Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

Shanghai – September 09, 2026 -- NOVOSENSE (HKEX: 02676) reported first-half 2026 revenue of approximately $374.54 million, up 66.73 percent year-on-year, with net profit attributable to shareholders reaching $9.97 million. The analog and mixed-signal IC maker has posted sequential quarterly revenue growth for several consecutive quarters.

Automotive electronics revenue climbs 60% as cumulative shipments surpass 1.95 billion units

Automotive electronics revenue rose about 60 percent, accounting for 32.38 percent of total first-half revenue. NOVOSENSE shipped 534 million automotive chips during the period, pushing cumulative shipments past 1.95 billion units.

Foshan, China – September 09, 2026 -- ISO 11553-2:2026, the world's first international safety standard for handheld laser processing machinery, was officially published on September 09, 2026, following a seven-year development process led under China's technical direction. HSG Laser served as a core member of the Chinese expert group that initiated and drafted the standard.

New ISO standard shifts safety focus to product design, not user protocols

ISO 11553-2:2026 covers safety requirements for hand-held or hand-operated laser processing machines and marks the first ISO/IEC international safety standard for complete laser processing systems. The standard moves safety management away from personnel training and end-user protection toward mandating inherent safety design in the equipment itself, setting a unified global benchmark for the fast-growing handheld laser welding and cleaning equipment market.

Milpitas, Calif. – September 09, 2026 -- Global semiconductor equipment billings climbed 23% year-over-year to $40.53 billion in the second quarter of 2026, marking a second consecutive record quarter, according to SEMI's Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report.

Quarterly billings grew 11% sequentially as AI infrastructure spending accelerated

Stuttgart – September 09, 2026 -- HiKOKI, part of KOKI Group, unveiled a new generation of cordless nailers for Europe that eliminate gas cartridges, hoses and compressors while matching pneumatic-tool firing speed and driving force. The three-model lineup will reach independent tool distributors from November 2026, with pricing and configurations varying by country.

New drive system delivers pneumatic-level force without external air lines

The platform runs on HiKOKI's Air Spring Drive System Plus, which stores and releases compressed air inside the tool itself. Combined with brushless motors and MultiVolt battery technology, the system enables trigger response times of 43 milliseconds -- the fastest among non-pneumatic nailers and roughly half that of the nearest cordless competitor.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Frore Systems and Lenovo unveiled the AeroBlade concept notebook, an ultra-slim, silent laptop powered by the Lenovo Active Flow thermal solution built on Frore's AirJet solid-state cooling technology, at the Lenovo Innovation World '26 event in Berlin, Germany.

AirJet Mini delivers 50% more heat dissipation than its predecessor

The updated AirJet Mini chip dissipates 7.5 watts of heat, a 50% increase over the first-generation AirJet Mini, while measuring just 27mm x 41.5mm x 2.65mm to fit ultra-compact form factors. The solid-state device generates back pressure of 2,000 Pa, roughly 10 times higher than a mechanical fan, enabling dustproof and water-resistant enclosures. Noise output is rated at 21 dBA in-system, allowing silent operation with no moving mechanical parts.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 08, 2026 -- The global military robots market is projected to grow from USD 42.15 billion in 2026 to USD 128.92 billion by 2031, a 25.1% compound annual growth rate, according to MarketsandMarkets. Unit volumes are forecast to climb from 74,817 in 2026 to 109,010 by 2031 as armed forces expand deployment of unmanned ground, air and maritime systems.

Marine systems post the steepest growth rate through 2031

The marine segment is set to register the highest CAGR at 26.7% between 2026 and 2031, driven by naval demand for unmanned surface and underwater vehicles used in mine detection and underwater threat identification. The Royal Navy is introducing autonomous vessels for mine hunting, while the US Navy is expanding unmanned maritime systems for mine countermeasures to reduce personnel exposure in high-risk waters.

Bad Mergentheim, Germany – September 08, 2026 -- BARTEC has launched its Ex de Modular Energy Distribution Panel Series, a hazardous-area power distribution platform that delivers up to five times greater cost efficiency than conventional Ex d solutions while cutting engineering and installation effort.

Platform earns dual certification for Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22 hazardous areas

Certified according to ATEX and IECEx requirements, the configurable panel series supports applications up to 690 V and 1,000 A. Enclosures are available in corrosion-resistant GRP or stainless steel, rated for ambient temperatures from -20°C to +55°C, extendable to -40°C with an optional heater.

Delray Beach – – September 08, 2026 -- The global potassium fluoride market is set to expand from USD 0.43 billion in 2026 to USD 0.51 billion by 2032, a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%, according to MarketsandMarkets. Demand is being driven by fluorination chemistry used across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.

Asia Pacific commands 39.4% of the market as regional fluorochemical output expands

Asia Pacific is expected to hold the largest regional share at 39.4% in 2025, with China's chemical manufacturing base and India's fluorinated pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate production identified as key demand drivers. Japan and South Korea are contributing higher-value consumption through advanced electronics and semiconductor applications, supported by integrated fluorine-chemical supply chains and competitive manufacturing costs.

Stuttgart – September 08, 2026 -- HiKOKI, a KOKI Group company, has unveiled a next-generation cordless nail gun platform for the European market that delivers pneumatic-level firing speed without gas cartridges, hoses or compressors, with full availability planned for November 2026.

New Air Spring Drive System Plus doubles firing frequency versus prior generation

The platform's core technology, HiKOKI's Air Spring Drive System Plus, stores and releases compressed air directly inside the tool, combining an optimized drive mechanism with tabless battery technology. According to Bernd Fleischmann, Chief Technology Officer of KOKI Group, the system doubles shot frequency compared to the previous generation by pairing the established air-spring architecture with a new stroke mechanism.

Stuttgart – September 08, 2026 -- HiKOKI, a member of the KOKI Group, unveiled a new generation of cordless framing nailers for the European market that fire up to 5.0 nails per second while eliminating hoses, compressors and gas cartridges entirely.

New nailers match pneumatic output without external air supply

The lineup's core NR1890DCB framing nailer delivers up to 4.5 nails per second, rising to 5.0 nails per second when paired with a cordless MultiVolt battery. Trigger response time is 43 milliseconds -- the fastest among non-pneumatic nailers and roughly half the response time of the closest cordless competitor, according to HiKOKI. Most cordless and gas-powered nailers currently manage only two to three nails per second.