Japan is moving closer to restarting the world’s largest nuclear power plant after more than a decade offline. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility could begin partial operations soon following local government approval. This marks a significant shift in Japan’s nuclear policy since the Fukushima disaste
Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed is set to keynote CES 2026, marking a significant moment for industrial technology at the consumer electronics show. The January 7th address will highlight Caterpillar’s advancements in AI, machine learning, and autonomous systems for construction and mining.
Tesla is pushing suppliers to eliminate Chinese components from vehicles destined for the US market. The move comes as the automaker faces trade tensions and declining sales in China. Suppliers have already begun swapping some parts for those made elsewhere.
The Xbox ROG Ally X is selling better than Asus anticipated, with the premium models particularly hard to find. The company is working to ramp up production to meet demand for the handheld gaming PC.
QAD Redzone announced a major shift from legacy manufacturing systems to AI-powered platforms at their Dallas event. The company’s new Champion AI platform promises 90-day implementations and measurable productivity gains. This represents a fundamental change in how manufacturers approach digital tr
Taiwan’s semiconductor foundry industry is experiencing explosive growth, with revenue projected to exceed $130 billion in 2025. This represents a massive 30% year-over-year increase, fueled by AI applications and supply chain inventory stocking. The growth is expected to continue into 2026 with ano
Auto manufacturing’s final assembly tasks remain stubbornly manual despite automation everywhere else. Humanoid robots could fill this gap, with the market potentially hitting $5 billion by 2035. But they need to get cheaper and work a full shift to be practical.
A fire broke out at Bitdeer’s Massillon, Ohio Bitcoin mine construction site, damaging two buildings. No servers or specialized equipment were installed yet, and investigators found no signs of arson. The company is assessing impact on their Q1 2026 completion timeline.
Researchers have directly observed atomic layers twisting and untwisting in response to light pulses for the first time. The breakthrough reveals how moiré materials can be dynamically controlled, opening possibilities for quantum electronics and superconductivity.
General Motors is directing suppliers to eliminate Chinese parts from their supply chains. The automaker wants alternatives found by 2027 as trade tensions escalate. This represents a major shift in decades of manufacturing reliance on China.
