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Automate 2026, North America’s largest robotics and automation show, is expected to welcome over 50,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors to Chicago’s McCormick Place from June 22-25. Hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), Automate will host AI, humanoid, robotic and vision leaders from around the world, looking to “transform the way you work.” Automate 2026 hours and location Automate…
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Linear guide, roller bearing and positioning stage manufacturer IKO International will showcase its automation component portfolio at Automate 2026 in Chicago. The company said that booth visitors can see demos of how its technologies offer precision and accuracy, making them perfectly suited for long, maintenance-free lifecycles that automation equipment demands. IKO at Automate 2026 IKO provided the following details of…
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Linear motion component manufacturer Tolomatic Inc. will showcase its advanced technologies at Automate 2026 in Chicago. The company said that booth visitors can see its advanced electric actuation technologies during the show. Tolomatic at Automate 2026 Tolomatic said that its electric and servo linear actuators are ideal to replace legacy hydraulic systems, providing benefits including improved performance, maintenance and operational…
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Drive and control technology provider Bosch Rexroth will exhibit its diverse factory automation technologies during Automate 2026 in Chicago. As manufacturing continues to transition to a more automated environment via advanced, modern technology, the company said that its diverse portfolio provides a full range of technologies that encompass high-end components, digital engineering tools, and conveyance and control systems. Bosch Rexroth…
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Kassow Robots, a Copenhagen-based manufacturer of high-performance, 7-axis lightweight collaborative robots (cobots), will showcase a range of industrial applications at Automate 2026 in Chicago. The company stated that its 7-axis cobots enable greater flexibility in various tasks, which will be showcased in full at its booth, including the new KR 1824 model and a new use case featuring two KR…
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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has named Jim Devaprasad of Lake Superior State University (LSSU) the recipient of the 2026 A3 Educator of the Year Award, sponsored by Siemens. The Association said that Devaprasad was selected for his decades of leadership in robotics and automation education, his deep industry engagement and his success preparing students to thrive in real-world…
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NEURA Robotics, the German cognitive robotics company and creator of the Neuraverse, announced Series C financing with a total round size of up to $1.4 billion. The company said that the funding round will accelerate its mission of building the world’s leading physical AI platform. NEURA Series C details NEURA Robotics said that the financing brings together global leaders across…
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B&R Stores, Inc., a family-owned grocery operator behind banners including Russ's Market, Allen's, Super Saver and Cash Saver, has introduced Simbe's Store Intelligence platform, powered by the company’s autonomous shelf-scanning robot, Tally, to select locations in Lincoln, Neb. By capturing real-time, shelf-level data on product availability, pricing and placement, Simbe said that Tally provides B&R store teams the visibility to…
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New York-based AI-native, industrial robotics manufacturer Standard Bots announced a $200 million Series C led by RoboStrategy and existing investors. The funding positions the company at a $1 billion valuation, which it said marks a major milestone for American robotics at a time when U.S. industry is racing to modernize and reshore. The company announced that it is also expanding…
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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has announced the keynote lineup for Automate 2026, as artificial intelligence reshapes industrial automation and drives manufacturers and other industries to find new ways to address workforce shortages, improve productivity and remain competitive. The Association said that these themes will take center stage this year at Automate, June 22-25, 2026, in Chicago at McCormick…
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Yale Lift Truck Technologies announced the launch of lithium-ion batteries and chargers designed specifically for its lift trucks, including the new ERC-VG2 series of electric counterbalanced lift trucks. The company stated that its purpose-built batteries and chargers eliminate the compatibility concerns that can arise with third-party power technologies, offering a high-performance, maintenance-free, zero-emission power option at a competitive price point.…
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Mitsubishi Electric opened Serendie Street Boston, the company’s first western digital transformation (DX) hub. The company said that the opening represents a major milestone in Mitsubishi Electric’s global Serendie co-creation initiative which brings together researchers, startups, customers and partners to turn ideas into deployable offerings. Serendie Street Boston details Mitsubishi Electric said that Serendie Street Boston serves as a new…
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Generalist, an embodied foundation model development company, announced a $400 million funding round, bringing its total raised to more than half a billion dollars. The company said that the capital will be used to accelerate its mission of building physical AGI, and making it useful to everyone. Generalist said that its new major investors include Radical Ventures (lead), 8VC, Union…
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A new report from market research firm Interact Analysis found that shipments of collaborative robot (cobots) are predicted to grow at an average annual rate of 17.3% from 2025 to 2030. IA’s latest market report found that cobot shipments will almost double over the forecast period to 128,918 units. This follows a positive 2025, with shipments of cobots increasing 14.5%…
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Autonomous robotic delivery technology company Serve Robotics announced a new partnership with NoScrubs, an on-demand laundry service, marking Serve’s first commercial urban delivery partnership outside of prepared food. Serve said that the pilot, launching in early June in select Los Angeles neighborhoods, will use Serve's existing fleet of autonomous sidewalk robots to deliver NoScrubs laundry orders directly to customers' doors.…
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North America’s largest robotics and automation event kicks off
North America’s largest automation and robotics event takes place June 22-25
