Topic: Industrial Automation

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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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MODEX 2026: Automha and Comau showcase integrated logistics automation technologies

April 13, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Automha and Comau showcased their integrated logistics automation technologies and introduced new platforms and partnerships.

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MODEX 2026: Locus Robotics launches Locus Array

April 13, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Locus Robotics launched Locus Array, an AI-driven system that works directly in the aisle, opening up fully autonomous fulfillment opportunities.

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MODEX 2026: SiLC Technologies launches Eyeonic Trace Ultra for industrial automation and inspection

April 13, 2026 · At MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, SiLC Technologies released the Eyeonic Trace Ultra laser line scanner for industrial automation and inspection tasks.

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MODEX 2026: Gartner predicts half of new warehouses built in developed markets will be human-optional facilities by 2030

April 13, 2026 · Gartner predicts that half of new warehouses in developed markets will be human-optional by 2030, tying into MODEX 2026 in Atlanta.

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MODEX 2026: Festo touts workforce training, connects automation from design to commissioning

April 12, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Festo is highlighting its Didactic training system and its ecosystem of unique automation systems for warehouse and intralogistics tasks.

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MODEX 2026: CMES Robotics, Engineering Innovation to showcase AI-powered parcel handling system

April 11, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, CMES Robotics and Engineering Innovation will showcase a joint offering with AI vision piece picking and a parcel sorting system.

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MODEX 2026: Conductix-Wampfler unveils next generation of hardwired data-over-power technology

April 11, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Conductix-Wampfler released the NxBB, a hardwired data-over-power technology for intralogistics and industrial automation.

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MODEX 2026: FANUC America showcases robotics and AMRs for warehousing and logistics

April 10, 2026 · At MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, FANUC America is showcasing its robotics and AMR portfolio for warehousing and logistics operations.

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MODEX 2026: Piaggio Fast Forward to announce hybrid navigation technology

April 9, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Piaggio Fast Forward said it will unveil hybrid navigation technology for its kilo AMR.

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MODEX 2026: Exol launches U.S. physical AI facilities and fulfillment-as-a-service model

April 9, 2026 · Exol, backed by SoftBank Group and Symbotic, launched U.S. physical AI facilities and a fulfillment-as-a-service model ahead of MODEX 2026.

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MODEX 2026: Stoecklin Logistics to showcase intelligent automation, ASRS technologies

April 9, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Stoecklin Logistics will showcase its FSP Shuttle System and CasePicker technologies, highlighting its warehouse and material handling innovations.

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MODEX 2026: Plus One Robotics surpasses 2 billion picks

April 9, 2026 · Ahead of MODEX 2026, Plus One Robotics had surpassed 2 billion global picks from its parcel induction and depalletization robots and celebrated its 10th anniversary.

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IFR report: Robot density surges in Europe, Asia and Americas

April 8, 2026 · The World Robotics 2025 report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) found robot density surges in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

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