Topic: Defense

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Flexiv unveils compact AMR built to expand the operating space of its adaptive robots

December 2, 2025 · Flexiv released an AMR platform, the Flexiv Mobile Robot, that expands the operating space of its adaptive robots and reduces workspace limitations.

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NVIDIA, Synopsys announce partnership for engineering, design enhancements

December 1, 2025 · NVIDIA and Synopsys announced a multi-year partnership that the companies said looks to revolutionize engineering and design capabilities across multiple industries.

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Wauseon Machine reorganizes, introduces Integrion Automation and Steelcrest Precision

November 30, 2025 · Wauseon Machine announces a focused restructure to accelerate its innovation and customer impact, launching Integrion Automation and Steelcrest Precision.

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Deloitte: Robotics will reach a turning point with AI autonomy in 2026

November 19, 2025 · In Deloitte’s 2026 Technology, Media & Telecommunications Predictions report, AI breakthroughs, rising infrastructure and other factors are reshaping business practices.

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Foxglove raises $40M Series B to power the future of Physical AI

November 12, 2025 · Foxglove announced the successful completion of a $40 million Series B round led by Bessemer Venture Partners to expand its Physical AI data and observability platform.

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XTEND secures U.S. Department of War contract for autonomous attack drones

November 11, 2025 · On Veterans Day 2025, XTEND announced it secured a contract from the U.S. Department of War to develop AI-enabled autonomous attack drones.

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Schaeffler, NEURA Robotics partner to jointly develop and supply components for humanoids

November 4, 2025 · Motion control components manufacturer Schaeffler and cognitive robotics company NEURA Robotics partnered to develop and supply components for humanoid robots.

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Recapping the 2025 A3 Humanoid Robot Forum and FOCUS: Intelligent Vision & Industrial AI Conference

November 3, 2025 · Robert Huschka, vice president of education strategies at the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), recapped the 2025 Humanoid Robot Forum and FOCUS conference.

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Vention announces AI, developer platform expansions at annual Demo Day

October 29, 2025 · Vention announced several new AI and developer platform expansions during its annual Demo Day event, including NVIDIA’s growing role of AI in agile manufacturing.

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Augmentus secures investment from Applied Ventures to accelerate AI-robotics for high-mix manufacturing

October 27, 2025 · Augmentus received a strategic investment from Applied Ventures, with the Singapore-based AI-robotics and adaptive automation company looking to expand its robotics stack.

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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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