China's First AI Textile Sorting Line, AI Cargo Safety, and Dubai's Robo.ai City - Industrial AI Weekly #24

September 18, 2025 - Industrial AI Weekly
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This week, Databeyond Technology has introduced China's first AI-driven automated textile waste sorting line, utilizing advanced technology to enhance recycling efficiency. Meanwhile, the World Shipping Council has launched a new Cargo Safety Program that uses artificial intelligence to identify misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods, aiming to prevent ship fires and enhance safety.

In South Korea, the first Industrial AI EXPO was held, featuring 133 companies and 320 booths that highlighted AI solutions for industrial transformation. The event included a data-sharing agreement and an award ceremony for digital transformation contributions. Additionally, Robo.ai Inc. announced a joint venture with JW Group and Ferox Investments L.L.C. to establish 'Robo.ai Industrial City' in Dubai, focusing on smart technology initiatives.
Databeyond Technology Launches AI Textile Sorting Line
Databeyond Technology has introduced China's first AI-driven automated textile waste sorting line, utilizing advanced technology for efficient recycling. Read more
World Shipping Council Launches AI Cargo Safety Program
The World Shipping Council has launched a new Cargo Safety Program that uses artificial intelligence to identify misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods, aiming to prevent ship fires and enhance safety. Read more
Industrial AI EXPO 2025 Concludes in South Korea
The first-ever Industrial AI EXPO was held in South Korea, featuring 133 companies and 320 booths. The event highlighted industrial AI solutions and included a memorandum of understanding for a data-sharing ecosystem. Read more
Robo.ai Inc. Partners to Launch Industrial City in Dubai
On September 15, 2025, Robo.ai Inc. announced a joint venture with JW Group and Ferox Investments L.L.C. to establish 'Robo.ai Industrial City' in Dubai, focusing on smart technology initiatives. Read more
Procense Raises $1.5M to Develop AI Manufacturing Platform
Procense, a startup in San Francisco, has secured $1.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered manufacturing platform. The funds will help expand the team and accelerate platform development, which aims to optimize manufacturing processes using advanced AI tools. Read more
LineWise Secures $1.1 Million for AI Tech in Manufacturing
LineWise, a US-based startup, has raised $1.1 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI-powered virtual engineer technology, which aims to reduce factory downtime and defects. Read more
TCS Advances SDV Architecture with AI and MBSE
The Indian company TCS is enhancing software defined vehicle architecture by integrating generative AI with model-based systems engineering to improve development processes. Read more
Copia Automation Partners with Danieli Automation DIGI&MET
Copia Automation has partnered with Danieli Automation DIGI&MET to deploy its Industrial DevOps platform in Italy and the US, aiming to enhance automation and software development in manufacturing. Read more
Global ICS Security Market to Reach $27 Billion by 2030
A report by Mordor Intelligence forecasts the global Industrial Control Systems Security Market to grow from $19 billion in 2025 to $27 billion by 2030, driven by AI and cyber defense strategies. Read more
GSTS Awarded Contract for AI Platform Testing
Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS) has been awarded a contract by the Government of Canada to test its OCIANA® Predictive Maintenance AI platform. The platform is designed to improve military equipment reliability by analyzing real-time data. Read more
Cadence Integrates Nvidia DGX SuperPOD into Digital Twin Tool
Cadence has integrated Nvidia's DGX SuperPOD into its Reality Digital Twin Platform, enhancing data center design capabilities with high-fidelity simulations. Read more
AI in Construction Market to Grow by $9.7 Billion by 2030
A report by Research and Markets forecasts significant growth in the AI in construction market, from $2.4 billion in 2024 to $12.1 billion by 2030, due to labor shortages, sustainability, and safety enhancements. Read more
Newforma Appoints Benjamin Bazso for AI Leadership
Newforma has appointed Benjamin Bazso as Senior Vice President of Engineering to lead AI initiatives in project management for AECO firms, focusing on improving email management and productivity. Read more
Volkswagen to Invest $1.17 Billion in AI by 2030
The Volkswagen Group has announced a significant investment in artificial intelligence, aiming to allocate $1.17 billion by 2030 to enhance various aspects of its operations, including vehicle development and IT infrastructure. Read more

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