Tag Archives: robotics

MAHLE Expands Spanish Industrial Footprint With Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Project

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has started series production of battery cooling plates for electric vehicles at its Montblanc plant in Tarragona, Spain. The launch coincides with the plant’s 50th anniversary and its 25th year as part of the MAHLE Group. The … Read the full press release

Capgemini Cites Gartner Recognition for Physical AI Services and Autonomous Systems Integration

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has been recognised as a Market Shaper in the Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for “Physical AI Services – Established Vendors.” The recognition highlights Capgemini’s scale, autonomy capabilities and ability to integrate physical AI across complex enterprise ecosystems. … Read the full press release

KUKA Combines Cobot Flexibility and Industrial Strength With New LBR iisy Platform

(IN BRIEF) KUKA has launched the LBR iisy on iiQKA.OS2, a new industrial cobot designed to help companies enter automation while retaining the ability to scale across more advanced applications. The cobot combines proven KUKA mechanics, industrial-grade components and continuous-operation … Read the full press release

TUM Spinout SE3 Labs Advances Spatial AI for Defence, Infrastructure and Industrial Applications

(IN BRIEF) SE3 Labs, a Munich startup founded by researchers from the Technical University of Munich, has developed spatial AI technology that converts images, video and map data into continuously updated 3D models of real-world environments. The platform is designed … Read the full press release

New Covestro TPU Facility in Guangzhou Strengthens Regional Customer Collaboration and Material Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has opened a new TPU Application Development Center in Guangzhou, China, as part of its strategy to strengthen innovation and customer collaboration across Asia-Pacific. The facility complements the company’s TPU production site in Zhuhai and R&D center … Read the full press release

M&S Expands Sustainable Food Strategy Through Launch of Advanced Vertical Farming Products

(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has launched three vertically farmed salad leaf products grown using advanced indoor farming technology that uses significantly less water and fertiliser than conventional agriculture. Developed in partnership with Planet Farms, the salads are grown in … Read the full press release

Siemens Showcases Industrial AI Innovations at Hannover Messe to Drive Manufacturing Efficiency and Future Ready Industry

(IN BRIEF) Siemens will use Hannover Messe 2026 as a platform to demonstrate how industrial AI and digital technologies are reshaping manufacturing and enhancing industrial resilience and competitiveness. By integrating AI across the entire value chain, Siemens aims to help … Read the full press release

Capgemini Report Reveals Strong Executive Confidence in Physical AI as a Driver of Scalable Robotics Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Capgemini Research Institute’s latest report reveals that physical AI is rapidly gaining traction as organizations move from experimentation toward real-world deployment of autonomous robotic systems. With nearly 80% of companies already engaging with the technology and a … Read the full press release

H.E. Fouzia Abass, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will host H.E. Fouzia Abass, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya, at its 5th Session taking place from 22–24 April 2026 at Villa Carminati Di Resta in Lake Como. Joined by Mr. Gilbert … Read the full press release

Automation Engineering Becomes Krause Automation Under Agile Robots as thyssenkrupp Sharpens Portfolio Strategy

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology has finalized the sale of its Automation Engineering unit to Agile Robots SE, marking a key step in its strategic portfolio transformation. The business will operate as Krause Automation within the Agile Robots Group, combining … Read the full press release

Dario Peirone to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will welcome Dario Peirone, Chairman of CEIPIEDMONTE, to its 5th Session taking place from April 22–24, 2026, in Lake Como. Representing one of Europe’s most industrially advanced regions, Peirone brings extensive experience in … Read the full press release

Canada’s Trade Commissioner in Milan, Simone Grassi, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will host Simone Grassi, Trade Commissioner at the Consulate of Canada in Milan, at its 5th Session taking place from April 22–24, 2026, in Lake Como. His participation highlights Canada’s growing influence in … Read the full press release

KUKA Introduces New AI Driven Automation Platform to Bridge Traditional Robotics and Intelligent Systems

(IN BRIEF) KUKA Group has unveiled its Automation 2.0 vision, highlighting the growing role of Physical AI in transforming industrial automation. Presented at NVIDIA GTC, the company introduced its KUKA AMP platform, which integrates traditional rule-based systems with AI-driven, intent-based … Read the full press release

Italy’s Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Sen. Alessio Butti, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) has announced that Alessio Butti will participate in its 5th Session in Lake Como from April 22–24, 2026, contributing key insights from Italy’s national digital transformation agenda. As Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Butti … Read the full press release

H.E. Ambassador Vincent Y.C. Tsai to Contribute Taiwan’s Perspective to the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress in Lake Como

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) has announced that Vincent Y.C. Tsai will participate in its 5th Session at Lake Como from April 22–24, 2026, contributing a key perspective from Taiwan, a global leader in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and … Read the full press release

Croatia’s Minister of Science, Education and Youth, Prof. Dr. Radovan Fuchs, to Join Key European and Global Leaders at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will host Radovan Fuchs as a keynote speaker at its 5th Session in Lake Como on April 22–24, 2026, bringing an important EU perspective to discussions on rapidly advancing technologies such as Physical … Read the full press release

Viking Libra Launch Marks Major Step in Zero Emission Cruise Ship Development and Strengthens Fincantieri Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri has launched the Viking Libra at its Ancona shipyard, a new cruise ship for Viking scheduled for delivery in late 2026. The vessel will be the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, featuring a propulsion system that combines … Read the full press release

Europe’s Strategic Autonomy Drive Is Giving Rise to a New Defense-Tech Vanguard

Europe’s push for strategic autonomy is accelerating defense-tech innovation across the continent Emerging AI, robotics and autonomous systems firms are entering mainstream procurement frameworks Software-defined warfare and secure digital ecosystems are reshaping military capability Cross-border partnerships and NATO-aligned integration are … Read the full press release

KUKA Introduces New AI Driven Automation Platform to Bridge Traditional Robotics and Intelligent Systems

(IN BRIEF) KUKA Group has unveiled its Automation 2.0 vision, highlighting the growing role of Physical AI in transforming industrial automation. Presented at NVIDIA GTC, the company introduced its KUKA AMP platform, which integrates traditional rule-based systems with AI-driven, intent-based … Read the full press release

Telefónica Demonstrates Future Connectivity Solutions and Quantum Technologies at Mobile World Congress 2026

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica will showcase its latest digital technologies and network capabilities at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona under the theme Ready for Next. The company’s 951-square-meter stand will feature a circular design centered around a large 360-degree LED … Read the full press release