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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

Top 5 global robotics trends 2025, according to the IFR

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The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of $16.5 billion.

Future demand will be driven by a number of technological innovations, market forces and new fields of business. The International Federation of Robotics has released what it says will be the top 5 trends for the robotics industry for 2025. [Read more…] about Top 5 global robotics trends 2025, according to the IFR

Global Industrie: Kicking off the final countdown to France’s largest industrial event

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Global Industrie is France’s leading industry event and a significant global industrial trade show. It brings together all sectors with 2,500 French and international exhibitors.

To launch this year’s countdown to the event, Sébastien Gillet, GL Events exhibitions industrie division director, and Julie Voyer, Global Industrie director, presented an audience with the main features of this 7th edition, which will take place from March 11 to 14, 2025, at Eurexpo Lyon (France).

After their presentation, they hosted a question-and-answer session for the audience comprising of members of the media and industrial company representatives. [Read more…] about Global Industrie: Kicking off the final countdown to France’s largest industrial event

How manufacturing leaders can thrive when entering new markets

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By Shinichiro Nakamura, president of one to ONE Holdings

Global expansion accounts for more than half of all corporate growth in the past decade. So, it’s no surprise that manufacturers continue to penetrate new markets.

This wider globalization trend is largely driven by the rise of emerging markets, sustainability efforts, and localizing production based on resources.

However, entering new markets is easier said than done, particularly when facing hurdles such as regulations, tariffs, talent shortages, different cultures, and limited technology. [Read more…] about How manufacturing leaders can thrive when entering new markets

Boston Dynamics and Toyota partner to advance humanoid robotics research

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Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute (TRI) say they are partnering to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence and robotics.

The research partnership aims to accelerate the development of general-purpose humanoid robots utilizing TRI’s Large Behavior Models and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot.

Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics, says: “There has never been a more exciting time for the robotics industry, and we look forward to working with TRI to accelerate the development of general-purpose humanoids. [Read more…] about Boston Dynamics and Toyota partner to advance humanoid robotics research

Global semiconductor equipment billings increase 4 percent

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Global semiconductor equipment billings increased 4 percent year-over-year to $26.8 billion in the second quarter of 2024, while quarter-over-quarter billings edged up 1 percent during the same period, says industry association SEMI in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report.

Ajit Manocha, SEMI president and CEO, says: “Global semiconductor equipment billings totaled $53.2 billion for the first half of 2024, reflecting a healthy year so far for the industry overall.

“The semiconductor equipment market has returned to growth driven by strategic investments to support continued strong demand for advanced technologies and regions seeking to bolster their chipmaking ecosystems.”

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Robotics: A Global Industrial Policy Competition

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By Marc Fasteau and Ian Fletcher

This article is extracted from the robotics case study in Industrial Policy for the United States: Winning the Competition for Good Jobs and High-Value Industries by Marc Fasteau and Ian Fletcher.

The book argues that in order to compete for economic and political power, America must adopt a three-pronged approach to industrial policy that encompasses tariffs and trade; manufacturing and innovation support; and a strategy to bring down the overvaluation of the dollar.

David P. Goldman calls the “standard reference work on industrial policy in the foreseeable future” in a recent American Conservative article. The book is on sale through Cambridge University Press from September 30, 2024.

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The Economic Impact of Internet Shutdowns: A Global Perspective

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Internet shutdowns, where governments intentionally disrupt internet access, are becoming increasingly common around the world. These shutdowns can have major economic consequences, both locally and globally.  [Read more…] about The Economic Impact of Internet Shutdowns: A Global Perspective

Global Industrie trade show attracts 50,000 people to Paris

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Held recently at Paris Nord Villepinte, Global Industrie, France’s big industrial gathering, lived up its promise.

Bringing together nearly 50,000 people from the industrial world, the event helped give a new voice to this ecosystem by rallying all players: 2,300 exhibitors and their 15,500 employees, nearly 34,000 visitors, four ministers, business leaders, representatives of professional organizations and 6,000 young people.

Global Industrie has become a platform for an innovative, combative and resilient industrial sector that acts every day to promote French know-how, contribute to the economy of France and its regions and help spread the influence of French industry internationally. [Read more…] about Global Industrie trade show attracts 50,000 people to Paris

Robots in Healthcare: What’s New?

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Healthcare robots are transforming medical care by taking on routine tasks, enhancing surgical precision, and offering emotional support to patients.

These machines range from surgical assistants to service robots that deliver medication and companionship robots that interact with patients.

Their integration into healthcare settings is making care delivery more efficient and humane, promising better outcomes and improved healthcare experiences. [Read more…] about Robots in Healthcare: What’s New?