Topic: Industrial Automation

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MODEX 2026: Jacobi Robotics, ABB Robotics collaborate to bring AI-powered palletizing to ABB’s integrator network

April 8, 2026 · Jacobi Robotics and ABB Robotics announced a collaboration, with demos at MODEX 2026, that will provide system integrators a productized path to mixed-case palletizing.

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MODEX 2026: Regal Rexnord to showcase end-to-end smart factory technologies

April 3, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Regal Rexnord will feature its selection of motor, power and controller technologies, and how they integrate into modern warehouses.

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MODEX 2026: Cimcorp to showcase Dreamfield for seamless grocery distribution

April 3, 2026 · At MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, Cimcorp will showcase Dreamfield, its modular automation platform for grocery distribution operations.

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MODEX 2026 Q&A: Robotics leaders on supply chain, automation & innovation

April 2, 2026 · Preview MODEX 2026 with Amir Sharif of 3 Laws, Mok Yun of Contoro Robotics, Nikhil Ramaswamy of CynLr, John Santagate of EMP Advisors, Kait Peterson of Locus Robotics, Erik Nieves of Plus One Robotics and Owen Nicholson of Slamcore.

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MODEX 2026: Festo, CODI Manufacturing showcase FlexStack Pro palletizing offering

April 1, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Festo and CODI will feature FlexStack Pro, a palletizer that the companies say provides a faster, lower-cost way to move from manual material handling to automated.

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Comau, Reis Robotics partner to pursue advanced automation projects across multiple industries

March 28, 2026 · Comau and Reis Robotics are pursuing advanced automation projects in shipbuilding, intralogistics, heavy industry, critical infrastructure and other industries.

Podcasts

March 2026 Robotics Recap

March 25, 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 March 2026.

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LogiMAT 2026: Brightpick launches Gridpicker, a high-throughput, grid-based fulfillment system

March 25, 2026 · Brightpick announced Gridpicker, a high-throughput, grid-based fulfillment system with AI-powered mobile manipulators, with its initial release at LogiMAT 2026.

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FANUC America invests $90M to create robot manufacturing site in Michigan

March 24, 2026 · FANUC America invested $90 million to create production-ready capacity for robot manufacturing in the U.S. with a new 840,000 sq. ft. site in Michigan.

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MODEX 2026 preview: AI, robotics & supply chain innovation take center stage

March 22, 2026 · Discover what’s ahead at MODEX 2026, including AI-driven supply chain offerings, robotics innovations, keynote speakers and over 200 educational sessions.

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MISUMI, Oishii Farm Corporation announce strategic partnership

March 20, 2026 · MISUMI and Oishii entered into a business agreement that will support AI, robotics and automation in the agritech industry.

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MODEX 2026: Cutting-edge warehouse robots, AMRs & more

March 18, 2026 · Discover warehouse automation hardware at MODEX 2026, including AMRs, robot arms and next-gen robotics that are transforming supply chain operations.

Downloads

Mobile robots for the supply chain

March 18, 2026 · In this Special Focus issue, learn more about various mobile robots and their deployments across supply chain operations, and preview MODEX 2026, featuring 80 products that will be in Atlanta.

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NVIDIA GTC 2026: Universal Robots, Scale AI launch imitation learning system to accelerate AI model training

March 17, 2026 · At NVIDIA GTC 2026, Universal Robots and Scale AI launched the UR AI Trainer, an imitation learning system to accelerate AI model training.

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NVIDIA GTC 2026: Vention debuts Rapid Operator AI for autonomous bin picking

March 17, 2026 · At NVIDIA GTC 2026, Vention released Rapid Operator AI, a physical AI system for autonomous bin picking through a unified hardware, vision and software stack.

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MODEX 2026: Q&A with MHI CEO John Paxton

March 13, 2026 · MHI CEO John Paxton discussed MODEX 2026 and what attendees can expect for innovations in the supply chain, logistics, warehouse and materials handling space.

Sponsored Content

Webinar: Automating truck loading and unloading

March 12, 2026 · This interactive webinar will discuss the ongoing advancements of automation in trailer loading and unloading operations, and how the loading dock is often regarded as the last barrier for automation in the warehouse.

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Able Innovations deploys ALTA robotic patient delivery platform in the U.S.

March 12, 2026 · Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is the first U.S. hospital system to adopt Able Innovations’ ALTA automated patient handling platform.

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Ambi Robotics introduces AmbiVision AI-powered item intelligence and perception software

March 11, 2026 · Ambi Robotics’ AmbiVision utilizes five AI skills from Ambi's AI Skill Suite, including measurement, tracking, reading, inspection and quality control.

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Dexterity launches Foresight world model and 4D packing agent

March 10, 2026 · Dexterity unveiled Foresight, a new world model and 4D packing agent, to help solve some physically demanding tasks such as truck loading.

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