Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
The Spanish technology industry takes a strategic step with the establishment in San Sebastián of ÁNIMA, the new Spanish Association of Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI, an initiative that seeks to position the country at the forefront of a sector that is key to global competitiveness.
A new study by Empack and Logistics & Automation reveals that nearly half of the Spanish logistics and packaging sector is already renegotiating contracts due to the global tariff crisis. The report, presented ahead of the November event at IFEMA, confirms the pressure on costs and a unanimous criticism of the European Union's insufficient response.
The Galician company Vig-Sec Drone has been selected from over 1.300 applicants as one of 15 companies worldwide to participate in NATO's DIANA program. Its drone project for explosives detection will receive funding and mentorship.
SERNAUTO, in collaboration with ICEX Spain Export and Investment, is coordinating the Spanish Group Pavilion at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. A total of 35 companies from the sector will participate in the fair from September 8 to 12 to promote the 'Made in Spain' brand and diversify markets.
The Tecnalia technology center presented a showcase of advanced robotics today to the European Parliament, featuring 15 AI-based robots, as part of the European project euROBIN. The initiative aims to highlight the capabilities of European advanced manufacturing and the potential of collaborative industrial automation.
The Spanish-ASEAN Business Association (Asempea) is organizing a business meeting on September 8th in Madrid to strengthen trade ties with Vietnam. The event will focus on strategic sectors such as food, manufacturing, and consumer goods.
The Exporters' Club, through a technical note, warns that the Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Border Adjustment Mechanism (BAM) are generating a "cost shock" that reduces the competitiveness of European industry, proposing a moratorium on both instruments.
During his visit to ASCER, the Minister of Industry, Jordi Hereu, emphasized the government's commitment to the ceramic sector. Key measures include incorporating the sector into the CO2 compensation mechanism and advocating for specific treatment for the industry within the European emissions trading system.
Space transportation company PLD Space has increased its Series C funding round to €288 million, adding an additional €108 million. Led by Mitsubishi Electric and COFIDES, this round brings the total funding to €488 million to boost the industrialization of the MIURA 5 rocket.
The Basque Government's Department of Industry, Energy Transition, and Sustainability is keeping the Zabaldu+ program open until September 15th, with a budget of €13,6 million. The initiative aims to strengthen the international competitiveness of Basque SMEs in a complex global environment, increasing funding by more than 40% compared to the previous edition.
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