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Logistics and supply chain management software provider Cofactr recently announced the close of its $17.2 million Series A funding round. The new investment brings Cofactr’s total funding to $28.8 million. Cofactr’s platform can help hardware manufacturers and systems engineers streamline the production, process, and policies of supply chain management for electronics components sourcing. The platform is already in use by…
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As we turn the calendar to 2025, it’s time to take out the crystal ball. Technological innovation happens today than at a faster pace than ever before, and we expected 2025 to be no different. Robotics 24/7 asked some of the robotics industry’s biggest names about what they expect to see in automation next year. 2025 robot predictions questions and…
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Spatial artificial intelligence (AI) systems provider Slamcore recently received the 2024 Top Tech Startup award. The award spotlights top software and technology startups in the supply chain and logistics space. “Slamcore is a new entrant to the logistics and supply chain space, but we are seeing significant interest in our solution,” said Owen Nicholson, Slamcore founder and CEO. “The ability…
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Photoneo Brightpick Group, a provider of 3D vision and AI robotics, has entered into a definitive agreement for Zebra Technologies to acquire Photoneo. The acquisition, terms of which were not disclosed, is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. Robotic vision sensors, intelligence software headed to Zebra Photoneo is a provider…
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Sensor provider Voyant Photonics recently announced availability of its Carbon lidar sensors. Carbon’s highly integrated silicon photonic chip with solid state beam steering is fingernail-sized and can provide high-resolution, precise object detection, and static/dynamic segmentation for up to 200 meters (about 650 feet). Voyant’s Carbon lidar is available for order now at $1,490 for single units, with volume pricing available…
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Aerial robotics technology provider Apellix recently announced the launch of its US1 power wash drone. Apellix said its latest drone can clean industrial and commercial structures, offering enhanced performance and safety backed by comprehensive customer support. Building on the success of its B1 power wash drone, Apellix said the US1's heavy-lift capability makes it ideal for high-pressure cleaning tasks in…
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Robotics and data intelligence company Dexory recently announced a partnership with supply chain execution systems and enterprise software provider Körber Supply Chain Software. By integrating the DexoryView AI-enabled warehouse visibility platform with Körber’s warehouse management systems (WMS), the companies aim to improve supply chain management by delivering more insights, accuracy, and operational efficiency to customers worldwide. “Businesses in today’s market…
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U.S.-based slip ring and electric motor supplier Orbex Group recently introduced its new family of compact wheel drives (CWD), increasing its offering of precision motion control systems. The CWD-500 and CWD-1000 are integrated motor, gearbox, encoder, and wheel combination units, which Orbex said are designed to facilitate easy application in compact robotic applications like autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated…
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Market analytics company GlobalData recently predicted humanoid robotics technologies will have the potential to transform industries by offering advanced dexterity, precision, and human-like capabilities. According to research from GlobalData’s Disruptor Intelligence Center, humanoid robot developments have the potential to help automate complex tasks, address labor shortages, and enhance operational efficiency across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and service industries.…
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ProMat 2025, the premier manufacturing and supply chain trade event, organized by MHI, returns to Chicago beginning on March 17. Latest ProMat 2025 news: ProMat will include over 1,100 exhibits from leading providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference of nearly 200 sessions focusing on best-in-class offerings for manufacturing and supply chain operations. Exhibits will represent all segments of the material…
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ABB Robotics declared T-Robotics and Mbodi the winners of its 2024 ABB Robotics AI Startup Challenge, marking a significant milestone in advancing artificial intelligence offerings for industrial robotics. Selected from over 100 global applicants, these startups will help transform how industrial robots understand, learn and adapt to complex manufacturing environments through breakthrough AI offerings. T-Robotics, Mbodi hone in on AI…
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Skyline Robotics, a deep-tech robotics and automation company and developer of the Ozmo autonomous high-rise window cleaning robot, announced a mutually exclusive partnership with Alimak Group to create a next-generation automated Building Maintenance Unit (BMU). The companies said the partnership will set a new standard for architectural and asset management industries. Alimak Group has also made an undisclosed strategic investment…
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Mantis Robotics, a developer of Physical AI for robotic automation, announced it has secured $5M in new investments led by Emerald Technology Ventures with participation from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. This cash infusion, according to the company will enable Mantis Robotics to scale its operations, enhance its product portfolio and expand its presence in the rapidly growing industrial robotics…
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Collaborative robot (cobot) provider Universal Robots (UR) recently announced Collaborate North America 2025, a cobot conference and tradeshow. The event will take place in Novi, Mich. Jan. 28, 2025 and will be free to attend. This one-day, in-person event will bring together over 500 manufacturing professionals from across North America, including automation specialists, educators, and industry thought leaders from institutions…
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The AI-powered humanoid robotics company Apptronik announced it has entered a strategic partnership agreement with the Google DeepMind robotics team. The companies said that the partnership will couple artificial intelligence with hardware and embodied intelligence, advancing humanoid robots that can be more helpful to people in dynamic environments. Apptronik Apollo humanoid, Google DeepMind Gemini AI model at center of partnership…
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