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US-based water and wastewater solutions company Gradiant has completed its scope of work for a major new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dresden, Germany, saying the project supports one of Europe's largest semiconductor manufacturing expansions and strengthens the region's chip production capacity.

TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. has commenced operations of a 500 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facility in Japan, saying the project will strengthen its hydrogen technology capabilities while supporting manufacturing decarbonisation through practical use of hydrogen energy.

Pioneering quantum computing company Quantinuum has signed a collaboration agreement with Rolls-Royce, Riverlane and EPCC, the UK National Supercomputing Centre based at the University of Edinburgh, to explore how fault-tolerant quantum computing could support future industrial design and simulation, with an initial focus on gas turbine design.

Hyundai Motor says it has integrated Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot into the live match environment of the FIFA World Cup 2026, describing the deployment as the first time a humanoid robot has taken part in a live FIFA World Cup halftime activation.

Velo3D has announced a major expansion of its manufacturing operations with a new advanced manufacturing facility in Livermore, California, saying the investment will significantly increase its production capacity to meet growing demand from the aerospace and defence sectors.

NMFTA has released a free artificial intelligence governance framework aimed at helping trucking and logistics organisations adopt AI technologies while managing cybersecurity and operational risks.

Rockwell Automation announced that its manufacturing facility in Singapore has been named a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, a recognition that highlights the site’s use of advanced technologies to improve manufacturing productivity, quality and workforce development.

Global manufacturing production reached a near five-year high in May as clients purchased goods earlier to protect themselves against price increases and supply chain disruptions.

EngineAI Robotics has officially opened its new EngineAI Manufacturing Base in Shenzhen, China, marking the company’s transition to large-scale manufacturing of humanoid robots.

Atlassian Williams F1 Team and global manufacturing company Komatsu have announced the third edition of their joint program to recruit and accelerate the careers of young engineers.