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Robotics startup NEXFORM has raised a $4.48 million seed round to develop its modular robotics technology. The funding, tracked by deal data platform Dealroom, positions the company to advance its flexible robotic systems, an area attracting growing investor interest as manufacturers seek adaptable automation solutions. Details on the investors and use of funds have not been disclosed.
- 2EU Parliament fails to reach deal on combustion engine phase-out●»Keine Einigung im EU-Parlament zum Verbrenner-Aus in Neuwagen« https://www. heise.de/news/Keine-Einigung-i m-EU-Parlame
The European Parliament has failed to reach agreement on the planned end of combustion engine sales in new cars. Negotiators could not settle the timeline or conditions for phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles, leaving the future of the EU's 2035 climate target for cars uncertain. The sticking points reportedly concern exceptions and the pace of the transition for manufacturers and consumers.
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Champion Homes has agreed to acquire Timberline, a deal that will add nine retail locations across the Southeastern United States to the homebuilder's network. The acquisition expands Champion's direct-to-consumer footprint in a region where demand for manufactured and modular housing has been growing. Details on price and closing timeline were not immediately available.
- 4$7.7M investment brings plastics startup industry to Drew▼$7.7M investment brings startup plastics industry to Drew
A $7.7 million investment is bringing a startup plastics manufacturing operation to Drew, Mississippi, according to the Enterprise-Tocsin. The funding is expected to establish a new plastics industry in the small Delta town, potentially creating jobs and diversifying the local economy. Details on the company, timeline, and number of positions created have not yet been widely reported.
- 5Toro Company Appoints Neal M. Lackritz as Chief Technology Officer▼The Toro Company Names Neal M. Lackritz Chief Technology Officer
The Toro Company has named Neal M. Lackritz as its new Chief Technology Officer. The announcement, made via press release, marks a leadership change at the Minnesota-based outdoor equipment manufacturer as it continues investing in technology across its turf, landscape and snow-management product lines.
- 6Hobbyist Reverse Engineers M-VAVE FM-1 Pocket Synthesizer Firmware●Reverse Engineering of the M-VAVE FM-1 Pocket Synthesizer Firmware
A developer has published work reverse engineering the firmware of the M-VAVE FM-1, a low-cost pocket synthesizer, releasing the findings in a public GitHub repository. The project documents how the budget synth's software works, opening the door for community-made fixes, feature additions and custom firmware. Enthusiasts of affordable music hardware are discussing the effort, as it highlights how cheap instruments can be modified well beyond what the manufacturer ships.
- 7Highway construction worker builds home SOC to switch into cybersecurity●I'm Michael, a career changer moving into security from Highway Construction. To learn hands-on enterprise IT and OT, I
Michael Aleone, a career changer moving from highway construction into cybersecurity, is building a mini security operations center on Kubernetes in his home lab. He runs it as a fictional managed security provider defending an equally fictional manufacturing client, using tools like Elasticsearch to gain hands-on experience with enterprise IT and operational technology systems.