We Are Not Machines: The Fight for the Future of Work
By Sarah O’Connor Automation, we were told, was meant to do away with dull and dangerous tasks, freeing us to pursue more fulfilling work. But AI now threatens to turn even creative tasks into dehumanising labor. Investigative journalist Sarah O’Connor has spent the last few years gathering stories of burned-out […]
Beneq launches Beneq Transform XP – Redefining atomic control in AL
Second-generation platform delivers advanced control, in-cycle annealing, and high-throughput performance for Wide Bandgap power and RF device manufacturing Espoo, Finland – Beneq introduces the Beneq Transform XP, a second-generation ALD platform developed to meet the performance demands of Wide Bandgap (WBG) power and RF device technology development and manufacturing. Building […]
Why the unseen risks in operational technology are no longer theoretical
Operational technology (OT) environments are under growing pressure. As critical infrastructure modernises, organisations are connecting legacy systems, adopting cloud services, and integrating new platforms to improve efficiency and resilience. While this shift is necessary, it also exposes a new class of risks that many organisations are not fully prepared to manage. Michael Murphy, Director […]
Titans JFB & XTEND Merge in $1.5B Deal Backed by Big-Name Investors
Israeli defense technology company XTEND and JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) have announced a $1.5 billion all-stock merger that will create XTEND AI Robotics, a publicly traded company focused on AI-powered autonomous systems for defense, security and public safety applications. Following the completion of the transaction, expected in mid-2026 pending […]
IBASE collaborates with AMD to advance physical AI innovation
Taipei, Taiwan – IBASE Technology Inc., a leading manufacturer of embedded and edge computing solutions, participated in the AMD Advancing AI 2026 event, held in San Francisco, USA, from July 22 to 23. As part of the AMD robotics ecosystem, IBASE showcased its AA700 robotics edge AI computer powered by […]
Robotic bird helps uncover the mysteries of flight turbulence
A live kestrel and it’s robotic counterpart. A bio-inspired robotic bird capable of mimicking the key movements of kestrels is helping researchers unravel the mysteries behind the species’ exceptional hovering capabilities. With atmospheric turbulence expected to worsen due to climate change, understanding how birds naturally cope with rough air could […]
Bringing nature into engineering with carbon flat profiles
Society often draws inspiration from nature. Leonardo da Vinci studied birds to design flying machines, while Velcro was inspired by burdock burrs clinging to a dog. This approach imitates nature’s designs, known as biomimicry, but also addresses key human challenges through innovative engineering. With the same intention, French deeptech startup […]
AI startups drive manufacturing transformation with automation and sustainability solutions
The global manufacturing sector is undergoing rapid transformation with artificial intelligence (AI) driving factory automation across the value chain, including product development, operations, process optimisation, and quality control. AI-focused startups are leading this shift with technologies such as AI-powered collaborative robots (cobots), real-time production simulations, generative design, predictive analytics, and […]
Computational “time machine” shows solar and wind on track for 2°C target but not for 1.5°C
Wind and solar power have grown faster than almost anyone predicted but projecting their future expansion remains surprisingly difficult. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed what they call a computational “time machine” – a model that outperforms existing projection methods by using AI techniques to analyse historical growth […]
Quanta Computer selects Siemens Xcelerator to advance manufacturing innovation
Image courtesy of Quanta Computer Quanta Computer Inc., a global leader in consumer electronics OEM/ODM manufacturing, is using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to advance its global digital transformation to shorten development cycles and enhance responsiveness to market demand. The initiative establishes an integrated, collaborative environment […]
Shining across Southeast Asia — DUCO Robots leads the new era of smart manufacturing
The global semiconductor industry´s premier event, SEMICON Southeast Asia, was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently. As a pioneering enterprise in China´s intelligent robotics field, DUCO Robots showcased a range of innovative products and cutting-edge industry solutions, demonstrating the hard-core strength and innovation of Chinese »Intelligent Manufacturing» in the high-end […]
Making digital leaps with ISO STEP standards
Industry collaboration between Sandvik Coromant and partners helps accelerate digital manufacturing Sandvik Coromant has participated in a successful research project for the Standard for the Exchange of Product (STEP) data. Together with GKN Aerospace Engine Systems, Chalmers University of Technology and Fraunhofer Chalmers Research Centre for Industrial Mathematics, the working […]
Tech race shifts corporate spending from personnel to digital infrastructure
Layoff discussions among the influencers on the “X” platform signal a surging moment where workforce budgets are being diverted into massive digital infrastructure for staying ahead in the tech race. This structural shift suggests a permanent move in how organisations spend their money, as capital flows away from traditional resources to fund the infrastructure of the intelligence age. Influencers warn that this transformation means the standard corporate career is no longer a guaranteed path to stability, but has instead become a variable cost subject to the rapid growth of automated systems. Shreyasee Majumder, Social Media Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Influencer sentiment regarding the recent wave of job cuts highlights a growing suspicion of corporate narratives, with many observers labeling the trend as AI washing. For the broader market, this represents a disruptive shift where investors now reward smaller workforces as a symbol of innovation, which pressures even stable organizations to automate roles before the technology is fully ready.” Structural shift toward lean design Influencers are of the opinion that traditional corporate hierarchies are becoming obsolete burdens that hinder rapid decision making. Many organizations are aggressively flattening their structures by removing middle management and replacing manual coordination with autonomous software agents. This shift signifies a permanent rotation of capital where money previously spent on human capital is now being diverted to fund massive data center and computing infrastructure. “We’re already seeing that the intelligence tools we’re creating and using, paired with smaller and flatter teams, are enabling a new way of working which fundamentally changes what it means to build and run a company. and that’s accelerating rapidly….” – Chandra R. Srikanth, Executive Editor at Moneycontrol.com Industry impact and the consumption crisis Influencers are highlighting a systemic “AI Layoff Trap” where corporations risk bankrupting their own future by automating away the purchasing […]