Synopsys and TSMC expand chip design AI, Novaclad measures kitchens, and more - Industrial AI Weekly #75

October 01, 2026 - Industrial AI Weekly
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LG Group brought discussions on physical AI, robotics and manufacturing competitiveness to Washington, D.C., including robot training work with NVIDIA using factory data. This edition also covers Tacta Systems opening a Singapore facility to produce hardware that captures worker movements and forces for robot training, and PCI Technology Group introducing AI rail inspection systems for applications including obstacle detection and infrastructure monitoring.

Synopsys and TSMC expanded their collaboration on AI chip design and advanced packaging, while Huawei presented AI and digital power projects for grid and energy operations. Supply chain developments include new planning deployments at Stüssy, funding rounds for Axya and Atomic, and research plans involving CGI Federal, the Defense Logistics Agency and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Arkestro expands in Europe as platform reaches 34 countries
Arkestro plans to expand its European operations as use of its predictive procurement platform grows across the region. The company reports nearly $300 million in European spending on the platform, with EU spending up 93% year over year. Read more
ITpipes receives growth investment from Luminate Capital Partners
ITpipes receives a growth investment from Luminate Capital Partners to support product development, including AI capabilities for wastewater and stormwater inspection, coding and asset management. The companies did not disclose transaction terms. Read more
Cyngn receives follow on DriveMod Tugger order from Fortune 100 manufacturer
Cyngn received an additional order for its DriveMod Tugger from an unnamed Fortune 100 heavy equipment manufacturer. The vehicle will transport components to an assembly line, expanding the companies' existing relationship. Read more
Arcadis expands Autodesk collaboration for AI project delivery
Arcadis and Autodesk expand their collaboration to use AI, connected data and digital workflows in built and natural environment projects. The work includes linking Arcadis' Model Context Protocol capabilities with Autodesk Assistant and developing See Through Walls to assess hidden building conditions, support material reuse and reduce emissions. Read more
Arkestro co-founder launches book on predictive AI for supply chains
Arkestro co founder and chief strategy officer Edmund Zagorin launched The Predictive Enterprise at DPW Amsterdam on September 30, 2026. The book examines predictive AI applications in procurement, supply chains and enterprise decision making. Read more
Novaclad launches iPhone app for AI LiDAR kitchen measurements
Novaclad launches a free iOS app that uses an iPhone’s LiDAR sensor to measure kitchens, estimate countertop prices and send projects to local fabricators. The app debuts in St. Louis with Rock Creek Granite. Read more
Dozuki launches Forge AI for industrial workflows
Dozuki launches Forge AI, an AI layer for manufacturing tasks including troubleshooting, analysis, training and operational content creation. The platform uses data connected through Dozuki, while keeping customer data isolated and outside shared model training. Read more
LG Group holds Washington forum on physical AI and industrial competitiveness
LG Group held a Washington, D.C. forum on physical AI, robotics and manufacturing, focusing on their role in U.S. industrial competitiveness. The company also highlighted work with NVIDIA to train robots using manufacturing data from its Tennessee factory. Read more
Stüssy selects RELEX Solutions for global planning
Stüssy will use RELEX Solutions to connect forecasting, replenishment and merchandise financial planning across its global stores, e commerce operations and distribution centers. Neos by Argon will support the implementation in North America, Europe and Asia. Read more
California Waste Solutions installs AI scanners at Oakland facility
California Waste Solutions is installing EverestLabs AI scanners at its Oakland recycling facility to monitor incoming materials, identify contamination and improve material recovery. The company is also expanding Pellenc optical sorting at its San Jose site. Read more
Trimble introduces autonomous AI tools for transportation
Trimble introduced AI and agent ready tools for transportation and logistics at its Insight 2026 conference. The releases include a voice enabled driver assistant, fleet and trailer orchestration tools, maintenance invoice automation, browser based fleet systems, and Trimble Arc Agent for operational workflows. Read more
TrinaTracker launches AI robots for solar panel installation and cleaning
TrinaTracker, a Trina Solar subsidiary, introduces two robots for photovoltaic module installation and cleaning. The systems use AI vision, LiDAR and autonomous route planning to support construction and solar plant maintenance. Read more
Envision Energy launches 8 MW wind turbine with AI optimisation
Envision Energy introduced its Model T EN175/8.0 onshore wind turbine at WindEnergy Hamburg in Germany. The 8 MW turbine uses AI powered autonomous optimisation to improve energy output and reliability across operating conditions. Read more
Taiwan Expo USA 2026 opens AI infrastructure exhibition in Dallas
Taiwan Expo USA 2026 runs from September 24 to 26 in Dallas, featuring AI manufacturing, smart energy and infrastructure technologies from Taiwanese suppliers. The event connects US companies with exhibitors working on servers, cooling, industrial AI, robotics, energy storage and related supply chain areas. Read more
Huawei unveils six AI power-sector projects
Huawei presented six AI and digital power projects at HUAWEI CONNECT 2026 and its Global Electric Power Summit in Shanghai. The projects cover digital grids, microgrids, power operations, converter stations and communications deployments in Brazil and China. Read more
Synopsys and TSMC expand AI chip design collaboration
Synopsys and TSMC expand their work on AI and high performance computing chip design, covering certified design flows, agentic AI workflows and advanced packaging. The collaboration also includes validated intellectual property and development milestones for interfaces including PCIe 7.0, HBM4 and UCIe. Read more
Tacta Systems opens Singapore facility for robotic skill capture hardware
Tacta Systems opens an office and production facility in Woodlands, Singapore, to manufacture its Tacta Glove. The hardware records force, motion and temperature data from skilled workers, alongside video, to train robotic hands for manufacturing tasks. Read more
GEP earns 12 Top Tech badges in Hackett Group assessment
GEP received 12 Top Tech badges in The Hackett Group's Fall 2026 SolutionMap assessment. The company says its QUANTUM INTELLIGENCE platform was the only provider recognised across every evaluated procurement category. Read more
Axya raises C$17 million for AI procurement platform expansion
Axya, a Canadian procurement software company, raises C$17 million in a Series A led by McRock Capital. The funding will support AI development, hiring, North American and international growth, and more ERP partnerships. Read more
CGI Federal, Defense Logistics Agency and University of Tennessee to Research AI and Quantum Logistics
CGI Federal, the Defense Logistics Agency and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville will study agentic AI and quantum computing for warehouse management, reverse logistics and supply chain resilience. The Quantum Pathfinder initiative will operate from CGI Federal's Knoxville delivery center. Read more
PCI Technology Group unveils AI rail inspection portfolio at InnoTrans 2026
PCI Technology Group introduced AI rail inspection systems for metro, intercity, high speed and freight networks at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin. The company also agreed with Germany's RPS to explore European projects for pantograph and catenary monitoring, obstacle detection and underfloor inspection robots. Read more
Atomic raises $12.5 million for AI supply chain platform
Atomic raises $12.5 million in Series A funding led by Klass Capital and Madrona. The company plans to expand its Nucleus AI supply chain planning platform and support larger enterprise deployments. Read more
The Raymond Corporation opens 2026 to 2027 university research funding
The Raymond Corporation opens proposals for its 2026 to 2027 University Research Program, offering selected projects up to $250,000 for one year. The program supports research including communication between workers and autonomous mobile robots. Read more
Mistral opens Munich hub for industrial and physics AI
Mistral opens a Munich hub focused on physics AI, industrial AI research, engineering and customer projects. The company cites work with BMW, Siemens Energy and the Technical University of Munich, and plans further hiring without disclosing investment or staffing figures. Read more

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