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Universal Robots Expands ‘Beyond the Welding Cart’ at FABTECH 2024

  • October 24, 2024
  • News

Universal Robots showcased cobot capabilities in extended reach and portability applications and in tasks such as laser restoration, finishing and press brake tending.

Robotics Plus to Showcase Prospr: Multi-use Autonomous Vehicle for Orchards and Vineyards at FIRA 2024

  • October 23, 2024
  • News

Prospr was launched last year at FIRA, an event dedicated to autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.

Flexxbotics Delivers Robot Compatibility with LMI Technologies 3D Measurement Solutions for Quality Inspection

  • October 22, 2024
  • News

Companies can enable robot-driven manufacturing with Flexxbotics using LMI Technologies to achieve closed-loop quality and six sigma consistency in unattended operations.

Flexxbotics Publishes White Paper About Autonomous Process Control Using Robotics and Automated Inspection in Manufacturing

  • October 16, 2024
  • News

Flexxbotics announced the publication of a new white paper titled Autonomous Process Control (APC) using Robots and Automated Inspection in Manufacturing.

Takayuki Ito Elected President of The International Federation of Robotics

  • October 16, 2024
  • News

In addition, Jane Heffner has been appointed as vice president of IFR.

Rockwell Automation Partners with Taurob to Provide End-to-end Robotic Automation Solutions

  • October 15, 2024
  • News

Taurob designs and manufactures ground robots for inspection, maintenance and data collection to optimize and enhance efficiency on a variety of industrial sites.

Sonair Reaches $6.8M Funding Milestone, Launches Global Early Access to 3D Ultrasonic Sensor Technology

  • October 11, 2024
  • News

Sonair has closed a new funding round, led by Skyfall Ventures, to propel the robotics industry into a new era of sensing technology.

ABB Robotics and U.S. Start-up Molg Tackle Data Center e-waste with Robotic Micro-factories

  • October 10, 2024
  • News

ABB Robotics and Molg will create robotic micro factories for data center server disassembly and component recovery.

Sales of Service Robots Up 30% Worldwide

  • October 9, 2024
  • News

Nearly 80% of the robots came from the Asia-Pacific region with 162,284 units sold.

Robot Orders Down 8% in First Half of 2024

  • October 8, 2024
  • News

The Association for Advancing Automation’s latest report shows decline in units sold to automotive component suppliers but increased sales in several non-automotive sectors.

Six Cybersecurity and Automation Tips to Boost Supply Chain Resilience in 2025

  • by Zac Amos
  • December 10, 2024
  • Feature

In 2025, emerging trends will reshape how companies approach resilience, with a sharp focus on automation and digital systems.

Emerging Tech Shaping the Landscape of Manufacturing Across Europe

  • by Pieter du Plessis
  • December 9, 2024
  • Feature

In Europe, the manufacturing market is expected to grow by 3.93% by 2028, reaching a whopping value of £2.83 trillion.

Molex's Industry Report Considers the Rising Potential of Human-Machine Collaborations

  • December 5, 2024
  • News

Ongoing innovations in high-speed connectivity, edge computing, network redundancy and fail-safe procedures crucial to optimizing robotics opportunities.

Rethink Robotics Announces Female Leadership Team Poised to Execute Growth Strategy

  • December 4, 2024
  • News

Julia Astrid Riemenschneider and Franziska Lorenz appointed to C-Level positions.

Dietmar Ley Elected Chairman of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association

  • November 25, 2024
  • News

Ley will hold the honorary position for three years and emphasizes the role of the committee as a strong voice for European robotics and automation suppliers.

Flexxbotics Publishes New White Paper Guide to Robotic Machine Tending Projects

  • November 22, 2024
  • News

Flexxbotics has announced the publication of a new white paper titled Complete Guide to Robotic Machine Tending Projects.

LG Energy Solution Signs MoU with Bear Robotics to Become Exclusive Supplier of Cylindrical Batteries

  • November 20, 2024
  • News

LG Energy Solution’s cylindrical batteries will power Bear Robotics’ service and logistics robots starting from next year.

The AI-Driven Transformation of Supply Chains: Trends, Benefits and Future Outlook

  • by Alan Silberstein
  • November 18, 2024
  • Feature

AI advancements are transforming logistics and supply chain management, enhancing everything from warehouse optimization and demand forecasting to automated quality checks and cost-efficient routing.

Yokogawa Enters into Sales Partnership with Sensyn Robotics for Drone-Related Services

  • November 18, 2024
  • News

Yokogawa Electric Corporationhas signed a sales partnership agreement with Sensyn Robotics, Inc. to provide drone-related services to customers across a range of industries.

Cybernetix Ventures Introduces the Robotics Startup Playbook

  • November 15, 2024
  • News

The Robotics Startup Playbook is an online guide for navigating the unique challenges of building and scaling robotics ventures.

Kivnon Strengthens North America Presence with MACROVEY Partnership

  • September 19, 2024
  • News

Kivnon, a leading producer of mobile robots, announced a strategic partnership with Macrovey to strengthen its presence in North America.

International Robot Safety Conference to Discuss Updates to the Revised ISO 10218, the Most Important Standard in Robot Safety

  • September 17, 2024
  • News

In Cincinnati Oct. 1-3, robot safety experts from leading robot manufacturers and regulatory officials will take a deep dive into the industry’s flagship standard along with dozens of other talks.

The Fusion of Robotics and AI in Manufacturing

  • by Kyle Crum
  • September 13, 2024
  • Feature

The manufacturing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the powerful integration of artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven robotic process automation (RPA).

Kawasaki Robotics Launches High Precision, Industrial-Grade Cobots at IMTS

  • September 6, 2024
  • News

The innovative CL Series gives manufacturers flexibility and advanced capabilities to bring automation to a wide range of new applications and markets.

GelSight and Flexxbotics Partner for Robot-enabled Precision Inspection with Autonomous Process Control

  • September 5, 2024
  • News

The joint solution incorporates GelSight’s tactile sensing technology into Flexxbotics for advanced robotic machine tending with highly precise quality inspection.

The Transformation of Robotics & Motion Control

  • by Drew Thompson
  • August 29, 2024
  • Feature

Sensor systems, vision systems, AI and machine learning, advanced actuators and edge computing are the core technologies propelling robotics and motion control forward.

Universal Robots Shows Deep Learning-Based Part Detection for Machine Tending Cobots at IMTS

  • August 29, 2024
  • News

Universal Robots is set to unveil a new AI-powered machine tending solution at IMTS, enabling faster batch changeovers by eliminating the need for fixtures.

Rethink Robotics Ushers in a New Era of Automation

  • August 29, 2024
  • News

Rethink Robotics relaunches, rebrands and unveils a new range of flagship products at IMTS 2024.

China's New Growth Strategy Backed by Robots

  • August 29, 2024
  • News

China's success story with industrial robots is unique: the country is by far the largest robot market in the world.

New Strategic Partnership Between Kivnon and Machine Concepts to Bolster Automation in North America

  • August 27, 2024
  • News

The partnership focuses on combining Kivnon’s advanced AGV technology with Machine Concepts' in-depth industry knowledge and well-established regional networks.