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Trump Announces ‘Full and Complete Trade Deal’ with South Korea
The announcement comes days after Trump secureda major trade deal with the European Union that lowered tariff rates to 15% in exchange for investments in U.S. energy and other goods. Trump’s deal with South Korea is similar in that it lowers
ams OSRAM Sells Its Entertainment and Industry Lamps Business
ams OSRAM has signed an agreement with Ushio Inc. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, for the sale of its Entertainment and Industry Lamps (ENI) business. The transaction is expected to close by the end of March 2026. The purchase price of
DOE Announces Data Center Site Selection on Federal Lands
DOE has selected four sites—Idaho National Laboratory, Oak Ridge Reservation, Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant and Savannah River Site—to move forward with plans to invite private sector partners to develop cutting edge AI data center and energy generation projects. The announcement
U.S. Reaches Trade Deal with Europe
The European Union and the United States agreed on Sunday to a broad-brush trade deal that sets a 15 percent tariff on most goods, including cars. In addition: The European Union had agreed to purchase $750 billion of American energy
LED-to-LED Upgrades: Emerging Well of Opportunity?
As the market for replacing traditional light sources with LED becomes more challenging, a new market is developing around upgrade of early-generation LED installations. This presents an opportunity to achieve greater energy savings, enhance lighting quality, and integrate advanced lighting
One in 20 Supply Chain Managers Will Oversee Robots by 2030
Eighty percent of humans will engage with smart robots on a daily basis, and one in 20 supply chain managers will manage robots, rather than humans, by 2030, according to Gartner, Inc. Organizations are placing greater emphasis on enhancing the
Fluorescent Tube Bans and the Effect on Lighting Rebates by BriteSwitch
Fluorescent tubes have long been a staple in the American lighting landscape, illuminating warehouses, offices, and public buildings across the nation for decades. However, recent legislative actions in several states signal a significant shift in lighting technologies. Twelvestates have passed
Trump Announces ‘Massive’ Trade Deal with Japan with 15% Tariffs by Lim Hui Jie
President Donald Trump on Tuesday stateside announced that he had made the “largest Deal ever” with Japan, that involves “reciprocal” tariffs of 15% on the country’s exports to the U.S. Trump said that Japan will invest $550 billion into the
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Humanoid Robots in the Construction Industry: A Future Vision
General-purpose robots could be useful in a range of construction activities, from moving heavy concrete blocks to welding and plumbing. Although these robots come in various forms, humanoids—those that resemble people in size and shape—attract the most attention. Humanoids are still relatively early in development, but they could potentially transform
6 Defining Manufacturing Trends of 2026 by Bernard Marr
In 2026, focus is shifting from excitement over what AI can do in manufacturing to a more mature, considered understanding of what human-machine collaboration should look like in practice. Industries that gained first-mover advantage by adopting cognitive, connected processes are developing a deeper awareness of the challenges, complexities and cultural