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Sam Francis

Kuka robots serve up sushi and style at Barcelona’s new fully automated restaurant

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A fully robotic restaurant powered by Kuka automation technology has opened in Barcelona, combining cutting-edge robotics with culinary flair in what is described as Europe’s first restaurant of its kind.

The new venue, known as “Rob.A – The Robot Restaurant”, is the result of a collaboration between Kuka and Spanish robotics startup Areas, which developed the concept and integrated the robotics and software behind the operation.

At Rob.A, guests are greeted not by waiters, but by industrial and collaborative robots. A Kuka KR Agilus robot prepares sushi behind a glass counter, slicing and assembling with precision. Another robot shakes and serves cocktails. [Read more…] about Kuka robots serve up sushi and style at Barcelona’s new fully automated restaurant

Siemens expands Teamcenter X to ‘make PLM accessible to companies of all sizes’

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Siemens Digital Industries Software has broadened its Teamcenter X portfolio, introducing new scalable offerings aimed at making its cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) software accessible to organizations across the manufacturing spectrum – from small businesses to large enterprises. 

The latest enhancements to Teamcenter X include out-of-the-box capabilities for process management, multi-domain collaboration, and advanced product development.

Siemens says the expansion reflects its ongoing effort to simplify the adoption of SaaS-based PLM and accelerate digital transformation in industry. [Read more…] about Siemens expands Teamcenter X to ‘make PLM accessible to companies of all sizes’

Cimcorp partners with Murata to enter the EV battery manufacturing market

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Cimcorp, a specialist in intralogistics automation, is targeting the electric vehicle battery-manufacturing sector, as the global group continues to grow.

The launch into this new market is being made in partnership with Cimcorp’s parent company, Murata Machinery, and sister company, AGVE – an AGV supplier, headquartered in Sweden and with operations worldwide.

Veli-Matti Hakala, Cimcorp’s CEO, says: “Last year, one in five new cars worldwide was an electric vehicle, and the growth has been significant. [Read more…] about Cimcorp partners with Murata to enter the EV battery manufacturing market

Top 20 product lifecycle management software providers in 2025

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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is a strategic process and suite of software applications used to manage a product’s entire journey – from initial concept and design, through development and manufacturing, to service, maintenance, and eventual recycling.

PLM systems integrate people, data, processes, and business systems, providing a backbone for product-related information and decision-making across the enterprise.

The origins of PLM can be traced back to the late 1980s and early 1990s, when major aerospace and automotive manufacturers began adopting digital tools to manage complex design data across long development cycles. [Read more…] about Top 20 product lifecycle management software providers in 2025

Nvidia’s $500 billion supercomputing push: Automation, ecosystem, and the AI race

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For the first time since its inception, Nvidia is planning to manufacture AI supercomputers entirely within the United States, marking a significant pivot toward domestic production.

The initiative includes over a million square feet of manufacturing space in Texas, partnering with Foxconn in Houston and Wistron in Dallas, with mass production expected to ramp up over the next 12 to 15 months.

Nvidia plans to invest $500 billion in building the infrastructure required for this manufacturing and supercomputing initiative. [Read more…] about Nvidia’s $500 billion supercomputing push: Automation, ecosystem, and the AI race

Top 25 AI chip companies in the world

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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries from automotive to healthcare, the demand for high-performance AI chips has reached unprecedented levels.

These chips power everything from edge devices and data centers to autonomous robots and generative AI models.

With Nvidia recently announcing that it will begin manufacturing some of its AI chips and supercomputers in the United States for the first time, the global AI semiconductor race has taken on new geopolitical and commercial urgency. [Read more…] about Top 25 AI chip companies in the world

Doosan Robotics to supply 300 collaborative robots across Southeast Asia

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Doosan Robotics has signed an agreement with VRNJ, a robotic system integrator in Thailand, for the supply of 300 collaborative robots.

Under the agreement, Doosan Robotics will deliver 300 units from its four collaborative robot series – A, H, M, and P – over the next two years, with an initial order of 60 units already confirmed.

Additionally, both companies have committed to developing tailored automation solutions for manufacturing applications and expanding their presence in key Southeast Asian markets, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics to supply 300 collaborative robots across Southeast Asia

Dassault Systèmes and Kuka partner to boost robotics and automation efficiency for manufacturers

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Dassault Systèmes has agreed a partnership with the industrial automation and robotics company Kuka to provide manufacturing industries with comprehensive solutions that meet growing demands in robotics and automation.

Under the terms of the agreement, Dassault Systèmes is joining mosaixx, Kuka’s digital ecosystem for industrial software solutions, offering Kuka customers an easy way to purchase and use Dassault Systèmes’ 3DExperience platform and applications.

By expanding customer access to virtual twin technology and enhanced collaboration capabilities, Dassault Systèmes and Kuka with its newly foundet segment Kuka Digital can unlock opportunities for companies to drive the development of more efficient and adaptable solutions that transform their operations. [Read more…] about Dassault Systèmes and Kuka partner to boost robotics and automation efficiency for manufacturers

Mitsubishi Electric launches lightweight SCARA robot series to support digital transformation in manufacturing

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Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new series of SCARA robots designed to accelerate digital transformation (DX) in manufacturing, with features aimed at increasing performance, reducing maintenance needs, and simplifying system integration.

The new RH-CRH series includes two models: the RH-10CRH, which offers a payload of up to 10 kg, and the RH-20CRH, which supports heavier items up to 20 kg.

The robots feature maximum reach radii ranging from 600 mm to 1000 mm, making them suitable for applications including assembly, coating, precision conveyance, and packaging across sectors such as automotive and food production. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi Electric launches lightweight SCARA robot series to support digital transformation in manufacturing

Top 10 robotics companies building the solar power future

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As the global demand for clean energy accelerates, utility-scale solar farms are multiplying across deserts, grasslands, and rooftops.

But building and maintaining these vast installations is labor-intensive, costly, and often dangerous. That’s where robotics comes in.

In the past 12 months, a new generation of startups and industrial giants has been quietly revolutionizing how solar farms are deployed and operated. [Read more…] about Top 10 robotics companies building the solar power future