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Toyota’s North American subsidiary, Toyota North America, has unveiled an additional investment of $88 million in its West Virginia plant to assemble the next generation of hybrid transaxles.
This brings the total investment in this plant to more than $2.8 billion.
The hybrid transaxle is a crucial component in electrified vehicles that transfers power seamlessly between the engine, electric motor and wheels. [Read more…] about Toyota invests additional $88 million in its US West Virginia plant
Genentech, a subsidiary of the Roche Group, has unveiled plans to invest more than $700 million in a new 700,000 square foot state-of-the-art drug manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina.
The project will add more than 400 high-wage manufacturing jobs when the site is operational and more than 1,500 construction jobs during site development.
The new facility will ultimately support Roche and Genentech’s future portfolio of next-generation obesity medicines and this initial investment could expand in the future based on business needs and the US policy environment. [Read more…] about Roche and Genentech to spend $700 million building new manufacturing facility
The official groundbreaking for the new Swisslog global headquarters on Weihermattstrasse in Aarau, Switzerland has been completed.
By October 2026, around 320 employees will move into the state-of-the-art office building.
Swisslog will occupy the building as a tenant, marking a significant step in the company’s continued growth and development. [Read more…] about Swisslog breaks ground to start construction of new global headquarters
A $1.6 million deal between a US client and Chinese robotics company Lingdu Intelligent Technology has been suspended following the Trump administration’s announcement of a 145 per cent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles and related high-tech imports, according to a repor on the South China Morning Post website.
The tariffs, part of a broader effort to protect domestic industries, have rattled niche sectors like skyscraper-cleaning robots where Chinese firms previously enjoyed a cost advantage.
Lingdu, based in the southern tech hub of Guangzhou, manufactures robotic window-cleaners under the X-Human brand. [Read more…] about Chinese skyscraper-cleaning robot deal suspended amid tariffs, opening door for US rivals
Advanced firefighting robots climb stairs, withstand extreme heat, and deploy water cannons up to 60 meters
Unitree Robotics, best known for its agile quadruped robots, has introduced a new breed of firefighting and disaster response machines designed to operate in environments too dangerous for human rescuers.
The company’s latest innovation is a quadruped fire rescue robot equipped with modular tools for emergency response missions, ranging from structural fires to forest blazes.
With high mobility, rugged durability, and real-time situational awareness capabilities, the robot is already being deployed in the field and is now available for purchase. [Read more…] about Unitree Robotics demonstrates quadruped fire rescue robots for extreme disaster response
Peak Technologies, a provider of smart technologies, automated supply chain and mobile workforce solutions, hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the company’s global headquarters and Executive Briefing Center (EBC) in Littleton, Massachusetts.
Attendees at the grand opening and ribbon-cutting attended a luncheon and were able to tour the expanded 60,000 square foot headquarters, which includes innovative technology stations demonstrating advanced automation for the warehouse.
The facility currently employs 80 people with plans to expand to over 100 and is estimated to bring significant financial benefit to the local economy. [Read more…] about Peak Technologies opens global headquarters in Littleton, Massachusetts
Tennant Company has launched the X6 Rovr, a mid-sized autonomous floor scrubber designed to meet the cleaning demands of large commercial and light-industrial facilities.
Building on the compact X4 Rovr, the new X6 model offers expanded floor coverage – up to 75,000 square feet per cleaning cycle – with minimal operator assistance.
Equipped with Brain Corp’s BrainOS autonomy platform, the X6 Rovr is capable of intelligent, real-time navigation, including obstacle detection and adaptive rerouting. [Read more…] about Tennant unveils new autonomous floor scrubber for large and complex facilities
Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen (SW) is further expanding its global footprint with the opening of a new subsidiary in Pune, India, effective April 1, 2025.
This move strengthens SW’s presence in the local market and enables customers to benefit even more quickly from the company’s advanced manufacturing solutions.
The newly established subsidiary, Schwaebische Werkzeugmaschinen India Private Limited, led by Rakesh Patel, will handle sales and service for the company’s state-of-the-art CNC machining centers and automation solutions. [Read more…] about SW establishes subsidiary in India
On-site security is an issue that affects the vast majority of companies at some point in their expansion. While remote working is gaining popularity, most firms still require physical premises to operate effectively in the modern economy.
Brands are trying to navigate the growing ecosystem of threats and come out on top, developing innovative tools that enhance site security.
As such, the need for new security tools is growing. While older methods are effective, technology is adding to the mix in ways few predicted years ago. [Read more…] about Companies Seek New Tools to Support On-Site Security
Walking is one of the healthiest activities for people of all ages and abilities, yet it can be one of the most dangerous forms of exercise in one’s community.
Pedestrian fatalities have been at an all-time high for the last four decades. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) reported that 7,522 pedestrians were struck and killed by cars in 2022. In 2021, 104 pedestrians were killed in the state of Oklahoma alone.
The good news here is that advancements in pedestrian safety technology have the potential to save lives and sharply curb these tragedies. [Read more…] about Advancements in Pedestrian Safety Technology
