Global Scans · Manufacturing · Weekly Summary

• [New] Tesla's Optimus robot initiative appears to be a significant long-term growth opportunity. PandaForecast.com
• [New] Expected commercially around 2028, 6G will deliver immersive, cloud-based AI-enabled communications across smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and industrial IoT systems. aipix.ai
• [New] The number of IoT devices worldwide is forecast to almost double from 15.9 billion in 2023 to more than 32.1 billion IoT devices in 2030, and 5G will play a key role in enabling them. Kaa IoT platform
• [New] Robots - both humanoid and other form factors - are likely to be one of the key innovations that will serve as the backbone of both economic and military might over the next century. Forbes
• [New] Investments in advanced manufacturing technologies, such as automation and additive manufacturing, could gain traction as companies seek to reduce reliance on complex global logistics. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Companies like General Motors or Tesla could see continued pressure on their production lines due to component shortages. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] The BEST reactor could show viable power production when construction finishes in 2027, marking a potential turning point in bringing fusion power to homes and businesses. The Cool Down
• [New] The global electrolyzer manufacturing capacity is expected to reach more than 165 GW per year by 2030. Market Research Company - Blackridge Research & Consult
• [New] Considering only projects that are operational, under construction or have reached a final investment decision, low-emissions hydrogen production can grow fivefold by 2030, reaching 4.2 million tonnes per year. IEA
• [New] Delvitech closed a $40 million Series B to scale its AOI platform globally, including plans for a Bengaluru manufacturing site by 2026. Printed Circuit Engineering Association Magazine -
• The AI factory in Spain will feature an experimental platform for developing and testing innovative AI models and applications, as well as promoting collaboration across Europe. Arnold & Porter
• Speculation among analysts: The next major Optimus version could debut in early 2026 (Tesla has teased the third-generation prototype), with production ramp-up by 2027. TESMAG
• At the 2025 meeting, Musk reiterated that Optimus (and robots like it) are central to Tesla's long-term vision, even claiming that eventually 80% of Tesla's value will come from Optimus bots. TESMAG
• As 2025 draws to a close, it is evident that the coming year will bring further breakthroughs in interoperability, adaptive manufacturing, and AI-powered quality strategies. Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine
• 2025 forecasts that while 85 million jobs may be displaced by automation, 97 million new roles centered on technology management, data analysis, and human-machine collaboration will emerge globally. ""
• Pairing people and AI tools, including agents and robots, could unlock $3 trillion in economic value in the United States by 2030. Fortune
• Foxconn and Google-owned Intrinsic have announced a joint venture that will combine Intrinsic's cutting-edge AI robotics platform with Foxconn's manufacturing expertise to build the future of the AI factory. Amiko Consulting
• Industry Growth Outlook: The 5G IoT industry is estimated to be more than USD 380 billion by 2033, as driven by next-gen use cases in autonomous mobility, smart manufacturing, and healthcare IoT. Precedence Research
• Widespread commercial deployment is projected for 2028-2030 as hydrogen costs decline and production capacity expands. Discovery Alert

Last updated: 07 December 2025