Samsung’s Biggest Phone Factory Isn’t Where You Think
Samsung operates the world’s largest smartphone factory, and it’s located in Noida, India. The facility, expanded in 2018, can produce a staggering 120 million phones annually.
Category: Manufacturing
Your Roomba Isn’t Going Anywhere (For Now)
iRobot, the maker of Roomba, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company is being taken over by its China-based manufacturer, Picea. But CEO Gary Cohen insists warranties will be honored and apps will keep working.
Taiwan’s Drone Push Needs Its Tech Giants to Step Up
Taiwan is racing to build a massive domestic drone industry to counter China, aiming for nearly 200,000 units annually by 2030. But the high cost of a China-free supply chain and getting its biggest tech firms fully committed are major hurdles.
Kenya’s Carbon Valley Bets on Geothermal-Powered CO2 Capture
In Kenya’s Rift Valley, a startup called Octavia is testing a novel approach to carbon removal. Their modular machines use excess geothermal energy to capture CO2 from the air, then store it permanently in the region’s unique basalt rock.
iRobot’s Founder Says a “Chinese Fast Follower” Took His Company Down
iRobot, the maker of the Roomba, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December. Founder Colin Angle says subsidized Chinese rivals like Roborock exploited a “protected market” to outcompete him, while regulators killed a potential rescue deal with Amazon.
Intel’s 2026 Nova Lake CPUs: 52 Cores, Big Cache, and a Big Promise
According to a new report, Intel’s next-gen Nova Lake desktop CPUs are shaping up to be a massive counter-punch to AMD. The lineup, expected in the second half of 2026, could feature up to 52 cores and a huge 288MB of cache. But pulling it off is the real challenge.
PI’s F-713 Photonics Aligner: A Smarter Controller for the Same Muscle
PI has introduced the F-713, an update to its 6-axis photonics alignment system. It maintains the hybrid mechanical design of the F-712 but features a more flexible controller built for future tech.
US Manufacturing Isn’t Dying, It’s Just Desperate for Workers
A new report flips the script on US manufacturing. The sector is hiring aggressively, but a stubborn perception problem is leaving hundreds of thousands of jobs open. The real story is a struggle to attract talent, not an industry in retreat.
A Big, Expensive iMac Pro Might Actually Be Coming Back
According to a new report, Apple is working on a revamped iMac Pro that could launch in 2026. This all-in-one desktop would reportedly pack high-end M5 Max silicon into a large-screen design, filling a gap in the pro desktop lineup.
Inbolt’s New AI Makes Robots Pick Parts Like a Human
Inbolt has launched a new AI-powered bin picking system that mounts a 3D camera directly on the robot arm. The tech enables human-like adaptability, handling randomly placed or hidden parts with high speed and accuracy.