Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

Roorkee – September 11, 2026 -- Avathon and the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) have launched the Avathon Physical AI Lab (Avathon PAL), a research initiative aimed at advancing Physical AI for industrial operations, to be housed in IIT Roorkee's Department of Computer Science & Engineering.

Avathon pairs industrial autonomy expertise with IIT Roorkee's research talent

The lab will focus on optimization, machine learning, knowledge representation, and multi-agent systems, targeting problems such as supply planning, logistics at scale, and continuously learning autonomous systems for the industrial economy.

Shenzhen – September 11, 2026 -- FILM & TAPE EXPO 2026 will gather more than 1,200 exhibitors and brands and 60,000 professional buyers in Shenzhen from October 27-29, 2026, positioning the event as a major sourcing hub for global functional film, adhesive tape, coating and converting industries. Organized by Kuozhan Exhibition Services (Shanghai) Limited as part of ASIA MATERIAL WEEK, the fair will occupy 80,000 square meters at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao'an.

The show is expected to feature more than 200 new product launches and 30-plus technical forums, covering the full supply chain from raw materials to manufacturing equipment.

Shenzhen – September 11, 2026 -- C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN 2026 will occupy 180,000 square meters across four halls at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center from October 27-29, drawing over 3,600 exhibitors and 170,000 professional visitors, including more than 5,000 overseas buyers.

The 29th edition of the show introduces three dedicated technology zones targeting emerging display-photonics convergence, according to organizer RX Kuozhan, a joint venture between Reed Exhibitions and Kuozhan Exhibition Services Shanghai established in 2015.

Bensalem, Pa. – September 11, 2026 -- The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith has opened a lead plaintiff window until September 11, 2026, for investors who lost money on Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) shares amid an active securities fraud class action lawsuit.

Complaint alleges Pentair concealed pool channel inventory destocking between March and July 2026

The class action covers investors who purchased Pentair securities between September 11, 2026 and September 11, 2026. The complaint alleges Defendants failed to disclose that significant destocking of inventory was occurring in the Pool channel during that period.

As a result, the lawsuit claims, the company's sales and operating income were adversely affected, rendering the company's positive statements about its business, operations, and prospects materially misleading or lacking a reasonable basis.

Warsaw – September 11, 2026 -- Nocpix, a developer of electro-optical imaging technology for outdoor use, has unveiled a preview of the next generation of its flagship thermal riflescope, targeting professional hunters with upgraded sensor, optics and decision-support technology.

Nocpix confirms next-gen scope will retain Ocular Zoom and add Reality+ imaging

The upcoming model builds on Nocpix's existing flagship line, which combines proprietary thermal sensors, high-performance optics and the company's Ocular Zoom function inside a traditional tube-style scope body. Select current models also integrate a laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator. The next generation will incorporate Nocpix's new Reality+ imaging technology alongside Ocular Zoom, with rangefinder and ballistic-calculation capabilities continuing on certain models.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 11, 2026 -- The global cold plasma market is projected to grow from USD 2.15 billion in 2026 to USD 3.03 billion by 2031, a 7.1% CAGR, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Mycronic's $87.5 million Surfx Technologies acquisition anchors 2025 deal activity

Mergers and acquisitions in the sector rose in 2025 versus 2024, driven by demand for atmospheric plasma capabilities in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Mycronic's acquisition of Surfx Technologies for approximately USD 87.5 million strengthened its surface cleaning and treatment offerings. The deal followed roughly USD 120 million in publicly disclosed investment and transaction value across the market during 2023–2026, with activity accelerating after 2024.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Morpho, a UV printing technology company, unveiled its first desktop UV printer at IFA 2026, booth 17-196, following a Kickstarter campaign that has surpassed $10 million in pledges from more than 2,800 backers worldwide.

Live demonstrations draw creators and manufacturers to the Berlin show floor

Attendees at the Morpho booth watched real-time printing demonstrations and, in some cases, printed on blank materials provided on site. The device prints on wood, glass, leather, metal and other substrates, producing colored, textured output aimed at customization use cases.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Morpho unveiled its first desktop UV printer at IFA 2026, following a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $10 million from more than 2,800 backers worldwide.

The device, shown live at hall 17-196, prints on wood, glass, leather, metal and other materials, producing textured, color-accurate finishes for creators, educators and small manufacturers.

Print head hits 600 mm/s while holding G7 Master ColorSpace-certified color accuracy

Morpho's industrial-grade print head deposits thin ink layers to create tactile, raised textures at travel speeds up to 600 mm/s. The G7 Master ColorSpace certification ensures consistent color reproduction across printed pieces, a factor cited by IFA attendees as a top differentiator.

Guangzhou – September 10, 2026 -- More than 400 representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region and international organizations convened in Shenzhen on September 5 for the Asia-Pacific Media Forum (APMF) 2026, a gathering positioned ahead of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting scheduled to take place in China this November.

Forum brings together 400+ delegates in Guangdong province

Journalists and industry experts touring Guangdong province examined China's manufacturing sector and industrial development firsthand before the forum's official opening. The visits were designed to give international media direct exposure to supply chains and investment activity in one of China's most export-intensive regions.

Gothenburg – September 10, 2026 -- AB SKF's Board of Directors has proposed the distribution and listing of SKF Vertevo, the group's Automotive business, with a shareholder vote set for an Extraordinary General Meeting on October 1, 2026.

SKF Vertevo listing targeted for December 1, 2026 on Nasdaq Stockholm

Subject to shareholder approval at the EGM and customary regulatory clearances, shares in SKF Vertevo are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq Stockholm on December 1, 2026. The move follows the completed operational separation of the Automotive business, which has been running as a standalone unit within the SKF Group ahead of the formal split.