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FORTNA today announced a global strategic partnership with Geekplus Technology Co. to bring Geek+'s goods-to-person and mobile sortation systems to FORTNA's customers. The companies said multiple projects are already in different stages of deployment in the U.S. and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. These include robot installations for several large retailers in the sports and home appliance sectors, as…
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Vecna Robotics today announced a performance guarantee to reduce risk for newcomers to automation and to simplify and accelerate the deployment of mobile robots in warehouses and factories across the U.S. The Waltham, Mass.-based company said it based its guarantee on customer-defined success criteria such as throughput, workflow tasks completed, and uptime. Warehouses are between 10% to 25% understaffed, with…
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ATI Industrial Automation Inc. today announced the MC-50 Manual Tool Changer, which it claimed “provides unmatched performance, reliability, and quality for the manual exchange of robotic tooling.” The patent-pending MC-50 has an intuitive design and ergonomic lever operation to enable fast changes of robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) by hand, said the company. It also includes a safety latch button on…
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Porsche Consulting GmbH and ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation recently announced that they are collaborating on a pilot project to develop new practices in automated manufacturing of modular housing. The companies said the project is intended to meet the need for more affordable and environmentally sustainable buildings, as well as to help the construction industry address widespread labor and skills…
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Most of Finland’s robotics industry specializes in automation for small-series production—in line with a growing global manufacturing focus—according to a new report from HowToRobot in collaboration with the Robotics Society in Finland. Getting robots to work in a manufacturing environment with many variations and small production series can prove challenging. Yet, this is precisely what the robotics industry in Finland…
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In a PAVE panel today, two autonomous vehicle CEOs will explore the world of robot navigation. Aaron Nathan, founder, chief technology officer, and CEO of Point One Navigation, and Dr. Anuja Sonalker, founder and CEO of STEER Tech, will explain how the pieces of the autonomy stack work together, create redundancies, and provide autonomous vehicles with a full-picture view of…
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Promise Robotics, which is developing a industrial production platform for robotic construction and assembly, today announced that it has raised $15 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding raised to date to $25 million. The Toronto-based company's stated mission is to enable the construction industry to harness automation to build more affordable and sustainable homes. Promise Robotics said…
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Nulogy Corp. and Formic Technologies Inc. this month announced a strategic partnership to jointly offer Nulogy's software-as-a-service and Formic's robotics-as-a-service, or SaaS and RaaS, products. The companies claimed that their technologies will enable customers to implement digital shop-floor systems “with speed, agility, and flexibility – without requiring outsized capital investment.” “As manufacturers and their supply chain partners continue to grapple…
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Skyline Robotics today announced that it has partnered with Principle Cleaning Services to bring its award-winning Ozmo cleaning robot to London. The companies said they plan to go beyond cleaning to provide data, insights, and analytics on the health of building facades. Skyline said in a release that it and Principle's ultimate goal is to deliver environmental, social, and governance…
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The Pittsburgh Robotics Network today announced the appointment of Jennifer Apicella as its executive director, effective immediately. Apicella has been serving as its interim executive director since May 2023 and previously held the position of vice president of partnerships and programs since February 2021. “Her dedication and proven leadership have been instrumental in advancing the mission of the PRN, which…
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NVIDIA Corp. is known for supporting simulation and artificial intelligence, and it has been touting its advances in robotics and machine learning. At the Conference on Robot Learning, or CoRL, next month, the NVIDIA Robotics Research Lab will present its latest findings. The company also described how scientists and engineers are collaborating to use NVIDIA Jetson in undersea research platforms.…
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Aerobotix Inc. last week announced that it will demonstrate a new mobile mobile robot for the aerospace and defense industries at the WESTEC/AeroDef Manufacturing Conference from Nov. 7 to 9 in Long Beach, Calif. “As Aerobotix continues its groundbreaking work in mobile robots, we’re excited to bring this new technology to WESTEC/AeroDef,” said Josh Tuttle, Aerobotix business development manager, in…
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Seurat Technologies today announced a $99 million Series C round. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company said it plans to deploy its 3D metal printing factories at or near customer sites around the world. By printing parts closer to where they are needed, Seurat said its technology can help reshore supply chains and reduce emissions from transportation and global logistics. “Our mission…
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Technology continues to innovate various industries, but it comes with a mixture of enthusiasm and fear. Businesses are understandably excited about the prospect of greater efficiency, while some workers worry they'll be replaced by robots. The retail industry is a prime example. Who hasn't walked to the front of their local grocery or big-box store recently and been confronted with…
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Many companies have turned to mobile robots to boost efficiency and flexibility. These autonomous devices offer various benefits, enabling businesses to thrive in increasingly competitive markets. Mobile robots are revolutionizing operations across various sectors. They are particularly effective in warehouses, where they can help streamline tasks such as picking, packing, and transportation. These devices can navigate complex environments with sophisticated…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
