Researchers captured the first images of plasma’s interaction with water, revealing self-organizing patterns that could make destroying PFAS more efficient. The discovery might help scale up plasma water treatment from lab demonstrations to industrial applications. But the energy-intensive process s
Beijing has demonstrated its readiness to weaponize control over rare earth elements, unsettling global manufacturers. With China holding 66% of mined supply and 88% of refined supply, building alternatives will be costly and time-consuming. Western nations are finally taking action through coalitio
Italy’s Caracol is making a major push into the US market with a $40 million Series B funding round. The company sees America as its primary strategic priority for large-format robotic 3D printing across polymers and metals.
German car parts supplier Aumovio confirms Nexperia chip exports from China have resumed following Beijing’s export ban. The month-long stoppage occurred after the Dutch government seized control of the Netherlands-based chipmaker. While exports are flowing again, automotive supply chains face signi
Manufacturing’s rapid mobile adoption has created a cybersecurity crisis. The sector trails others in security updates while facing targeted phishing attacks and supply chain vulnerabilities.
Vedanta Resources is transferring its Zambian copper operations to a new US-based company called CopperTech Metals. The move aims to tap into renewed American government support for mining while raising $1.5 billion to revive production. Copper prices just hit record highs, making this timing partic
Qualcomm’s management revealed during their Q4 2025 earnings call that they expect to supply 75% of chips for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series. This represents a significant shift from the 100% share they currently hold with the Galaxy S25. The remaining 25% will go to Samsung’s in-house Exynos
Researchers have developed a bioinspired nanopesticide that mimics how parasitoid wasps control pests. The system combines rapid alkaline-triggered release for outbreaks with sustained thermo-responsive release for seasonal control. It showed strong effectiveness against Plutella xylostella while be
New data shows Tesla’s German sales have cratered, with just 750 vehicles sold in October 2025 compared to 1,607 a year earlier. The company’s year-to-date numbers show a staggering 50% decline in a market where overall EV sales are up nearly 40%.
A Shanghai robotics startup is using human trainers and AI to teach robots complex manufacturing tasks. The system combines teleoperation with reinforcement learning on actual production lines. This approach could transform how robots learn delicate assembly work that typically requires human dexter
