Topic: Manufacturing

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Balluff launches new line of photoelectric sensors

December 30, 2025 · Balluff Inc. launched the BOS R072K Optical Sensor Entry Line, featuring red light and infrared variants for multiple integration options for various applications.

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RealMan Robotics unveils high-power-density joint modules for high-performance robotics

December 29, 2025 · RealMan Robotics unveiled three new joint modules for a variety of robotics applications, with the WHJ03, WHJ120 and WHJ48V high-power-density components.

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics invests in Alva Industries

December 27, 2025 · Frameless motor manufacturer Alva Industries received an investment from Samsung Electro-Mechanics to accelerate scaling of its technologies for humanoids and robotics platforms.

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XTEND, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works expand command and control integration

December 24, 2025 · XTEND and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works partnered to integrate the XOS into Skunk Works’ MCDX autonomy platform for UAS and drone mission execution in multiple scenarios.

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CES 2026: Schaeffler presents planetary gear actuator for humanoid robots

December 23, 2025 · At CES 2026, Schaeffler will showcase its new planetary gear actuator, featuring a two-stage gearbox, electric motor, encoder and controller, made specifically for humanoid robots.

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2026 robotics and automation predictions: Top trends transforming global industries

December 22, 2025 · Explore 2026 robotics and automation predictions from industry leaders, including AI-powered robots, smart manufacturing, workforce changes, and next-gen automation trends.

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CES 2026: e-con Systems launches Darsi Pro, a NVIDIA Jetson-powered AI compute box

December 21, 2025 · At CES 2026, e-con Systems is launching the Darsi Pro, an edge AI vision box built on the NVIDIA Jetson platform to handle autonomous workloads in physical AI applications.

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RealMan Robotics launches RealSource, a multi-modal real-world robot dataset

December 20, 2025 · RealMan Robotics launched its RealSource multi-modal real-world robot dataset, based on 10 real-world simulated environments from its Beijing Humanoid Robot Data Training Center.

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Voyant Photonics introduces Helium family of fully solid-state lidar sensors and modules

December 19, 2025 · Voyant Photonics introduced its Helium family of solid-state lidar sensors and modules, bringing scalable, cost-effective and high-resolution 4D point cloud data to the market.

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Luxonis launches OAK 4 computer vision camera system

December 17, 2025 · Edge hardware and cloud platform Luxonis launched its OAK 4 computer vision camera system alongside the Hub cloud platform for sensor fusion and high-compute performance.

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Top 10 robotics & automation investment, funding, mergers and acquisitions news of 2025

December 16, 2025 · Explore 2025’s biggest robotics and automation financial news, including SoftBank’s ABB Robotics acquisition, Apptronik’s $350M funding round and other automation investment news.

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Agenda, details announced for A3 Business Forum, January 19-21 in Orlando

December 15, 2025 · The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced details about the 2026 A3 Business Forum, held January 19-21 in Orlando to discuss insights for automation success.

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Ghost Robotics unveils new Manipulator Arm for Vision 60 Q-UGV

December 15, 2025 · Ghost Robotics announced it added a new Manipulator Arm for its Vision 60 Q-UGC all-weather quadruped robot, incorporating extended movement at the top of the robot.

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Faulhaber releases new IERF3 L incremental encoder

December 11, 2025 · Faulhaber released its IERF3 L incremental encoder, expanding its product line and targeting high-precision positioning applications in confined spaces.

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Teradyne Robotics opening new U.S. Operations Hub in Michigan

December 10, 2025 · Teradyne Robotics, parent company of Universal Robots and MiR, will open a new U.S. Operations hub in Metro Detroit Michigan as it looks to expand its global robotics presence.

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RobCo Automation Readiness Index finds U.S. factories rush to automate amid reshoring, labor crunch

December 9, 2025 · The Automation Readiness Index from RobCo found that, as a result of reshoring efforts and labor concerns, U.S. factories are overhauling their robotics and automation plans.

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Kardex announces 100th AutoStore installation in less than five years

December 8, 2025 · Kardex announced it has received its 100th AutoStore order, reaching an intralogistics milestone in under five years for warehouse e-commerce projects.

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Roboteon Robotics Fulfillment and Orchestration Platform certified in Microsoft Commercial Marketplace

December 7, 2025 · Roboteon announced that its Robotics Fulfillment and Orchestration warehouse automation platform received certification from the Microsoft Commercial Marketplace.

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iREX 2025: Realtime Robotics releases Resolver platform for Japanese market

December 6, 2025 · Realtime Robotics released Resolver, its cloud-based platform for design, programming and robotic workcell commissioning, to the Japanese market at iREX 2025.

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ISD introduces UltraBatch Dynamic Batch Picking Workstation platform

December 5, 2025 · Dynamic Batch Picking Workstation from ISD transforms underperforming ASRS, goods-to-person and pick-to-light systems into productivity powerhouses.

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