Manufacturing

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Robotic arms and human workers collaborating on an advanced assembly line in a modern US factory, showcasing automation amidst labor shortages.
Robotics & Automation

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 .

Benjamin Carter·August 22, 2026
Robots are increasingly deployed in diverse sectors beyond manufacturing, including logistics, healthcare, and agriculture, showcasing a significant surge in automation.
Robotics & Automation

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.

Benjamin Carter·August 16, 2026
Futuristic Danish clean technology manufacturing plant with renewable energy sources in the background, symbolizing innovation and green industrial growth.
Sustainable Tech

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.

Kai Johnson·August 12, 2026
Robotic arms assembling a Navy ship hull, showcasing advanced automation in defense manufacturing with HII, GrayMatter Robotics, and Path Robotics.
Robotics & Automation

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

Benjamin Carter·August 7, 2026
Advanced robotic arms and engineers collaborating on a futuristic factory floor, symbolizing Rockwell Automation's growth through industrial automation trends.
Robotics & Automation

Industrial Automation Trends Fueling Rockwell Automation's 2026 Growth

Rockwell Automation reported a fiscal 2026 second quarter Adjusted EPS of $3.

Benjamin Carter·July 4, 2026
Advanced AI-powered robots operating autonomously on a futuristic factory floor, showcasing the next generation of industrial automation and its economic potential.
Robotics & Automation

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

Benjamin Carter·June 23, 2026
A Kawasaki robotic arm performing a task, with a glowing AI interface overlay symbolizing advanced automation and future readiness.
Robotics & Automation

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.

Benjamin Carter·June 17, 2026
A versatile, AI-powered robot with interchangeable arms on a modern factory floor, symbolizing the future of industrial automation.
AI & Machine Learning

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 .

Dr. Anya Sharma·June 12, 2026
Robotic arms assembling advanced EV battery cells in a high-tech General Motors manufacturing facility in Michigan.
Future of Computing

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

Benjamin Carter·June 8, 2026
Comau and Omron robotic arms collaborating in a futuristic, integrated industrial automation factory setting, symbolizing advanced manufacturing.
Robotics & Automation

Comau and Omron partner to boost industrial automation

Joint research and development programs between Comau and Omron Robotics are already underway.

Benjamin Carter·May 12, 2026