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Google holds to ambitious net zero goal despite another big emissions hike

Google remains committed to its “intentionally ambitious” pledge to achieve net zero by 2030 — even though the company’s overall greenhouse gas emissions have increased dramatically since its 2019 baseline year. Google’s emissions reduction strategy, which it says was validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in February, calls

Siemens advances autonomous production with new AI and robotics capabilities

At automatica, Siemens announced plans to integrate its Operations Copilot into driverless transport systems and mobile robots. The Operations Copilot is designed to support machine operation and maintenance. As mobile transport robots increasingly function as autonomous agents using artificial intelligence (AI), the Copilot will provide an interface for users to

GRAITEC unveils PowerPack for Advance Steel – Release 2026

GRAITEC GROUP has announced the release of PowerPack for Advance Steel – Release 2026, an update aimed at supporting structural engineers, detailers, fabricators, and designers with tools to enhance workflow efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility in steel detailing. The 2026 release introduces updates to railings, cage ladders, balanced stairs, and includes

California cops are teaching kids to ride electric bikes

Electric bikes have exploded in popularity – and so have the risks. In Huntington Beach, California, rising e-bike crashes involving young riders prompted the city’s police department to launch what may be California’s first police-led e-bike safety course for kids, and it might be exactly the kind of inventive community-based

Roland DGA launches DIMENSE DA-640 dimensional surface printer

Roland DGA has introduced the DIMENSE DA-640, a wide-format dimensional surface printer designed to produce full-color prints with integrated embossing effects. The printer offers a streamlined and cost-effective alternative for creating textured output on demand, suitable for various applications. It is intended for print providers exploring décor markets and interior

Skycharger to develop 24-port EV charging hub at San Francisco airport

EV charging provider Skycharger has been awarded a lease to develop a fast EV charging facility at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Skycharger will build the EV Hub to serve electric rideshare drivers as well as airport customers and the general public. Skycharger’s EV Hub will help meet the expected

Navitas and BrightLoop partner to provide hydrogen fuel cell charging

US-based Navitas Semiconductor has formed a partnership with BrightLoop to support BrightLoop’s latest series of hydrogen fuel cell chargers with its automotive-qualified Gen 3 Fast (G3F) silicon-carbide MOSFETs for heavy-duty agricultural transportation equipment. BrightLoop’s systems provide power conversion efficiencies over 98% and power densities up to 60 kW/L. The company’s

Factorial’s Gammatron digital twin platform accelerates battery development

Solid-state battery developer Factorial has launched a new proprietary simulation platform designed to accelerate the development of next-generation batteries by improving how battery performance is predicted, validated and optimized. Factorial built its new Gammatron as a necessity-driven tool to address critical delays in battery development. Unlike traditional platforms focused solely

NYSERDA expands New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to include off-road EVs

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced the expansion of the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to include new zero-emission agricultural, construction, rail, and warehouse off-road equipment and Class 3 vehicles. Manufacturers can now apply for eligibility to offer their off-road equipment and vehicles

Dassault Systèmes and Patrick Jouin unveil “Ta.Tamu”

Dassault Systèmes and the French designer Patrick Jouin unveiled “Ta.Tamu,” a lightweight, 3D-printed and functional chair, co-created using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud. Ta.Tamu serves as a proof of concept for emerging, generative design processes that combine AI-powered virtual twins and the frugal use of materials to drive the generative

Stark Varg EX review: Our first look at the 80 HP street-legal dirt bike

Recently, the up-and-coming electric motorcycle manufacturer Stark Future invited us to the mountains of Spain to get hands-on with the Stark Varg EX – a fully electric street-legal enduro motorcycle selling in the U.S for $12,990 for the 60 HP configuration and $13,990 for the insane 80 HP configuration. After

TU Delft joins Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence program

Dassault Systèmes and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have announced that TU Delft has joined the 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence program as its 28th member. The partnership will support skill development in areas such as aerospace and manufacturing automation for students and professionals in the Netherlands. TU Delft