Topic: Industrial Automation

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Hiroshi Fujiwara, Robert Little selected for 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards

April 30, 2026 · A3 named the 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award winners as Hiroshi Fujiwara and Robert Little, recognizing their leadership in advancing automation.

Podcasts

April 2026 Robotics Recap

April 29, 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 April 2026.

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GFT releases an assembly line of AI-powered robots that detects and removes defective parts in automotive manufacturing

April 29, 2026 · GFT Technologies announced a new assembly line of AI-powered robots that the company said detects and removes defective parts in automotive manufacturing.

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Report: Interact Analysis unsure if U.S. machine vision market will see consolidation

April 28, 2026 · New research from market analyst Interact Analysis found that U.S. machine vision vendor concentration varies by sector, and this mix of sectors affects the marketplace.

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FANUC debuts CRX-3iA collaborative robot, unveils new capabilities across CRX cobot lineup

April 27, 2026 · FANUC debuted the CRX-3iA cobot and unveiled new capabilities for its CRX collaborative robot lineup, giving manufacturers more ways to automate tasks.

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NEURA Robotics, AWS enter strategic collaboration to accelerate physical AI at scale

April 25, 2026 · NEURA Robotics and AWS entered a strategic collaboration that looks to accelerate physical AI and cognitive robotics at scale.

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ABB Robotics launches PoWa cobot family

April 24, 2026 · ABB Robotics launched the PoWa cobot family, which the company said meets the need for industrial-grade performance in collaborative robotics across industries.

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HANNOVER MESSE 2026: RealSense demonstrates comprehensive GMSL depth camera portfolio

April 24, 2026 · At HANNOVER MESSE 2026, RealSense demonstrated its expanded GMSL depth camera portfolio, showcasing real-time perception and control at industrial scale.

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Flex, Teradyne Robotics expand partnership to scale intelligent automation across global manufacturing

April 23, 2026 · Flex and Teradyne Robotics announced an expanded partnership that will see Flex manufacture key components for MiR and Universal Robots’ technologies.

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Peak Technologies, Jacobi Robotics partner to deliver next-gen mixed-case palletizing automation

April 23, 2026 · Peak Technologies and Jacobi Robotics have partnered to deliver next-generation mixed-case palletizing automation to eliminate upstream supply chain complexities.

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HANNOVER MESSE 2026: Flexiv showcases ‘the future of adaptive robotics’

April 19, 2026 · At HANNOVER MESSE 2026, Flexiv will give attendees the chance to examine the Rizon series robots and see a special preview of the Mello robotic massage platform.

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MODEX 2026: Delta showcases integrated automation and smart charging technologies

April 19, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Delta showcased its integrated automation and smart charging technologies for intralogistics applications.

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MODEX 2026: Angelini Technologies acquires minority stake in Lab0

April 19, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Angelini Technologies announced that it had acquired a minority stake in startup automated trailing loading and unloading company Lab0.

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MODEX 2026: Thoro unveils modular autonomy stack equipped with Orbbec 3D cameras

April 18, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Thoro unveiled the CoreFlex modular autonomy stack that supports multiple types of industrial vehicles, equipped with 3D cameras from Orbbec.

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MODEX 2026: Five observations from supply chain’s biggest event

April 17, 2026 · Recapping MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, supply chain’s biggest event, featured countless technical innovations related to orchestration, AI, vision and more. But what does it mean?

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MODEX 2026: Ouster launches Stereolabs ZED X Nano

April 17, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Ouster launched the Stereolabs ZED X Nano, a wrist-mount stereo vision camera, built for robotic manipulation and physical AI tasks.

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Skild AI acquires Zebra Technologies’ robotics business segment

April 16, 2026 · Omni-bodied intelligence company Skild AI acquired Zebra Technologies’ robotics business segment, formerly known as Fetch Robotics, for undisclosed terms.

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MODEX 2026: Picking systems, safety sensors, software and more from day three in Atlanta

April 15, 2026 · It was another busy day at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, as warehouse, logistics and supply chain professionals took in the latest technological developments.

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MODEX 2026: Software integrations, vision systems, cobots and more from day two in Atlanta

April 14, 2026 · It was a jam-packed day two at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, as supply chain, logistics and warehouse professionals evaluated the most innovative robots, software systems and platforms.

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MODEX 2026: Warehouse robots, ASRS, orchestration and scanners from day one in Atlanta

April 13, 2026 · It was a busy day one at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, as supply chain, logistics and warehouse professionals began their experience for North America's largest supply chain event.

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