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Sensors improve robotic grip on cosmetics packaging lines
Robotics

Sensors improve robotic grip on cosmetics packaging lines

Real-time force sensing is cutting scrap and tray deformation on high-speed cosmetics lines, reducing waste and rework for manufacturers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Ultimo says AI safety agent missed no actions in trial
Manufacturing

Ultimo says AI safety agent missed no actions in trial

Manufacturers could cut compliance burden after Ultimo's trial found its AI safety agent flagged every recommended action without a miss.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
NVIDIA unveils AI tools for media, robotics & design
Robotics

NVIDIA unveils AI tools for media, robotics & design

Newsrooms, designers and robotics teams are set to gain new AI tools as NVIDIA expands detection, agent and edge software at SIGGRAPH.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Akkodis named specialist in Gartner physical AI services
Robotics

Akkodis named specialist in Gartner physical AI services

The recognition reflects rising demand for safer, production-ready AI in robotics and industry, where testing and reliability now matter most.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound
Robotics

Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound

Investor demand for AI-linked listings helped lift global IPO proceeds to USD $186.8 billion in the first half of 2026, EY said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify
Firewalls

Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify

Production line shutdowns and safety risks are pushing manufacturers to invest in OT defences built for ageing industrial systems.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last month
NVIDIA expands Jetson Thor lineup with T3000 and T2000 AI
Robotics

NVIDIA expands Jetson Thor lineup with T3000 and T2000 AI

Developers building robots and edge AI systems get cheaper, lower-power options as Nvidia widens its Thor-based Jetson range for local inference.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Robotics

NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI

The designation highlights a fast-growing industrial AI market as enterprises look for systems that cut defects, downtime and latency.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Fujitsu joins FANUC, Yaskawa & Kawasaki on physical AI
Robotics

Fujitsu joins FANUC, Yaskawa & Kawasaki on physical AI

Labour shortages and an ageing workforce are pushing Japanese manufacturers to test AI-controlled robots in factories, logistics and hospitals.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last month
Semtech launches 48V USB-C protection device for PD 3.1
Semiconductors

Semtech launches 48V USB-C protection device for PD 3.1

Higher power USB-C designs face greater risk of damage from surges, with the new part aimed at laptops, docks and industrial gear.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
AI leaders stress governance & trust as adoption grows
Software-as-a-Service

AI leaders stress governance & trust as adoption grows

Governance concerns are rising as companies embed AI deeper into critical workflows, from factory floors to defence operations and customer service.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last month
AI investments face tougher scrutiny over returns & risk
Manufacturing

AI investments face tougher scrutiny over returns & risk

Boards are demanding clearer strategy and proof of savings as manufacturers and retailers move AI from pilots into core operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
ARM Hub maps practical AI path for Australian factories
Robotics

ARM Hub maps practical AI path for Australian factories

Australian manufacturers could slash rework and compliance time if they embed AI in daily workflows, UTS-led research says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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NCC Group & Siemens team up on UK OT cyber security
Digital Transformation

NCC Group & Siemens team up on UK OT cyber security

Growing threats to UK critical infrastructure have pushed Siemens and NCC Group to join forces on protecting industrial systems from cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Circular manufacturing is an imperative: Sustainability through modularity
Sustainability

Circular manufacturing is an imperative: Sustainability through modularity

Manufacturers can cut waste and extend equipment life by designing automation lines to be reconfigured, not scrapped, as demand shifts.

By Steve Mai • 4 min read • Last month
Australia's tech leaders back Albanese's AI strategy
Data centers

Australia's tech leaders back Albanese's AI strategy

Executives said clearer rules could speed adoption, ease copyright disputes and help Australia turn AI into a commercial edge in mining and retail.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
TCS opens Bengaluru AI lab for industrial autonomy
Robotics

TCS opens Bengaluru AI lab for industrial autonomy

Manufacturers and transport firms will be able to test AI systems in Bengaluru before deployment, cutting risk in live industrial operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
ABB wins Pelican Point control system upgrade contract
Power / Energy

ABB wins Pelican Point control system upgrade contract

The upgrade is aimed at strengthening cyber security and reliability at a gas-fired plant supplying about half of South Australia's thermal power.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month