ExxonMobil news
ExxonMobil appears in 2 stories we have published in September 2026, mostly in our Technology and Policy coverage. It is most often reported alongside American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Chevron and Nexterity.
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Nexterity Automates Pipefitting with Remote-Controlled Robot
Nexterity, a US-based startup founded by a former ExxonMobil engineer, is developing a remote-controlled robot to automate the repetitive and dangerous task of tightening and loosening bolts in pipefitting. The company is part of TechCrunch Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield 200, signaling its potential to address labor shortages and safety challenges in industries reliant on piping infrastructure.
25 September 2026
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Nexterity Automates Pipefitting with Remote-Controlled Robot
Nexterity, a startup from TechCrunch Disrupt’s Battlefield 200, is developing a robot to automate the hazardous task of bolt tightening in pipefitting.
Study: Fossil Fuel Giants’ Emissions Lock in Centuries of Warming
A study reveals 178 fossil fuel and cement companies’ past emissions will continue warming the planet for centuries, even if emissions stop today.