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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) recently announced two longtime industry pioneers as the winners of the 2025 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards. Stuart “Stu” C. Shepherd, co-founder and president of Shepherd Solutions Inc., was selected as a winner for his distinguished industry leadership. He was recognized for more than 46 years of transforming manufacturing in the Americas through robotic…
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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) reported that robot orders in North America remained essentially flat in the first quarter of 2025, with companies purchasing 9,064 units valued at $580.7 million. Compared to Q1 2024, this represents a 0.4% increase in units ordered and a 15% rise in order value, which A3 said signals continued demand and increased investment in…
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Electrical components provider Wieland Electric is proud to announce that its samos PRO MOTION controller was recently selected as the Gold winner in the control systems category of the Plant Engineering 2025 Product of the Year awards program. The company said this award highlights the samos PRO MOTION controller’s innovation, performance, and contribution to advancing industrial automation and safety. Designed…
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Do you want to explore robotics innovation around Boston, Mass. next week? Well, you’re in luck! Robotics ecosystem venture capital firm Cybernetix Ventures will host its first Robotics Tech Week June 9-13, opening the doors to robotic innovation centers, investor forums, and networking happy hours across the city and surrounding communities. Launched in Boston - an epicenter for robotics innovation…
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A ResinDek Success Story Colton Lemon, CEO, Owner, and Founder of Elevated Steel, has personally installed several million square feet of ResinDek® engineered flooring panels in the 14 years he’s worked with the product. His company provides turnkey structural steel services to the construction industry, including a full-time team of 70 installers and technicians who travel to job sites throughout…
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Estonian autonomous mobility technology developer Auve Tech recently launched MiCa 2.0 and Auve Stack 2.0, the latest evolution of its AI-powered vehicle software. The software combines sensors with advanced neural logic that can enhance vehicle perception, predictive navigation, and fleet coordination in real-time. Auve Tech said its latest software is designed to transform the capabilities of self-driving shuttles, and that…
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Embedded camera provider e-con Systems and Japanese electronics provider Shikino High-Tech recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on promotion and sales expansion of embedded camera modules globally. Combining e-con’s camera portfolio and Shikino’s deep market reach in Japan, the companies said their collaboration will explore tailored business channels and localization strategies to address market-specific requirements such as…
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Four members of the U.S. House of Representatives have partnered to relaunch the Congressional Robotics Caucus. The bipartisan committee will be co-chaired by Bob Latta (R-OH), Jim McGovern (D-MA), Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Haley Stevens (D-MI). The Caucus looks to “bring Members of Congress together to discuss issues related to robotics and affecting the robotics sector,” according to a press…
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DEEP Robotics, a China-based embodied AI and robotics company, recently launched the medium-sized wheel-legged robot LYNX M20. Combining both wheeled and legged mobility capabilities, the company said it is designed for demanding operational scenarios, driving intelligent upgrades across various applications, including industrial inspection and emergency rescue operations. The company, whose portfolio includes the LYNX all-terrain, off-road robot, Dr.01 humanoid and…
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The deadline to submit speaker abstracts or award applications for the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is fast approaching. The conference is being hosted by Supply Chain Management Review (SCMR), another publication of Peerless Media. To accommodate the large interest SCMR has received from those seeking to speak or apply for awards, Peerless Media is extending the deadline for both…
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Global provider of advanced automation systems Comau recently designed and developed an end-to-end automation technology for Li Auto’s next-generation electric vehicle (EV) range extender engine production line. The system will allow the Chinese EV manufacturer to reach an annual production capacity of up to 400,000 units. Comau said its full-value-chain offering, which includes concept design, system simulation, assembly, and commissioning,…
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Provider of ocean data as a service (ODaaS) Terradepth was recently awarded a five-year master services agreement with a major offshore energy company. Terradepth will deliver autonomous hydrographic survey and data services at a fraction of the traditional hydrographic survey time and cost. The first project will be for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in the Asia Pacific…
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Editor’s Note: This article appears in the April 2025 edition of Modern Materials Handling, a Peerless Media publication. Subscribe today! Mobile robots aimed to enhance human efficiency and productivity have become more attainable over the last decade as technology has improved allowing for larger-scale automation and better cost efficiency. Their ability to adapt and collaborate with other people and systems…
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Robotic food and beverage systems provider Appetronix recently partnered with Donatos Pizza and its sister company Agápe Automation to open Donatos’ first fully-autonomous pizza restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. The new fully-automated restaurant will be located before security in front of Concourse B at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport and will be operated by restaurateur HMS Host. The new autonomous…
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DCL Logistics recently partnered with Dexory to implement its DexoryView robotics and data intelligence platform. The AI-powered digital twin platform can help streamline and automate inventory audits. The San Francisco-based 3PL provides fulfillment and inventory management services for high-growth omnichannel brands. Since deploying DexoryView, DCL Logistics reported a 14% increase in pallet location accuracy and a tenfold improvement in inventory…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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…
