Boston Dynamic unveils a fully electric Atlas robot
April 30, 2024
Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic humanoid robot otherwise known as Atlas. Over the course of several years, we've seen the development of the humanoid robot, from learning to get up after a fall to performing parkour. But now it's time for the next generation of humanoid robot.
Quanta Computer to build production facility in Germany
April 17, 2024
Taiwanese Quanta Computer has signed a deal with CTP, a European developer and manager of industrial properties, for a high-tech 22,500 square metre production facility at CTPark Jülich in the Brainergy Park Jülich in northwest Germany.
Apple's new 'new' thing? A personal robot?
April 08, 2024
Speculation is rampant that Apple is working on a robot assistant that people can use in their homes.
US launches AI competition with $70m prize fund
March 18, 2024
The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is setting aside USD 70 million to improve the deployment of AI in manufacturing.
ABB opens refitted US robotics facility
March 14, 2024
ABB has officially opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.
Qualcomm launches AI Hub to power advances in mobile AI
February 26, 2024
US chip design firm Qualcomm has unveiled an AI-focused telco developer platform that offers a library of more than 75 re-optimised models.
Top 5 robot trends 2024
February 20, 2024
The stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.9 million units. This demand is driven by a number of exciting technological innovations.
France's electronics evolution and sustainable future
February 14, 2024
There is currently a lot of movement within the European electronics industry, along with all its sectors, which were key talking points during Evertiq’s inaugural Expo in Sophia Antipolis, France on February 8, 2024.
MPS acquires Netherlands-based fabless startup
February 09, 2024
Monolithic Power Systems has bought Axign, a startup that specialises in programmable multicore digital signal processors for audio markets.
Vitesco to start operations at €188 million Czech plant
January 30, 2024
The manufacturer of drive technologies and electrification solutions is set to start operations at its 38,000 square metre new manufacturing and automated logistics centre in Ostrava-Hrušov by year's end.
BMW to employ humanoid robots in its factories
January 24, 2024
German car giant BMW has signed a commercial agreement to use Figure's human-form robots to perform dangerous tasks at its manufacturing plants.
Jabil expands with a new centre of manufacturing in Chihuahua, Mexico
January 17, 2024
EMS provider Jabil says that it has enhanced its digital commerce capabilities, encompassing the design, development, and manufacturing of retail and warehouse automation solutions, at a newly expanded centre of excellence in Chihuahua, Mexico.
France is looking to supercharge its electronics industry
January 11, 2024
In 2024, the French government – as part of the France 2030 investment plan – is looking to create 18,000 jobs in the electronics sector as the country is looking to address the economic consequences of COVID-19.
Yamaha Robotics names Ai Nagakubo Branch Manager
January 10, 2024
Yamaha Robotics has appointed Ms Ai Nagakubo as Branch Manager at the company’s European headquarters in Neuss, near Duesseldorf, Germany from 1st January 2024.
Volvo invests in 1,300 ABB robots
January 04, 2024
ABB will supply Volvo Cars with more than 1,300 robots and functional packages to build the next generation of electric vehicles. This will support the Swedish car manufacturer to achieve its sustainability targets.
Trelleborg buys MNE Group to open up semiconductor market
December 20, 2023
Sweden's polymer specialist Trelleborg has signed an agreement to acquire Korea's MNE Group. It expects the transaction to give it access to some of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers.
Lattice team up with Nvidia to accelerate edge AI
December 07, 2023
Lattice Semiconductor has teamed up with Nvidia and introduced a new reference sensor-bridging design to accelerate the development of edge AI applications using the Nvidia Jetson Orin and IGX Orin platforms.
Florida pledges $28m to boost local chip manufacturing
November 24, 2023
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has announced five workforce development projects to advance the region's semiconductor sector.
congatec names Dominik Ressing as new CEO
November 24, 2023
congatec has named Dominik Ressing as its new CEO. Ressing previously served as Vice President at Avnet Embedded, where he oversaw the global embedded business of the company, including the organisation formerly known as MSC.
Samsung invests $1M to boost technical education in Taylor
November 15, 2023
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is investing USD 1 million to bolster career and technical education for the semiconductor industry at Taylor Independent School District (ISD).
Asensus turns to Flex for design & manufacturing services
November 14, 2023
Medical device company Asensus Surgical has turned to EMS provider Flex for design and advanced manufacturing services for Asensus’s LUNA Surgical System, a next-gen surgical robot platform.
FPT acquires US engineering firm
November 06, 2023
Vietnamese FPT announces its acquisition of the US-based Cardinal Peak in a move to strengthen its product engineering delivery capabilities in North America.
Foxconn and Nvidia unveil plan to build 'AI factories'
October 20, 2023
Two of the world's electronics super powers are to build a new kind of data centre that will process, refine and transform vast amounts of data into AI models and tokens.
Poland in space – looking to increase its activity
October 10, 2023
The Polish space sector is gaining wind in its sails, confirmed by contracts signed by Polish companies, projects in progress, and the country's increased contribution to the European Space Agency.
Tenstorrent selects Samsung to manufacture next-gen AI chiplet
October 03, 2023
Tenstorrent, a company that sells AI processors and licenses AI and RISC-V IP, has selected Samsung Foundry to bring Tenstorrent's next-gen AI chiplets to market.
Vimar upgrades its production with Yamaha systems
September 28, 2023
Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has supplied three Sigma G5SII surface mounters and the latest YRi-V 3D optical inspection system to Italian electronics manufacturer Vimar.
The world of robots - Asia in the lead
September 27, 2023
The new World Robotics report recorded 553,052 industrial robot installations in factories around the world – a growth rate of 5% in 2022, year-on-year. By region, 73% of all newly deployed robots were installed in Asia, 15% in Europe and 10% in the Americas.
ABB invests $280M in new robotics hub in Sweden
September 13, 2023
A 65,000 square metre integrated Robotics Campus will replace the company's existing site, bringing together automated manufacturing, R&D, customer experience and training centers to develop next-gen AI-enabled technologies.
Saab opens new UK radar production site
September 08, 2023
Saab has opened a new radar production facility as part of its growth strategy in the United Kingdom. This new radar work based in Fareham will contribute 100-150 jobs as it grows.
Volvo Cars opens new tech hub in Singapore
September 07, 2023
The Swedish car manufacturer is opening a new Tech Hub in Singapore, which will be a key centre for data and analytics, software and advanced manufacturing development.
MPS opens Its design Center in Portugal
September 05, 2023
Monolithic Power Systems (MPS), a supplier of high-performance power solutions, is opening its design center in Porto, Portugal.
TE makes a bid to acquire Schaffner
August 29, 2023
TE Connectivity has entered into a definitive agreement Swiss electromagnetic solutions specialist Schaffner to acquire the company in a deal worth EUR 335 million.
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