Globant & YPF's AI Transformation, Oxipital AI's Food Automation Breakthrough - Industrial AI Weekly #2

May 01, 2025 - Industrial AI Weekly
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In recent developments, Globant and YPF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to leverage artificial intelligence for enhancing YPF's supply chain operations. This partnership marks a significant step towards digital transformation in the energy sector. Meanwhile, Oxipital AI has teamed up with Boston Conveyor and Automation to integrate cutting-edge vision-guided inspection and robotic picking technology into food production systems, aiming to boost efficiency and safety.

Additionally, Exiger has been recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supplier Risk Management, highlighting its capabilities in risk identification and management. The AI server market is also seeing substantial growth, driven by demand from cloud service providers and GPU vendors, with AI servers projected to account for 27% of global shipments by 2025. In the realm of supply chain security, Knexus and Babel Street have partnered to provide an AI-driven Risk Intelligence Platform under a significant agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration.

Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting advancements in industrial AI.
Globant Partners with YPF for AI-Driven Digital Transformation
Globant and YPF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance YPF's Supply Chain operations using artificial intelligence, aiming to improve efficiency and competitiveness. Read more
Amazon-backed Glacier secures $16M for recycling robots
Glacier, supported by Amazon, has received $16 million to expand its robotic recycling systems, enhancing its industry capabilities. Read more
Oxipital AI Partners with Boston Conveyor for Food Automation
Oxipital AI has partnered with Boston Conveyor and Automation to integrate advanced vision-guided inspection and robotic picking technology into BCA's systems, aiming to enhance efficiency and safety in food production. Read more
Dyna Robotics Launches DYNA-1 for Autonomous Dexterity
Dyna Robotics has introduced DYNA-1, a robot foundation model capable of performing complex tasks autonomously with high success rates, marking a significant advancement in embodied AI. Read more
Exiger Recognized as Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Exiger has been named a Leader in the first-ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supplier Risk Management, highlighting its AI capabilities and focus on supply chain resilience. Read more
AI Server Market Growth Driven by Cloud and GPU Demand
A report by Research and Markets examines the global server market's transformation due to cloud service providers and GPU vendors, projecting AI servers to make up 27% of shipments by 2025. Read more
Knexus and Babel Street Partner for AI Supply Chain Risk Management
On April 24, 2025, Knexus and Babel Street announced a partnership to provide an AI-driven Risk Intelligence Platform under a $919 million agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration, aimed at enhancing supply chain security for federal agencies. Read more
IFS Reports 30% Increase in Q1 ARR and Valuation Reaches EUR 15 Billion
IFS announced a 30% increase in Annual Recurring Revenue for Q1 2025, with its valuation exceeding EUR 15 billion. This growth is attributed to the adoption of its Industrial AI solutions and the launch of the IFS Nexus Black™ program. Read more
Isembard Secures $9M to Tackle Manufacturing Crisis
Isembard, a UK-based company, has raised $9 million in Seed funding to address the manufacturing capacity crisis in Europe and North America with its automated manufacturing units. Read more
Locus Robotics Reaches 5 Billion Picks Milestone
Locus Robotics has announced surpassing 5 billion units picked globally, highlighting the growing demand for mobile warehouse automation. Read more
AI Server Market Growth Driven by Cloud and GPU Demand
A report by Research and Markets discusses the impact of cloud service providers and GPU vendors on the global server market, predicting AI servers will make up 27% of shipments by 2025. Read more
Graze Robotics and Invited Launch Autonomous Mowing Pilot
Graze Robotics has teamed up with Invited to start a pilot program for autonomous mowing at Gleneagles Country Club in Dallas, Texas. The project aims to improve golf course maintenance using robotic technology, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency. Read more
AI Model Launched for Cement Industry by Conch, China Building Materials Federation, and Huawei
In Wuhu, China, Conch Group, China Building Materials Federation, and Huawei have introduced an AI model to improve efficiency in the cement industry, focusing on production, quality, and equipment management. Read more
TIER IV Completes Japanese Government Autonomous Truck Project
TIER IV has finished a project with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to develop autonomous trucks, aiming to address the driver shortage in logistics. Read more
Emmi AI Secures €15M for AI Simulations in Austria
Austrian startup Emmi AI has raised €15M in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered simulation technology for industrial engineering, aiming to reduce simulation times significantly. Read more
BlueVoyant's Supply Chain Solutions on GSA's SCRIPTS BPA
The U.S. General Services Administration has included BlueVoyant's AI-driven supply chain risk management platform in its SCRIPTS BPA, enabling DoD and FCEB agencies to access these tools for risk mitigation. Read more
Ensonic Secures $14 Million in Series D Funding
China-based industrial acoustic AI startup Ensonic has raised over 100 million yuan in its Series D funding round, led by the Beijing Advanced Manufacturing Fund. The funds will support research, overseas expansion, and supply chain integration. Read more
Hyundai and Plus Reveal Autonomous Hydrogen Freight Concept
At the ACT Expo 2025, Hyundai Motor and Plus introduced a concept for an autonomous hydrogen-powered freight ecosystem, featuring the XCIENT Fuel Cell truck with Plus's SuperDrive™ software. Read more
UPS Explores Partnership with Figure AI for Logistics Robots
UPS is in talks with robotics startup Figure AI to potentially use humanoid robots in logistics operations. The exact roles for these robots have not been specified. Read more
Nanoprecise Sci Corp Launches ReKurv.ai for Asset Intelligence
Nanoprecise Sci Corp has introduced ReKurv.ai, a generative AI tool aimed at aiding maintenance professionals in industrial environments by providing contextual answers based on real-world data. Read more
Field Materials Secures $10.5M for AI Construction Procurement
Field Materials has raised $10.5 million in a Series A funding round to develop its AI platform for automating material and equipment procurement in the construction industry. Read more
ALM Positioners and Path Robotics Partner for AI Welding Automation
On April 30, 2025, ALM Positioners and Path Robotics announced a strategic partnership to develop AI-powered welding solutions, aiming to enhance industrial positioning systems with autonomous capabilities. Read more

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