Mech-Mind Robotics champions eyes and brains for embodied AI industry

Mech-Mind Robotics, a leading provider of 3D vision systems and software for industrial robots, laid out its plans at Automation World (AW) 2026 to become a global leader in embodied AI. It provides innovative solutions that empower robots with “eyes” and “brains.” Through combining advanced 3D cameras with powerful software for perception, path planning, and deep learning, Mech-Mind enables flexible automation and unlocks the full potential of robotics across diverse industries globally.

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Hon Precision raises AI chip test capacity plan by 40% amid surging demand

Driven by rapid growth in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) markets, semiconductor IC test equipment leader Hon Precision has upgraded its production expansion plan for 2026 from an annual increase of 30% to over 40%. The company also revealed that AI chip-related orders have far exceeded current capacity, signaling a new wave of global demand for AI chip testing.

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InterBattery 2026: Solid-state battery commercialization accelerates as Posco and EcoPro set mass production targets by year-end

As major battery manufacturers accelerate the commercialization of solid-state batteries (SSBs), South Korea’s battery materials industry is also speeding up product development and production, targeting the emerging demand. Efforts now span multiple areas, including cathode and anode materials, SSBs, and key raw materials. Observations from the show floor at InterBattery 2026 indicate that South Korean materials suppliers are advancing toward mass commercialization through cross-company collaboration and vertical integration.

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MSI to increase gaming product prices by up to 30% as memory costs spike

With artificial intelligence (AI) demand surging and key components such as memory in tight supply, Micro-Star International (MSI) chairman Joseph Hsu and president Jeans Huang said the company is actively expanding in the AI server market, achieving growth of 50 to 100% in 2025, and expects to maintain strong growth in 2026. In addition, they expect gaming products to see a price increase of about 15 to 30% in 2026 due to the impact of rising memory costs.

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Dixon guarantees up to US$10 million for Padget Electronics’ raw material purchases from Foxlink

Dixon Technologies (India) Limited disclosed on 16 March that it has issued a guarantee for its wholly owned unlisted material subsidiary, Padget Electronics Private Limited, in favour of Foxlink India Electric Private Limited. The disclosure was made to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and in compliance with a SEBI master circular dated 30 January 2026.

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