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GENESIS consortium to promote sustainable semiconductor manufacturing in Europe

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Newly formed consortium unites 58 partners in Project GENESIS, which aims to minimizes ecological footprint in Europe’s semiconductor industry

A pan-European consortium dedicated to developing sustainable processes and technologies for the semiconductor-manufacturing supply chain announces the launch of the GENESIS project.

This integrated, large-scale initiative aims to enable Europe’s chip industry to meet its sustainability goals – from material development to final waste treatment.

Fraunhofer IPMS takes a managing role for one of the central work packages in order to minimize chemical waste and reduce emissions. [Read more…] about GENESIS consortium to promote sustainable semiconductor manufacturing in Europe

Automate 2025: North America’s biggest industrial automation event

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Automate 2025 – which starts Monday – is North America’s largest robotics and automation event, a key meeting point for professionals in this rapidly evolving field.

Since its beginnings in 1976 as the first “Robots Show”, it has grown and adapted, becoming Automate in 2011 after merging with other industry events. Recognizing the increasing importance of automation, Automate became an annual standalone event in 2022.

The goal of Automate 2025 is to showcase the latest advancements across various industries. The event features an extensive exhibition with over 800 exhibitors presenting their newest robotics and automation technologies. [Read more…] about Automate 2025: North America’s biggest industrial automation event

Nvidia to manufacture its AI supercomputers in the US for the first time

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Nvidia says it will manufacture its AI supercomputers in the United States for the first time, working with a network of partners to expand domestic production and strengthen its supply chain.

The company has commissioned more than a million square feet of manufacturing space in Arizona and Texas to support the initiative.

Production of Nvidia’s latest Blackwell chips is already under way at TSMC’s facilities in Phoenix, while supercomputers based on the new chips will be assembled and tested at new facilities being developed in Texas. [Read more…] about Nvidia to manufacture its AI supercomputers in the US for the first time

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

Manufacturing content: Is Trump’s tariffs policy about economic justice?

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President Donald Trump is once again placing American manufacturing at the center of his economic agenda, promising to bring back industrial jobs and rebuild the nation’s productive base. His primary tool for doing so? Tariffs.

These duties on imported goods are designed to make foreign products more expensive, creating space for domestic producers to compete.

The idea is simple: if it costs more to buy a product from China or Germany, then producing it in Ohio or Michigan suddenly makes more economic sense. [Read more…] about Manufacturing content: Is Trump’s tariffs policy about economic justice?

Will Trump’s plan to reshore US manufacturing succeed?

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President Donald Trump’s renewed push to bring manufacturing back to the United States – anchored by sweeping tariffs and nationalist economic policies – has reignited debate over whether such strategies can truly revitalize American industry.

While the administration touts tariffs as a tool to protect domestic jobs and reduce trade deficits, critics argue that the approach is economically disruptive and unlikely to deliver the promised manufacturing renaissance.​ [Read more…] about Will Trump’s plan to reshore US manufacturing succeed?

Semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales surge to $117 billion

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Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 10 percent to $117.1 billion in 2024 from $106.3 billion in 2023, according to a report by SEMI, the industry association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain.

The data is now available in the Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report.

In 2024, the global front-end semiconductor equipment market experienced notable growth, with sales of wafer processing equipment increasing by 9 percent and other front-end segments rising by 5 percent. [Read more…] about Semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales surge to $117 billion

Caracol takes part in installation at Milan Design event

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In collaboration with Decibel and Vizcom, Caracol brings its cutting-edge robotic additive manufacturing technology to PORTAL, a living design installation debuting at Alcova (Former SNIA Factory, Room SN7a) during Milan Design Week 2025 (April 7-13, 2025).

Created by Decibel and Charles Birshaw, PORTAL explores the future of sustainable furniture design through Vizcom’s AI-assisted creative tools, circular production models, and robotic additive manufacturing.

Set within the abandoned SNIA factory – a raw, post-industrial space now overtaken by nature – PORTAL presents a striking juxtaposition: high-tech fabrication meets organic decay. [Read more…] about Caracol takes part in installation at Milan Design event

H2 Clipper unveils swarm robotics innovation that it says will ‘transform aviation and aerospace manufacturing’

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H2 Clipper, a developer of sustainable hydrogen-based infrastructure and transportation, has been granted US Patent No. 12,234,035 for the company’s innovative approach to using autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic swarms in aircraft and aerospace manufacturing. This milestone marks H2C’s 15th awarded patent.

The newly issued patent is a continuation of H2C’s foundational robotics patent (US Patent No. 11,851,214) granted on December 26, 2023. It extends the scope of H2C’s proprietary robotics claims to expressly cover large-scale aviation and aerospace manufacturing.

The use of Swarm Robotics in aerospace production significantly reduces manufacturing time and costs, while enabling unparalleled precision and continuous round-the-clock autonomous production. [Read more…] about H2 Clipper unveils swarm robotics innovation that it says will ‘transform aviation and aerospace manufacturing’

Hyundai to buy ‘tens of thousands of robots’ from Boston Dynamics

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Boston Dynamics, a developer of mobile robotics, and Hyundai Motor Group have entered “a new chapter together” to increase manufacturing capabilities, expand collaboration to produce more robots, and build a vibrant robotics ecosystem in the US.

Hyundai Motor Group says it will invest $21 billion in the US, including a $6 billion investment to drive innovation and expand strategic partnerships with US companies. As part of this new investment, Hyundai will purchase “tens of thousands of robots” in the next few years.

It will further enable Boston Dynamics’ growth by integrating its manufacturing capabilities to help make the company the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced mobile robots. [Read more…] about Hyundai to buy ‘tens of thousands of robots’ from Boston Dynamics