Nänikon, Switzerland – September 30, 2025 – METTLER TOLEDO announces the launch of NineFocus™, its new high-performance, multiparameter benchtop meter system. Designed for laboratories and near-production, it measures pH, conductivity, ion concentration, and dissolved oxygen with compelling precision. It is at its best with the smart InLab® DES® digital sensors with diagnostic capabilities.

A team member that never tires, lifts heavy components and is built entirely from high-tech: humanoid robots in production mark a major technological leap. Now, BMW Group Plant Leipzig is running a pilot project that brings physical AI to Europe. The new competence centre is driving the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics worldwide. First deployed at the BMW Group’s US plant in Spartanburg, humanoid robots have already proven a success – and offer a fascinating glimpse into the production of the future.

As humanoid robots become more advanced, motion capture is playing a crucial role in teaching them how to move like humans. This article explores how Xsens technology is used to capture precise human motion data, enabling robots to learn, adapt, and perform complex tasks safely and efficiently through AI and machine learning. In recent years, the convergence of robotics and AI has accelerated dramatically, paving the way for the rise of humanoid robots—machines designed