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- 1US short of critical component in humanoid robot race▼The U.S. can’t find enough of this critical machine component to win the humanoid-robots race
A new report says the United States cannot secure enough of a critical machine component needed to lead the humanoid-robotics race. The shortage threatens to slow American development of human-like robots as competition with other countries, notably China, intensifies over the next generation of automation technology.
- 2Trump rebrands AI as 'super intelligence' amid White House tech accord▼Trump rebrands AI as ‘super intelligence’ as tech giants sign White House accord
President Trump has begun referring to artificial intelligence as 'super intelligence' while major technology companies signed an agreement at the White House. The rebranding coincides with a new accord between the administration and tech giants, prompting discussion about how the government is framing AI policy and the industry's growing closeness to the presidency.
- 3Parkdale Mills acquires CiCLO biodegradable fibre technology▼Parkdale Mills acquires CiCLO technology
US yarn spinner Parkdale Mills has acquired CiCLO, a technology that lets polyester and other synthetic fibres biodegrade faster in landfills and marine environments. The deal brings the biodegradable-fibre platform in-house for the North Carolina-based company, a major supplier to denim and apparel mills. Industry textile publications report the move as Parkdale strengthening its sustainability portfolio amid rising demand for lower-impact synthetic fabrics.
- 4ArchKey Acquires US Communications & Electric●ArchKey Acquires US Communications & Electric to Expand Technology Solutions
ArchKey has acquired US Communications & Electric, a move the company says will expand its technology solutions capabilities. The acquisition, reported by industry outlet EC&M, strengthens ArchKey's footprint in electrical and communications infrastructure services. Details on the deal's financial terms and expected integration timeline have not been disclosed, and little wider discussion has emerged so far beyond the initial trade press coverage.