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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Musk: Tesla and SpaceX are building chip factories for in-house needs in Texas

Elon Musk announced that Tesla and SpaceX will be constructing two state-of-the-art chip factories in Austin, Texas, primarily for their own needs.

Mar 23 • 06:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

From Agile Robots to Tesla: Robot Revolution in Factories

German factories are experiencing a robot revolution with machines that resemble humans and are expected to be four times more productive than human workers.

Mar 23 • 06:26 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

How China’s tech transformation is putting the ‘world’s factory’ in a tough spot

China's economic transition is resulting in a stark divide where traditional factories, like those in Dongguan, are struggling to survive as high-tech firms thrive.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Jeff Bezos wants to raise $100 billion to invest in AI in factories, says newspaper

Jeff Bezos is in the early stages of discussions to raise $100 billion for a new fund aimed at purchasing manufacturing companies to be restructured and automated using artificial intelligence.

Mar 20 • 20:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

What is the Triangle on Packaging Hiding and Why Is It Important for Everyone?

Environmental experts emphasize that the success of recycling depends more on household decisions than on technology or factories.

Mar 20 • 09:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

France Needs to "Strengthen" Itself in This Area: More Than 500 French Factories Open Their Doors

More than 500 French factories are participating in the second edition of the event 'Factories Open,' aiming to promote industrial employment and attract youth to the sector.

Mar 19 • 09:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Ukraine Strikes Russian Aircraft Factories

The Ukrainian military confirmed strikes on two Russian aircraft manufacturing facilities, targeting military transport and cargo aircraft.

Mar 19 • 05:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Marches, three months without pay and the abandoned factory: the desperate situation faced by the workers of Lácteos Verónica

Workers of Lácteos Verónica in Argentina are facing a dire situation with unpaid salaries for three months and abandoned factories, prompting protests and marches for better conditions.

Mar 18 • 14:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

What is Volkswagen doing with Amarok and Transporter? Ready for military use after changes

Volkswagen is contemplating new production directions for its Amarok and Transporter models, aiming to adapt them for military use amid operational challenges at its German factories.

Mar 18 • 09:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Volkswagen should close German plants

A McKinsey report suggests that Volkswagen should close 8 out of 10 of its German factories, impacting the automotive supply chain and raising profit margins in the long term.

Mar 18 • 05:04 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

High-tech Strategy: Europe Links a Network of AI Factories

Germany will host two AI factory locations in Stuttgart and Jülich, collaborating closely with several other partners.

Mar 18 • 05:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Map Released Showing Publicly Announced Land Prices for All Locations - 'Land Competition' for Logistics and Factories

Japan's public land prices have seen their highest increase since the collapse of the bubble economy in 2026, significantly heightened by the demand for logistics facilities.

Mar 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Nvidia presents Vera Rubin, the supercomputer that will boost AI factories

Nvidia unveiled the Vera Rubin platform, a supercomputer designed to enhance every phase of artificial intelligence, as announced by CEO Jensen Huang during the GTC 2026 conference.

Mar 17 • 14:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Germany's automotive industry is broken – profits of the three largest car factories have shrunk

Germany's automotive industry is facing a significant crisis as profits from its three largest manufacturers have plummeted, prompting concerns over the sustainability of its business model.

Mar 17 • 13:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Hotels, universities, and factories close: The war against Iran leads to desperate energy shortages in South Asia

Energy prices are skyrocketing in South Asia, resulting in severe shortages affecting hotels, restaurants, and families, particularly in Kolkata and Mumbai.

Mar 16 • 16:34 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Hotels, universities, and factories are closing: The war against Iran leads to desperate energy shortages in South Asia

Energy prices are skyrocketing in South Asia, particularly affecting Kolkata and Mumbai, as rationing and closures hit hotels and restaurants amid a significant gas shortage.

Mar 16 • 16:34 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Consulting firm suggested VW to close eight factories in Germany

McKinsey & Company has recommended that Volkswagen close eight of its ten factories in Germany, sparking major controversy and criticism from labor representatives in the country.

Mar 16 • 15:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The conditions in Bulgarian textile factories are shocking, says the director of the film Made in EU

Bulgarian director Stefan Komandarev discusses his film 'Made in EU', which reveals the harsh realities faced by textile workers in Bulgaria.

Mar 16 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Stora Enso invested 30 million in renovations in Heinola, and fossil emissions collapsed – many factories operate on 'wood mush'

Stora Enso has revamped its corrugated cardboard factory in Heinola, resulting in a 90% reduction in fossil CO2 emissions due to a 30 million euro investment.

Mar 14 • 10:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why is there different gas for homes, vehicles, and factories? Know the difference

The article explains the different types of gases used in homes, vehicles, and industries, detailing how LPG, CNG, PNG, and LNG are distinct in composition and usage.

Mar 14 • 03:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Store electricity when it is cheap, sell it when it is expensive. 'EngyCell' helps to earn with battery systems

'EngyCell' is a Latvian digital platform that optimizes battery system operations in energy markets, targeting customers such as factories and renewable energy parks while planning expansion in Europe.

Mar 14 • 02:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Instead of closing factories, a European giant introduces humanoids

STMicro is employing humanoid robots in its semiconductor production facilities as a response to increasing pressure from global competition, particularly from China.

Mar 13 • 12:57 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

It was one of Putin's most important factories: No more missile chips will come from there

The Kremniy El factory, a major Russian microelectronics producer, is struggling to supply missile chips amidst intensifying sanctions, despite efforts for self-sufficiency by the Russian regime.

Mar 13 • 12:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

360% increase in car sales from China. Now it's time for factories in Europe

Sales of Chinese cars in Europe have surged by 360%, prompting manufacturers to consider investing in local production facilities to avoid EU tariffs.

Mar 12 • 16:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Little Mermaid Got a Pig Mask

The statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen was adorned with a pig mask and a sign reading 'shut down animal factories' this past Thursday night.

Mar 12 • 03:20 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Little Mermaid with a Pig Mask

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was adorned with a pig mask and a sign reading 'Close the animal factories.'

Mar 12 • 01:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Stellantis halted production at one of its factories

Stellantis has temporarily stopped production at its El Palomar plant in Argentina amidst a downturn in the automotive industry.

Mar 11 • 20:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Cambodia plans to shut down online troll factories

Cambodia aims to crack down on its extensive online scam industry, targeting 250 troll factories with plans to close 200 by April.

Mar 11 • 18:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Without light and without humans, the Chinese project to produce cars in 100% automated factories by robots

The article discusses the concept of 'dark factories' in China, which are fully automated, operate without human presence, and are designed to produce cars using advanced technologies.

Mar 11 • 10:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Chocolate Factories Discover 'New Clients', Users of Weight Loss Medications

The article discusses how chocolate factories are identifying a new market among users of weight loss medications.

Mar 10 • 12:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The end of human work: the Chinese factory that produces one smartphone per second and works 24 hours

A Chinese factory run by Xiaomi is capable of producing one smartphone every second without any human workers, raising concerns about the future of human labor in the age of automation.

Mar 10 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

International Women's Day: the working-class origin of March 8

March 8 is recognized as International Women's Day, originally rooted in the struggle for better working conditions by women in factories during the early 20th century.

Mar 8 • 17:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Negotiations and disputes on the road to an Argentina without the factories rejected by Milei

The Argentine government is moving towards a future focused on dynamic sectors, amidst tensions over the rejection of traditional manufacturing by President Milei.

Mar 8 • 10:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Neighbor's hired assassins target Zelensky: it's too dangerous to see my children

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reveals in an interview that he avoids visiting his family and factories to protect them from Russian threats and expresses concerns for the safety of children in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.

Mar 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Visiting Galaxy Factories: The Leo, Virgo, and Coma Berenices Constellations

The article discusses an encounter with galaxy factories related to prominent celestial constellations.

Mar 7 • 05:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Robot Job Destruction Comes Faster Than Robot Tax

The article discusses the imminent arrival of humanoid robots like Boston Dynamics' Atlas, which could significantly impact job markets by serving practical purposes in factories.

Mar 7 • 00:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ypê opens 80 job vacancies for operations in Amparo and Salto

Ypê has announced 80 job openings across their factories in Amparo and Salto, focusing on operations, maintenance, and quality roles.

Mar 6 • 19:53 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Nigeria's Mothers of Chibok go from farm to factory in bid to build a better future

Four Nigerian mothers, whose daughters were kidnapped by Boko Haram, are launching factories to create peanut products and finance their children's education.

Mar 6 • 16:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Panic in Gujarat due to war... work stopped in 100 factories, 400 more at risk!

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel is disrupting fuel supplies in Gujarat, leading to the closure of around 100 ceramic industry factories in Morbi.

Mar 6 • 14:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Now humans will not be needed! Xiaomi has deployed humanoid robots in factories

Xiaomi plans to deploy humanoid robots in its factories, potentially replacing human workers in the coming years.

Mar 6 • 06:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The UIA intensifies criticism against Milei: now says that more than half of the factories experienced falls in production and sales

The Argentine Industrial Union (UIA) has reported that over half of industrial entrepreneurs experienced declines in production and sales, calling for dialogue with the national government.

Mar 4 • 21:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Serious escalation of the war: Europe dispatched ships and fighter planes and Iran warned them not to get involved

The conflict in the Middle East has escalated with increased attacks by Israel and the U.S. on Iranian missile launchers and arms factories, while Iran warns Europe to stay out of the conflict.

Mar 3 • 23:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Israeli Strikes on Iran's Ballistic Missile Factories

Israeli forces conducted strikes on ballistic missile factories in Iran as part of a joint US-Israel operation.

Mar 3 • 15:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Samsung Electronics to Actively Apply AI in All Factories by 2030

Samsung Electronics plans to transform its domestic and foreign factories into 'AI autonomous factories' by 2030, utilizing AI across all manufacturing processes.

Mar 1 • 06:23 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Reporter's notebook: What a factory says about Ukraine’s economy

The article provides insights into the contrasting realities of daily life in western Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict, with particular focus on a bread factory and the resilience of the local economy.

Feb 28 • 10:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Production of 'Unofficial BMW' with Remaining Parts by Russian Company After Withdrawal

Russian companies are producing 'unofficial' BMW vehicles using leftover parts from factories that ceased operations after the withdrawal of major automotive brands following the Ukraine invasion.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Factories and the Rehabilitation of Prisoners: Alcaçuz Receives Technical Visit from Penitentiary Secretaries from Across the Country

The Alcaçuz State Penitentiary in Brazil hosts a technical visit by penitentiary secretaries to showcase its factories and rehabilitation model for inmates.

Feb 27 • 18:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Industries lose 15% energy to weak maintenance – MAN

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria reports that poor maintenance practices lead to significant energy waste in Nigerian factories, averaging between 10% and 15%.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Electrolux is laying off in Poland not only in factories. Cuts in the service center

Electrolux announces layoffs in its Polish operations, affecting both manufacturing and services in response to a crisis in the home appliance market.

Feb 26 • 18:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pharos’ official integration into AI Factories

Greece has formally launched the Pharos AI Factory to enhance its integration into the European AI landscape, supported by both national and European funds.

Feb 26 • 06:10 UTC

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