In a major move to secure its supply chain, X-energy has a binding agreement with Doosan Enerbility to manufacture key components for 16 of its Xe-100 small modular reactors. Doosan is also committing to build a new, dedicated SMR fabrication facility in South Korea to support the pipeline.
The top stories from a leading industry publication reveal a year dominated by adapting to AI, solving labor shortages, and a major push in robotics. The conversation has shifted from simple automation to intelligent, connected, and human-centric systems.
Hitachi Energy is making a major bet on Canada’s power grid. The company is investing $30 million CAD to expand and modernize its service operations in Ontario, focusing on refurbishing critical transformers to keep the lights on during rapid electrification.
Apple’s Manufacturing Academy was just the start. The real story is Apple engineers spending months on-site at small US factories, developing custom AI and solving critical production bottlenecks for free. It’s a surprising and significant investment with unclear long-term motives.
In a move to bolster semiconductor manufacturing, Siemens and GlobalFoundries are joining forces. Their collaboration will focus on applying AI to fab automation, digital solutions, and chip lifecycle management.
Stäubli is consolidating its five North American legal entities. The move aims to streamline operations and expand the capabilities of its Windsor, California site beyond just electrical connectors.
The CEO of chip design giant Arm, Rene Haas, has made a stark prediction about the future of manufacturing. He says physical AI robots will replace most human factory workers within the next five to ten years, creating a new wave of automation.
A new report highlights how cyberattacks are causing real-world factory shutdowns. With over half of manufacturers experiencing operational outages, the line between digital and physical security has vanished.
Two industrial giants, ABB and E.ON, are joining forces to accelerate energy efficiency projects. Their partnership focuses on removing upfront costs for companies in sectors like food & beverage and data centers, offering guaranteed savings through a single service model.
Danfoss Power Solutions has unveiled its most advanced medium-pressure axial piston pump yet. The PVMX pump targets high-dynamic applications like injection molding and die casting, with claims of up to 80% energy savings through regenerative technology.
