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AMD to sell its ZT Systems server manufacturing business to Sanmina for $3 billion

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AMD, one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell ZT Systems’ US-headquartered data center infrastructure manufacturing business to Sanmina, an integrated manufacturing solutions company.

As part of the transaction, Sanmina becomes a preferred new product introduction (NPI) manufacturing partner for AMD cloud rack and cluster-scale AI solutions.

AMD will retain ZT Systems’ world-class design and customer enablement teams to accelerate the quality and time-to-deployment of AMD AI systems for cloud customers. [Read more…] about AMD to sell its ZT Systems server manufacturing business to Sanmina for $3 billion

Lab automation: How AI and robotics are accelerating drug discovery

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The journey from identifying a potential new medicine to bringing it to patients is notoriously long, breathtakingly expensive, and fraught with high failure rates.

Traditional drug discovery, while achieving monumental successes, is often a slow, painstaking process.

However, a new era is dawning, driven by the convergence of advanced laboratory automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. [Read more…] about Lab automation: How AI and robotics are accelerating drug discovery

What are AI agents and what do they do?

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic fantasy; it’s a present-day reality, increasingly being woven into the fabric of our lives. 

But beyond the general understanding of AI as systems that can learn and make decisions, a more dynamic and autonomous form is rapidly emerging: AI agents.

These aren’t just passive algorithms; they are active participants, designed to perceive their environment, make decisions, and take actions to achieve specific goals, often acting with a significant degree of autonomy on behalf of a user, an organization, or another system. [Read more…] about What are AI agents and what do they do?

Aigen launches new robots for clearing weeds from farm fields

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Aigen, the agricultural technology company aiming to help reduce chemical usage through smarter farming, has unveiled its Element gen2 robot for daily weed control. (See video below.)

The company also announced a strategic partnership with Bowles Farming Company, a sixth-generation family farm in California’s Central Valley, that will see robotic crews weeding Bowles Cotton fields for the 2025 growing season, marking a significant expansion for Aigen into new crop types.

Updated based on 10,000+ hours of real-world farm experience, Element gen2 features a wider, taller design enabling operation in cotton, soy, and sugar beet fields – expanding Aigen’s addressable fields by millions of acres worldwide while helping American farmers increase yields and grow more attractive crops for export. [Read more…] about Aigen launches new robots for clearing weeds from farm fields

5 Best Stereo Vision Cameras for Robotics

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Stereo vision cameras have become the top solution for giving machines the depth perception to move around and recognize objects.

However, these cameras have various qualities that can meet different project needs.

If you’re wondering which stereo vision camera is best for robotics, the following offer standout features that power a wide range of systems. [Read more…] about 5 Best Stereo Vision Cameras for Robotics

Fanuc says it is unable to provide financial forecasts due to tariffs situation

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The world’s largest robotics manufacturer, Fanuc, says it is unable to provide financial forecasts for the fiscal year ending in March 2026.

The company cited multiple uncertainties, particularly the impact of US tariffs and their broader implications on the global economy, as reasons for this decision.

Fanuc stated that it will evaluate these factors carefully and will issue forecasts once it becomes feasible to make a reasonable assessment. ​ [Read more…] about Fanuc says it is unable to provide financial forecasts due to tariffs situation

Trump announces plans to reduce tariffs on China

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President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will “substantially” reduce tariffs on Chinese imports, in a move that could mark a shift in the long-running trade conflict between the world’s two largest economies. 

Speaking on April 22, Trump said that although the tariffs would be lowered significantly, they “won’t be zero”, indicating a continued effort to protect certain domestic industries.

Currently, the US imposes tariffs of up to 145 percent on Chinese goods – levels that some within the administration have acknowledged are economically unsustainable. [Read more…] about Trump announces plans to reduce tariffs on China

ADAS: Top 25 advanced driver assistance systems companies in 2025

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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are increasingly central to automotive innovation, offering features that make driving safer, more comfortable, and more intelligent.

While not fully autonomous, ADAS technologies are seen as stepping stones toward higher levels of driving automation. [Read more…] about ADAS: Top 25 advanced driver assistance systems companies in 2025

Continental showcases autonomous driving technologies at Auto Shanghai 2025

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Continental unveiled a range of cutting-edge technologies at Auto Shanghai 2025 under the theme “Advancing Mobility from Road to Cloud”.

The company highlighted its innovations in software-defined vehicles, intelligent driving systems, user experience, and advanced lighting – all geared toward safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility. [Read more…] about Continental showcases autonomous driving technologies at Auto Shanghai 2025

Nissan to launch next generation autonomous driving technology in 2027

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Nissan says it will launch its next generation autonomous driving technology – ProPILOT – from fiscal year 2027.

The system, featuring Nissan Ground Truth Perception technology with next-generation Lidar and Wayve AI Driver software, will “set a new standard” for autonomous driving with advanced collision avoidance capability.

Wayve AI Driver software, built on Wayve’s embodied AI foundation model, is designed to handle highly complex real-world driving conditions in a human-like manner. [Read more…] about Nissan to launch next generation autonomous driving technology in 2027