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Industrial robots take on dangerous tasks

October 22, 2025 · In this Special Focus issue, examine how different robots and automation systems help improve safety, efficiency and sustainabilty in industrial manufacturing settings, like the aerospace, automotive, electronics and defense industries.

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Palladyne AI, Draganfly collaborate to enable advanced UAV autonomous operations, swarming capabilities

October 21, 2025 · Palladyne AI continued its expansion by announcing a collaboration with Draganfly to enable advanced autonomous operations on drones and UAV platforms.

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A3 urges Trump administration not to impose robotics tariffs, adopt national robotics strategy instead

October 21, 2025 · Jeff Burnstein and the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) penned an open letter to President Donald Trump, responding to concerns about robotics-related tariffs.

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Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference unveils speaking lineup

October 19, 2025 · The 2025 Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference, October 24 in Lincoln, Neb., will feature speakers from NASA and Diligent Robotics.

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A3 to host International Robot Safety Conference in Houston, November 3-5

October 7, 2025 · Safety experts from global robotics and automation companies will descend on Houston from November 3-5 for the annual International Robot Safety Conference, hosted by A3.

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ENCY Software introduces new machining, robotic automation features in ENCY 2.0

October 6, 2025 · ENCY 2.0 from ENCY Software incorporates new features for expedited setup in CNC machining, robotic automation and AI-assisted workflows through its open API.

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Trump administration opens tariff discussion for robotics, industrial machinery

September 25, 2025 · The Trump administration opened investigations into robotics and industrial machinery imports for tariff consideration, potentially affecting domestic manufacturing reshoring.

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MassRobotics announces Physical AI Fellowship powered by AWS Startups, NVIDIA Inception

September 24, 2025 · MassRobotics announced the Physical AI Fellowship virtual program, powered by AWS Startups and NVIDIA Inception, to help startups build, refine and scale physical AI offerings.

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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.

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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.

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A3 publishes ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025, American National Standard for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems - Safety Requirements

September 10, 2025 · A3 announced ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 American National Standard for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems - Safety Requirements, a new requirement addressing industrial robot safety.

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CloudNC announces CAM Assist is now used by over 1K machine shops to accelerate CNC programming with AI

September 9, 2025 · CloudNC announced that its CAM Assist is now in use at over 1,000 machine shops worldwide, utilizing its AI to accelerate CNC machine programming to drive efficiency.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network announces Robotics & AI Discovery Day 2025

September 9, 2025 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network announced details about Robotics & AI Discovery Day 2025, taking place on November 5 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

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FABTECH 2025: Universal Robots unveils UR8 Long cobot for space-constrained automation tasks

September 8, 2025 · At FABTECH 2025 in Chicago, Universal Robots unveiled its UR8 Long cobot, which the company said is ideal for compact welding and bin-picking tasks.

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A3 unveils lineup for FOCUS: Intelligent Vision & Industrial AI Conference in Seattle

September 8, 2025 · A3 announced the lineup for the inaugural FOCUS: Intelligent Vision & Industrial AI Conference, featuring AWS, NVIDIA, Microsoft and more. The event is September 24-25 in Seattle.

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FABTECH 2025: Universal Robots to showcase cobot laser welding, finishing and plasma cutting

September 6, 2025 · Universal Robots will showcase a new cobot offering along with its laser welding, finishing and plasma cutting capabilities during FABTECH 2025 in Chicago.

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JP Hathout named new president of Teradyne Robotics Group

September 3, 2025 · Jean-Pierre “JP” Hathout was named the new President of Teradyne Robotics Group. Hathout will continue his role as president of Universal Robots and previously served as MiR president.

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2025 Robotics Applications Conference agenda

September 2, 2025 · Robotics 24/7 and Peerless Media announced the agenda for the 2025 Robotics Applications Conference (RAC 25), featuring industry experts to discuss automation and robotics trends.

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Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot eliminated in America’s Got Talent Quarterfinals

August 28, 2025 · Spot, the robot dog from Boston Dynamics, was eliminated in the Quarterfinal round of America’s Got Talent season 20, following a choreographed dance to “Good Vibrations.”

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CaPow partners with Advanced Control Solutions to become an official distributor for Genesis in-motion charging

August 25, 2025 · CaPow partnered with Advanced Control Solutions and Automation to distribute its Geneis in-motion charging for mobile robots technology to a wider market.

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