AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRobotics & Manufacturing: Salem-based Agility Robotics partnered with Nyobolt on fast charging for its Digit humanoid robots, targeting production, warehouse and distribution work in 2027. Corporate Accountability: Daimler Truck North America alleges a former Hillsboro supervisor misused more than $3.8 million in company funds; the company is seeking $6.5 million in damages and fees. Transportation: Southwest Oregon Regional Airport is pursuing daily Portland flights by 2027 and planning runway upgrades to handle growth. Oregon Brands: Portland-founded SHED RAIN has launched its umbrellas in the UK, extending the company’s export reach. Agriculture: Oregon lawmakers are urging USDA support for the struggling hazelnut industry, while abandoned Gorge orchards are adding to growers’ pest problems. Energy: Tualatin completed a 56-kilowatt hydropower system in its drinking-water network; meanwhile, a subsea geothermal test off Oregon produced net power for just 8.7 seconds, an early proof of concept for a challenging technology.
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