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China blocks SoftBank's $5.4B ABB robotics deal over AI race concerns · 4 sources tracked
SoftBank Group's planned $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB's robotics division has been blocked by Chinese regulators, primarily due to concerns related to the AI race. This decision jeopardizes SoftBank's strategy to int…
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Refrigeration cyberattacks disrupt global grocery supply chains
A series of cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems has caused significant disruptions to global grocery supply chains. These attacks, which allow for remote manipulation of freezers and other cooling equipment, po…
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Factory floor observation key for industrial software product management
Product management for industrial software should prioritize direct observation of end-users over reliance on market research and analyst reports. This hands-on approach reveals critical insights, such as workarounds an…
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AI researcher finds 4 severe bugs in industrial control software
An AI security researcher discovered four critical vulnerabilities in industrial control software, including three high-severity bugs in EPICS. These flaws could potentially disrupt sensitive research experiments. The r…
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Octopus Energy US eyes software startups for data center power management
Octopus Energy US is looking to acquire software startups that can assist utilities in managing data center power consumption. Meanwhile, ABB has launched a product line designed to support AI data centers by optimizing…
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Sweden's $5B VC forecast signals enduring innovation model · 1 source tracked
Sweden is projected to raise $5 billion in venture capital by 2026, significantly outpacing growth in Germany and France. This success is attributed to a 150-year-old model that fosters innovation through inventor-frien…
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Industrial AI sees major M&A as core tech, not just data science
The industrial AI market is seeing significant capital allocation, with major automation companies acquiring or investing in AI-focused firms. Companies like Schneider Electric and Emerson have made substantial acquisit…
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Robotics startup Antich raises $32M, challenges need for massive data
Antich's recent $32 million funding round suggests that robots may not require extensive real-world data for training. This investment challenges the notion that a billion dollars worth of data is necessary for robot de…
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Robots Building Robots: European Factory Pioneers Automation
A European factory is pioneering the use of robots to build other robots, a significant step towards widespread robotic automation. This facility, located in Västerås, Sweden, utilizes advanced robotic systems to assemb…
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Robotics startup Antich raises $32M, challenges data needs
Antich's latest funding round secured $32 million, challenging the notion that robots require extensive real-world data for training. This investment suggests a new approach to robot development, potentially reducing th…
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Meta tests robots for data center automation, sparking job concerns · 4 sources tracked
Meta is experimenting with robots to automate tasks within its data centers, aiming to reduce reliance on human labor as AI infrastructure spending increases. The company is testing various robotic arms and systems from…
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Gravis Robotics secures $200M for AI construction equipment retrofits
Gravis Robotics, a Swiss-based company specializing in AI retrofits for construction equipment, has secured $200 million in Series A funding from SoftBank. This investment, the largest Series A in construction robotics …
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Hitachi CIO details tailored AI strategy, focusing on productivity and job-specific tools
Hitachi's enterprise AI strategy is not a one-size-fits-all approach, according to CIO Bala Krishnapillai. Instead, the company focuses on three categories of AI tools: general productivity aids like Microsoft Copilot a…
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US foreign robot ban reshapes global robotics market
The United States has implemented a ban on foreign-made robots, impacting international trade and domestic industries. This policy is expected to benefit domestic robot manufacturers in countries like the United States,…
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China Mobile invests in Youji Technology, signaling shift to industrial AI infrastructure
Industrial AI company Youji Technology has secured Series B and C funding, with China Mobile's Chain Leader Fund making a strategic investment. This funding round signifies a shift in manufacturing competition from equi…
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追知工科 secures seed funding for industrial AI agents
追知工科 (ZhuiZhi Engineering Technology) has secured tens of millions of yuan in seed funding to develop specialized industrial AI agents. The company, founded by former non-Xi Technology executive Yuan Lin, focuses on aut…
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Carnegie Fonder predicts AI bubble and crash, cuts stock exposure
Carnegie Fonder's investment chief predicts a significant AI bubble and subsequent crash, leading the fund to reduce its stock holdings to below 60%. While acknowledging the difficulty in timing such an event, the chief…
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Data center operator Csquare eyes $1.35B IPO amid AI power infrastructure shift
Data center operator Csquare is seeking to raise up to $1.35 billion through an IPO. The company's move comes amid increasing power demands for AI servers, highlighting a critical juncture for data center power infrastr…
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NVIDIA's 800V AI server power upgrade proceeds amid supply chain focus
NVIDIA's planned transition to 800V power solutions for AI servers is reportedly proceeding as scheduled, despite recent speculation about production delays. Key energy ecosystem partners like Delta and ABB confirm that…
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Luoshi Robot IPO nears $1.3B valuation amid founder departures
Luoshi Robot, founded by a Harbin Institute of Technology doctoral student, is pursuing an IPO in Hong Kong with a valuation nearing 10 billion Hong Kong dollars. The company has experienced rapid revenue growth, driven…