Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Invio Automation offers an expansive design library that includes custom end-effectors, like the one used in pack-out procedures above. Source: Invio Automation Invio Automation launched its Factory of the Future Rapid Automation Assessment (RAA) service. The Lansing, Mich.-based

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 7, 2025

SICK and Endress+Hauser are strategically partnering in process automation: SICKs advanced gas analysis and flow measurement technology is now an integral part of Endress+Hausers comprehensive instrumentation portfolio. We are pleased that the strategic partnership for process automation is now starting.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 15, 2025

DETROIT — With more than 40,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors, Automate 2025 this week was a prime place to see and learn about the latest industrial automation. Here are some of the latest enabling technologies for manufacturing and logistics as part of our ongoing Automate coverage.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 13, 2025

Images: Treotham With the launch of its new TreoShop platform, Treotham promises to take the accessibility of its industrial automation component offerings to the next level. These products are sourced from manufacturers internationally and are known for their reliability and durability, said marketing manager, Treotham, Ralph Harpur.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 5, 2025

Source: igus As market analysts predict that up to 20 million humanoid robots could be deployed in industrial settings by 2030, igus GmbH last week unveiled its first humanoid, Iggy Rob. Source: igus Iggy Rob uses AMR base for industrial efficiency Rather than using legs, Iggy Rob is built upon the proven ReBeL Move AMR platform.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Source: Honeywell Honeywell International Inc. announced today that it plans to spin out its automation and aerospace businesses. ” Honeywell outlined several potential benefits of separating its automation, aerospace, and advanced materials businesses. Register today to save 40% on conference passes!

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The first open-source digital twin of the Mcity Test Facilitythe University of Michigan’s center for connected and autonomous vehicles and technologiesis now available to the public. ” The digital twin works with TeraSim , an open-source traffic simulator developed by Mcity researchers. .

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

As hardware is reduced, software complexity increases, necessitating modular software structures and well-defined interfaces.

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

As hardware is reduced, software complexity increases, necessitating modular software structures and well-defined interfaces.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 17, 2025

Source: RealMan DETROIT — RealMan Intelligent Technology Co. this week showed off at Automate 2025 its latest lineup of lightweight robotic arms, dual-arm platforms, and self-developed joint modules tailored for industrial automation, precision manufacturing, and human-robot collaboration. and Canada.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Source: Slip Robotics For more than a century, truck trailers have been loaded and unloaded in the same way, leading to wasted time for drivers and dangerous bursts of activity for forklift operators. SlipBots cut loading times to minutes The need for greater supply chain automation has never been more critical, said Slip Robotics.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 10, 2025

Source: Standard Bots Standard Bots yesterday unveiled a new robot and announced that it has expanded its production facility in Glen Cove, N.Y. reach robot at Automate in Detroit next week. Were thrilled to debut both our expanded factory and our latest innovations at Automate. payload, 2 m (6.5 Standard Bots emphasizes U.S.-based

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2025

Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics has announced the fourth cohort of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program, marking a record-breaking year with an unprecedented number of applicants. ” OTSAW OTSAW is delivering systems for security, healthcare, and logistics automation. Tenomix Tenomix Inc. The London, Ont.-based

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Design World

JANUARY 30, 2025

For automated systems installed in potentially explosive atmospheres (ex., oil and gas production), extra precautions must be taken to ensure the electrical circuits do not become ignition sources. AutomationDirect has added additional Zener barriers from STAHL to isolate various control signal types from hazardous environments.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Automation became a particularly intense sticking point during negotiations. Initially, union representatives requested new contractual language dictating that automation and semi-automation could not replace a single human worker. This saga encapsulates the media perception surrounding labor and automation.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 8, 2025

FANUC is a Japanese world leader in robotics and factory automation. Source: FANUC America The latest numbers of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR’s) show automakers in the U.S. have been investing more in automation. However, in other key areas of manufacturing automation, the US lags behind its competitors.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

An automated gripper changer is part of the CubeBOX machine tending workcell shown here. Source: Tezmaksan Robot Technologies Production manufacturing demands are increasingly diverse, so adaptability and efficiency are essential, according to Hakan Aydogdu, CEO of Tezmaksan Robot Technologies.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 6, 2025

Source: Tormach Inc. Tormach ’s Chip Conveyor Kit for its 1500MX CNC mill is designed to enhance the functionality of the 1500MX by offering an easy-to-use, automated solution to maintain chip pan cleanliness and improve operational efficiency.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 16, 2025

Rather than a static hierarchy, information can flow from source to consumer bypassing layers as required. Inductive Automation recently published an article explaining how its Ignition platform fits within the Purdue model.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Mobile Industrial Robots ApS today announced the the latest addition to its growing list of MiR Go-approved products, the MC600 mobile collaborative robot. “By The MC600 is ready today to safely handle these complex automation challenges.” and automate complex workflows in industrial environments.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Source: Agtonomy Agtonomy recently raised an additional $10 million to close its Series A round, bringing total funding to $32.8 The developer of AI-enabled automation software for agriculture and land maintenance aims to do this through “advanced automation for industrial equipment fleet management.”

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The future of automation is in making robotics accessible and valuable in all manufacturing settings. Source (All images) | GrayMatter Robotics We all know moldmaking is high-precision, so the finishing touches can often make all the difference. The operator is still very much involved.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Source: Realtime Robotics. Lehtonen expects ‘a massive gear change’ Prior to Pickle, Lehtonen was head of product for HighRes Biosolutions , a laboratory automation software company, and he was a co-founder and CEO of LabMinds Ltd., a laboratory automation company. Ville Lehtonen.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Eureka automated the lens coating process with precise loading, unloading, and flipping systems. Source: Eureka Robotics Eureka Robotics last week said it has raised $10.5 million in Series A funding. It also plans to use the round to fully enter the U.S. market, where it has acquired initial customers.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2025

Source: Flexiv Flexiv Robotics Inc. “The KURAVIZON system is a testament to Flexiv’s commitment to expanding our global presence by delivering cutting-edge automation solutions,” stated Owen Wu, Flexivs business development manager for the Asia-Pacific region. Santa Clara, Calif.-based

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Cisco Industrial Automation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Industry research shows that by 2023, 30% of manufacturers will enhance their shop floor digital twin with real-time signal transponder data, leading to an 80% reduction in logistic bottlenecks in shop floor and storage areas – Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2021. Operability in various plant conditions (ex.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Massimo Motor’s new production facility with automated guided robots in Garland, Texas. Source: Massimo Group Massimo Motor Sports LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of powersports vehicles and pontoon boats, has added robotics to its new assembly line to streamline production and enhance quality control. 34,931 sq.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JANUARY 13, 2025

Bishop-Wisecarver has acquired Symation, a leader in motion control system integration, to expand its mechatronic solutions and launch Wisecarver Automation.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Source: CAPTRON CAPTRON has announced its official UR+ partnership with Universal Robots A/S. Our UR+ certified products are designed to deliver maximum precision and reliability to support our customers’ automation goals,” stated Sean Walters, general manager at CAPTRON North America LP.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Source: Clearpath Robotics Developers of robots for indoor or outdoor use have a new platform to build on. The company , which Rockwell Automation acquired last year, noted that the platform can integrate third-party components and accessories including depth cameras, directional lidar, dual-antenna GPS, and manipulators.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 4, 2025

Source: Edge Technologies Edge Technologies ’ FMB Turbo RS 3-38 bar feeder features the company’s Revolutionary Sliding (RS) technology, which streamlines CNC Swiss lathe automation.

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DO Supply

JANUARY 10, 2025

WSNs have several key components: Sensor Nodes A sensor node comprises of a sensing unit (or a transducer) that measures physical parameters, a micro-controller that processes the data, an ADC, a transceiver for wireless communication, and a power source which is usually a battery. This betters systems responsiveness.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 2, 2025

Mytra named Startup of the Year Mytra is helping its customers optimize warehouse space by automating traditionally manual pallet handling processes. Their domain knowledge of logistics and large-scale automation has helped Mytra design a product that directly addresses the inefficiencies they experienced firsthand in modern warehouses.

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DO Supply

MAY 16, 2025

The Kinetix 3 series from Allen-Bradley offers compact, high-performance servo drives tailored for small-scale automation operations. It is specially designed for small-scale automation operations. The Kinetix 3 servo drive integrates advanced technologies to optimize control and reliability in small-scale automation.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Source | United Grinding United Grinding highlights a new feature for WALTER Tool Grinding Machines called the Automated Tool Production (ATP). With this new system, the machines now offer an automation solution for cylindrical precision tools.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Source | Erowa Technology Inc. highlights its Robot Compact 150 as a new addition to the company’s automation portfolio. The automation solution offers a wide range of functions as it is well-suited for flexible loading of up to two production machines of all processing technologies — from milling to EDM.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 30, 2025

“Too small for automation?” ” With just two people and a clear vision, NS Precision partnered with Methods Machine Tools to build a lights-out operation capable of running 100+ automated machining hours per week. ” The Methods Plus-K60 Automation System is added to a medium bed FANUC RoboDrill.

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