Smart Manufacturing

Four startups won the UAE FoodTech Challenge, sharing $2M to scale their solutions for food production and waste reduction from the UAE to the Global South.

A Markham manufacturer is tripling its transformer production, creating 150 jobs and tackling a critical shortage threatening North America's energy future.

A new system-level approach from SENS aims to eliminate battery issues, the #1 cause of generator failure, boosting reliability for critical infrastructure.

The 7th Tuwaiq Sculpture brings 25 global artists to Riyadh to publicly carve the city's future, leaving 'Traces of What Will Be' in stone and steel.

Amidst financial headwinds, China's Mingteng International launches a massive new facility, boosting capacity by 50% to capture the booming EV mold market.

GlobalFoundries acquires Synopsys' ARC processor IP, a bold move to create end-to-end AI solutions, while Synopsys sharpens its focus on core IP.

Logistics giant Eastern International completes massive offshore wind projects, solidifying its critical role in China's ambitious green energy infrastructure.

After a pivotal 2025, Lithium Ionic is advancing its low-cost, high-return Bandeira project toward construction, aiming to become a key lithium supplier.

An award-winning Newmarket project isn't just a building; it's a model for solving the housing crisis through innovative public-private partnerships.

Lowry Solutions' new software, Sonaria, debuts as a Zebra ISV, promising to unlock RFID's potential with a platform built for real-world operations.

Korea Blockchain Week returns with crypto giant Upbit as main sponsor, signaling a major shift towards institutional finance, AI, and global leadership.

Japanese entertainment firm TryHard Holdings saw its stock surge on a $10M buyback, only to plummet after a conflicting capital deal sparked dilution fears.

At CES 2026, aulumu unveiled a 3-axis rotating stand and multi-device power bank, challenging the market with high-performance, design-forward gear.

Smart home leader X-Sense opens a German office, aiming to modernize Europe's fire safety market with connected alarms and a localized strategy.

An $8.4M apartment sale in Mount Airy signals a hot 2026 for Philadelphia real estate, fueled by investor confidence and strong market fundamentals.

Sonos adds leaders from Meta, e.l.f. Beauty, and Pandora to its board, signaling a strategic push into AI, platform growth, and financial discipline.

A new 140-home luxury community in NC will integrate SKYX's NVIDIA AI-powered smart platform, signaling a new era for residential tech and real estate.

As the SF Zoo faces a financial crisis, a poll reveals overwhelming public support for a bold plan to replace it with a $350M conservation-focused EcoPark.

Leasing begins at The Orchard, a new luxury giant in Long Island City. But as it sets records, it also raises questions about the neighborhood's future.

EfTEN Real Estate Fund reports its best-ever operating results, proposing an 8% dividend hike, while a minor portfolio revaluation hints at market shifts.