Topic: Defense

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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: CloudNC raises $20M to expand AI tools for precision machining

September 13, 2026 · CloudNC announced a $20 million funding round to expand its AI tools for precision machining and its booth demonstrations ahead of IMTS 2026 in Chicago.

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IMTS 2026: Mitsubishi Electric highlights connected manufacturing and educational offerings

September 12, 2026 · At IMTS 2026, Mitsubishi Electric will demonstrate how integrated CNC, robotics, automation and digital technologies help manufacturers in various applications.

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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: igus to showcase “Motion in Automation”

September 11, 2026 · At IMTS 2026 in Chicago, igus will showcase its latest technologies to move, automate and optimize manufacturing processes.

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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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Vecna Robotics announces $31M funding round to meet demand for flexible dock-to-dock automation

September 10, 2026 · Vecna Robotics announced a $31 million funding round to further scale its deployment teams and accelerate the development of new dock-to-dock automation technologies.

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General Robotics says GRID robot intelligence platform can auto-engineer the development and deployment lifecycle

September 9, 2026 · General Robotics said that its GRID robot intelligence platform can auto-engineer its own processes, including robot onboarding and skill deployment.

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Antioch announces $32M Series A to bring software speed to physical AI development

September 8, 2026 · Antioch announced a $32 million Series A round to further expand its product development and deepen its simulation capabilities as physical AI demand grows across applications.

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MIPS launches three workload-native platforms for physical AI

September 7, 2026 · MIPS launched three workload-native platforms for physical AI to enable commercial and ecosystem development required to bring modern AI onto tailored platforms.

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Caterpillar, FieldAI collaborate to advance AI-powered industrial innovation

September 5, 2026 · FieldAI announced a collaboration with Caterpillar to bring physical AI and autonomy to job sites and factories through robotics, digital twins and NVIDIA technologies.

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ARM Institute modernizes military manufacturing sites with nearly $90M in funds

September 4, 2026 · The ARM Institute and its members will deliver robotics and physical AI offerings with workforce development plans, within two years to modernize and strengthen military manufacturing sites.

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NVIDIA acquires Hugging Face for $12.9 billion

September 3, 2026 · NVIDIA announced its acquisition of Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, and plans to keep the AI development platform open for further application building via machine learning.

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Robotics Australia Group, HowToRobot launch national platform to lift Australia’s automation adoption

September 3, 2026 · HowtoRobot and the Robotics Australia Group partnered to launch a national platform to lift Australia’s automation adoption.

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A3 announces speaker lineup for 2026 Advanced Vision & AI Conference

September 2, 2026 · A3 announced speakers for the 2026 Advanced Vision & AI Conference, featuring experts sharing practical strategies for deploying machine vision, industrial AI and intelligent automation.

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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.

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Gecko Robotics, Square Robot transform fuel tank inspections in Guam

August 30, 2026 · Gecko Robotics and Square Robot helped Tristar eliminate 180 days of downtime at its Guam fuel operation with robotic tank inspections.

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AIR, Elmo Motion Control partner to enhance uncrewed cargo aircraft platform

August 27, 2026 · AIR and Elmo Motion Control have partnered to enhance uncrewed cargo aircraft and advance next-gen logistics for contested environments.

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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Intel: 60% of company leaders bet big on robotics, but only 40% are ready

August 25, 2026 · New research commissioned by Intel finds robotics adoption accelerating - while gaps in strategy, skills, safety and infrastructure threaten organizations’ ability to scale.

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