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Comau presents robotics, battery and energy solutions at Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia 2025

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Comau showcased its advanced automation technologies at Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia, (ITSA) held from December 1 to 3 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC) at Booth number 1-535.

As the region’s leading platform for industrial innovation, the Hannover Messe–backed event brought together global and local stakeholders committed to accelerating smarter, greener, and more resilient manufacturing.

In this context, visitors explored Comau’s extensive portfolio of innovative technologies and solutions that enable the transition to Industry 4.0. [Read more…] about Comau presents robotics, battery and energy solutions at Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia 2025

Pudu Robotics launches new quadruped robots for complex industrial and outdoor operations

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Pudu Robotics, a developer of service robotics, has launched the Pudu D5 Series, a new generation of “industry-grade” autonomous quadruped robots engineered for complex, unstructured, and large-scale outdoor environments.

The series includes two configurations: the Pudu D5, a legged version built for maximum terrain adaptability, and the Pudu D5-W, a wheeled version designed for optimized performance on mixed surfaces. [Read more…] about Pudu Robotics launches new quadruped robots for complex industrial and outdoor operations

Techman Robot debuts high-speed AI inspection and automated training tools at iREX 2025

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Techman Robot has announced what it describes as “a significant leap” in manufacturing efficiency at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) 2025 held at Tokyo Big Sight.

Under the theme “AI Instant Decision, Seamless Productivity Upgrade,” the company unveiled its High-Speed AI Flying Trigger Inspection and breakthrough “Auto AI Training” technology, signaling a new era of zero-downtime, high-efficiency production.

The centerpiece of the exhibition, the High-Speed AI Flying Trigger Inspection system, underscores Techman Robot’s leadership in collaborative robotics. [Read more…] about Techman Robot debuts high-speed AI inspection and automated training tools at iREX 2025

NASA prepares orbital test of commercial robotic arm to advance in-space infrastructure

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NASA and industry partners, including Motiv Space Systems, will fly and operate a commercial robotic arm in low Earth orbit through the Fly Foundational Robots mission set to launch in late 2027.

This mission aims to revolutionize in-space operations, a critical capability for sustainably living and working on other planets.

By enabling this technology demonstration, NASA is fostering the in-space robotics industry to unlock valuable tools for future scientific discovery and exploration missions.  [Read more…] about NASA prepares orbital test of commercial robotic arm to advance in-space infrastructure

Hyundai unveils ‘Eccentric’ production-ready autonomous mobility robot platform

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Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled MobED (Mobile Eccentric Droid), its first mass-produced mobility robot platform developed by Hyundai Motor Group’s Robotics LAB, at the International Robot Exhibition 2025 (iREX 2025) in Tokyo, Japan.

First shown as a concept robot at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022, MobED has been refined into a production-ready, fully autonomous mobility robot platform using artificial intelligence (AI).

The new model takes center stage at the Group’s iREX 2025 booth (West Hall 3-4, W3-44), running from December 3 to 6. Promotional videos showcasing MobED are also accessible via the Group’s official YouTube channel. Watch the video here. [Read more…] about Hyundai unveils ‘Eccentric’ production-ready autonomous mobility robot platform

Europe begins major push to standardize materials terminology across industry

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Europe is trying to fix a major problem in digital manufacturing: everyone uses different terminology to describe materials and processes, and as a result, industrial data is fragmented, incompatible and difficult for software, AI systems and simulations to interpret. That inconsistency has become a major barrier to scaling advanced digital technologies across European manufacturing.

To address the issue, the EU-funded DiMAT project is contributing its expertise to a new initiative aimed at standardising how materials terminology is defined and used.

The initiative is being carried out in partnership with DIN, Germany’s national standards body, and Fraunhofer IWM, which is contributing its expertise in materials data structures and ontology development.

The effort is being developed through the newly launched CEN Workshop “Terminology Definition for Domain Ontologies in Materials Science” (CEN/WS OntoWF), which has now published a draft agreement and opened it for public comment. [Read more…] about Europe begins major push to standardize materials terminology across industry

From Westworld fantasy to real-world hardware: Samsung debuts trifold phone

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Five years after trifold smartphones appeared as futuristic props in the television series Westworld, the concept has moved from science fiction into the real world.

Samsung has officially unveiled Galaxy Z TriFold, the company’s first commercially available trifold phone – and one of the most ambitious mobile hardware launches the industry has seen in a decade.

Samsung describes the device as the culmination of years of work on foldable displays, hinge engineering and mobile AI systems. “Samsung’s relentless pursuit of new possibilities continues to shape the future of mobile experiences,” said TM Roh, CEO, president and head of device eXperience division at Samsung Electronics. [Read more…] about From Westworld fantasy to real-world hardware: Samsung debuts trifold phone

ABB completes purchase of Siemens Gamesa’s power electronics unit to boost renewable growth

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Acquisition strengthens ABB’s position in renewable power conversion

ABB has completed its acquisition of Gamesa Electric’s power electronics business in Spain from Siemens Gamesa, originally announced last year.

Financial terms were not disclosed. The business reported annual revenues of approximately €145 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.

The acquired portfolio includes power conversion products such as wind converters for doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG), industrial battery energy storage systems (BESS), and utility-scale solar inverters. [Read more…] about ABB completes purchase of Siemens Gamesa’s power electronics unit to boost renewable growth

Canadian engineering services company AtkinsRéalis acquires Australian engineering consultancy ADG

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Canadian engineering services company AtkinsRéalis has acquired ADG, a Brisbane, Australia-headquartered engineering consultancy known for its local expertise and agile delivery in civil, structural, and digital engineering across transport infrastructure, commercial and residential developments, and urban renewal.

This move significantly increases AtkinsRéalis’ workforce to 350 experts in Australia, and for its clients, combines responsive local teams with global expertise – broadening AtkinsRéalis’ services and increasing its capacity to deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects across the defence, energy, water, buildings and places and transportation markets.

Richard Robinson, president, AMEA of AtkinsRéalis, says: “This move is a great step forward in our growth strategy for Australia and, it will unlock new exciting opportunities for all of us. [Read more…] about Canadian engineering services company AtkinsRéalis acquires Australian engineering consultancy ADG

NGK Insulators to invest $58 million into expansion of US production site

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NGK Insulators has announced that it will invest a total of ¥8.96 billion ($56 million) in FM Industries, a subsidiary that manufactures components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, to increase production capacity by approximately 1.2 times.

With production scheduled to begin in January 2027, FMI will establish a supply system capable of meeting the expected growth in semiconductor demand.

NGK produces ceramics for semiconductor manufacturing equipment at its Chita site (Handa City, Aichi Prefecture) and at its manufacturing subsidiary NGK Ceramic Device. [Read more…] about NGK Insulators to invest $58 million into expansion of US production site