Global Scans · Manufacturing · Weekly Summary

• [New] Waymo plans to continue expanding its autonomous ride-hailing services to additional cities in the U.S. and internationally, as well as scaling up production of its vehicles to meet growing demand. National Today
• [New] Mexico, with its manufacturing base and proximity to US auto plants, could become a hub for upgrading and component production-if regulatory stability is ensured. Wilson Center
• [New] Multiply Labs today has announced an agreement with AstraZeneca to evaluate the potential for applying GMP-ready robotic systems to commercial-scale cell therapy manufacturing. The Medicine Maker
• [New] By technology, artificial intelligence / machine learning is projected to grow at a remarkable CAGR of 17.5% between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] The Mine Automation and Robotics is growing at a 14.0% during the forecasted period of 2025 to 2033. HTF MI
• [New] Global robotics revenues will increase from USD 100 billion today to approximately USD 2.6 trillion by 2035 - a 25-fold increase - and further to roughly USD 25 trillion by 2050, representing another tenfold expansion from 2035 levels. DJE Kapital AG
• [New] By 2026, robotics will reach an inflection point that extends far beyond traditional mechanical engineering cycles. DJE Kapital AG
• [New] The solar sector employed almost 650,000 people in the EU in 2022, with projections of 1 million jobs by 2025 and potentially 1.6 million by 2027 under High Scenario, reflecting strong job creation potential across manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and operations. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Electric vehicles could become cheaper to produce than internal-combustion cars by around 2027, as battery prices fall and manufacturing efficiencies improve. Davis Vanguard
• [New] The Automotive Robotics industry is expected to expand lucratively to an estimated value of US$ 22.49 Billion by 2033, from US$ 8.88 Billion in 2024. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Construction 5.0 will integrate AI, robotics, and machine learning to anticipate problems, optimise resources, and ensure technology serves both people and the planet. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] The first autonomous AM gigafactories will emerge in Europe: shared, software-defined production platforms capable of manufacturing entirely different products for different companies at any time, with minimal human intervention. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Over the next decade, additive manufacturing will transition into qualified, large-scale industrial production, driven by process-based certification. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Eli Lilly plans to open a $3.5 billion weight-loss drug manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, creating 850 permanent jobs. Ermer and Suter PLLC
• [New] The semiconductor industry's concentration in Taiwan means any disruption to production there would immediately cascade through global supply chains for electronics, automotive, and defence industries. Investor's Handbook
• [New] With industrial production on the rise, Caterpillar is well-positioned to capitalize on infrastructure demand, though management has cautioned that incremental tariff costs could weigh on margins later in 2026. The Chronicle-Journal
• The S. Korean government will launch a ~ $688M K-on-device AI semiconductor development project, starting next month, to create roughly 10 AI chips for applications from autonomous vehicles to robots. Semiconductor Engineering
• Samsung Electronics will join its new $5 B EPIC Center in Silicon Valley, a collaborative R&D facility designed to accelerate materials and process innovation. Semiconductor Engineering
• U.S. lawmakers are urging tighter export controls on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment (SME) to China, warning existing loopholes threaten national security. Semiconductor Engineering
• Applied Materials told investors it expects continued strength tied to AI-related semiconductor spending, a key read-through for the broader chip-equipment stack that feeds Nvidia-era demand. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin

Last updated: 22 February 2026