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ROSCon 2026: competition in robotics shifts toward software
At the Toronto developer event, NVIDIA, Intrinsic and Qualcomm outlined new moves in open-source robotics software, control and motion planning.
Announcements at ROSCon 2026 point to intensifying competition around open-source robotics software. For industrial users, that could mean easier access to development, simulation, control and motion-planning tools.
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ESPR: JRC launches steel-sector survey on the Digital Product Passport
EU safeguard on GOES and downstream products: Federacciai starts quota monitoring
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Illustrative · AIRobotics
ROSCon 2026: competition in robotics shifts toward software
Announcements at ROSCon 2026 point to intensifying competition around open-source robotics software. For industrial users, that could mean easier access to development, simulation, control and motion-planning tools.
Illustrative · AIArtificial intelligence
Industrial AI moves from chips to the line as manufacturing scales up
From wafer processing to assembly operations, industrial AI is entering process engineering, simulation, testing and inspection. Examples highlighted by Hannover Messe suggest a shift from exploratory projects toward more concrete use, even as validation and control remain unresolved issues.
Illustrative · AIIndustrial automation
TÜV Süd and Quant Pi team up on statistical testing for AI in autonomous machines
TÜV Süd and Quant Pi are working together to develop statistical test procedures for AI systems used in robotics and industrial automation, with the stated goal of meeting requirements under the EU AI Act and machinery regulation.
Illustrative · AIIndustrial automation
Humanoid robots between hype and industrial reality: Hannover forum to assess use cases and economics
A technical forum in Hanover will look at what humanoid robots can realistically do in today’s factories, with a focus on brownfield deployment, integration, safety, use cases and investment decisions.
Illustrative · AIResearch & innovation
Thicker electrodes aim to raise battery energy density
Fraunhofer ISE says a new electrode design can store 10-15% more energy at the same weight. The concept has been demonstrated in lithium-ion, sodium-ion and zinc-ion cells and was developed with future industrial scale-up in mind.
Illustrative · AITrade fairs & events
Milan to host World Manufacturing Forum 2026 on October 22-23
World Manufacturing Forum 2026 will take place in Milan on October 22 and 23. The two-day event will bring together companies, international speakers and representatives from industry, institutions and academia to discuss the main shifts shaping global manufacturing.
Technology & innovation
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Illustrative · AIAdditive manufacturing
CONTEXT: Global 3D printer hardware revenue rose 31% in Q2 2026
New data from CONTEXT shows global 3D printer hardware revenue increased 31% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, marking a return to growth across additive manufacturing.
Illustrative · AICompanies, M&A & investments
Renishaw expands metrology and additive manufacturing capacity in South Wales
Renishaw is increasing capacity at its Miskin site in South Wales through a £70 million expansion. The first completed phase adds space for metrology and additive manufacturing systems, alongside energy-efficient buildings and investment in skills.
Illustrative · AITrade fairs & events
Zoller unveils automated tooling and micro-tool inspection solutions at IMTS 2026
At IMTS 2026, Zoller Inc. introduced new systems for automated insert handling and micro-tool inspection, alongside a wider set of technologies for tool presetting, measurement, data management, shrink fit and balancing.
IllustrativeAdditive manufacturing
Europe maps additive manufacturing capabilities to speed the shift into production
AM Europe says Europe has a solid base in additive manufacturing research, but still needs to convert that scientific depth into qualified, repeatable and commercially sustainable industrial capability.
Machines & tooling
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Illustrative · AITrade fairs & events
NCMT marks 50 years with Okuma through a Coventry open house
NCMT will host a November 2026 open house at its Coventry Technical Centre to mark 50 years of partnership with Okuma. The display will include six machines, ranging from current multitasking and vertical machining platforms to a refurbished older unit and a machine shown without covers.
IllustrativeTrade fairs & events
FABTECH 2026 spotlights coil-fed tube bending, automation and factory software
Pre-show announcements from FABTECH 2026’s Forming & Fabricating Pavilion point to a common direction: tighter integration of machines, automation, software and material handling to reduce transfers, setup time and production variability.
Illustrative · AITrade fairs & events
Zoller unveils automated tooling and micro-tool inspection solutions at IMTS 2026
At IMTS 2026, Zoller Inc. introduced new systems for automated insert handling and micro-tool inspection, alongside a wider set of technologies for tool presetting, measurement, data management, shrink fit and balancing.
IllustrativeRaw material markets
Confindustria lifts Italy’s 2026 GDP outlook, but energy and dependencies remain a drag
Confindustria’s latest research says Italy’s economy is proving more resilient than expected in 2026, supported by consumption and investment. For industry, however, energy, productivity and external technology dependencies remain unresolved constraints.
Materials & markets
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Thicker electrodes aim to raise battery energy density
Fraunhofer ISE says a new electrode design can store 10-15% more energy at the same weight. The concept has been demonstrated in lithium-ion, sodium-ion and zinc-ion cells and was developed with future industrial scale-up in mind.
Illustrative · AIStandards & certifications
ESPR: JRC launches steel-sector survey on the Digital Product Passport
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has issued a questionnaire for producers of intermediate and finished steel products to gather information on how relevant data for the future Digital Product Passport under ESPR is collected, managed and exchanged.
Illustrative · AIStandards & certifications
EU safeguard on GOES and downstream products: Federacciai starts quota monitoring
Federacciai has started weekly monitoring of the tariff-rate quotas set by Regulation 2026/2133 for GOES, laminations and cores. The EU’s provisional measures include quotas, minimum import prices and exclusions for selected origins.
Illustrative · AIResearch & innovation
AIST and Sanno develop an ultrathin palladium membrane with higher pressure resistance
AIST and Sanno have developed a self-supporting composite membrane for hydrogen separation that combines an about 1.5 µm palladium layer with a porous nickel support. In the reported tests, the membrane maintained sealing performance up to a 0.75 MPa pressure difference at 400 °C, with hydrogen flow above 150 cm3 per minute over a 7.1 mm effective diameter.
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TÜV Süd and Quant Pi team up on statistical testing for AI in autonomous machines
TÜV Süd and Quant Pi are working together to develop statistical test procedures for AI systems used in robotics and industrial automation, with the stated goal of meeting requirements under the EU AI Act and machinery regulation.
Illustrative · AIRobotics
ROSCon 2026: competition in robotics shifts toward software
Announcements at ROSCon 2026 point to intensifying competition around open-source robotics software. For industrial users, that could mean easier access to development, simulation, control and motion-planning tools.
Illustrative · AIIndustrial automation
Humanoid robots between hype and industrial reality: Hannover forum to assess use cases and economics
A technical forum in Hanover will look at what humanoid robots can realistically do in today’s factories, with a focus on brownfield deployment, integration, safety, use cases and investment decisions.
Illustrative · AIArtificial intelligence
Industrial AI moves from chips to the line as manufacturing scales up
From wafer processing to assembly operations, industrial AI is entering process engineering, simulation, testing and inspection. Examples highlighted by Hannover Messe suggest a shift from exploratory projects toward more concrete use, even as validation and control remain unresolved issues.
Machining
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NCMT marks 50 years with Okuma through a Coventry open house
NCMT will host a November 2026 open house at its Coventry Technical Centre to mark 50 years of partnership with Okuma. The display will include six machines, ranging from current multitasking and vertical machining platforms to a refurbished older unit and a machine shown without covers.
Illustrative · AIRobotics
Productive Robotics launches OB7-AI, a 7-axis cobot for CNC machine tending
Productive Robotics has introduced OB7-AI, a new version of its 7-axis collaborative robot aimed at reducing setup time in CNC tending operations. According to the company, the system can locate blanks, handle the machine door and vise, and read the CNC screen to determine when a cycle is complete.
Illustrative · AIAdditive manufacturing
At IMTS 2026, Mazak and Oak Ridge show a platform combining WAAM and 5-axis machining
Mazak and Oak Ridge National Laboratory used IMTS 2026 to present a convergent manufacturing platform that combines metal WAAM and precision machining in one automated workflow.
Illustrative · AICNC machining & metal cutting
Precision machining index rises in September despite softer production
Gardner’s Precision Machining Index increased to 56.6 in September, marking nine consecutive months above the expansion threshold. Production eased from August, but new orders, backlog and supplier deliveries all strengthened.
Standards & safety
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TÜV Süd and Quant Pi team up on statistical testing for AI in autonomous machines
TÜV Süd and Quant Pi are working together to develop statistical test procedures for AI systems used in robotics and industrial automation, with the stated goal of meeting requirements under the EU AI Act and machinery regulation.
Illustrative · AIStandards & certifications
ESPR: JRC launches steel-sector survey on the Digital Product Passport
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has issued a questionnaire for producers of intermediate and finished steel products to gather information on how relevant data for the future Digital Product Passport under ESPR is collected, managed and exchanged.
Illustrative · AIStandards & certifications
EU safeguard on GOES and downstream products: Federacciai starts quota monitoring
Federacciai has started weekly monitoring of the tariff-rate quotas set by Regulation 2026/2133 for GOES, laminations and cores. The EU’s provisional measures include quotas, minimum import prices and exclusions for selected origins.
Illustrative · AIStandards & certifications
2026-2028 super-depreciation: GSE opens completion filings
From 12:00 on 15 October 2026, the GSE platform has enabled completion notices for investments under the New Transition 5.0 Plan. The final filing stage is limited to companies that have already received a positive outcome on their confirmation notice.
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Thicker electrodes aim to raise battery energy density
Fraunhofer ISE says a new electrode design can store 10-15% more energy at the same weight. The concept has been demonstrated in lithium-ion, sodium-ion and zinc-ion cells and was developed with future industrial scale-up in mind.
Illustrative · AIStandards & certifications
EU safeguard on GOES and downstream products: Federacciai starts quota monitoring
Federacciai has started weekly monitoring of the tariff-rate quotas set by Regulation 2026/2133 for GOES, laminations and cores. The EU’s provisional measures include quotas, minimum import prices and exclusions for selected origins.
Illustrative · AIAdditive manufacturing
CONTEXT: Global 3D printer hardware revenue rose 31% in Q2 2026
New data from CONTEXT shows global 3D printer hardware revenue increased 31% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, marking a return to growth across additive manufacturing.
Illustrative · AIResearch & innovation
AIST and Sanno develop an ultrathin palladium membrane with higher pressure resistance
AIST and Sanno have developed a self-supporting composite membrane for hydrogen separation that combines an about 1.5 µm palladium layer with a porous nickel support. In the reported tests, the membrane maintained sealing performance up to a 0.75 MPa pressure difference at 400 °C, with hydrogen flow above 150 cm3 per minute over a 7.1 mm effective diameter.
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Renishaw expands metrology and additive manufacturing capacity in South Wales
Agility Robotics picks Nyobolt for fast charging on Digit 5
Hitachi and FANUC start a physical AI collaboration for manufacturing
Omron to acquire OnLogic for $675 million
QTREX starts first AME installation at a major Israeli defense group
Technical insight
Illustrative · AIIndustrial automation
Humanoid robots between hype and industrial reality: Hannover forum to assess use cases and economics
A technical forum in Hanover will look at what humanoid robots can realistically do in today’s factories, with a focus on brownfield deployment, integration, safety, use cases and investment decisions.
Illustrative · AIResearch & innovation
Thicker electrodes aim to raise battery energy density
Fraunhofer ISE says a new electrode design can store 10-15% more energy at the same weight. The concept has been demonstrated in lithium-ion, sodium-ion and zinc-ion cells and was developed with future industrial scale-up in mind.
Illustrative · AITrade fairs & events
Milan to host World Manufacturing Forum 2026 on October 22-23
World Manufacturing Forum 2026 will take place in Milan on October 22 and 23. The two-day event will bring together companies, international speakers and representatives from industry, institutions and academia to discuss the main shifts shaping global manufacturing.
Illustrative · AIIndustrial automation
Industrial robots are being trained for the unexpected with Physical AI
According to VDI Nachrichten, Physical AI is aimed at overcoming the limits of robots that stop when real conditions no longer match their programmed sequence. Siemens, Kuka and Neura Robotics are cited as explaining the current state of the approach.
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