Manex AI's €8M Boost, Globant's AI Pods, and SYNC ROBOTIC's Taiwan Debut - Industrial AI Weekly #10

June 12, 2025 - Industrial AI Weekly
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In today's newsletter, we cover a range of exciting developments in the field of industrial automation. Manex AI has successfully secured €8 million in seed funding, led by Lightspeed and BlueYard Capital, to further develop its AI-driven quality management platform, Qualitatio. Meanwhile, Globant has launched a new subscription model called AI Pods, designed to revolutionize IT services with AI-driven solutions and outcome-based pricing.

Additionally, SYNC ROBOTIC has introduced Taiwan's first AI Robot Platform, aiming to enhance security and inspection services. In collaboration with MIT, Flex is working on improving manufacturing efficiency and sustainability through AI and automation. In the agricultural sector, XAG is helping Turkish farmers tackle labor shortages with its APC2 Autopilot Console, while Voltrac has raised €2 million to develop an autonomous electric tractor platform. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other stories in the world of industrial AI.
Manex AI Secures €8M Seed Funding Led by Lightspeed and BlueYard Capital
Manex AI has raised €8 million in seed funding to advance its AI-driven quality management software for industrial clients, with Lightspeed and BlueYard Capital leading the round. Read more
ROHM Semiconductor Launches AI Microcontrollers for Anomaly Detection
ROHM Semiconductor has introduced new AI-equipped microcontroller units designed to predict equipment anomalies and forecast degradation, enhancing maintenance efficiency without requiring network connectivity. Read more
Globant Launches AI Pods Subscription Model
Globant has introduced AI Pods, a subscription service for AI-driven IT services, aiming to innovate traditional IT practices with outcome-based pricing. Read more
SYNC ROBOTIC Unveils AI Robot Platform for Security in Taiwan
SYNC ROBOTIC, a subsidiary of Foxlink Group, has launched Taiwan's first AI Robot Platform designed to improve security and inspection services using advanced technologies. Read more
Flex Partners with MIT for AI in Manufacturing
Flex has partnered with MIT to enhance U.S. manufacturing through AI and automation, focusing on efficiency and sustainability. Read more
XAG Autopilot Console Aids Turkish Farmers
Farmers in Gönen, Turkey, are using the XAG APC2 Autopilot Console to improve farming efficiency amid labor shortages and rising costs. Read more
Amazon Advances AI for Robots and Delivery
Amazon has announced new AI developments to improve robot understanding and optimize last-mile delivery. The initiative includes an AI framework for autonomous robot actions and a project called Wellspring to enhance delivery precision. Read more
Voltrac Secures €2 Million for Autonomous Tractor Platform
Valencia-based startup Voltrac has raised €2 million to launch its autonomous electric tractor platform, targeting agriculture and frontline logistics sectors. Read more
AUAR Secures £5.1 Million for AI in Housing
UK startup AUAR has secured £5.1 million to advance its AI and robotics platform, aiming to cut homebuilding costs and address the housing crisis. Read more
HIKMICRO Unveils AI Algorithms for Thermal Imaging
HIKMICRO has launched SuperScene™ and SuperScene+™, two AI-driven algorithms aimed at enhancing thermal imaging for applications like home inspections and electrical safety. Read more
Cognex Unveils OneVision for AI Vision in Manufacturing
Cognex Corporation has announced the launch of OneVision, a cloud platform aimed at improving AI-powered vision applications in manufacturing. The platform seeks to streamline development and reduce costs associated with industrial AI. Read more
Fedrigoni Partners with Palantir for AI-Driven Transformation
Fedrigoni has partnered with Palantir Technologies Inc. to enhance its digital transformation through AI, focusing on stock optimization and demand forecasting. Read more
Nvidia to Build AI Cloud Platform in Germany
Nvidia plans to build its first industrial AI cloud platform in Germany, targeting improvements in manufacturing for companies like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The platform will include 10,000 GPUs and support applications from product design to logistics. Read more
AIM Raises $50M for Autonomous Construction Equipment
AIM Intelligent Machines, a Seattle-area startup, has secured $50 million to retrofit construction equipment like bulldozers and excavators for autonomous use, enhancing safety and efficiency. Read more
Omnisent Secures $3M for Acoustic AI Model
Munich-based startup Omnisent has raised $3 million to develop a Large Acoustic Model aimed at interpreting non-speech audio signals, with initial applications in the manufacturing sector. Read more
PITT OHIO and Vaital Launch AI Email System for Freight
On June 11, 2025, PITT OHIO and Vaital announced N@TE, an AI-driven email system to automate freight order management, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Read more
Made4net and Flymingo Partner for AI-Driven Warehouse Solutions
Made4net and Flymingo have announced a partnership to enhance warehouse operations through AI-driven computer vision technology, integrating their systems for improved accuracy and monitoring. Read more

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