A new comprehensive automated test platform has been introduced to enhance the manufacturing process of high-volume silicon photonics and co-packaged optics. This innovative technology, developed by a leading company in North Reading, aims to streamline production efficiency and improve quality control in the rapidly growing optics industry. The platform is designed to address the increasing demand for advanced optical solutions, driven by the expansion of data centers and telecommunications networks. By automating testing procedures, the platform significantly reduces the time and labor required for quality assurance, enabling manufacturers to meet market demands more effectively. The implementation of this system is expected to revolutionize manufacturing practices, ensuring that companies can produce high-quality optical components at scale while maintaining competitive pricing.
Teradyne Introduces Photon 100
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JD Cloud to Establish 100,000-GPU Computing Cluster Utilizing Moore Threads Technology
JD Cloud has announced plans to construct a computing cluster featuring 100,000 general-purpose GPUs from Moore Threads. This initiative was unveiled during JD's 2026 Global Technology Explorers Conference and aims to enhance capabilities in large-model training, inference, and embodied AI, making computing resources accessible to various industries. The ...
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Shenyang Manufacturing's Shift: Lightweight Robotics Transform Heavy Machinery Sector
On September 6, 2026, the third Shenyang Manufacturing Trade and Economic Activity Week concluded, showcasing a shift in focus from heavy machinery to agile local robotics. These robots, capable of carrying heavy loads across complex terrains and tailored for small to medium enterprises, have moved beyond mere exhibits to real-world applications. This tra...
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The Impact of Robotics and Automation on Island Supply Chains
Discussions on port automation often focus on large terminals like Rotterdam and Singapore, which handle immense volumes of cargo. However, the true challenge for logistics technology lies in island supply chains, where delays can have immediate and significant consequences. A single late shipment can lead to empty grocery shelves or stop construction pro...
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HiddenLayer Secures $100M Series B Funding Amid Rising AI Security Demand
HiddenLayer, an AI security startup, has successfully raised $100 million in a Series B funding round led by Delta-v Capital, with participation from several notable investors including Ten Eleven Ventures and Microsoft’s M12. The Austin-based company specializes in developing tools to safeguard AI models and workflows from various threats, including adve...
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AIR AI Security Startup Secures $50M to Enhance AI Agent Supply Chain Security
AI security startup AIR has officially launched from stealth mode, raising $50 million through two seed funding rounds. The funding includes a $10 million round led by Sequoia and a subsequent $40 million round led by Greenoaks. Founded by Yair Saban and Niv Hoffman, AIR aims to create a platform that monitors the ecosystem of skills, plug-ins, and server...
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China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 3 — The Players
Five vendor archetypes, MIR’s composite top ten, eight company profiles and six field deployments — every firm linked to the RobotToday supplier directory.
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RobotToday Weekly Briefing August 31 – September 4, 2026
This week in robotics: NVIDIA agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, Figure signs a $3.5 billion compute deal with Nscale for up to 100,000 GPUs, Tesla launches steering-wheel-free Cybercabs in Austin under NHTSA scrutiny, and Uber and Wayve bring the UK its first autonomous rides. August 31 – September 4, 2026.
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Lemer Pax Aims for €100 Million Revenue, Targeting Nuclear Sector Recovery
Lemer Pax, a family-owned company based in Nantes, has set an ambitious revenue target of €100 million as it seeks to capitalize on the resurgence of the nuclear industry. The company specializes in radiation protection, which is its primary focus and expertise. This strategic move is significant as the nuclear sector is experiencing a revival, driven by ...
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Figure Partners with Nscale to Deploy 100,000 GPUs for Humanoid Robot AI Training
U.S. robotics company Figure has entered a strategic partnership with UK-based Nscale to secure up to 100,000 GPUs for training its next generation of humanoid robots. This collaboration aims to meet the increasing data and computational demands of developing advanced AI models for general-purpose robotics, utilizing NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin platform. The part...
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Teradyne’s IP Offensive and the Next Phase of Cobot Competition
Teradyne Robotics filed two European IP actions against Chinese cobot makers Elite Robots and JAKA within six months of 2026. This briefing maps the timeline, the differences between the cases, each side’s position, and what it signals about collaborative robot market competition.
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China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 1 — The Demand Picture
MIR Databank puts China dexterous hand shipments above 30,000 units in 2026, yet only 3.5% of 2025 demand came from factory production. Part 1 of 3.
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China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 2 — The Technology
Linkage, tendon, direct drive or hybrid — and why hardware is converging while the DL1–DL5 manipulation scale decides who wins. Part 2 of 3.
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Da Shiang Automation Industrial Co. Ltd. 達詳自動化工業股份有限公司
Taiwan
Taiwan-based robotic system integrator founded 2013; 1,000+ robot projects in automotive, aerospace, and metal manufacturing.
Janome Industrial Equipment Europe GmbH
Germany
German sales subsidiary of Janome Industrial Equipment (Japan), distributing servo presses and desktop/Cartesian robots in Europe since 1984.
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) 工業技術研究院
Taiwan
Taiwan's leading government-backed applied R&D institute driving industrial and robotics innovation.
Total Logistics System Co., Ltd.
Japan
Japan-based logistics company providing fulfillment, shipping, transportation, and logistics processing services with a nationwide distribution network.
Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Automated Logistics company
United States
US material handling systems integrator founded in 1952, delivering warehouse automation, AGVs, AMRs, conveyors, and Exacta supply chain software.
E-COBOT
France
French AMR manufacturer and system integrator offering the HUSKY robot range and MyCobot fleet management software.
IT+Robotics (IT)
Italy
IT+Robotics develops 3D machine vision systems for industrial robotics including EyeT+ random bin-picking, adaptive machining path generation and automated 3D completeness inspection for production quality control.
Magellium (FR)
France
French software and data analytics company specializing in satellite image processing, remote sensing, and geospatial intelligence. Serves space, defense, and environmental monitoring sectors. Website unavailable at scrape time.
Ortelio Ltd
United Kingdom
Ortelio Ltd is a UK cloud robotics research company founded in 2011 that develops AI platforms giving robots intelligence for service and healthcare tasks.
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