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Top 25 autonomous shuttle manufacturers in 2025

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Although the autonomous shuttle industry has made notable technological strides in recent years, the rollout of these vehicles remains largely restricted to controlled environments such as airports, university campuses, large industrial parks, and gated communities.

These closed-loop settings reduce the complexity of real-world driving and offer safer testbeds for autonomy.

Some autonomous shuttles are being piloted on public roads, but only under strict regulatory conditions imposed by local or national governments. These operations typically require trained safety drivers on board, geo-fencing, and constant remote monitoring. [Read more…] about Top 25 autonomous shuttle manufacturers in 2025

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

Google Cloud and ‘major manufacturers’ join OPC Foundation initiative

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Google Cloud has become one of the “who’s who of cloud suppliers and world-famous manufacturers” that have joined the OPC’s newly launched Cloud Initiative, according to the OPC Foundation.

OPC, also known as the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA), is a machine-to-machine communication protocol used for industrial automation and developed by the OPC Foundation.

The OPC says the new members are looking to align
interoperability requirements in IT and cloud environments based on OPC UA. [Read more…] about Google Cloud and ‘major manufacturers’ join OPC Foundation initiative

How AI is Revolutionizing Quality Control

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Quality control in manufacturing is very important. It helps ensure the components produced will meet consumer requirements and international standards. This helps in saving costs since reverse logistics can be pretty expensive in some cases.

The arrival of Artificial Intelligence is changing quality control for good. For example, AI makes possible smart quality control systems that better inspection procedures for any defects in manufactured goods.

AI relieves quality control off traditional means, often labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to human error.

[Read more…] about How AI is Revolutionizing Quality Control

ABB expands large robot family with four ‘energy saving’ models, 22 variants

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ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot range with four new models and 22 variants, offering more choice, increased coverage and greater performance.

The next generation models include the IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730 and IRB 6740, suitable for payloads ranging from 150 kg to 310 kg, with a reach from 2.5 m to 3.2 m, offering customers greater choice and significant performance and energy efficiency improvements.

Marc Segura, president of ABB’s Robotics Division, says: “Sustainable production is a major priority of automotive manufacturers, with 78 percent of companies identifying it as important to their business and 77 percent identifying it as a priority for their customers. [Read more…] about ABB expands large robot family with four ‘energy saving’ models, 22 variants


Sustainable Manufacturing: A Key Driver for Environmental Responsibility


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In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, the need for environmental responsibility has reached critical proportions. Climate change, resource depletion, and pollution have become global challenges that demand urgent action.

Amidst these pressing concerns, sustainable manufacturing has emerged as a key driver for promoting environmental responsibility. This article delves into the concept of sustainable manufacturing, highlighting its significance in reducing environmental impact and fostering a greener future.

In particular, we will explore the role of two essential processes: CNC machining services and injection molding services, in advancing the cause of sustainable manufacturing. [Read more…] about 
Sustainable Manufacturing: A Key Driver for Environmental Responsibility


5 Ways Robotics Can Improve Manufacturing Output

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The introduction of robotics in the manufacturing sector has been advancing quickly over the past few decades, with a resulting increase in production outputs and reducing associated costs.

Automation is proving to be a powerful tool for manufacturers at all levels; it eliminates labor costs and provides large increases in scalability of product output. Companies now have access to new technologies that allow greater levels of customization while also increasing overall efficiency levels. [Read more…] about 5 Ways Robotics Can Improve Manufacturing Output

The Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on the Automotive Electrical Parts Industry

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Autonomous vehicles, or self-driving cars as they are more commonly known, are the realization of a long-held dream. They promise the freedom to commute without ongoing participation, with the safety net of advanced automation and robotics.

What does this mean for manufacturers of automotive parts? Are they up to the challenge? Discover the impact of autonomous vehicles on the automotive electrical parts industry. [Read more…] about The Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on the Automotive Electrical Parts Industry

California Energy Commission awards Liminal $2.75 million grant

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a $2.75 million grant for Liminal, a battery manufacturing intelligence company, to advance the assembly of its EchoStat platform from manual to mostly-automated factory-ready equipment.

EchoStat is an EV battery cell inspection system that uses ultrasound inspection and machine learning analytics to provide manufacturers with previously unavailable insights into battery quality, reliability and performance.

Andrew Hsieh, CEO of Liminal, says: “To power the global EV transition, battery production needs to expand by 20 percent annually, but challenges with battery reliability have created setbacks for automakers and battery companies. [Read more…] about California Energy Commission awards Liminal $2.75 million grant

Semiconductor robot market set to grow to more than $1 billion

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The global market for semiconductor robots is anticipated to be worth $1.1 billion in 2023 and to grow at a CAGR of 17.5 percent to $5.6 billion by the end of the forecast period, according to Fact.MR. 

Due to their wide range of uses in consumer electronics, automobiles, medical devices, and other products, semiconductors are in high demand worldwide.

To meet this demand, semiconductor manufacturers are increasing their production capacity and implementing semiconductor robots for a better result. [Read more…] about Semiconductor robot market set to grow to more than $1 billion