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Sam Francis

Inovance Technology targets humanoid robot components and bolsters core PLC business

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Chinese automation specialist Inovance Technology is “actively developing key components for humanoid robots”, with plans to launch some products within the year, according to German investment advice website Gronewy. 

This strategic move by Inovance into the advanced robotics field signals the company’s ambition to be a supplier for the next generation of automation.

While humanoids represent a future frontier, Inovance’s immediate foundation is its growing strength in industrial control systems. [Read more…] about Inovance Technology targets humanoid robot components and bolsters core PLC business

Evaluating the Most Effective Embedded Linux Solutions for Intelligent Edge Systems

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Edge programs move fast. Teams want predictable performance, strong security and an update path that does not break devices in the field.

Linux keeps winning across boards and silicon because it scales, stays lean and cuts long-term costs for production fleets. [Read more…] about Evaluating the Most Effective Embedded Linux Solutions for Intelligent Edge Systems

Autonomous truck technology company Kodiak to go public tomorrow

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Kodiak AI, a provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, today announced that Kodiak Robotics, Inc. successfully completed its business combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation II (NYSE: AACT) (“AACT”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.

The business combination was approved by AACT shareholders on September 23, 2025. In connection with the closing, AACT was renamed Kodiak AI, Inc.

Kodiak AI, Inc.’s common stock and public warrants are expected to begin trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the “Nasdaq”) on September 25, 2025 under the ticker symbols “KDK” and “KDKRW”, respectively. [Read more…] about Autonomous truck technology company Kodiak to go public tomorrow

Nvidia to invest $5 billion into Intel and jointly develop custom data center and PC technologies

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Intel to design and manufacture custom data center and client CPUs with Nvidia NVLink and Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Intel common stock

Nvidia and Intel have announced a collaboration to jointly develop multiple generations of custom data center and PC products that accelerate applications and workloads across hyperscale, enterprise and consumer markets.

The companies will focus on seamlessly connecting Nvidia and Intel architectures using Nvidia NVLink – integrating the strengths of Nvidia’s AI and accelerated computing with Intel’s leading CPU technologies and x86 ecosystem to deliver cutting-edge solutions for customers.

For data centers, Intel will build Nvidia-custom x86 CPUs that Nvidia will integrate into its AI infrastructure platforms and offer to the market. [Read more…] about Nvidia to invest $5 billion into Intel and jointly develop custom data center and PC technologies

OpenAI and Nvidia agree strategic partnership to deploy 10 gigawatts of Nvidia systems

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Nvidia and OpenAI have announced a letter of intent for a landmark strategic partnership to deploy at least 10 gigawatts of Nvidia systems for OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure to train and run its next generation of models on the path to deploying superintelligence.

To support this deployment including datacenter and power capacity, Nvidia intends to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI as the new Nvidia systems are deployed. The first phase is targeted to come online in the second half of 2026 using Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform (main image).

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, says: “Nvidia and OpenAI have pushed each other for a decade, from the first DGX supercomputer to the breakthrough of ChatGPT. This investment and infrastructure partnership mark the next leap forward – deploying 10 gigawatts to power the next era of intelligence.” [Read more…] about OpenAI and Nvidia agree strategic partnership to deploy 10 gigawatts of Nvidia systems

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank expand Stargate with five new AI data center sites

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New data centers put Stargate ahead of schedule to secure full $500 billion, 10-gigawatt commitment by end of 2025.

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank are embarking on the construction of five new US AI data center sites under Stargate, OpenAI’s overarching AI infrastructure platform.

The combined capacity from these five new sites – along with our flagship site in Abilene, Texas, and ongoing projects with CoreWeave – brings Stargate to nearly 7 gigawatts of planned capacity and over $400 billion in investment over the next three years.

This puts us on a clear path to securing the full $500 billion, 10-gigawatt commitment we announced in January by the end of 2025, ahead of schedule. [Read more…] about OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank expand Stargate with five new AI data center sites

Nvidia and OpenAI launch ‘the biggest AI infrastructure deployment in history’

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Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and OpenAI president Greg Brockman described a new strategic partnership to fuel OpenAI’s growth – and enable AI at scale for virtually every industry and user

OpenAI and Nvidia have launched a landmark AI infrastructure partnership – an initiative that will scale OpenAI’s compute with multi-gigawatt data centers powered by millions of Nvidia GPUs.

To discuss what this means for the next generation of AI development and deployment, the two companies’ CEOs, and the president of OpenAI, spoke this morning with CNBC’s Jon Fortt (see video below).

Jensen Huang, Nvidia founder and CEO, in the interview, says: “This is the biggest AI infrastructure project in history. This partnership is about building an AI infrastructure that enables AI to go from the labs into the world.” [Read more…] about Nvidia and OpenAI launch ‘the biggest AI infrastructure deployment in history’

Expert Tips for Finding the Best Place for Industrial Automation Parts Every Time

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Industrial operations depend on reliable equipment that keeps production lines moving smoothly. When critical components fail or need replacement, downtime becomes expensive and operational efficiency suffers.

Smart procurement professionals know that success lies in establishing strong supplier relationships before emergencies arise.

The manufacturing field offers numerous options for sourcing components. However, identifying the best place for industrial automation parts requires strategic thinking and careful evaluation of multiple factors. Let’s read in detail about how to find the perfect source for these parts every time. [Read more…] about Expert Tips for Finding the Best Place for Industrial Automation Parts Every Time

1X unveils humanoid robot for the home as it seeks to raise $1 billion in new funding

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1X, a pioneer in humanoid robotics, has unveiled its NEO Beta, a prototype of its bipedal humanoid designed for home use. The release came just before news emerged that the company is looking to raise $1 billion in new funding, according to The Information.

NEO Beta represents a significant advancement in robotics, moving beyond traditional, stiff robots to humanoids with bio-inspired designs that can safely work among people.

The NEO Beta launch marks a major milestone for 1X as the company transitions from conceptual development to bringing humanoid robots into consumer households. [Read more…] about 1X unveils humanoid robot for the home as it seeks to raise $1 billion in new funding

Theory of robotic mind: How China is building ‘brains and nerves’ for its own robots

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Geopolitics and supply chain shocks are accelerating China’s push for homegrown robotics controllers and software, challenging the dominance of Western and Japanese giants.

The recent news that Japanese automation giant Omron is considering a spin-off of its Device & Module Solutions business sent ripples through the industry.

This division, responsible for the crucial “nervous system” of factories – sensors, relays, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) – is a cornerstone of global industrial automation. (Read our article: How do robots work? Sensors, controllers, actuators and software explained.)

Its potential separation is more than a corporate reshuffle; it’s a symptom of a deeper tectonic shift. And at the epicenter of this shift is China. [Read more…] about Theory of robotic mind: How China is building ‘brains and nerves’ for its own robots