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Mark Allinson

Deere unveils new combine harvester with ‘expanded advanced automation’

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John Deere has introduced a number of enhancements that the company says farmers will find available on model year 2026 combines, including an array of “advanced automation and efficiency updates”.

The new features are focused on helping farmers harvest in more diverse conditions, requiring less operator intervention and providing more operational insights that help improve farm efficiency and productivity.

Bergen Nelson, John Deere go-to-market manager for harvesting equipment, says: “These new updates are designed with farmer input to help unlock the full potential of the John Deere combine. [Read more…] about Deere unveils new combine harvester with ‘expanded advanced automation’

Benefits of AI in construction project management

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Behind every construction project is a network of tasks, teams, and deadlines, where even small disruptions can lead to costly delays.

Despite technological advancements, including the rise of AI in construction project management, the industry continues to face budget overruns, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and safety risks.

Studies state that large projects take 20% longer than planned and exceed budgets by up to 80%. Poor data management alone costs the industry $1.8 trillion annually, with $88 billion lost to avoidable rework. [Read more…] about Benefits of AI in construction project management

Top 20 industrial software suppliers: There’s an app for that

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As the manufacturing sector transforms under the weight of digitalisation, software has become just as critical as machines on the factory floor.

Industrial companies are increasingly reshaping themselves as software-driven organizations, not only offering physical products but also integrated digital solutions that optimize everything from design and planning to execution and maintenance.

This trend is far from new, but it is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. The growing reliance on software platforms such as PLM, MES, SCADA, ERP, and factory automation systems is fueling the evolution of smart factories and the wider Industry 4.0 movement. [Read more…] about Top 20 industrial software suppliers: There’s an app for that

The Role of Advanced Sealing Technologies in Industrial Robotics

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As industrial robots evolve to meet the increasing demands of high-speed manufacturing, autonomous logistics, and precision assembly, the performance of critical components such as sealing solutions becomes more important than ever.

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed advanced sealing technologies that directly enhance the efficiency, durability, and operational reliability of robots.

Through the use of innovative materials, advanced sealing geometries, and ingress protection solutions, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is setting new standards in robotic sealing solutions. [Read more…] about The Role of Advanced Sealing Technologies in Industrial Robotics

The US can’t fill its factory jobs even now. So how is it going to revitalize manufacturing in the future?

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Despite billions in federal incentives and high-profile tariffs aimed at reshoring manufacturing, the US still can’t seem to fill its factory jobs.

While the official narrative blames skills gaps and labor shortages, the deeper story may be about cultural shifts, generational values, and the unintended consequences of financialisation. [Read more…] about The US can’t fill its factory jobs even now. So how is it going to revitalize manufacturing in the future?

How and why ABB’s spin-off could reshape the robotics industry

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ABB, one of the world’s largest industrial automation companies, is preparing to spin off its “Robotics & Discrete Automation” division into a separate, publicly listed entity.

This strategic move aims to sharpen focus and unlock value, potentially altering the dynamics of the global robotics industry. [Read more…] about How and why ABB’s spin-off could reshape the robotics industry

Nvidia to manufacture its AI supercomputers in the US for the first time

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Nvidia says it will manufacture its AI supercomputers in the United States for the first time, working with a network of partners to expand domestic production and strengthen its supply chain.

The company has commissioned more than a million square feet of manufacturing space in Arizona and Texas to support the initiative.

Production of Nvidia’s latest Blackwell chips is already under way at TSMC’s facilities in Phoenix, while supercomputers based on the new chips will be assembled and tested at new facilities being developed in Texas. [Read more…] about Nvidia to manufacture its AI supercomputers in the US for the first time

Will the 90-day tariff pause spark a manufacturing exodus from China?

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With President Trump back in office and reaffirming his commitment to reshoring US manufacturing, the White House has implemented a 90-day pause on tariffs for all countries except China.

While framed as a temporary measure, the move could prove to be a turning point in global manufacturing strategy.

The central question now is: Will companies use this brief window to quietly shift operations out of China – and perhaps even back to the US? [Read more…] about Will the 90-day tariff pause spark a manufacturing exodus from China?

Boeing faces turbulence as China halts deliveries in retaliation for US tariffs

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Boeing, the United States’ largest exporter, is once again at the center of a geopolitical storm – this time as a casualty of the latest salvo in the US-China trade war.

Following new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on a wide range of Chinese imports, Beijing has reportedly ordered Chinese airlines to suspend all future deliveries of Boeing aircraft.

The directive, confirmed by Bloomberg and other sources, could affect approximately 200 planes currently on order by carriers such as China Eastern and China Southern, and represents one of the most severe retaliatory measures China has taken against a major US manufacturer in recent years. [Read more…] about Boeing faces turbulence as China halts deliveries in retaliation for US tariffs

NASA selects ​HEBI to develop construction robots for building on the moon

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HEBI Robotics has entered into a Non-Reimbursable Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Ames Research Center to support the development of autonomous robotic systems for assembling infrastructure on the lunar surface.

This collaboration is part of NASA’s Autonomous Robotic Assembly of Lunar Surface Infrastructure (ARC-LSI) Study, aiming to advance technologies for constructing adaptable structures in space.​

Building upon the Automated Reconfigurable Mission Adaptive Digital Assembly Systems (ARMADAS) project, the partnership focuses on creating modular habitats, satellites, and telescopes using autonomous multi-agent robotic systems. [Read more…] about NASA selects ​HEBI to develop construction robots for building on the moon