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Sojo Industries raises $40M to scale mobile manufacturing lines

Robotics Business Review

The Sojo Connect system focuses on packing, assembling, storing, order fulfillment, and delivering food and beverage products to digital marketplaces. | Source: Sojo Industries Sojo Industries, which specializes in advanced robotics, mobile manufacturing, and modular packaging systems, this week said it has raised $40 million. The Bristol, Pa.-based company said it will use the funding to scale Sojo Flight deployments, enhance the Sojo Shield platform, and expand automation across Sojo’s &

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Flexiv and NVIDIA join forces in robotics simulation

Automation Mag

June 13, 2025, Santa Clara, Calif. — General-purpose robotics solutions provider Flexiv has released the Flexiv-Isaac Bridge app, bringing high-fidelity force-control simulation to NVIDIA’s Isaac Sim. This partnership enables robotics developers and end-users to program, model, test and deploy complex force-controlled, AI-empowered robotics applications in simulated environments that closely mimic contact-rich real-world conditions, the company reported in a press statement.

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Dynamic Manufacturing India May-June 2025 Edition

Dinesh Mishra

Dear Readers, As we move into the mid-year stretch of 2025, this edition of Dynamic Manufacturing India proudly dedicates to the very backbone of Indian manufacturing — the Automotive Sector. From the days of importing vehicles to now exporting state-of-the-art machines across continents, India’s automotive journey reflects not just industrial growth, but a national transformation.

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Humanoid Robots to Have a 14-Fold Market Expansion in 5 Years

i4.0 today

Humanoid robots, widely perceived as embodied AI, are projected to grow rapidly over the next 10 years. This surge is fueled by major players like Tesla and BYD, who plan to expand humanoid deployment in their factories more than tenfold between 2025 and 2026, aiming for over 25% cost reduction per humanoid robot. With 2025 seen as the industry’s take-off year, IDTechEx anticipates the market for humanoid robot sensory components, including LiDAR, encoders, torque sensors, 6-axis sensors,

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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Delta Star opens Delta Iron Works in Virginia

The Fabricator

Delta Star Inc., a manufacturer of power transformers and mobile substations, has opened its newest manufacturing facility, Delta Iron Works, on its Lynchburg, Va., campus.

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What Happens When Automation Fails? Handling Errors in Smart Systems

Robotics Automation News

Automation now powers a significant share of modern systems – from smart homes and IoT networks to supply chains, healthcare, and financial services. Automated systems promise speed, accuracy, and efficiency, but they also introduce new complexities and dependencies.

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Powering Complex Systems: Multi-Axis Control with the Kinetix 7000

DO Supply

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, precision, efficiency, and scalability are essential for complex automation systems. The Kinetix 7000 servo drive series is designed to meet these demands, offering high-performance multi-axis motion control for a wide range of applications. With flexible voltage and power ratings, advanced synchronization features, and seamless motor compatibility, the Kinetix 7000 delivers exceptional control and efficiency.

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SMC introduces ZHV series for dual-mode pneumatic conveying

Design World

SMC has introduced the ZHV series air amplifiers, designed to support both vacuum and pressure modes in pneumatic conveying systems. Also known as air conveyors, these systems transport bulk materials such as grains or pellets through closed pipelines. Vacuum conveying uses compressed air to draw materials through the system, while pressure conveying moves materials by… The post SMC introduces ZHV series for dual-mode pneumatic conveying appeared first on Design World.

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Autonomous Solutions Inc moves into construction sector with SoftBank backing

Robotics Automation News

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), or ASI Robots, an industrial vehicle automation specialist and developer of the Mobius autonomous fleet management system, has launched ASI Construction with SoftBank Group Corp.

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AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value

Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

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Manufacturing sales in April see biggest monthly drop since 2023 amid U.S. tariffs

Canadian Manufacturing

Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell 2.8 per cent in April, the largest monthly drop since October 2023, as the tariff dispute with the United States hit the industry. StatCan says manufacturing sales stand at their lowest level since January 2022 after a second straight monthly drop. Drops in sales of petroleum and coal products (down 10.9 per cent), motor vehicles (down 8.3 per cent) and primary metals (down 4.4 per cent) drove the decline.

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Marelli Bankruptcy: Tariffs Crush Auto Parts Giant

Manufacturing.net

Marelli, a major auto parts supplier, files for bankruptcy citing tariff challenges and supply chain disruptions in a critical industry moment.

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What the Robotics Industry Needs from Colleges: A Systems-Based Look at Education’s Role in Automation

Robotics Automation News

The Talent Bottleneck in Robotics The robotics and automation sector is growing at breakneck speed, driven by advances in machine learning, AI, manufacturing systems, and embedded technologies. Yet, as these technologies surge forward, there remains a critical shortfall: a skilled, adaptable, and prepared workforce to meet this high-tech frontier’s challenges.

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Marelli Bankruptcy: Tariffs Crush Auto Parts Giant

MBT

Marelli, a major auto parts supplier, files for bankruptcy citing tariff challenges and supply chain disruptions in a critical industry moment.

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Why Smart Factories Are the Only Path to Successful Onshoring

The golden age of offshoring is over, and simply bringing production home isn’t enough. This eBook breaks down why smart factories are the essential path to successful onshoring in a volatile global economy. You'll explore a shift from nostalgia to reinvention: how digital-first systems, real-time feedback loops, and empowered frontline teams make onshore production faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.

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How robotics is changing the apparel industry

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast · How Robotics is Changing the Apparel Industry In Episode 199 of The Robot Report Podcast, our guest is Cam Myers, founder and CEO of CreateMe Technologies, who discusses the innovative application of robotics and adhesive technology in garment production. Myers shares insights on the challenges faced in automating clothing manufacturing, the benefits of using adhesives over traditional sewing methods, and the potential for reshoring production in response to changing t

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Weidmüller Introduces Cubeseries Industrial Relays for Universal Use

Control.com

Weidmüller USA’s industrial relay module series is designed to switch small industrial loads in a variety of applications across industries. The modules feature push-in and screw connection options for simple and versatile setup.

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Skild AI developing ‘human-like robot brain’ with AI solutions from Hewlett Packard

Robotics Automation News

Skild AI, a company creating AI foundation models and software designed to drive a diverse range of robotic devices and applications, is powering an “exponential expansion” of its engineering operations with a secure, private AI-as-a-service solution by STN comprising AI servers and storage solutions from Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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Industrial Planning: Optimize Your Production Efficiently

Picomto

Does industrial planning truly constitute the linchpin of your production operations? Absolutely! Indeed, this orchestral discipline determines the success or failure of your manufacturing objectives. In fact, 85% of high-performing industrial companies rely on structured industrial planning. But why do so many companies excel in theory yet fail in the field?

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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How Autonomous Trucks Are Changing Logistics: Pros And Cons

Robotics Automation News

Due to rapid advancements in technology, the trucking industry is currently undergoing a profound transformation, most recently through the introduction of autonomous trucks. Just last May 2025, these driverless vehicles began operating regular long-haul routes between Dallas and Houston, completing 1,200 miles without a human inside.

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A look at Boeing’s recent troubles after Air India crash

Canadian Manufacturing

The crash of a Boeing 787 passenger jet in India minutes after takeoff on Jun. 12 is putting the spotlight back on a beleaguered manufacturer though it was not immediately clear why the plane crashed. The Air India 787 went down in the northwestern city of Ahmedabad with more than 240 people aboard shortly after takeoff, authorities said. It was the first fatal crash since the plane, also known as the Dreamliner, went into service in 2009, according to the Aviation Safety Network database.

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Sunrise Robotics emerges from stealth with $8.5 million funding

Robotics Automation News

Sunrise Robotics, a company that says it’s “augmenting humanity through intelligent robotics”, is emerging from stealth with $8.5 million in funding led by Plural. Tapestry, Seedcamp, Tiny.vc and Prototype Capital also participated.

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Industry, government and consumers needed behind the wheel

SMMT

The UK is blessed with one of the world’s most diverse automotive industries and few auto brands are more famous globally than our quintessentially British small volume manufacturers (SVMs). They may be small volume but their value is high, contributing an annual £5.5 billion to UK plc, driving innovation, and directly employing 15,000 people in highly skilled, well-paid roles.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

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Lassonde targets 20 per cent GHG emissions cut by 2030

Canadian Manufacturing

Lassonde has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing its progress and ongoing commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibility. “Every day, we take actions together that advance the organization and allow us to combine environmental, social, and economic sustainability, all with a continued focus on our sustainability vision: To be an influential and committed organization that drives the transition to a more sustainable society,” Vincent R.

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Operational Efficiency Tools: Your Complete 2025 Guide

Picomto

Why is your company losing money every day? Operational efficiency tools represent the solution to this major problem. In modern industry, every minute of downtime costs an average of €50,000 according to a 2024 McKinsey study. At first glance, this situation appears inevitable. However, companies that use operational efficiency software optimize their [.

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Defence spending boost can only go so far to lessen reliance on the U.S.: analysts

Canadian Manufacturing

In early 2002, Glenn Cowan touched down in Kandahar as part of the first wave of regular Canadian Army troops deployed to Afghanistan, serving in a U.S.-led brigade combat team. After joining Canada’s elite special operations unit Joint Task Force 2 in 2003, he spent the next 13 years collaborating with American soldiers on raids, rescues and reconnaissance missions.

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Industrial vehicle automation specialist ASI opens new office in Utah

Robotics Automation News

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), an industrial vehicle automation specialist and developer of the Mobius autonomous fleet management system, has broadened its presence within the state of Utah with the addition of an office in Lehi, part of the Salt Lake City metro.

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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.

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Operational Performance Management: Complete Guide

Picomto

Did you know that 70% of industrial companies struggle to achieve their productivity objectives? Operational performance management represents the solution to this major challenge. Indeed, how can you optimize your operations without precisely measuring their efficiency? At first glance, this discipline may seem complex. However, it constitutes the main lever for transforming [.

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Horizon Aircraft partners with MT-Propeller for hybrid eVTOL propulsion

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — New Horizon Aircraft partners with MT-Propeller, a company in advanced propeller technology, to supply propellers for Horizon’s hybrid turbine engine. This collaboration will leverage MT-Propeller’s composite propeller knowledge for the company’s Cavorite X7 in development. “Partnering with MT-Propeller underscores Horizon’s commitment to delivering a superior flying experience,” said Brian Robinson, chief engineer at Horizon Aircraft. “Together, we’re setting new sta

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CAA greenlights infrastructure drone inspections beyond visual line of sight

E&T

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