US-based manufacturer Lanco opens new facility at Batu Kawan Industrial Park

US-based manufacturer Lanco opens new facility at Batu Kawan Industrial Park

By Riadz Akmal – Sept 30, 2022 A version of this article was first published on Bulletin Mutiara LEADING manufacturer of equipment for production automation, Lanco Integrated, has officially opened its much-anticipated, high-technology manufacturing facility at Batu Kawan Industrial Park (BKIP) today. Lanco Integrated vice-president (sales and marketing) Barry Rahimian said the new manufacturing facility will…

Penang — No short of investments, but of talent

Penang — No short of investments, but of talent

By The Edge Markets – Sept 30, 2022 A version of this article was first published on The Edge Markets KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): Driven by the semiconductor boom and trade diversion, Penang’s approved manufacturing investments hit an all-time high of RM76.2 billion in 2021. Not only that the figure surged 440% year-on-year, it also exceeded the…

This office chair was created with car manufacturing tech
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This office chair was created with car manufacturing tech

By ETX Daily Up – November 18, 2022 A version of this article was first published on FreeMalaysiaToday PARIS: With the aim of bringing attention to all the technologies on board the brand’s latest electric models, Norwegian designers working for Volkswagen have developed an office chair that brings them all together. It is even capable of…

What will humanoid robots be used for in the future?
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What will humanoid robots be used for in the future?

By MalayMail – September 28, 2022 A version of this article was first published on MalayMail SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 19 — While waiting for other players to enter the fray, the humanoid robot war is already raging between the United States’ Tesla and China’s Xiaomi. From assembly line work to personal services, these robots could…

How the metaverse is (already) shaking up the habits of its users
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How the metaverse is (already) shaking up the habits of its users

By MalayMail – September 28, 2022 A version of this article was first published on MalayMail PARIS, Sept 28 — Can the third-generation web — Web 3.0 — completely change our daily behaviour and habits? Yes, but only if you’ve already taken the plunge, it seems. Far from being a reality for the average person, the…

Cassie the running robot achieves Guinness World Record in 100-meter dash in Oregon
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Cassie the running robot achieves Guinness World Record in 100-meter dash in Oregon

By Scott Gleeson – September 28, 2022 A version of this article was first published on TechXplore A two-legged robot just made history. The bipedal droid, who goes by “Cassie” and was created at Oregon State University’s company Agility Robotics, just ran the fastest 100 meters by a bipedal robot to earn an official Guinness World…

Swede deal for Penang

Swede deal for Penang

By The Star – Sept 30, 2022 A version of this article was first published on The Star PETALING JAYA: Sweden-based Scandinavian IBS Sdn Bhd (SIBS) will be investing RM500mil to expand its plant in Simpang Ampat, Penang. In a statement yesterday, the company said the expansion is anticipated to be done in phases over…

[Press Release] Ground-breaking Ceremony for DHL New HUB, Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
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[Press Release] Ground-breaking Ceremony for DHL New HUB, Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

By InvestPenang – July 21, 2022 A version of this article was first published on InvestPenang Penang, July 21, 2022  – By the grace of Yang Di-Pertua Negeri, Tuan Yang Terutama, Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi Bin Haji Abdul Razak, State EXCO of Pulau Pinang, YB Dato’ Haji Abdul Halim Bin Haji Hussain, Senior Operations…