Brineworks' €6.8M Boost for AI Air Capture & FANUC's Food-Grade Robotics Unveiled! - Industrial AI Weekly #25
September 25, 2025 -
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Welcome to this week's edition of Industrial AI Weekly.
In this edition, we bring you the latest developments in AI-driven industrial automation. Brineworks, an Amsterdam-based startup, has raised €6.8 million to further its AI-driven Direct Air Capture technology, which aims to produce sustainable fuels. Meanwhile, FANUC America showcased its advanced food-grade robotic solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, designed to meet USDA and FDA standards for enhanced food manufacturing processes.
Additionally, Sonair from Oslo has secured $6 million to launch its ADAR 3D ultrasonic sensors, which are set to improve safety in human-robot collaboration across various industries. In a strategic move, Anchore and Chainguard have partnered to bolster supply chain security by integrating Chainguard's container images with Anchore's scanning framework. Furthermore, ABB Robotics is collaborating with LandingAI to incorporate AI-driven vision software into its RobotStudio suite, aiming to accelerate deployment across different sectors.
Welcome to this week's edition of Industrial AI Weekly.
In this edition, we bring you the latest developments in AI-driven industrial automation. Brineworks, an Amsterdam-based startup, has raised €6.8 million to further its AI-driven Direct Air Capture technology, which aims to produce sustainable fuels. Meanwhile, FANUC America showcased its advanced food-grade robotic solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, designed to meet USDA and FDA standards for enhanced food manufacturing processes.
Additionally, Sonair from Oslo has secured $6 million to launch its ADAR 3D ultrasonic sensors, which are set to improve safety in human-robot collaboration across various industries. In a strategic move, Anchore and Chainguard have partnered to bolster supply chain security by integrating Chainguard's container images with Anchore's scanning framework. Furthermore, ABB Robotics is collaborating with LandingAI to incorporate AI-driven vision software into its RobotStudio suite, aiming to accelerate deployment across different sectors.
Brineworks Secures €6.8M for AI-Driven Air Capture Tech
Amsterdam-based startup Brineworks has raised €6.8 million to advance its Direct Air Capture technology aimed at producing sustainable fuels. Read more
Sonair Secures $6M for ADAR 3D Sensors
Oslo-based Sonair has raised $6 million to launch its ADAR sensor, aimed at improving safety in human-robot collaboration by offering a cost-effective alternative to LiDAR. Read more
Anchore and Chainguard Partner for AI Supply Chain Security
The companies Anchore and Chainguard have announced a strategic partnership to enhance supply chain security by integrating their technologies. Read more
ABB Robotics and LandingAI Collaborate on AI Vision Software
ABB Robotics is partnering with LandingAI to integrate AI-driven vision software into its RobotStudio suite, aiming to significantly reduce deployment time across industries. Read more
eschbach Introduces AI Batch Tracking in Shiftconnector
On September 23, 2025, eschbach launched a new AI-driven batch tracking solution for its Shiftconnector® platform, designed to improve collaboration and efficiency in manufacturing. Read more
Ozen Engineering and SimuTech Group Merge
Ozen Engineering and SimuTech Group have merged to form a leading engineering simulation organization in North America, aiming to enhance AI-driven solutions. Read more
Razor Labs Partners with Process Automation for AI in South African Mining
On September 22, 2025, Razor Labs announced a partnership with Process Automation to deploy its DataMind AI™ platform for predictive maintenance in South African mines. Read more
Embedd Unveils AI-Driven MCU Configurator
On September 23, 2025, Embedd launched its Graphical MCU Configurator, a tool aimed at enhancing supply chain resilience by enabling vendor independence for electronics manufacturers. Read more
Oxipital AI Unveils No-Code Vision Platform at PACK EXPO 2025
Oxipital AI has introduced V-CORTX, a no-code AI vision platform designed to enhance manufacturing processes, at PACK EXPO 2025. The platform features an AI vision model manager, a no-code application builder, and a real-time analytics dashboard. Read more
Augmentir Adds AR Features to AI Platform
Augmentir has introduced new Augmented Reality features to its AI platform to boost training and support for manufacturing workers, aiming to enhance efficiency and productivity. Read more
FANUC America Showcases Food-Grade Robotics at PACK EXPO
FANUC America presented its advanced food-grade robotic solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, featuring robots designed to meet USDA and FDA standards for improved food manufacturing processes. Read more
Fluent Cargo Introduces AI Tool for Logistics Queries
Fluent Cargo has launched Ask Fluent, an AI tool designed to provide real-time logistics and transport data through natural language queries, enhancing decision-making for logistics professionals. Read more
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