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ABB to invest more than C$130 million in Canadian R&D and manufacturing

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ABB says it will invest more than C$130 million (around US$100 million) to expand the R&D and production capacity of its advanced power protection and grid resilience technologies in Canada.

The investment in Montreal, Quebec will combine ABB’s existing Iberville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu facilities at a new greenfield location.

This will enable ABB to meet increasing demand in key growth industries, including utilities, renewables, transportation, and residential and infrastructure projects across Canada. [Read more…] about ABB to invest more than C$130 million in Canadian R&D and manufacturing

Nidec opens new facility in Germany

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Nidec SYS GmbH, part of Nidec Press & Automation group, has established new facility in the Reismühle industrial park in Grafenau, Germany. The company describes it as “a major milestone in the company’s development and a clear commitment to its location in the Bavarian Forest”.

With a recent festive ceremony, and a subsequent “Open House”, Nidec SYS GmbH celebrated the opening of its new office and production facilities.

The new building marks the next step in the ambitious expansion of Nidec SYS GmbH. With around 130 employees, the company is one of the leading European players in the field of high-speed stamping and forming technology. [Read more…] about Nidec opens new facility in Germany

Micropolis launches final phase of autonomous police patrol pilot

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Micropolis, a pioneer in unmanned ground vehicles and AI-driven security solutions, has commenced the final phase of its flagship pilot project in collaboration with Dubai Expo City, Dubai Police, and Transguard Group.

This milestone represents a significant advancement in the evolution of Micropolis’s M2 Autonomous Police Patrol, which will undergo extensive testing and validation across its full operational suite.

The project will focus on real-world performance evaluation of the enhanced autonomous driving system, the mission planner, tele-operator control functions, and the newly developed radio communication protocol. [Read more…] about Micropolis launches final phase of autonomous police patrol pilot

AtkinsRéalis and Kinova extend strategic partnership in nuclear robotics

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AtkinsRéalis, an engineering services and nuclear company, and Canadian robotic developer Kinova have agreed an extension of their global strategic partnership for a further three years.

This renewed collaboration will help advance the integration of cutting-edge robotic technology in the nuclear sector globally, building on the successful deployment of Kinova’s robotic arm within the patented AtkinsRéalis Remote Glovebox Operation (ARGO) system in the United Kingdom, with demonstration units also operating at the AtkinsRéalis Technology Center (ATC) in Richland, US, and in Montreal, Canada.

The ARGO system was recently used in a world-first deployment at the Sellafield site in the UK, retrofitting a nuclear glovebox with a robotic arm in a successful demonstrator project that proves viability to use at scale across nuclear decommissioning sites. [Read more…] about AtkinsRéalis and Kinova extend strategic partnership in nuclear robotics

Automotive testing UTAC embarks on global expansion and upgrade program

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UTAC, a specialist in automotive testing and proving grounds with 1,300 employees worldwide, has announced a major expansion of its facilities in five countries, reinforcing its commitment to supporting its clients through the new era of electrified, autonomous and sustainable mobility.  [Read more…] about Automotive testing UTAC embarks on global expansion and upgrade program

Nidec ACIM inaugurates its new industrial campus in Qingdao

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Nidec Appliance, Commercial and Industrial Motors (ACIM) Business Unit has officially inaugurated its new Nidec Qingdao Industrial Park, located near the eastern coast of China, approximately 500 km south-east of Beijing city.

Located in Jiaozhou, it spans the equivalent of 15 football fields and is capable of delivering 18 million motors and over 20 million electronic inverters per year.

Equipped with 75 production lines, the site is a result of the integration of two long-standing facilities and consolidates more than twenty years of presence that the company has in Qingdao. [Read more…] about Nidec ACIM inaugurates its new industrial campus in Qingdao

ABB and Applied Digital accelerate construction of AI data centers

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Applied Digital, a builder and operator of next-generation data centers, has launched an infrastructure partnership with ABB at the company’s greenfield 400 MW campus in North Dakota, United States.

The collaboration will innovate fast, reliable, energy-efficient solutions to meet the needs of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

As part of this long-term partnership, the first orders were booked in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025. Further financial details of the partnership were not disclosed. [Read more…] about ABB and Applied Digital accelerate construction of AI data centers

Mytra announces expansion and new headquarters with Brisbane, California campus

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Mytra, a company which says it is “supercharging industrial productivity with first-of-its-kind three-dimensional robotics”, has announced its new headquarters in Brisbane, California, with a 100,000 square-foot factory to support growing customer demands and the 100-person team.

The space will serve as the company’s new headquarters and aid in new product development for its robots.

Founded by alumni of Tesla and Rivian, Mytra is aiming to consolidate and automate warehouse operations through a robot and storage rack system to improve efficiency when it comes to the movement of goods. [Read more…] about Mytra announces expansion and new headquarters with Brisbane, California campus

What are AI data centers and how are they different from conventional data centers?

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The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has ushered in a new era of specialized infrastructure: the AI data center.

These facilities are a far cry from their conventional predecessors, meticulously engineered to meet the extraordinary computational demands of AI workloads.

Understanding the distinctions between these two types of data centers is crucial to grasping the future of AI development and deployment. [Read more…] about What are AI data centers and how are they different from conventional data centers?

Jabil to invest $500 million in US manufacturing for cloud and AI data center infrastructure

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Jabil, an engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing company, says it intends to invest approximately $500 million over the next several years to expand its footprint in the Southeast United States to support cloud and AI data center infrastructure customers.

This significant commitment will enable new large-scale manufacturing capabilities, capital investments, and workforce development.

Jabil is in the final stages of site selection and expects it to be operational by mid-calendar year 2026. [Read more…] about Jabil to invest $500 million in US manufacturing for cloud and AI data center infrastructure