Topic: Controllers

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PACK EXPO 2026: Vention introduces 24/7 video-based Remote Support

October 19, 2026 · Vention introduced 24/7 video-based Remote Support for its platform-powered technologies at PACK EXPO 2026, connecting manufacturers to a Vention automation expert over live video within 10 minutes.

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CIIF 2026: ABB Robotics introduces two new robots for precision manufacturing and expands OmniCore EyeMotion with AI Robot Trainer

October 14, 2026 · ABB Robotics released two new industrial robots and expanded the OmniCore EyeMotion platform with the AI Robot Trainer at CIIF 2026 in Shanghai.

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Report: Reshape Automation finds that leading AI models score at most 52% on industrial parts questions

October 11, 2026 · Reshape Automation’s Industrial AI Accuracy Index 2026 found that leading AI models only respond correctly to 52% of industrial parts questions from distributors and OEMs.

Podcasts

September 2026 Robotics Recap

September 30, 2026 · The Robotics 24/7 podcast series, “Robotics Recap,” takes a look at the major automation and robotics industry news from around the world in September 2026, including major mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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Amazon announces $100M robotics and fulfillment product facility in Indiana

September 25, 2026 · Amazon announced that it will build a new, $100 million robotics and fulfillment product manufacturing facility in Greenwood, Indiana.

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Flexiv Rizon 4 adaptive robot now supported in NVIDIA Isaac

September 24, 2026 · Flexiv’s Rizon 4 adaptive robot is now supported in NVIDIA Isaac, including a contact-rich insertion reference workflow built on Isaac Lab, Isaac ROS and Rizon 4.

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IMTS 2026: Siemens launches Meet at the Machine initiative for next-level CNC productivity

September 17, 2026 · At IMTS 2026 in Chicago, Siemens launched its Meet at the Machine Initiative, bringing together machine builders, software and automation to create next-level CNC productivity.

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IMTS 2026: Hirebotics expands cobot reach and flexibility with new line tracking and linear rail capabilities

September 16, 2026 · Hirebotics extended the capabilities of its cobot systems to automate the painting of moving and to handle large, cumbersome materials at IMTS 2026 in Chicago.

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Agility Robotics debuts Digit 5 humanoid robot for cooperatively safe work at scale

September 15, 2026 · Agility released the Digit 5 humanoid robot, the next-generation model that allows the robot to work across full facility workflows at scale, and in proximity to people.

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IMTS 2026: Universal Robots unveils Gen 7 robotics platform for industrial automation and physical AI deployment

September 14, 2026 · At IMTS 2026, Universal Robots released the redesigned Gen 7 robot platform, with modern software tools and next-level connectivity that companies need to take AI from the lab into industrial operations.

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IMTS 2026: FUCHS Lubricants to showcase advanced cutting fluid technologies

September 11, 2026 · At IMTS 2026 in Chicago, FUCHS Lubricants will showcase its advanced cutting fluid technologies for high-performance metalworking.

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IMTS 2026: Vention facilitates manufacturing with physical AI and agentic AI in one platform

September 10, 2026 · Vention will showcase its MachineAgent agentic cell, alongside other physical AI demonstrations, at IMTS 2026 in Chicago.

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SiMa.ai, AVerMedia showcase integrated drone AI platform

August 31, 2026 · SiMa.ai and AVerMedia showcased an integrated drone AI platform with SiMa.ai’s Modalix MLSoC with AVerMedia’s industrial-grade platform to accelerate on-drone computing.

Podcasts

August 2026 Robotics Recap

August 26, 2026 · The Robotics 24/7 podcast series, “Robotics Recap,” takes a look at the major automation and robotics industry news from around the world in August 2026, including major mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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Allient adds new sizes to ElectroFlux Series of frameless torque motors

August 23, 2026 · Allient expanded its ElectroFlux series of frameless torque motors with the addition of 25 mm and 38 mm sizes.

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FARO CREAFORM updates Laser Line Probe portfolio with Quantum X and Quantum Max FaroArm series

August 16, 2026 · FARO CREAFORM’s updates to its Laser Line Probe portfolio helps manufacturers improve inspection, reverse engineering and quality workflows when scanning dark, shiny and high contrast parts.

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eBook: MEMS Device R&D

August 12, 2026 · The key to designing and optimizing MEMS devices is having a strong understanding of the underlying multiphysics interactions at work. 

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Texas Instruments advances next-generation industrial systems with CAN XL transceiver

August 12, 2026 · Texas Instruments launched the TCAN6062 CAN XL transceiver, an industrial communications offering for use in humanoids, industrial robots and HMI systems.

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Fives exports industrial maintenance and accelerates digitalization in Mexico

August 7, 2026 · Fives announced the continuation of its regional expansion in Mexico with the launch of Fives Maintenance and Fives CortX in Querétaro.

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FedEx, Dexterity expand physical AI deployment for autonomous trailer loading

August 6, 2026 · FedEx and Dexterity announced an expanded collaboration to scale the physical AI deployment for autonomous trailer loading at the Hagerstown Hub location.

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