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GM and LG Energy Solution to pioneer LMR battery cell technology

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General Motors and LG Energy Solution will commercialize lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells for future GM electric trucks and full-size SUVs, in a new battery technology breakthrough.

This builds on a partnership between the two companies to develop prismatic battery cell technology and related chemistries, and on GM’s long legacy of American ingenuity that’s produced innovations like the small-block V8 engine, OnStar connected vehicle services and hands-free Super Cruise.

GM aims to become the first automaker to deploy LMR batteries in EVs. Ultium Cells, a GM and LG Energy Solution joint venture, plans to start commercial production of LMR prismatic cells in the United States by 2028, with pre-production expected to begin at an LG Energy Solution facility by late 2027. [Read more…] about GM and LG Energy Solution to pioneer LMR battery cell technology

Hyundai breaks ground to build new electric vehicles factory in Saudi Arabia

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Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East (HMMME) – a joint venture between PIF, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia with almost a trillion dollars in assets under management, and Hyundai Motor Company – hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in the recently announced King Salman Automotive Cluster within King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).

The ceremony was described as “a significant milestone that marks another step in the development of the automotive industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”.

PIF owns a 70 percent stake in HMMME, with Hyundai holding the remaining 30 percent. The manufacturing plant, Hyundai’s first facility in the Middle East, will roll out its first vehicle by the fourth quarter of 2026 and targets an annual production of 50,000 vehicles. [Read more…] about Hyundai breaks ground to build new electric vehicles factory in Saudi Arabia

Smart manufacturing delivers ‘20 percent productivity gains’, but challenges remain, says Deloitte

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Smart manufacturing is delivering measurable value, with manufacturers reporting productivity gains of up to 20 percent in both production output and workforce efficiency, according to a new report from Deloitte.

The findings come from Deloitte’s latest Smart Manufacturing and Operations study, Navigating Challenges to Implementation, which shows that while many companies are beginning to reap the rewards of digital transformation, they still face major hurdles related to operational complexity, labor shortages, and cybersecurity. [Read more…] about Smart manufacturing delivers ‘20 percent productivity gains’, but challenges remain, says Deloitte

Sole Source Capital’s portfolio company Peak Technologies acquires Automation Intelligence

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Sole Source Capital, an industrial-focused private equity firm, says its portfolio company, Peak Technologies, a system integrator in the automatic identification and data capture market, has acquired Automation Intelligence.

The acquisition marks Sole Source Capital’s 18th add-on acquisition for Peak Technologies since Sole Source acquired the company in 2021.

Automation Intelligence enhances Peak Technologies’ portfolio with advanced robotics and machine vision solutions, further strengthening its industry-leading digital supply chain offerings. [Read more…] about Sole Source Capital’s portfolio company Peak Technologies acquires Automation Intelligence

ABB to showcase expanded AI-powered autonomous mobile robot range at Automate Show

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ABB is extending its portfolio of fully autonomous mobile robots by equipping its Flexley Mover P604 with 3D visual simultaneous localization and mapping (Visual SLAM) navigation and user-friendly AMR Studio programming software.

The launch marks another milestone in ABB’s journey towards autonomous mobile robots that are more versatile, efficient and easier to use.

Marc Segura, president for ABB Robotics, says: “ABB has perfected robot eyes, through 3D AI vision technology; hands, through advanced force-sensing, precision dexterity and machine learning; and independent mobility, through 3D mapping. [Read more…] about ABB to showcase expanded AI-powered autonomous mobile robot range at Automate Show

Pio says its new robotic warehouse scales from thousands to millions of orders

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Pio, which claims to be the industry’s “only plug and play warehouse automation solution for smaller companies”, has released information about its global expansion.

It also provided more details about its full product lineup and a network of new strategic partners to help small and mid-sized businesses compete on speed, accuracy, and scale.

The launch marks “a major step” in making the kind of fulfillment technology once reserved for retail giants accessible to fast-scaling businesses everywhere, says the company. [Read more…] about Pio says its new robotic warehouse scales from thousands to millions of orders

Saudi Arabia launches ambitious plan to ‘revolutionize mobility’ in new sandbox city

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Saudi Arabia has announced ambitious plans to “revolutionize the mobility landscape” through a long-term, multi-trillion-dollar investment in a multi-modal transport ecosystem. This announcement comes just ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit to the Kingdom next week. 

The spectacular transport project – called the “Future Mobility Sandbox” – is an initiative developed by the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services (MOTLS), and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM).

Covering 1.56 square kilometers, the Sandbox will provide a unique test bed for air, land, and sea transport innovation on the KAUST campus along the Red Sea. [Read more…] about Saudi Arabia launches ambitious plan to ‘revolutionize mobility’ in new sandbox city

Badger Technologies launches ‘Digital Teammate’ software to enable autonomous robots to work better with human colleagues

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Badger Technologies, a retail robotics developer and product division of Jabil, has launched its new Digital Teammate solution platform.

The platform is powered by Badger Technologies’ multipurpose, next-generation autonomous robot, with capabilities that enhance employee productivity through mobile data and analytics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence.

The Digital Teammate solution combines the power of software and hardware to support a business’s existing workforce with improved inventory management capabilities, planogram compliance, hazard detection, pricing accuracy, and security monitoring. [Read more…] about Badger Technologies launches ‘Digital Teammate’ software to enable autonomous robots to work better with human colleagues

New database of materials accelerates electronics innovation

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A massive new database of dielectric material properties could speed up the development of electronics like smartphones and energy storage systems.

In a collaboration between Murata Manufacturing, and the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), researchers have built a comprehensive new database of dielectric material properties curated from thousands of scientific papers.

The study, published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods, also offers insights that could accelerate the development of next-generation electronic materials and energy storage technologies. [Read more…] about New database of materials accelerates electronics innovation

SW to showcase new modular, scalable robot cell at automatica

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Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen (SW) is presenting a new solution for modular automation at automatica 2025 in Hall A5, Stand 321: the Mobile i-Cell robot cell, which is a scalable unit that flexibly connects assembly, logistics, and machining stations.

It supports manufacturing companies in the automated and efficient machining of a wide variety of components and order volumes – without rigid interlinking or complex integration.

Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen (SW) and its subsidiary SW Automation will be presenting the Mobile i-Cell, a mobile robot cell, for the first time from June 24 to 27. [Read more…] about SW to showcase new modular, scalable robot cell at automatica