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MassRobotics Jumpstart Fellowship celebrates five years of robotics STEM accomplishments

September 21, 2025 · MassRobotics celebrated five years of its Jumpstart Fellowship program, and announced that applications are open for Cohort 6.

Emerson announces PACSystems, a new line of industrial computing platforms

September 20, 2025 · Emerson announced its PACSystems IPCs combine the latest industrial-rated processors with optimized cooling and pre-loaded software to simplify advanced computing and integration.

PACK Expo 2025: igus to showcase palletizing cobot

September 19, 2025 · At PACK Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, igus will showcase its Fairino FR20 collaborative palletizing robot (cobot) for conference attendees.

International Motors begins autonomous vehicle fleet trials

September 19, 2025 · International Motors launched customer fleet trials with its second-generation autonomous vehicles, and in partnership with PlusAI, will pilot autonomous tractor-trailers in Texas.

Swisslog Healthcare, Diligent Robotics partner to enhance hospital logistics

September 18, 2025 · Swisslog Healthcare and Diligent Robotics announced a partnership that will utilize Swisslog Healthcare’s automation suite with Diligent’s autonomous mobile manipulation robots.

ABB Robotics invests in vision AI company LandingAI

September 18, 2025 · ABB Robotics announced it invested in LandingAI, a vision AI organization, to further develop robot vision applications and move toward Autonomous Versatile Robotics.

Outrider achieves enterprise-grade information security certification for logistics yard automation

September 17, 2025 · Autonomous logistics yard operation technology company Outrider achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification for its software platform.

Sonair raises $6M to accelerate rollout of ADAR 3D ultrasonic sensor for robots

September 17, 2025 · Sonair raised $6M in funding to further develop its ADAR 3D ultrasonic sensor for robots, and will look to expand its deployments globally.

ABB announces $110 million investment in U.S. manufacturing sites

September 16, 2025 · ABB announced it will invest $110 million in four U.S. manufacturing sites in Virgina, Puerto Rico, North Carolina and Mississippi.

General-purpose humanoid developer Figure AI exceeds $1 billion after Series C funding round

September 16, 2025 · Figure AI exceeded $1 billion in capital through its Series C financing round, with a post-money valuation of $39 billion for further development of its general-purpose humanoids.

Crown Equipment launches Build My Truck feature for lift trucks

September 15, 2025 · Crown Equipment introduced a Build My Truck feature on its website, allowing customers to generate lift truck configurations to meet their application demands.

PACK Expo 2025: Wexxar Bel to debut next-generation automation suite

September 15, 2025 · Wexxar Bel announced it will display three new offerings, BEL300 Random Case Sealer, BEL615 Fully Automatic Case Erector and BEL625 Robotic Case at PACK Expo 2025 in Las Vegas.

eBook: 3 ways to enhance the customer experience

September 15, 2025 · In this eBook, we explore how to unlock improved performance and profitability by placing people at the center of your supply chain execution, while delivering an enhanced customer experience.

Flybotix closes $10M Series A to accelerate growth of drone-based confined-space inspection technology

September 14, 2025 · Flybotix secured a $10M Series A extension round to further fund and accelerate the growth of its drone-based, confined-space inspection offerings, led by the ASIO X.

Industrial automation company RobCo enters U.S. market with new HQ in San Francisco

September 13, 2025 · Backed by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed, RobCo enters the U.S. market with the acquisition of Rapid Robotics, big-name customers and operations already spanning 14 states.

Humanoid Global invests in RideScan, developer of autonomous robot safety layer technology

September 12, 2025 · Humanoid Global announced its strategic investment in RideScan, a Scottish company with an AI platform that serves as a safety layer on autonomous robots.

Faulhaber adds new DC-Motors to the GXR, SXR families

September 12, 2025 · Faulhaber introduced several new additions to its DC-Motors portfolio, with new GXR and SXR micromotors, designed for reliability and flexibility in space-saving drive systems.

Mendaera announces first procedures with Focalist handheld robotic system

September 11, 2025 · Meandaera announced the first procedures with its Focalist handheld robotic system were performed at the World Conference on Endourology and Uro-Technology.

European real estate company Aroundtown partners with PassiveLogic to deploy digital twins for autonomous building control

September 11, 2025 · PassiveLogic has partnered with Aroundtown to deploy its generative AI digital twin platform for autonomous building controls across the European real estate portfolio.

Webinar: Behind the scenes at S&S Activewear - Transforming fulfillment with robotics

September 10, 2025 · If you’re in logistics, operations or supply chain leadership, this webinar with Infios will deliver the insights you need to evaluate automation as a lever for growth, resilience and competitive advantage.

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