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Figure AI ships Figure 02 humanoid robots to a paying customer

Robotics Business Review

Source: Brett Adcock via LinkedIn Humanoid robots are starting to move from development and trials to commercial use. In August 2024, Figure AI said that BMW Group had tested Figure 02 for handling fitted sheet-metal parts on its automotive production line for two weeks in Spartanburg, S.C. Figure AI Inc. Gartner Inc.

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Sustainability vs. Scalability: Can Green Automotive Manufacturing Meet Global Demand?

Dinesh Mishra

When cobalt sourcing delays caused a major electric vehicle (EV) battery facility in Nevada to slow down construction last year, a broader challenge haunting the auto industry came to light. The European Commission’s Fit for 55 package, for example, sets clear CO₂ reduction targets for manufacturers, while the U.S.

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Accelerate Program of Pittsburgh Robotics Factory opens applications for its third cohort

Robotics Business Review

Source: Robotics Factory The Robotics Factory has opened the application window for its Accelerate program. Accelerate Program helps engineers with business side of running a startup The Accelerate Program’s core curriculum includes topics such as identifying customer and market fit, managing finances, and scaling a hardware business.

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Global energy transition ‘in need of fundamental course correction’

E&T

In 2021, $1.3tn (£1tn) was invested in renewable energy sources. However, the IRENA claimed that this figure must rise to around $5tn (£4tn) annually to limit global warming to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels by 2030.

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GX10B and GX20B SCARA robots are now available from Epson

Robotics Business Review

Source: Epson Epson America Inc. “The latest GX-B Series is our most advanced lineup to date, enabling integrators to meet a wider range of customer needs with high-performing, reliable solutions that fit seamlessly into workflows for a range of industries,” said Scott Marsic , group product manager at Epson America, in a release.

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bp enters South Korea offshore wind market with new Deep Wind Offshore joint venture

AU Manufacturing

By 2030, South Korea hopes to have over 22% of its energy from renewable sources and is anticipated to become a leading offshore wind region. There is a great fit between our highly competent development team and the bp execution capabilities.

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Strengthening Australia’s manufacturing resilience: Skills, sovereignty and solutions

Manufacturer's Monthly

Fast-start gas turbines and modern electronic grid stabilisers, which are necessary to complement variable renewable sources, are not yet in place at the scale needed. Unfortunately, the existing training ecosystem is not fit for purpose. The unfortunate truth is that we are not yet ready to retire these ageing assets.