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FANUC is partnering with NVIDIA to push industrial robotics. The deal brings NVIDIA Jetson compute, Isaac Sim digital-twin simulation, and FANUC support for ROS 2 and Python, positioning “physical AI” — perception, reasoning, and adaptive control — as a production-ready tool.
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Silverson Machines offers unparalleled mixing solutions for diverse applications. Their mixers, ranging from laboratory to full-scale production, handle up to 30,000 litres. With versatile rotor/stator workheads, they outperform conventional mixers by reducing processing times by up to 90%, enhancing quality, and improving efficiency.
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Severn Group acquired by Valmet for $480 million. The acquisition marks a strategic shift for Severn Group, transitioning from an energy-focused manufacturer to a diversified industrial entity. Under Bluewater’s stewardship, Severn expanded globally, enhancing its footprint and positioning itself as a complementary fit within Valmet’s existing operations.
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Britain trials using offshore wind for grid restoration. The Blade project aims to enhance energy security by enabling offshore wind farms to play a crucial role in grid restoration. This initiative involves collaboration among major industry players to explore innovative methods for restarting the grid.
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The TRA has opened UK probes into imported boom lifts. Anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations were initiated on 19 December 2025, covering boom lifts with a maximum working height of 6 m or more, as UK producers allege unfairly priced and subsidised imports.
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IPS has agreed to acquire TechPro to expand power services. The deal adds a group of specialist companies and a higher concentration of NETA-certified technicians, strengthening lifecycle support for mission-critical power systems across data centres, utilities, and industrial facilities in North America.
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Control Freaks says UK demand is filling its new headquarters. The Lincolnshire automation specialist has moved to Holbeach Technology Park to expand manufacturing, testing, and systems integration, but says orders now run into summer 2026, leaving limited near-term project capacity.
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CEA-Leti and STMicroelectronics have unveiled a real-time Sweat Patch. The wearable prototype uses electrochemical sensors, microfluidics, and compact wireless electronics to continuously track pH, sodium, and potassium from sweat, targeting applications from fitness to heat-stress monitoring in industrial environments.
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ABB has agreed to buy Netcontrol to expand grid automation. The Helsinki-based supplier’s software and services are expected to sit inside ABB’s Distribution Solutions portfolio once the deal closes in Q1 2026, giving ABB more tools for utility control rooms wrestling with renewables, load growth, and resilience pressures.
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Segen Ltd secures exclusive distribution of 3ti’s FastHub. The six-month agreement allows Segen to exclusively supply the innovative Papilio3, a rapid-deploy smart solar EV Charging FastHub, to meet the growing demand for efficient and scalable EV charging infrastructure across the UK.
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