Industrial Manufacturing

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Pudu Robotics unveiled the European debut of its PUDU D7 semi-humanoid robot at IFA 2026, showcasing a portfolio that has already shipped more than 130,000 units across 85 countries and 1,000 cities.

PUDU D7 wins IFA Innovation Award honor in embodied AI category

The next-generation robot, designed to perceive surroundings, interact with people and manipulate objects, was named an IFA Innovation Award Honoree in the IFA NEXT & Emerging Tech category. At the Berlin booth, D7 performs live demonstrations including taking photos with visitors, self-perspective selfies, heart-hand gestures and object pickup on request.

Ascension Parish, Louisiana – September 09, 2026 -- Hyundai Steel Company held a ceremonial launch for a $5.8 billion Electric Arc Furnace-based integrated steel mill in Louisiana, marking the first facility of its kind in North America.

Joint venture targets 2029 commercial output at 2.7 million metric tons

The mill will be operated by HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana Steel LLC (HPLS), a joint venture between Hyundai Steel, POSCO, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation. Commercial production is targeted for 2029 with annual capacity of 2.7 million metric tons of hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel sheets aimed primarily at automotive applications.

Washington – September 09, 2026 -- Arizona State University has been named one of eight universities to lead the Foundry School, a U.S. Department of State initiative run in partnership with the Department of Labor to train the next generation of American manufacturing workers.

Vice President Vance unveils national manufacturing education program

The Foundry School was announced by Vice President J.D. Vance in Washington, D.C., alongside Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and university presidents, including ASU President Michael Crow. Students from ASU's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering were invited to the announcement.

"This is about universities and industry working together to accelerate all things associated with enhancing workforce preparation, enhancement and competitiveness," said Crow.

New Britain, Conn. – September 09, 2026 -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) has agreed to sell its Excel Industries business, home to the Hustler professional-grade mower brand, to Bad Boy Mowers, in a deal covering a unit expected to generate approximately $300 million in FY 2026 revenue.

Deal narrows Stanley Black & Decker's portfolio to core outdoor brands

CEO Chris Nelson said the divestiture concentrates company resources on segments with the strongest growth potential, naming Cub Cadet, Dewalt, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt and Black+Decker as the brands set to receive continued investment. The company is prioritizing electric outdoor products and residential ride-on and zero-turn mowers as growth areas.

Lincoln, Neb. – September 08, 2026 -- Used heavy-duty construction equipment inventory on Sandhills Global's MachineryTrader.com fell 2.56% month-over-month and 10.45% year-over-year in August, with crawler dozers posting the steepest monthly decline at 3.78% and wheel loaders logging the largest annual drop at 11.94%, according to new Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI) data.

Construction equipment values edge higher despite falling inventory

Asking values for used heavy-duty construction equipment rose a slight 0.52% M/M but remained down 1.55% Y/Y, while auction values increased 0.31% M/M and fell 1.29% Y/Y. Sandhills noted dealers are reporting slower sales activity and more cautious buyers even as rental demand stays strong.

Pasadena, Texas – September 08, 2026 -- Teadit hosted a sold-out two-day training course this week at its Pasadena, TX facility, drawing record attendance from local operators and engineers.

Course targets flange sealing engineering under ASME PCC-1 standard

The session, titled "Do You Really Understand the Engineering of Flange Sealing and ASME PCC-1?", covered sealing fundamentals and the interaction between gaskets, fasteners, and flanges in joint performance. Teadit's Engineering Manager Dale Norman and Applications Engineer Francisco Duque led the course, focusing on balancing minimum and maximum gasket stress, bolt stress, and flange stress to achieve effective seals.

"One of the key takeaways from this course was learning how to balance these forces to achieve an effective seal," said Norman.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- BLUETTI unveiled the Pioneer 5000 E-Generator at IFA Berlin 2026, a professional-grade electric power unit designed to replace fuel generators on construction sites with a zero-emission alternative.

Pioneer 5000 delivers 5 kW continuous power with 18 kW peak surge capacity

The unit is built to run high-inrush equipment including electric drills, cut-off saws, air compressors and water pumps. Its 5.12 kWh LiFePO4 battery can be expanded up to 35 kWh, enabling extended off-grid operation for professional crews.

Generator carries IP65 and IK10 ratings for jobsite durability

The Pioneer 5000 is engineered for rain, dust and uneven terrain, featuring an impact-resistant frame, off-road wheels, and functional performance across a temperature range of -20°C to 55°C.

Hangzhou – September 08, 2026 -- SCANOLOGY has introduced two new optical 3D scanning systems, TrackScan Sharp-Z and TrackScan GO, targeting manufacturers that need to move measurement equipment between large components and confined production spaces.

TrackScan Sharp-Z extends tracking range to 12 meters for oversized parts

The system uses Fully Self Tracking technology that automatically rotates the tracker to follow the 3D scanner, cutting down on repositioning during inspection of large components such as aircraft structures, commercial vehicles, and energy equipment.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 08, 2026 -- The global adhesion promoter market is projected to grow from $5.97 billion in 2026 to $8.32 billion by 2031, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Silane chemistry commands 39% of the market on cross-material bonding demand

Silane-based adhesion promoters accounted for a 39.0% value share of the overall market in 2025, the report found. Their capacity to bond organic polymers with inorganic substrates has made them standard across plastics, composites, coatings, rubber, and adhesives, particularly as manufacturers push for lighter, higher-performance materials.

Johannesburg – September 08, 2026 -- Zensar Technologies has signed a strategic technology transformation partnership with Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), one of Zambia's largest integrated copper producers, marking the Indian IT services firm's formal entry into the Zambian market.

KCM completes full service go-live in under seven weeks

The partnership has already reached a key milestone: all contracted services went live in less than seven weeks, establishing what both companies describe as a strong operational foundation for the next phase of KCM's transformation.

The engagement covers AI-enabled operations, intelligent automation, digital workplace services, infrastructure management, and modern technology platforms, aimed at improving operational resilience and user experience across KCM's enterprise.