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SirenOpt raises $6.5M to scale PlasmaSens, its AI-powered platform for real-time, non-destructive manufacturing inspection

SirenOpt raises $6.5M to scale PlasmaSens, its AI-powered platform for real-time, non-destructive manufacturing inspection — TFNCalifornia startup SirenOpt raised $6.5M led by Hitachi Ventures to scale PlasmaSens, an AI-driven, non-destructive manufacturing inspection platform.Tech Funding NewsSofia Chesnokova Oct 14 2025 California startup SirenOpt has closed a $6.5 million

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California Energy Commission Awards SirenOpt $2.4M to Commercialize Intelligence for Battery Manufacturing

SirenOpt Awarded $2.4M in Commercialization Funding by the California Energy Commission The California Energy Commission (CEC) today awarded SirenOpt® a grant of $2.4M to advance the development and commercial readiness of its PlasmaSens™ manufacturing intelligence platform to enable the inspection, quality control, and real-time process control of battery

INDUSTRY

Actuate 2025: The Physical AI Revolution

A detailed narrative for those who couldn't attend. Written by Bogdan Cristei, PLAUD and Manus AI | September 25, 2025 Executive Summary Actuate 2025, hosted by Foxglove on September 23-24, 2025, marked a pivotal moment in the physical AI revolution. The conference brought together over 500 attendees from leading

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Hive Autonomy Wins Built Worlds 2025 Paris Summit Demo Day Competition

Paris Summit 2025 Demo Day Winner (Early Stage): Hive Autonomy - BuiltWorldsHive Autonomy enables green, safe, and efficient global logistics operations, supporting customers in transitioning to digital operations and laying the foundation for autonomy-assisted operations through innovative technologies. Watch Fredrik Bringager, …BuiltWorldsMadeline Dulabaum Hive Autonomy enables green, safe, and efficient

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DeepTech Pulse Vol. 3: The Physical AI Revolution and the Great Power Recalibration

Figure 1: Data center energy consumption surges amid the AI boom, with dramatic increases projected through 2030 Executive Summary: As we enter the latter half of 2025, the deep tech landscape is undergoing a seismic transformation defined by two powerful, intersecting currents: the undeniable rise of physical AI and a

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The Cosmic Symphony: How Mathematical Harmonics, from DNA to AI, Reveal a Universe Creating Itself

Written by Manus AI based on a conversation between Tim Kentley Klay and Bogdan Cristei. Figure 1: The elegant double helix structure of DNA, showing the mathematical precision underlying the blueprint of life. Source: National Human Genome Research Institute Introduction: The Unheard Music of Reality Have you ever felt a

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Alterego Out of Stealth: World’s First Near-Telepathic Wearable That Enables Silent Communication

AlteregoIntroducing Alterego, the first near-telepathic interface, designed to make technology as intuitive as using your inner voice. “Near-telepathic… silent communication at the speed of thought.” 🚀 Huge congrats to Max Newlon and Arnav Kapur for bringing alterego out of stealth. AlterEgo is a silent-speech interface that turns intent into action—no

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Fireside Chat: Gary Chen of Raise Robotics - Robotics Hype vs. Reality

Topics covered: where robotics stands today, hype vs. reality, and key breakthroughs driving progress. We touched on which industries are likely to be transformed first, the biggest bottlenecks ahead, how Al is accelerating robotics, and where early investors might want to place their bets. Company Snapshot * Founder & CEO: Gary

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Urban Sky Wins STRATFI Contract For Stratospheric Balloon Technologies

Urban Sky wins STRATFI contract for stratospheric balloon technologiesStratospheric ballooning company Urban Sky has won a contract from the U.S. Air Force for small balloons to complement, or replace, satellites.SpaceNewsJeff Foust WASHINGTON — Stratospheric ballooning company Urban Sky has won a contract from the U.S. Air Force to

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WattBuy Acquired by Schneider Electric to Accelerate Residential Electrification in the U.S.

WattBuy Acquired by Schneider Electric to Accelerate Residential Electrification in the U.S./PRNewswire/ -- WattBuy, a software company providing personalized energy insights and electrification solutions for residential customers, today announced…Cision PR NewswireWattBuy WattBuy to Collaborate with EnergySage and Qmerit to Deliver Unmatched Electrification Experiences for Homeowners BOSTON, Aug.

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Positron AI raises $51.6M Series A led by Valor Equity Partners, Atreides Management and DFJ Growth to work on their next generation inference AI accelerator

Exciting news: Positron AI has raised $51.6M Series A led by Valor Equity Partners, Atreides Management, LP and DFJ Growth to work on their next generation inference AI accelerator. They look forward to working closely with Gavin Baker, Randy Glein, Vivek Pattipati and their teams to deliver a compelling

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The Future of Robotics and AI in Manufacturing: A Deep Dive Analysis

Thoughts from the August 8th Panel on Robotics and AI in Manufacturing and referenced sources. Introduction The convergence of artificial intelligence and robotics is fundamentally reshaping the manufacturing landscape, creating unprecedented opportunities while simultaneously challenging long-held assumptions about production, labor, and economic competitiveness. As we stand at the intersection of

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SirenOpt raises $6.5M to scale PlasmaSens, its AI-powered platform for real-time, non-destructive manufacturing inspection

California Energy Commission Awards SirenOpt $2.4M to Commercialize Intelligence for Battery Manufacturing

Actuate 2025: The Physical AI Revolution

Hive Autonomy Wins Built Worlds 2025 Paris Summit Demo Day Competition

DeepTech Pulse Vol. 3: The Physical AI Revolution and the Great Power Recalibration

The Cosmic Symphony: How Mathematical Harmonics, from DNA to AI, Reveal a Universe Creating Itself

Alterego Out of Stealth: World’s First Near-Telepathic Wearable That Enables Silent Communication

Fireside Chat: Gary Chen of Raise Robotics - Robotics Hype vs. Reality

Urban Sky Wins STRATFI Contract For Stratospheric Balloon Technologies

WattBuy Acquired by Schneider Electric to Accelerate Residential Electrification in the U.S.

Positron AI raises $51.6M Series A led by Valor Equity Partners, Atreides Management and DFJ Growth to work on their next generation inference AI accelerator

The Future of Robotics and AI in Manufacturing: A Deep Dive Analysis