High performance computing has entered a new phase, one where the chips inside a machine can reshape themselves around the code they are running. Instead of simply stacking more processors and drawing ...

In the early 1970s, a quiet revolution began in American factories. Lathes, drill presses and milling machines—once guided by the steady hands of skilled machinists—started thinking for themselves.

Editor’s note: This is part of a series featuring the five finalists in the 14th annual Carroll Biz Challenge. The competition, which will conclude with a live finale at the Carroll Arts Center in ...