Smart factories, quality inspection and industrial copilots. Where AI meets the production line.
274 articles
Ghelia has launched a new platform that uses multimodal LLMs to integrate 3D models and analysis results. It aims to transform manufacturing failure data and tacit design knowledge into structured, searchable organizational assets.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 115d ago
嘉立创云ERP introduces an AI-integrated platform designed to automate the full manufacturing lifecycle, from design and supply chain management to production execution. The solution offers tiered deployment options for both SMEs and large enterprises to optimize efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
36氪 · 121d ago
Automated electronics manufacturer CircuitHub has raised $28 million led by Plural. The company aims to scale its automated factory model to streamline PCB production for engineers, similar to how cloud computing transformed infrastructure.
The Next Web (TNW) · 122d ago
Tesla has officially abandoned plans to build a factory in India due to regulatory uncertainties, supply chain gaps, and a misalignment between India's labor-intensive manufacturing goals and Tesla's AI-driven, automated production strategy.
虎嗅 · 122d ago
Heyuan Gas clarified that its tungsten hexafluoride product is still in the trial production phase. The company has not signed any binding orders and has not generated any revenue from this product.
36氪 · 125d ago
ASML has signed an MOU with Tata Electronics to support the construction and ramp-up of India's first 300mm commercial semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat. The $11 billion facility will produce chips for AI, automotive, and mobile applications.
36氪 · 125d ago
SiChuang Aerospace, a private Chinese manufacturer, secured millions in funding to scale its one-stop manufacturing capabilities for rocket engines, including thrust chambers and turbopumps.
36氪 · 127d ago
Infimaker, founded by former DJI core members, secured nearly 100 million RMB to develop an easy-to-use desktop CNC. The platform integrates AI-driven CAM software and 5-axis linkage to lower the barrier for personal manufacturing.
36氪 · 127d ago
renue has upgraded its Drawing Agent SaaS, enabling AI agents to interpret 2D drawings and automatically generate 3D models. The update also includes a feature to generate 2D drawings from minimal design data.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 127d ago
Xiaoyu Zhizao completed a B+ funding round raising hundreds of millions of yuan. New investors include Beiqi Production Investment, Fosun Ruizheng, and Jianda Emerging.
36氪 · 133d ago
Morgan Stanley research highlights China's early lead in humanoid robots. This advantage will fuel the next phase of its global manufacturing and export dominance.
Bloomberg Technology · 135d ago
SpaceX is proposing a $55 billion investment to start building a semiconductor production facility in Texas. The project, dubbed Terafab by Elon Musk, represents an ambitious entry into chip manufacturing.
Bloomberg Technology · 136d ago
Intel will showcase chips for every computing category at Computex 2026, a feat not achieved in a decade using a single manufacturing process. Panther Lake, launched at CES for laptops, expands to handhelds with Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme processors.
The Next Web (TNW) · 137d ago
Humanoid robot Honor D1 completed Beijing half-marathon in 48:19 remote-controlled and 50:26 autonomous, topping all 112 robots. It uses liquid-cooling tech from Honor smartphones.
The Next Web (TNW) · 139d ago
The EU's revamped Chips Act would permit the Commission to invest directly in semiconductor manufacturing facilities. This aims to boost the bloc's chip industry per draft details.
Bloomberg Technology · 142d ago
NVIDIA highlights Omniverse enabling manufacturing's shift to simulation-first workflows. Traditional cycles assumed real-world testing as the only reliable method.
NVIDIA Blog · 144d ago
AGIBOT livestreamed its Yuanling G2 robot working an 8-hour shift on a 3C assembly line, achieving a 99.5% success rate. The company claims this is the first scaled deployment of embodied AI in industrial manufacturing.
Pandaily · 157d ago
Samsung Electronics plans to invest about $4 billion in northern Vietnam to build a new chip packaging and testing factory. The project in Thai Nguyen Province will proceed in phases, starting with $2 billion.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 163d ago
Samsung Electronics plans to invest $4 billion in a new chip packaging plant in northern Vietnam. This move expands the company's footprint as Vietnam's largest foreign investor.
Bloomberg Technology · 163d ago
Kia has reduced its 2030 EV sales target and expanded its hybrid lineup amid US tariffs on South Korean imports. The company confirmed a North American electric pickup and plans to deploy Atlas robots in its Georgia factories.
The Next Web (TNW) · 163d ago
Kia Corp. will deploy humanoid Atlas robots in its US factories starting 2029.
Bloomberg Technology · 163d ago
Venture firm Eclipse raised $1.3 billion across two funds targeting robotics, manufacturing, and energy sectors. CEO Lior Susan discussed the focus on next-era physical industries.
Bloomberg Technology · 165d ago
Intel will pay $14.2 billion to repurchase half stake in an Ireland chip factory sold to Apollo Global Management. This bolsters its manufacturing revival efforts.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 171d ago
Intel Corp. agreed to pay $14.2 billion to repurchase half of its Ireland plant previously sold to Apollo Global Management.
Bloomberg Technology · 171d ago
Plant engineers deploy quantized Mistral 7B and Llama 8B on Jetson Orin for 24/7 anomaly detection on 140k+ vibration sensor readings per hour. Setups run 11 months continuously in food plants with electricity as sole ongoing cost.
Reddit r/LocalLLaMA · 176d ago
Anduril began production at its Ohio factory, with the first uncrewed Fury fighter expected off the line this summer. Executive Chairman Trae Stephens, also of Founders Fund, appeared on Bloomberg Tech from Hill and Valley Forum.
Bloomberg Technology · 179d ago
Melody transforms manufacturing via AI in procurement/craft, starting with data 'checkups'. Raised 300M RMB angel; warns OpenClaw risks, emulates Palantir's on-site model.
虎嗅 · 180d ago
The US has achieved production capacity to supply 100% of its energy-storage systems domestically. This milestone boosts American battery manufacturing amid the AI boom.
Bloomberg Technology · 185d ago
TARS's A1 Robot set a Guinness World Record by completing 105 sub-millimeter wire-harness assemblies in one hour. This achievement demonstrates embodied AI transitioning from lab demos to real industrial productivity.
Pandaily · 190d ago
BMW started a pilot at its Leipzig plant using Hexagon Robotics’ AEON humanoid robots. This follows an 11-month successful trial in the US with Figure AI robots.
The Next Web (TNW) · 193d ago