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Boeing faces turbulence as China halts deliveries in retaliation for US tariffs

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Boeing, the United States’ largest exporter, is once again at the center of a geopolitical storm – this time as a casualty of the latest salvo in the US-China trade war.

Following new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on a wide range of Chinese imports, Beijing has reportedly ordered Chinese airlines to suspend all future deliveries of Boeing aircraft.

The directive, confirmed by Bloomberg and other sources, could affect approximately 200 planes currently on order by carriers such as China Eastern and China Southern, and represents one of the most severe retaliatory measures China has taken against a major US manufacturer in recent years. [Read more…] about Boeing faces turbulence as China halts deliveries in retaliation for US tariffs

ForwardX Robotics opens advanced ‘self-production facility’ in China

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ForwardX Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for warehouses, claims it is now “one of the few” robotics companies with full self-production capabilities after the company opened a new facility in Wuhu, Anhui, in China.

The factory manages the entire process – from assembly to testing – entirely in-house, underscoring ForwardX’s commitment to “self-sufficient production”, and highlighting its “dedication to delivering world-class robotics solutions”.

ForwardX’s factory was built in 2022, spans 10,000 square meters across two expansive buildings, featuring multiple production lines that cover the entire manufacturing process. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics opens advanced ‘self-production facility’ in China

Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days for most nations, escalates duties on Chinese imports

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In a significant shift in US trade policy, President Donald Trump has declared a 90-day suspension of elevated tariffs on most countries, while concurrently intensifying tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 percent.

This move comes amid global economic uncertainty and mounting pressure from international allies, domestic lawmakers, and financial markets. [Read more…] about Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days for most nations, escalates duties on Chinese imports

Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment investment expected to reach $110 billion

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Global fab equipment spending for front-end facilities in 2025 is anticipated to increase by 2 percent year-over-year (YoY) to $110 billion, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth since 2020, according to industry association SEMI. 

Fab equipment spending is projected to rise by 18 percent in the following year, reaching $130 billion.

This growth in investment is driven not only by demand in the high-performance computing (HPC) and memory sectors to support data center expansions, but also by the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI), which is driving up the silicon content required for edge devices. [Read more…] about Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment investment expected to reach $110 billion

Shanghai Electric supports launch of China’s first diverse humanoid robot ‘training facility’

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Shanghai Electric, alongside nine other leading research enterprises, has officially signed an operational cooperation agreement with Shanghai-based National and Local Co-Built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center to establish China’s first heterogeneous humanoid robot training ground, the Humanoid Robot Kylin Training Ground.

The launch of this groundbreaking facility marks a new chapter in the evolution of the humanoid robotics industry in China.

The training ground is presently capable of housing over 100 humanoid robots, positioning it as the largest of its kind nationwide. The company aims to expand this capacity significantly, targeting the concurrent training of 1,000 general-purpose robots by 2027. [Read more…] about Shanghai Electric supports launch of China’s first diverse humanoid robot ‘training facility’

Chinese industrial robot makers challenge global giants as market expected to reach 649,000 units by 2030

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China is the largest single industrial robot adopter, and the global demand for robots remains high. ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm, forecasts shipments to grow from approximately 400,000 in 2024 to 649,000 by 2030, a steady compound annual growth rate of 7.4 percent.

The umbrella term, industrial robot, encompasses high payload, high repeatability robotic arms. These include SCARA robots, often utilized for assembly tasks, delta robots which excel at rapid picking, and Cartesian robots, which can be deployed for material handling tasks.

Industrial robots, the backbone of manufacturing economies, will continue to enjoy rising sales as geographic shifts in manufacturing trends begin to take root. Accordingly, revenues generated from industrial robot hardware sales are set to rise from $14.7 billion in 2024 to $22.6 billion by the end of the decade. [Read more…] about Chinese industrial robot makers challenge global giants as market expected to reach 649,000 units by 2030

Automotive revolution: Innovation, industrial autonomy, and global challenges

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By Laurent Coussonnet, business development director, Linxens

The automotive industry is at a crossroads: between technological innovations and environmental challenges, it must reinvent its models for a sustainable future. But which regions, technologies, and policies will shape this global revolution?

Despite a 10 percent growth in 2023, global car sales are expected to slow to 2-3 percent in 2024, far from pre-pandemic levels.

Electric vehicles (EVs), the drivers of this transition, saw record growth of 32 percent in 2023, but rising interest rates and stricter credit conditions will weigh on the ability of households and businesses to finance capacities, postponing some vehicle purchases to 2025. [Read more…] about Automotive revolution: Innovation, industrial autonomy, and global challenges

Top 10 Chinese industrial robotic arm manufacturers: The rise of robots in China

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The industrial robotics sector in China has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. Once heavily reliant on foreign suppliers, China is now emerging as a global powerhouse in the production of industrial robotic arms.

This shift is driven by the country’s rapid industrialization, government support for advanced manufacturing, and the growing sophistication of domestic robotics companies.

In this article, we explore the top 10 manufacturers of industrial robotic arms in China, examining their market presence, financial backing, and technological capabilities. [Read more…] about Top 10 Chinese industrial robotic arm manufacturers: The rise of robots in China

Beijing plans to host the next World Humanoid Robot Games

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Beijing plans to host the World Humanoid Robot Games this year, said Yin Yong during the third session of the 16th Beijing Municipal People’s Congress on Tuesday.

Yin, Beijing’s mayor, highlighted that the city will foster future industries in 2025, such as humanoid robots, commercial space, biomanufacturing and new materials in the government work report.

China’s humanoid robot industry has been thriving in recent years. [Read more…] about Beijing plans to host the next World Humanoid Robot Games

Kuka partners with Shenyang Institute of Technology

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Kuka Robotics has officially opened its Kuka Institute at the Shenyang Institute of Technology as part of the “2024 Kuka Robotics School-Enterprise Cooperation Conference”.

The aim of the partnership between Kuka China and the institute is to educate talent with the changing technological and industrial needs in mind. This initiative is a significant step in promoting collaboration between academia and industry.

The collaboration includes the signing of a cooperation agreement between the institute and Kuka China, the creation of a platform for talent development, and the awarding of the prestigious title “Kuka Authorized Industrial Robotics Institute” to the Shenyang Institute of Technology. [Read more…] about Kuka partners with Shenyang Institute of Technology