Introduction On January 15, 2026, Synopsys and Berkeley SkyDeck convened a summit, "The Silicon Horizon: The Next Decade for the Chip Industry," at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. The event brought together a select group of chip startups, venture capitalists, and industry executives to explore
Executive Summary Modern manufacturing is dominated by two distinct production paradigms: Roll-to-Roll (R2R), the continuous processing of flexible materials, and Piece-to-Piece (P2P), the discrete assembly of individual units. While they appear to be polar opposites—one defined by continuous flow, the other by batch-based flexibility—they are united by a
1. Introduction: The World of Countable Things Figure 1: A modern CNC machine shop with multiple machining centers. Source: Manufacturing Technology Discrete manufacturing, also known as piece-to-piece or batch manufacturing, is the engine of the modern physical world. It is the process of building products that can be individually counted,
Executive Summary: The R2R Paradox Roll-to-Roll (R2R) manufacturing, the high-throughput engine behind modern electronics and clean energy, operates on a fundamental paradox: measurement is abundant, but understanding is scarce. In these complex, high-speed production lines, defects propagate faster than they can be controlled, and the data generated by a multitude
Every time you use your smartphone, connect to a cloud service, or witness the latest breakthrough in artificial intelligence, you are experiencing the magic of the microchip. These tiny, intricate computing cities, built with billions of nanoscopic transistors, are the bedrock of our modern world. For over half a century,
If you’ve ever tried to have a serious conversation with an AI, you know the feeling. You start strong, laying out your brilliant idea. The AI seems to get it. Then, five messages later, it asks a question you answered at the very beginning. It’s like talking to
Executive Summary The industrial landscape is on the cusp of a monumental shift, moving beyond the terrestrial sphere and into the vast expanse of space. This transition is driven not by exploratory curiosity, but by industrial necessity. As Earth-bound manufacturing processes increasingly encounter fundamental physical and economic limitations, the unique
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A detailed analysis of the technical breakthroughs, commercial strategies, and policy discussions shaping the future of humanoid robotics Executive Summary The 2025 Humanoids Summit, held December 11-12 at the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley, marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of humanoid robotics. This gathering brought together the
I recently had the privilege of participating in one of those rare conversations that cuts through the hype and gets to the heart of what’s really happening in robotics and physical AI. Hosted by Nebius at the iconic Computer History Museum, the Robotics & Physical AI Summit brought together
The co-founders of a robotics company that seeks to improve the efficiency and safety of contract glazing work were named to Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 list. The list, now in its 15th year, recognizes industry leaders who are leading transformative change within business, culture and entrepreneurship. Among the 30
I recently had the privilege of participating in one of those rare conversations that cuts through the hype and gets to the heart of what's really happening in robotics and physical AI. Hosted by Cybernetix Ventures, this gathering brought together founders building robotics companies, investors funding them, and