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07/02/2025

Powering the Future, Together ⚡🚗

Eight major automakers—BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota—have teamed up to launch Ionna, a new EV charging network. With plans for 30,000 fast-charging stations by 2030, Ionna aims to make EV charging faster, more reliable, and as convenient as traditional refueling.

A bold move proving the future of mobility is driven by collaboration. 🤝🌍

Ionna, a joint charging venture of eight automakers, plans to open 100 charging sites this year.

05/02/2025

🚀 The Ultimate M3 Wagon Has Arrived! 🏎️🔥

BMW has finally unleashed the 2026 M3 CS Touring, blending supercar performance with everyday practicality. With 550 HP under the hood and a 0-62 mph time of just 3.5 seconds, this high-performance wagon is as thrilling as it is versatile. Aggressive looks, precision engineering, and that signature M3 driving experience—what more could you ask for? 👀💭

Americans miss out on yet another high-performance wagon with room to carry spare tires to the track.

04/02/2025

🚗 Volkswagen partners with Dassault Systèmes to boost SDV production!
Volkswagen has selected Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform to improve vehicle manufacturing, driving their transition to software-defined vehicles. This collaboration will help optimize production and enhance the efficiency of vehicle lifecycles.
This strategic move marks another step toward a more advanced automotive future.

The partnership will help accelerate VW's transition towards software defined vehicles.

03/02/2025

🚀 Top Robotics Innovations Kicking Off 2025! 🤖

The robotics industry is off to an exciting start this year with major breakthroughs:

🔹 NEURA Robotics raised €120M in Series B funding to advance cognitive and humanoid robots.
🔹 Symbotic is acquiring Walmart’s Advanced Systems and Robotics business, reshaping supply chain automation.
🔹 RIC Technology unveiled RIC-PRIMUS, a 3D printer that can build structures up to 32 feet tall!
🔹 NVIDIA launched the Cosmos platform, bringing 'physical AI' closer to real-world applications.

These innovations highlight the rapid progress in robotics as we step into the future. What are you most excited about? 🚀

Large funding rounds, product announcements, and highlights from CES were just some of the top robotics news of January 2025.

31/01/2025

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has recently highlighted key trends set to shape industrial robotics in 2025. These include the rise of humanoid robots, advancements in AI-powered automation, and a focus on sustainability through energy-efficient solutions. The IFR emphasizes the importance of low-cost automation, making robotics more accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, there's a growing emphasis on human-centric automation, ensuring that technology complements and enhances human labor. As we move forward, these developments promise to revolutionize manufacturing and other industries, driving efficiency and innovation.

IFR outlines the top trends shaping robotics in 2025, including AI-powered automation, humanoid robots, sustainability through energy-efficient designs, RaaS models for SMEs and robots filling labour gaps in manufacturing.

30/01/2025

🚗 Toyota remains the world's top-selling automaker in 2024, delivering 10.8 million vehicles! Despite industry challenges, strong demand in key markets helped Toyota maintain its lead. 📈

With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Toyota continues to set the benchmark in the auto industry. What do you think keeps Toyota ahead of the competition?

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Toyota Motor sold 10.8 million vehicles in 2024, it said on Thursday, remaining the world's top-selling automaker for a fifth straight year.

28/01/2025

The race for domination in artificial intelligence was blown wide open on Monday after the launch of a Chinese chatbot wiped $1tn from the leading US tech index, with one investor calling it a “Sputnik moment” for the world’s AI superpowers.

Trump calls emergence of DeepSeek a ‘wake-up call’ amid doubts about sustainability of western artificial intelligence boom

28/01/2025

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is investing £65 million to expand its Halewood paint facility, advancing sustainability and efficiency. 🌱🚗

Part of JLR’s Reimagine strategy, the upgrade includes cutting-edge automation and energy-saving processes, supporting the production of next-gen electric vehicles and its carbon net zero goal by 2039. ⚡🌍

A bold step toward greener, more sustainable manufacturing! 💡

JLR is investing £65m in sustainably expanding its special paint facilities globally to meet growing demand for personalised luxury vehicles and reduce the environmental impact of its most carbon intensive manufacturing processes.

27/01/2025

❄️ Antarctica Just Got a New Best Friend—And It’s a Robot Dog! 🤖🐾

Move over, sled dogs! China’s Antarctic mission has a new team member that doesn’t need treats or belly rubs. This robotic canine is tackling extreme conditions, hauling supplies, and redefining what it means to be a “good boy” in the age of AI.

It’s a perfect blend of innovation and adventure—proof that even in the harshest environments, tech can lend a helping paw. Now the real question is: When do we get one for the office? 🐕💼

Six-legged robot tested on carrying heavy loads in extreme cold will be upgraded to help researchers carry out tasks like safety checks.

23/01/2025

Trump wants to crack down on EVs, but the industry is stronger than ever.

23/01/2025

Top car-tech trends from CES 2025!

CES in Las Vegas provides an annual preview of high-tech attractions headed for the car world. Breakthrough automotive technology seen at CES 2025 included BMW’s first widescreen digital display, Honda’s all-new production-ready “0” electric cars, and Toyota’s vision of how personal transp...

22/01/2025

🚗💡 The Future of Robotaxis: 2025 and Beyond

The robotaxi revolution is advancing, with Waymo leading the charge. In 2024, Waymo delivered over 4 million autonomous rides, and now, in 2025, it's expanding to new cities, including Miami. Meanwhile, Zoox is making strides with its purpose-built, driverless shuttles, launching operations in Las Vegas and planning further expansions.

While challenges remain, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for autonomous mobility in the U.S., with innovation driving us closer to a self-driving future.

Waymo isn't the only one with expansion plans for this year, but the age of EV shuttles has yet to arrive.

21/01/2025

🚀 Meet SpOTTO: BMW’s Maintenance Game-Changer!

At BMW’s Hams Hall plant, Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot, SpOTTO, uses advanced sensors to detect equipment issues and air leaks, boosting efficiency and cutting energy waste.

SpOTTO also helps build a digital twin of the plant, combining 3D models, centralized data, and smart analytics for real-time insights and proactive maintenance.

Robotics is reshaping manufacturing—what’s your take? 🤖

To help gather data for its facility digital twin, BMW has deployed the Spot quadruped mobile robot, equipped with IoT sensors, as a more cost-effective way to gather operating...

19/01/2025

A TikTok ban Sunday would implicate tech giants like Google, Apple and Oracle, who risk enormous fines if they keep the app operational.

18/01/2025

At DUKE Technologies, we believe the world is powered by those who innovate, automate, and bring ideas to life. To the young minds stepping into industrial automation, electrical installation, and the world of industrial robotics and PLC programming, know this: you are shaping the backbone of modern industry.

Every factory that operates seamlessly, every robot that moves with precision, and every process that runs efficiently is a testament to the power of innovation and dedication in this field. The work you do isn’t just about machines—it’s about creating smarter systems, optimizing production, and driving progress across industries.

Stay curious, stay driven. Mastering PLCs, programming robotics, and designing complex electrical systems takes time and resilience. Every challenge is a chance to learn, and every solution you create brings industries closer to a more connected, efficient, and sustainable future.

The future of industrial automation is in your hands—be bold, think big, and always push the limits of what’s possible. Together, we’re building the future, one system at a time.

18/01/2025

How TikTok backed itself into a corner / TikTok never had a Plan B. Now, it may have to shut down if Trump can’t save it.

TikTok never had a Plan B. Now, it may have to shut down if Trump can’t save it.

18/01/2025

Atwood’s initial gifts support a range of nonprofits, from PEN America, which advocates for free speech, to reproductive health organization Planned Parenthood to Team Rubicon, a disaster response organization.

The tech entrepreneur Jeff Atwood and his family are pledging to give away half of their wealth within five years, starting with $1 million gifts to eight nonprofits this month.

14/01/2025

Tasks will enable ChatGPT users to request tasks to be performed at a future time, including one-time reminders such as concert ticket sales or recurring actions like weekly news briefings or daily weather updates.

Generative artificial intelligence bellwether OpenAI said on Tuesday that it is introducing a beta feature called Tasks to ChatGPT, signaling the company's foray into the virtual assistant space, competing with Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa.