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• [New] China's recently published 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) now has placed robotics at the heart of its modern industrial system. IFR International Federation of Robotics
• [New] Collaborative robots will be the fastest growing segment, with an average annual shipment growth rate of 17.4% between 2025 and 2030, compared with just 5.0% for articulated robots. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] SCARA robots are projected to outpace articulated robots, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9% between 2025 and 2030, driven by robust demand from the electronics and semiconductor industries. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Germany will achieve a compound growth rate of just 3.7% from 2025-2030 and is predicted to see a contraction in industrial robot shipments of -0.3% in 2026. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Price erosion is anticipated to slow in 2026 as robot manufacturers' cost pressures increase amid rising oil prices. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Material Handling and assembly are anticipated to be the key applications driving growth with 2025-30 compound growth rates of 7.0% and 6.9% respectively, as demand for efficient logistics and precise manufacturing-line assembly rises fast. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Bosch and CARIAD have concluded their Automated Driving Alliance, delivering an AI-based Level 2 ADAS stack for series production, with the VW ID.EVERY 1 first in line for 2027. Self Drive News
• [New] More broad-based domestic demand for robotics will begin to outpace that of the automotive industry in 2026. Industrial Info Resources
• [New] Hyundai, which completed its full acquisition of Boston Dynamics earlier in 2026, hopes to boost production of the Spot and Stretch robot models, as well as the new Atlas model. Industrial Info Resources
• [New] By mid-2026, marketers will likely have access to sophisticated targeting options that leverage AI and machine learning. Apeiros Marketing
• [New] Smart factories will feature autonomous supply chain adjustments, where AI systems re-route logistics and adjust production schedules in real-time based on global weather events or geopolitical disruptions. Intellectual Clouds
• [New] By mid-2026, we expect a massive shift toward full-scale enterprise production. Intellectual Clouds
• [New] Physical AI is expected to transform manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, healthcare, and defence over the next decade. igmGuru
• [New] Siemens NX Manufacturing 2606 adds a new generative AI capability inside AI Make Machining Suggestion. MachineToolNews.ai
• [New] Siemens' June release of NX for Manufacturing 2606 gives the month a strong AI CAM angle. MachineToolNews.ai
• [New] Forge Nano is investing between $300 and $330 million, subsidized by a $100 million grant from the Department of Energy, to build a 3 GWh per year advanced battery plant in Morrisville, NC, that will leverage Samsung SDI's manufacturing expertise and supply chain pricing. AZOM
• [New] The Morrisville Gigafactory is expected to play a critical role in expanding U.S. battery manufacturing capacity, supporting defence and industrial applications, and strengthening domestic supply chains. AZOM
• [New] With the newer robots, HPM hopes to take advantage of ABB Ability Connected Services, ABB's unified, cross-industry, digital offering, which provides real-time data about robot status and performance from any location. IFR International Federation of Robotics
• [New] In Japan, Rapidus is moving from R&D towards its target of mass production of 2 nm logic semiconductors by 2027, supported by funding from the Japanese government and several private sector companies. PwC
• [New] The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative in New York will prepare the vaccine candidate for production. Wired
• [New] Leading Technology: Black Box leads at 26.8% share; Embedded System-based UBI grows fastest at 27% CAGR, driven by OEM factory-fitted telematics enabling seamless UBI enrolment at vehicle purchase globally through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The upcoming RVMC factory in Vietnam will serve as the frontline for international delivery, seamlessly replicating Orbbec's proven China manufacturing workflows for localized mass production. Automation.com
• [New] To underscore, the IEEE IoT technology forecast of connected devices is expected to increase by about 300% from 8.7 billion devices in 2020 to more than 25 billion IoT devices in 2030. fortinet

Last updated: 05 July 2026