative design developer InfinitForm was demoing its platform that focuses on making manufacturable generative designs. We first reported on the company in 2024 as they secured a $2.5 million investment to launch. (Image: InfinitForm.) Historically, generative design tools have had a reputation for creating optimized parts that are impossible to actually make using standard manufacturing processes, necessitating complex and expensive 3D printing. InfinitForm, with the help of an AI assistant, generates parts that can easily be machined. “The way our AI works is more of a copilot, rather than an AI tool that helps with optimization and FEA analysis. All that is just math-based applications and algorithms,” Adam Smith, InfinitForm’s head of business development, h told Engineering.com. “Our AI is more about how do I help a customer get onboarded? It’s a knowledge base. It’s a pre-check before they run the optimization and as a post-check optimization.” InfinitForm currently integrates with Solidworks and Siemens NX, allowing users to bring designs back into those CAD programs with machinable geometry. The company says that integrations with other CAD software are in the works. Improving athlete performance through skate sharpening Dassault Systèmes always highlights a slew of customer use cases at their annual conference, both in the general sessions and on the Playground floor. This year that included pinball machines, toothbrushes, and hockey skate sharpening company Sparx Hockey. A Sparx skate sharpening machine on display at 3DExperience World 2026. (Image: Author.) Sparx says over 10 million skate sharpenings a year are done with their sharpening machines, which were designed and tested in Solidworks. The company’s next step is into the world of data. Sparx’s machines have long been collecting performance data and sending it into the cloud, and this year Sparx wants to pair that data with player data being collected by division one hockey and NHL teams. “We will begin over the next year or two to unlock how does skate preparation impact performance? Right now it’s a lot of subjective testing that goes on, where players go to rinks with different blades,” Russell Layton, founder and CEO of Sparx Hockey, told Engineering.com. “The difference in the blades are so small that the human might not be able to feel it.” Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, Sparx plans to unravel how variations in the way skates are sharpened affects everything from heart rate to respiration data in order to maximize player performance. “Right now, we’re just piping all the data into the cloud. We’re using Power BI and things like that to graph and chart all this data and the trends,” Layton said. “Can you find statistical differences in performance, acceleration, top speed, heart rate to number of strides over certain distances?” Collecting high quality data to train robots Another 3DExperience user that was heavily highlighted during the conference was bionic hand company Psyonic, which is creating robotic hands for both humans and robots. Over 300 humans are now using the company’s bionic hand as a prosthesis and over 50 robotics companies are using it in their machines. One of those users is NASA, whom Psyonic CEO Aadeel Akhtar said he’d be visiting while in Houston to see the hand in NASA’s bipedal Valkyrie robot. Psyonic CEO Aadeel Akhtar showed off his company’s robotic hand on stage at 3DExperience World 2026. (Image: Dassault Systèmes.) Psyonic is also directly collaborating with Nvidia on a large scale data collection project, Psyonic’s main tie into the world of AI. The force feedback that the company’s hands provide to humans is data that can be used to train robots on dexterous tasks. As Akhtar recently said in a LinkedIn post, “This is what real-to-real transfer looks like. Humans performing real tasks in the real world, showing robots how to do it the same way with the same hand. The lack of high quality manipulation data is one of the biggest challenges in robotics, and this collaboration is about building that foundation, improving dexterity for both humans and robots.” This data is provided by humans performing tasks for robots to copy. Psyonic can collect the data through a phone app that allows users to control the robotic hand by moving their own hand in front of the phone’s camera. 3DExperience World attendees could try this at Psyonic’s booth, and it worked pretty well. It wouldn’t pick up extremely fast movements, but it could easily differentiate fingers and hand motion and command the robot hand to respond quickly. It gave a lot of thumbs ups over the course of the week. For more on Psyonic, read Let’s get physical: A new prosthetic restores people’s sense of touch. Making machining more intelligent The HCL CAMWorks booth highlighted how AI can streamline the machining process Bruce Wiener, CAMWorks’ manager of technical services, explained that the CAM software can learn how your company machines certain kinds of parts, taking into account things like the shape or material. “For instance, if it’s a tap hole of a certain size, you can teach it what your machine process is for those types of holes,” Wiener told Engineering.com. Wiener added there may be other ways to extend machining intelligence. AI could enhance feature recognition, a longstanding offering of CAMWorks, to adjust to a user’s preference for how a part is broken down into specific machinable features. CAMWorks ultimately wants to make its software more intelligent to assist machine programmers, providing them answers
Why another US state is preparing a 10 mph e-bike speed limit
Florida is the latest US state to wade into the increasingly crowded waters of e-bike regulation, with lawmakers advancing a bill that would impose a situational 10 mph (16 km/h) speed limit for e-bikes on shared-use paths. It’s a move that fits squarely into a broader national trend, as states and cities across the country reconsider how electric bikes fit into public spaces that were never designed with fast, motor-assisted travel in mind. more…
AMETEK Programmable Power names Transcat exclusive distributor for its power and test systems
AMETEK Programmable Power has appointed Transcat as its exclusive distributor, certified calibration partner, and rental provider for its programmable power and test systems portfolio across the US and South America. AMETEK says the agreement is intended to improve product availability and delivery speed, while expanding integrated service support for regulated, test-intensive markets including automotive. Under the agreement, Transcat will distribute AMETEK Programmable Power’s precision AC and DC power supplies, electronic loads, power subsystems, and compliance test solutions. The portfolio is sold under the Sorensen, Elgar, and California Instruments brands. Transcat will also support modular instrumentation and data acquisition systems offered through VTI Instruments. AMETEK says Transcat will serve as its exclusive calibration partner in addition to AMETEK Programmable Power’s existing calibration services. AMETEK describes this as an option intended to provide short lead times and established service performance for customers needing calibration and compliance support for precision power and test equipment. “Partnering with Transcat strengthens our ability to deliver faster lead times, stocked inventory, and integrated calibration, rental, and distribution services,” said Sam Hughes, Vice President – Business Unit Manager for AMETEK Programmable Power. “By combining our comprehensive power and test portfolio with Transcat’s accredited calibration expertise and technical support, we’re providing customers with a cohesive, end‑to‑end solution that simplifies access to advanced technologies and ensures dependable compliance and lifecycle performance.” AMETEK says the distribution and service expansion targets aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, industrial, data center, and renewable energy markets. Transcat notes the partnership also aligns with its strategy to use distribution to drive calibration service and rental growth for customers operating in complex, highly regulated environments. Source: AMETEK Programmable Power
Samsung nears Tesla AI chip ramp with early approval at TX factory
Samsung has received temporary approval to begin limited operations at its semiconductor plant in Taylor, Texas. This marks a key step towards the tech giant’s production of Tesla’s next-generation AI5 chips in the United States. Samsung clears early operations hurdle As noted in a report from Korea JoongAng Daily, Samsung Electronics has secured temporary certificates of occupancy (TCOs) for a portion of its semiconductor facility in Taylor. This should allow the facility to start operations ahead of full completion later this year. City officials confirmed that approximately 88,000 square feet of Samsung’s Fab 1 building has received temporary approval, with additional areas expected to follow. The overall timeline for permitting the remaining sections has not yet been finalized. Samsung’s Taylor facility is expected to manufacture Tesla’s AI5 chips once mass production begins in the second half of the year. The facility is also expected to produce Tesla’s upcoming AI6 chips. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently stated that the design for AI5 is nearly complete, and the development of AI6 is already underway. Musk has previously outlined an aggressive roadmap targeting nine-month design cycles for successive generations of its AI chips. GOOD NEWS Samsung Electronics has secured temporary certificates of occupancy (TCO) for its Taylor fab, covering about 88,000 square feet at Fab 1, paving the way for limited operations ahead of full completion scheduled for the second half of this year.Construction appears… pic.twitter.com/5yiUgKa8NE — Ming (@tslaming) February 6, 2026 Samsung’s U.S. expansion Construction at the Taylor site remains on schedule. Reports indicate Samsung plans to begin testing extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment next month, a critical step for producing advanced 2-nanometer semiconductors. Samsung is expected to complete 6 million square feet of floor space at the site by the end of this year, with an additional 1 million square feet planned by 2028. The full campus spans more than 1,200 acres. Beyond Tesla, Samsung Foundry is also pursuing additional U.S. customers as demand for AI and high-performance computing chips accelerates. Company executives have stated that Samsung is looking to achieve more than 130% growth in 2-nanometer chip orders this year. One of Samsung’s biggest rivals, TSMC, is also looking to expand its footprint in the United States, with reports suggesting that the company is considering expanding its Arizona facility to as many as 11 total plants. TSMC is also expected to produce Tesla’s AI5 chips. Quick Shop The post Samsung nears Tesla AI chip ramp with early approval at TX factory appeared first on TESLARATI.
Celebrating SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Tesla Roadster launch, seven years later (Op-Ed)
When Falcon Heavy lifted off in February 2018 with Elon Musk’s personal Tesla Roadster as its payload, SpaceX was at a much different place. So was Tesla. It was unclear whether Falcon Heavy was feasible at all, and Tesla was in the depths of Model 3 production hell. At the time, Tesla’s market capitalization hovered around $55–60 billion, an amount critics argued was already grossly overvalued. SpaceX, on the other hand, was an aggressive private launch provider known for taking risks that traditional aerospace companies avoided. The Roadster launch was bold by design. Falcon Heavy’s maiden mission carried no paying payload, no government satellite, just a car drifting past Earth with David Bowie playing in the background. To many, it looked like a stunt. For Elon Musk and the SpaceX team, it was a bold statement: there should be some things in the world that simply inspire people. Inspire it did, and seven years later, SpaceX and Tesla’s results speak for themselves. Credit: SpaceX Today, Tesla is the world’s most valuable automaker, with a market capitalization of roughly $1.54 trillion. The Model Y has become the best-selling car in the world by volume for three consecutive years, a scenario that would have sounded insane in 2018. Tesla has also pushed autonomy to a point where its vehicles can navigate complex real-world environments using vision alone. And then there is Optimus. What began as a literal man in a suit has evolved into a humanoid robot program that Musk now describes as potential Von Neumann machines: systems capable of building civilizations beyond Earth. Whether that vision takes decades or less, one thing is evident: Tesla is no longer just a car company. It is positioning itself at the intersection of AI, robotics, and manufacturing. SpaceX’s trajectory has been just as dramatic. The Falcon 9 has become the undisputed workhorse of the global launch industry, having completed more than 600 missions to date. Of those, SpaceX has successfully landed a Falcon booster more than 560 times. The Falcon 9 flies more often than all other active launch vehicles combined, routinely lifting off multiple times per week. Falcon Heavy successfully clears the tower after its maiden launch, February 6, 2018. (Tom Cross) Falcon 9 has ferried astronauts to and from the International Space Station via Crew Dragon, restored U.S. human spaceflight capability, and even stepped in to safely return NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams when circumstances demanded it. Starlink, once a controversial idea, now dominates the satellite communications industry, providing broadband connectivity across the globe and reshaping how space-based networks are deployed. SpaceX itself, following its merger with xAI, is now valued at roughly $1.25 trillion and is widely expected to pursue what could become the largest IPO in history. And then there is Starship, Elon Musk’s fully reusable launch system designed not just to reach orbit, but to make humans multiplanetary. In 2018, the idea was still aspirational. Today, it is under active development, flight-tested in public view, and central to NASA’s future lunar plans. In hindsight, Falcon Heavy’s maiden flight with Elon Musk’s personal Tesla Roadster was never really about a car in space. It was a signal that SpaceX and Tesla were willing to think bigger, move faster, and accept risks others wouldn’t. The Roadster is still out there, orbiting the Sun. Seven years later, the question is no longer “What if this works?” It’s “How far does this go?” The post Celebrating SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Tesla Roadster launch, seven years later (Op-Ed) appeared first on TESLARATI.
Despite global appetite for clean tech, cost and practicality limit uptake
Public interest in clean technologies is widespread, but the path to large‑scale adoption remains rocky. According to a recent survey by Trellis data partner GlobeScan, in conjunction with Chatham House, interest in clean tech such as solar panels and electric vehicles is robust. In emerging markets in Africa and the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, only around one in ten people say they have no interest in investing in clean options, indicating particularly strong enthusiasm in the Global South. However, the defining insight from the data is the systemic nature of the barriers that inhibit adoption. Affordability remains the foremost constraint, as roughly one in three respondents say they’re interested but cannot afford solar panels or EVs. This affordability gap is particularly stark in emerging markets, where enthusiasm outpaces access and financing options. Practicality is the second critical barrier, as consumers have to face infrastructure challenges such as grid reliability, installation logistics and the availability of charging networks. In addition, there are perceived uncertainties related to performance, durability and ease of use. These aren’t merely product‑level issues but reflect broader ecosystem shortcomings that must be addressed to normalize clean‑technology ownership. Europe and North America record meaningfully larger “not interested at all” segments, indicating cultural hesitation rather than just economic or practical barriers. In these markets, overcoming psychological and behavioral barriers may be as important as improving affordability and practicality. What this means The research shows fundamental barriers that the market hasn’t resolved are holding clean-tech adoption back. Affordability is the primary obstacle and many consumers who want to adopt clean solutions still can’t access them at a viable cost. Practicality challenges reinforce this gap as limited infrastructure, installation complexity and uncertainties about everyday performance continue to slow uptake. These issues reveal a clear execution gap in the green transition. The path forward requires creating conditions where clean technologies are easy to access, simple to use, and seamlessly integrated into daily life. When costs come down, when infrastructure removes friction and when solutions feel convenient for the mainstream consumer, the significant latent demand can translate into widespread adoption especially in the Global South. Based on a survey of nearly 32,000 people conducted July — August 2025. The post Despite global appetite for clean tech, cost and practicality limit uptake appeared first on Trellis.
FEATool Multiphysics 1.18 updates GUI and simulation workflows
Precise Simulation has released FEATool Multiphysics version 1.18, an update to its finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) multi-solver simulation software. The release includes a redesigned graphical user interface (GUI), expanded MATLAB integration and additional features intended for engineering and research applications in industry and academia. Updated FEA, CFD and CAE simulation workflows A key feature of FEATool Multiphysics is its Multiphysics application programming interface (API), which includes one-click export and automatic conversion of simulation models to MATLAB and Python scripts. This allows users to define and set up models in the GUI and then export and run them programmatically for parametric studies, data generation and analysis workflows, including those used for physics-informed neural networks (PINNs), machine learning (ML) and AI-related simulations. Several published research projects demonstrate this workflow. For example, researchers at Pusan National University in Korea have used FEATool Multiphysics to generate reference and validation data for machine-learning-based CFD models. MATLAB integration enabled scripting, automation and preparation of simulation data for deep learning models. In another example, researchers developed a digital twin framework for visualization and design of smart kitchens, using FEATool Multiphysics to control mesh generation and CFD solvers such as OpenFOAM and to generate large datasets for training purposes. In medical research, FEATool Multiphysics has been used to support the development of methods for improving vascular blood flow imaging using PINNs. Training data was generated by simulating the Navier–Stokes equations across multiple flow conditions and geometries. Additional examples and references are available on the FEATool Multiphysics website. New graphical user interface FEATool Multiphysics 1.18 introduces a new GUI frontend framework designed to provide consistent behavior across operating systems, platforms and MATLAB versions. The updated GUI replaces the web- and JavaScript-based interface introduced in MATLAB 2025a. According to Precise Simulation, the new interface improves responsiveness and consistency compared with the previous web-based approach. Interface updates include: Input validation: Numerical inputs and mathematical expressions are validated in real time to help identify syntax errors. Domain selection tools: Grouping tools support selection and assignment of properties to subdomains and boundaries. Cross-platform support: A consistent interface is provided across Windows and Linux as a stand-alone desktop application and as a MATLAB toolbox. Legacy MATLAB versions from 2009b through 2026a are supported on Windows, Linux and macOS. CFD and FEA simulation tutorials A new step-by-step tutorial demonstrates heat transfer simulation and cooling analysis for a battery pack used in automotive and lithium-ion energy storage applications. The example assumes one prismatic cell has failed and generates elevated heat. Two cases are examined: A pack insulated on all sides except the front and back, with natural convection cooling A second case with increased cooling at the bottom of the pack The tutorial also shows how to simplify heat transfer modeling between battery cell walls by modifying the heat equation directly and introducing anisotropic thermal conductivity. General toolbox updates Additional updates and fixes in version 1.18 include: Mesh generation updates for third-party tools including Gmsh and Triangle Updated OpenCASCADE geometry engine to version 7.9.3 for Windows and Linux Stability updates and dictionary fixes for OpenFOAM solvers including chtMultiRegionFoam Updated SU2 CFD solver to version 8.0.1 Availability and download FEATool Multiphysics 1.18 and CFDTool 1.11 are available as stand-alone desktop applications and as MATLAB toolbox add-ons with interactive GUIs. The software supports Windows, Linux and macOS and can be downloaded from www.featool.com/download or installed through the MATLAB Add-Ons Toolbar. The post FEATool Multiphysics 1.18 updates GUI and simulation workflows appeared first on Engineering.com.
