MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—Google has introduced an updated robotics AI model designed to improve how robots interpret and act in real-world environments, a development that could expand automation into more complex industrial tasks over time.
AMSTERDAM—Stellantis and Microsoft have announced a five-year strategic collaboration to expand the use of artificial intelligence across engineering, manufacturing and enterprise operations, as automakers accelerate digital transformation efforts.
DECATUR, AL—GE Appliances is investing $28 million in its refrigeration manufacturing plant in Decatur, AL, upgrading production equipment and expanding on-site services as part of its broader U.S. manufacturing strategy.
WASHINGTON—U.S. officials are in discussions with major manufacturers, including automakers, about expanding domestic production of military equipment, as concerns grow over defense supply levels, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
PHILADELPHIA—Authentise has launched a new AI platform designed to capture and act on engineering knowledge across the product development and manufacturing lifecycle, addressing a longstanding gap in how technical decisions are documented and executed.
MIAMI, FL—Mikala Sposito has been selected as the United States’ welding competitor for the 2026 WorldSkills Competition, becoming the first woman to represent the country in the event.
NEW YORK—Accenture has invested in General Robotics through its venture arm, expanding its push into physical AI and humanoid robotics as manufacturers and logistics operators look to scale autonomous systems across operations.
EVANSVILLE, IN—PIA Automation is launching a new business segment focused on embodied AI and humanoid robotics, expanding its automation portfolio as manufacturers seek more flexible systems to handle complex and variable production environments.
Valued at $73,000, the system offers students hands-on access to the same technology used in modern manufacturing.
April 13, 2026
QUAKERTOWN, PA—Demco Automation has donated a new automated assembly system designed and built specifically for the mechatronics program at Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) in Perkasie, PA. The state-of-the-art automation training system, valued at $73,000, offers students hands-on access to the same technology used in modern manufacturing.
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