EPC has launched the EPC91120, a high-performance 3-phase brushless DC motor drive inverter optimized for humanoid robot joints. The compact 32mm-diameter board integrates directly within robotic motor assemblies and delivers up to 21A peak current.
IBM is laying off several thousand employees, with sources indicating nearly half of its US infrastructure group could be affected. The cuts come despite the company reporting $1.7 billion in Q3 2025 profits and 9% revenue growth to $16.3 billion. Current job openings heavily favor India over the US
The manufacturing industry is embracing a new framework called the AI Productivity Cycle. This three-phase approach promises to connect data silos and accelerate innovation. But is this just another tech buzzword or the real deal?
Rivian Automotive delivered a surprising third quarter with $24 million in gross profit, beating expectations of a $38.6 million loss. The company’s joint venture with Volkswagen and software services helped offset automotive losses while maintaining 2025 guidance.
Samsung is targeting 130 trillion won ($90.3 billion) in mobile division sales for 2026, including 240 million smartphones. But component cost inflation makes price hikes for the Galaxy S26 series “inevitable.” This creates a direct conflict with their ambitious growth targets.
Southwest Power Pool wants to fundamentally change how transmission gets planned and paid for. The proposal comes as the region faces 11% demand growth in just four years and a massive 130 GW interconnection backlog.
Researchers have developed an automated platform that dramatically speeds up chloroplast engineering. This breakthrough could transform how we develop climate-resilient crops and address food security challenges.
Rockwell Automation’s new Milwaukee facility begins assembling autonomous mobile robots, marking a strategic shift toward in-house production. The $2 billion investment signals major commitment but faces technical and market hurdles.
Modular Closets is relocating its primary manufacturing operations from New Jersey to North Carolina in a $30 million expansion. The move highlights shifting manufacturing dynamics and regional economic development strategies. Here’s what this strategic relocation means for the industry.
The bankruptcy of First Brands Group takes a dramatic turn as the owner seeks to expand an independent examiner’s probe to include third-party financiers. $2.3 billion has reportedly vanished from the auto parts supplier.
