Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a soft robot that can move like a caterpillar. The secret to this movement is two layers of polymer, which respond differently when exposed to heat. The bottom layer shrinks, or contracts. The top layer expands. This new creeping movement opens up new possibilities for the use of soft robots, for example sports attire, medicine or even just inspecting hard to reach spaces. Researchers are working on speed & durability, as well as adding sensors & cameras to make it even smarter. https://new.nsf.gov/news/robot-caterpillar-demonstrates-new-approach

Freight is a big cost in the overall scheme of things we buy.CEO and Founder of Omni Tanker, Daniel Rodgers said:“Via advanced manufacturing techniques and outstanding partners, we were able to boost the payload carrying capacity of road tankers for chemical liquids from the current 85 tonnes per load, typical of stainless-steel tanks, to 98 tonnes – a fifteen per cent uplift.” Here's a great story from Aus. One wonders why it's taken so long?https://www.aumanufacturing.com.au/omni-tanker-achieves-baffling-world-first