Manufacturing
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US Manufacturing Boosts Automation Amidst Labor Shortages
The number of industrial robot installations in the United States rose by 11% year-on-year, reaching 38,000 units in 2025, according to the IFR International Federation of Robotics .

Robot Orders Surge Past 8,900 as Automation Leaps Beyond Manufacturing
For the first time, non-automotive customers accounted for 56% of all robot orders in North America during Q2 2026, signaling a profound shift in industrial automation.

EU Approves €84M Danish Aid for Clean Tech Manufacturing
Denmark, already generating a staggering 67% of its electricity from renewables, just secured €84 million in EU state aid to supercharge its clean technology manufacturing in 2026.

HII inks $900M in potential deals with GrayMatter and Path Robotics
Defense giant HII has committed to potential production agreements worth $900 million with robotics firms GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics, aiming to revolutionize Navy shipbuilding, according to

Industrial Automation Trends Fueling Rockwell Automation's 2026 Growth
Rockwell Automation reported a fiscal 2026 second quarter Adjusted EPS of $3.

AI Industrial Robotics Innovations Drive Economic Impact Ahead of 2026
By 2026, factories will increasingly be run by 'agentic AI' systems capable of autonomous decision-making and physical interaction, a profound shift many industrial leaders are only just beginning to

Kawasaki Robotics Prepares AI Platform for 2026 Automation
A single Kawasaki CP110L palletizing robot can now process over 2,200 cartons per hour, setting a new benchmark for industrial throughput.

Theker raises $85 million for its adaptable, non-specialized factory robot
A European startup developing AI-powered robots that can swap their own hands and arms just secured $85 million, according to TechCrunch and Zamin Uz .

GM invests $900M to boost EV battery production
General Motors is pouring $900 million into developing its own lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) batteries and a new cell development center in Michigan, betting on in-house innovation to slash EV costs an

Comau and Omron partner to boost industrial automation
Joint research and development programs between Comau and Omron Robotics are already underway.