Sat.Jan 04, 2025

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AutoStore wins first customer in South Korean pharmaceutical sector

Robotics Automation News

Geo-Young, one of South Koreas leading pharmaceutical distributors, has inaugurated its Smart Hub Center in Incheon, marking a significant advancement in the industry as the first in the nations pharmaceutical sector to integrate the AutoStore system into its operations.

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It’s tough at the top – but which business leader has the most at stake in 2025?

The Guardian Manufacturing

From post and planes to TV, phones and retail chains and even a central bank here are the chiefs facing the most testing of times A year is a long time in business: enough time for things to turn sour financially, or to engineer a comeback. Here are our picks of the figures across all sectors who face a testing year with something big to prove in 2025 Continue reading.

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Foxconn and Nvidia agree partnership to develop humanoid robots

Robotics Automation News

In a significant move poised that could reshape the entire robotics industry going forward, Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision, better known as Foxconn, has agreed a strategic partnership with the worlds largest computer chip maker, Nvidia, to develop advanced humanoid robots.

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UR+: The Ecosystem of Collaborative Automation

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast UR+: The Ecosystem of Collaborative Automation In Episode 180 of The Robot Report Podcast, we feature an interview with Chris Savoia, Head of Ecosystem Success, Americas UR In this conversation, Chris Savoia , head of ecosystem success at Universal Robots , discusses the evolution of collaborative robots, the importance of education and reskilling in automation, and the recent advancements in higher payload robots and mobile manipulators.

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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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Grenzebach supplies AGVs for Benteler’s automated intralogistics complex

Robotics Automation News

Grenzebach has developed and implemented customer-specific superstructures and charging stations for Bentelers automated intralogistics complex. The Benteler Group is a global supplier of vehicle components to the automotive industry. For Benteler, efficient material planning, a reliable material flow, and the digitalization of value creation processes are essential.

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TDK Ventures ‘thrilled’ with its investment into ANYbotics

Robotics Automation News

TDK Corporation, the old Japanese multinational electronics giant, says its subsidiary TDK Ventures has invested in ANYbotics, a Switzerland-based global leader in industrial inspection robotics. TDK says it is passionate about pushing the limits of what robots can do, and how they can transform the way industrial facilities are operated.

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How 2024 reshaped the humanoid robotics landscape

Robotics Business Review

Humanoid said its HMND 01 can assist with kitting, part handling, and machine feeding/offbearing in automotive, electronics, and other manufacturing facilities. | Source: Humanoid The humanoid robot market experienced remarkable growth in 2024, with Goldman Sachs Research projecting that it will reach $38 billion by 2035 , up more than sixfold from its previous estimate of $6 billion.

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US manufacturing sector contracts for 25th time in 26 months

Robotics Automation News

Economic activity in the American manufacturing sector contracted in December for the ninth consecutive month and the 25th time in the last 26 months, according to a survey of the nation’s supply executives.

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UR+: The Ecosystem of Collaborative Automation

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast UR+: The Ecosystem of Collaborative Automation In Episode 180 of The Robot Report Podcast, we feature an interview with Chris Savoia, head of ecosystem success for the Americas at Universal Robots A/S. He discusses the evolution of collaborative robots, the importance of education and reskilling in automation, and recent advances in higher-payload robots and mobile manipulators.

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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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FedEx opens new automated sorting facility at Memphis World Hub

Robotics Automation News

FedEx has unveiled a new, state-of-the-art, automated sorting facility at the Memphis World Hub. The LEED Certified building, which is now fully operational ahead of the holiday peak season, spans 1.