[New] Tesla is preparing to expand its Gigafactory in Texas, constructing a new facility dedicated to Optimus production, with an annual capacity of 10 million units, projected to begin operations in 2027.
Tradingkey
[New] DHL plans to significantly expand its Tesla semi-truck fleet in the second half of 2026, synchronizing with Tesla's production capacity ramp-up. / USA
Tradingkey
[New] Robotaxi services will accelerate their rollout nationwide in 2026, especially considering the mass production of Cybercab.
Tradingkey
[New] As manufacturers continue to navigate labour shortages, rising productivity demands, and the push for safer workplaces, Selby predicts that AI-driven, scalable, and collaborative robotics will be central to the factories of 2026.
The Manufacturer
[New] 2026 will mark a significant step towards full autonomy for robots.
TechRound
[New] By 2026, the question for many organizations will no longer be whether robots can work at scale, but how deeply they should be embedded into everyday processes.
TechRound
[New] Boston Dynamics confirmed that initial units will be deployed in 2026 at Hyundai's Metaplant in Georgia, signaling Atlas's transition from research platform to commercial workforce robot.
Interesting Engineering
[New] For many processors, expanding or modernizing U.S.-based manufacturing capacity is becoming a competitive advantage - supporting shorter supply chains, faster response times, and reduced exposure to global risk.
Turner Group
[New] If Tesla successfully deploys thousands of Optimus units in its own factories by mid-2026 as planned, it will serve as a Sputnik moment for the rest of the industrial world, likely triggering a massive wave of capital expenditure in robotics.
FinancialContent
[New] Hyundai plans to transition from traditional hardware-led robotics to AI-driven systems as part of its broader vision of developing human-centered Physical AI for factory environments.
Interesting Engineering
[New] Hyundai Motor Group has announced plans to build a scalable system that can integrate 30,000 humanoid robots annually by 2028, aiming to automate repetitive factory tasks.
Interesting Engineering
[New] Cadence Design Systems is positioning itself as a critical enabler of the robotics revolution through its pending $3.18 billion acquisition of Hexagon's Design & Engineering business, expected to close in first-quarter 2026.
Nasdaq
[New] CES 2026 is showcasing the latest wave of innovations in AI and robotics, including Nvidia's unveiling of its Vera Rubin AI platform and Qualcomm's plans to use its chips to power humanoid robots.
Yahoo Finance
[New] Many companies will optimize their global manufacturing and distribution networks to offset underutilized capacity that is no longer cost competitive.
Supply Chain Dive
[New] For U.S. equities, the current policy mix-industrial incentives, tax cuts, and AI-driven capex - has supported risk assets and driven opportunities in sectors like technology and manufacturing.
Morgan Stanley
[New] IISc Bengaluru and IIT Bombay will advance quantum computing fabrication utilizing superconducting, photonic, and spin qubits, and IIT Delhi will host quantum materials and device development.
Precedence Research
[New] SteelFab 2026 will focus on a wide range of advanced technologies including metal cutting, metal forming, welding, power tools, automation, 3D printing, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in manufacturing processes.
Steel Radar
[New] SteelFab 2026 will offer a comprehensive platform featuring the latest equipment and technologies in sheet metal processing, welding and cutting, pipe manufacturing, robotic systems, and modern production solutions.
Steel Radar
[New] Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region for both precision-fermentation manufacturing and long-term consumption.
Persistence Market Research
[New] Fastest-growing Region: Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region, supported by expanding fermentation infrastructure in China and India, cost-efficient manufacturing capabilities, and increasing product trials across Japan and ASEAN markets.
Persistence Market Research
[New] Labour availability constraints, rapidly rising labour rates and the residual impacts of COVID-19 will compel most companies to invest in cyber-physical systems, especially intralogistics smart robots.
Modern Materials Handling
[New] Growth in semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales is expected to continue in the two following years of the forecast period, with projections of $145 billion in 2026 and $156 billion in 2027.
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Last updated: 11 January 2026
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