Global demand for digitalization solutions in industry and the energy sector continues to grow. COPA-DATA is addressing this demand with its zenon software platform. Key drivers include industrial digitalization, the need for resilient supply chains, and the sustainable expansion of the energy sector. Skills shortages in these industries and the drive to remain competitive in […]

Fast-growing startup moves headquarters to Hazelwood Green and opens expanded manufacturing operations at Mill 19, creating over 500 local jobs Hellbender, a physical AI infrastructure company powering intelligent systems at the edge, today announced it has moved its global headquarters to the Roundhouse at Hazelwood Green and will open expanded manufacturing operations at nearby Mill […]

Tennant’s 2026 Sustainability Report details progress on renewable electricity, product emissions and technologies designed to reduce water, energy and chemical use Commercial cleaning could be one of the most overlooked opportunities for businesses to reduce their environmental footprint, according to new data released by Tennant Company. Publishing its 2026 Sustainability Report, the global cleaning technology […]

Operations in high-end equipment manufacturing often involve confined spaces, complex objects, and fine manipulation tasks that demand sustained and stable precision. At the recent 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance (WAIC 2026), Shanghai Electric showcased its comprehensive portfolio of embodied intelligence solutions tailored to a range of industrial scenarios. […]

Contec Australia has delivered what it says is “Australia’s first swimming pool structure constructed using large-scale 3D concrete printing”, demonstrating the ability to produce structural water-retaining elements directly from digital design. The swimming pool, spa, and associated structural elements were completed using 3D concrete printing as part of a three-storey residence currently under construction. The […]

Qualcomm has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Modular Inc, an innovator in AI-native software infrastructure. Modular’s software platform gives developers a unified way to optimize and deploy generative and agentic AI workloads across heterogenous computing systems. Combined with Qualcomm Technologies’ leadership in high-performance, energy-efficient compute, Modular strengthens the company’s ability to deliver […]

Qualcomm Technologies and BMW Group have announced a major agreement for the provision of compute silicon for BMW Group’s next-generation digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance and automated driving (ADAS/AD) systems through the next decade. The agreement reflects years of technical collaboration and Qualcomm Technologies’ ability to deliver compute performance and AI capabilities that BMW […]

Hoch Health Ostschweiz, formerly Kantonsspital St. Gallen, in Switzerland, expands its modernization program with automated guided vehicles seamlessly integrated into the campus infrastructure Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are rapidly transforming hospital logistics, supporting staff by transporting laundry, food, medical equipment, and waste across large facilities. As AGVs become more common in healthcare environments, Schindler is […]

Dexory, the robotics and warehouse data intelligence company, has deployed SimScale’s Engineering AI to accelerate the engineering workflows used to design and test autonomous warehouse robots. Building on its existing use of SimScale’s AI-native cloud simulation platform, Dexory will use Engineering AI to help engineers identify the root cause of structural component failures more quickly, […]

The humanoid robotics industry is transitioning from prototype development and demonstrations toward structured pilot deployments and early commercial adoption. The new IDTechEx report Materials for Humanoid Robots 2026-2036: Technologies, Players, Forecasts expects 2026-2027 to represent key transition years, with more players moving from pilot testing toward production readiness and early-scale rollout. A major component at the […]

Shinkei Systems, the seafood robotics company behind Seremoni Grade premium fish, has announced its expansion into wild Alaska sockeye salmon. The launch of Seremoni Grade salmon brings the company’s highest standard of seafood to one of the most widely enjoyed fish in the United States. Founded in 2021, Shinkei is transforming the seafood industry by […]

Flytrex, an autonomous drone food delivery service, and Nash, the autonomic logistics platform, have announced a partnership to power an autonomous-first, multi-modal delivery platform across Flytrex’s operations. Now live across all of Flytrex’s Dallas-Fort Worth sites, the integration brings Flytrex’s autonomous fleet together with Nash’s orchestration layer, so every customer order is routed to the […]

Delivery drone company Wing and retail giant Walmart have launched a drone delivery service in Greater Orlando, marking Wing’s first operations in Florida and extending the companies’ growing US drone delivery network. The service enables customers to order thousands of everyday items from participating Walmart stores, including groceries, household products, electronics, school supplies and health […]

Many people are starting to buy massage chairs for their homes but not everyone really knows why, except that “it massages”. It is not just “a chair that massages”, it is a relaxation tool that is beneficial for improving physical and mental conditions as well. A massage chair is a therapeutic relaxation tool that can […]

Construction scheduling is where most projects quietly fall apart. Not during the build itself, but in the planning gaps where subcontractors overlap, crews wait on materials, and the office loses touch with the field. The best construction scheduling software closes those gaps before they become delays. After reviewing dozens of platforms, five stood out for […]

Global automotive company Renault Group has partnered with Exotec to automate its spare parts operation across its warehouses in France. Thanks to the implementation of a fleet of Exotec’s Skypod robots, Renault has successfully reduced its order processing time from two hours to just 15 minutes, making a huge difference to efficiency and customer satisfaction. […]

Automated credit approval helps applicants save time by receiving a decision in less than a minute instead of weeks of manual review. Smart tools help eliminate human bias by using objective criteria extracted from financial figures, calculated ratios, and red flags. When applying for credit, your financial history, from your income to your credit score, […]

The continued growth of e-commerce is driving retailers to rethink how distribution centres are designed, with robotics increasingly being used to improve storage density, increase throughput and reduce reliance on manual picking. One example is LPP Logistics, the logistics arm of Central European fashion retailer LPP Group, which has deployed Hai Robotics‘ HaiPick System 3 […]

mimic robotics, a physical AI company developing Video-Action Models for industrial automation, has introduced FLUX-mimic – a next-generation Video-Action Model developed in collaboration with Black Forest Labs – that enables robots to learn and perform complex manipulation tasks in real-world industrial environments. FLUX-mimic combines mimic’s expertise in robot learning, dexterous manipulation, and production deployment with […]

Femtosecond lasers are among the most advanced tools in precision manufacturing and can shape materials with great precision without damaging surrounding structures. According to experts at LITILIT, one of the biggest barriers to mass adoption of femtosecond lasers is that they evolved from laboratory-grade systems and are notoriously difficult to produce at scale. Researchers at […]