Top updates from 2026
October 2026
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Rockwell Automation adds Fortinet firewall and infrastructure managed services to SecureOT suite
Rockwell Automation expanded its SecureOT managed services to include Fortinet FortiGate firewall management and broader infrastructure support, enabling manufacturers to outsource cybersecurity monit…
- Partnershipglobalsources.com
Teradyne invests in Bright Machines to advance AI infrastructure manufacturing
Teradyne invested in Bright Machines to combine robotics, testing, and software-defined manufacturing for AI hardware production. The collaboration aims to create adaptable microfactories for high-mix…
- Partnershipglobalsources.com
EcoPro BM and Samsung SDI sign MOU for 2027 solid-state battery commercialisation
EcoPro BM and Samsung SDI signed an MOU to accelerate the commercialization of sulfide-based solid-state batteries by 2027, targeting safer, higher-energy solutions for EVs and humanoid robots. The pa…
- Launchglobalsources.com
Basler launches compact 10GigE vision system
Basler introduced a compact 10GigE vision system combining cameras, network cards, software, and accessories to address high-bandwidth industrial imaging needs. The platform supports RDMA for reduced …
- Legalglobalsources.com
FCC proposes changes to equipment authorization requirements
The FCC is proposing sweeping changes to equipment authorization requirements, mandating detailed supply-chain disclosures including bills of materials, component origins, and manufacturing locations.…
- Legalglobalsources.com
EU's new packaging regulation transforms compliance into a data-driven supply chain challenge
The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), effective August 12, 2026, transforms compliance from a design or labeling issue into a data-driven supply chain challenge. Businesses mus…
- Expansionglobalsources.com
Cal-Comp Electronics sets Thailand as major hub for AI infrastructure and quantum computing expansion
Cal-Comp Electronics (CCET) announced a five-year plan to transform its Thailand operations into a major hub for AI servers, quantum computing, advanced power systems, satellites, and automation. AI s…
- Acquisitionglobalsources.com
AMD acquires World Labs for $8.2 billion to advance physical AI research
AMD will acquire World Labs, an AI research startup founded by Li Fei-Fei, for $8.2 billion in stock. Li will become AMD’s chief scientist and executive vice president. The deal advances AMD’s AI stra…
- Expansionglobalsources.com
LG Electronics establishes first US factory to produce chillers for AI data center cooling
LG Electronics is constructing a 350,000 sq ft chiller factory in Virginia to produce air-cooled and liquid cooling equipment for AI data centers, starting production in 2027. The move aims to shorten…
- Integrationglobalsources.com
Skild AI launches robot model trained from one video
Skild AI launched the S1 robot model, which learns industrial tasks from a single video demonstration using NVIDIA's Omniverse, Isaac Sim, and Isaac Lab for simulation and training. The system aims to…
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Altus Group extends Koh Young 3D inspection into THT assembly
Altus Group has expanded its partnership with Koh Young to offer 3D inspection for through-hole technology (THT) assembly, addressing challenges in automated electronics manufacturing. The integration…
September 2026
- Partnershipglobalsources.com
Lisa Su AMD CEO visits South Korea next month to expand AI semiconductor alliance
AMD CEO Lisa Su is expected to visit South Korea in April to meet Samsung leaders, government officials, and local AI chip startups, deepening ties beyond a prior HBM4 memory deal. The trip aims to st…
- Partnershipglobalsources.com
SFA and Rainbow Robotics sign MOU for AI autonomous manufacturing collaboration
SFA and Rainbow Robotics signed an MOU to combine SFA's factory software and logistics expertise with Rainbow Robotics' precision robot hardware for AI-driven autonomous manufacturing. The collaborati…
- Partnershipglobalsources.com
Kuehne+Nagel and CATL partner on battery logistics and truck electrification
Kuehne+Nagel and CATL formed a partnership to advance battery logistics, electric truck transport, and emissions reduction across Europe and Asia, including a 2026 battery-swapping pilot in China. The…
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Foxconn and Alter form Beijing Futekang to launch humanoid robot mass production platform
Foxconn and Alter formed Beijing Futekang, a joint venture aimed at transitioning humanoid robots from prototypes to mass production using Foxconn’s manufacturing and supply-chain expertise and Alter’…
- Integrationglobalsources.com
IC-Link by imec joins TSMC Open Innovation Platform Cloud Alliance
IC-Link by imec has joined TSMC's Open Innovation Platform Cloud Alliance, offering managed cloud services for advanced semiconductor design. The integration provides secure access to TSMC's process d…
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Foreign food exporters must implement daily operational discipline as FDA expands surprise inspections
The FDA announced in May 2025 plans to expand unannounced inspections of foreign food facilities, including those in Brazil, to improve compliance with US safety standards. The shift requires exporter…
- Expansionglobalsources.com
Nothing CMF to become independent Indian entity with headquarters and R&D in India
CMF by Nothing is transitioning into an independent Indian company with majority ownership, headquarters, and R&D operations based in India, while Nothing remains a partner. The move aims to localize …
- Featureglobalsources.com
Descartes launches AI agent to reduce trade data analysis time
Descartes Datamyne introduced an AI Agent that allows users to query global trade data using plain language, reducing research time by up to 90%. The tool integrates directly with shipment-level evide…
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Portland, Maine: The Elmet Group acquires 4.99% stake in Masan High-Tech Materials to secure tungsten supply chain
The Elmet Group will invest $124.75 million for a 4.99% stake in Masan High-Tech Materials, alongside multi-year supply agreements, to secure tungsten from Vietnam’s Nui Phao Mine for aerospace, defen…
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