Topic: Motors and Drives

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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.

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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MODEX 2026: NORD to showcase modular drive technologies for intelligent automation

March 23, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, NORD is highlighting its modular drive technologies, including the IE5+ synchronous motors and LogiDrive drives, for intelligent automation.

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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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MODEX 2026: AI, components, warehouse automation software & more

March 18, 2026 · Discover warehouse software, components and systems at MODEX 2026, including AI, vision systems and robots that are transforming supply chain operations.

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NVIDIA GTC 2026: Texas Instruments, NVIDIA partner to accelerate safe deployment of humanoids

March 5, 2026 · Ahead of NVIDIA GTC 2026, Texas Instruments and NVIDIA announced a partnership to accelerate the path from simulation to safe deployment of humanoid robots.

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NORD launches digital twin technology to accelerate system development

February 18, 2026 · NORD’s new digital twin and virtual commissioning technology significantly reduce the system development process from planning to commissioning.

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Trener Robotics, formerly T-Robotics, raises $32M in Series A round

February 13, 2026 · Trener Robotics, formerly T-Robotics, announced a $32 million investment round to further develop its Acteris platform to pre-train industrial robot skills.

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Allonic raises $7.2M to build a foundation for advanced robotic hardware

February 12, 2026 · Allonic raised $7.2 million to accelerate the development of its 3D Tissue Braiding platform to produce complex, dexterous robotic bodies.

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Alva launches TorqStudio software platform for electric motor design, analysis

February 8, 2026 · Alva Industries launched TorqStudio, allowing engineers to design, optimize and analyze electric motors before committing to prototype building.

Podcasts

January 2026 Robotics Recap

January 28, 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 January 2026.

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Neugart releases new NDFC gearbox series for dynamic delta robotics

January 21, 2026 · Neugart introduced the NDFC gearbox series for delta robotics, developed for the kinematics associated with precise movements in drive technology.

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Warehouse enterprise software orchestrates the robots

January 14, 2026 · In this Special Focus issue, learn more about the orchestral relationship between robots, humans and software with various warehouse automation platforms, including WMS, WES, WCS and more.

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Robotics 24/7 announces session submission call for 2026 Robotics Applications Conference

January 6, 2026 · Robotics 24/7 has opened the session submission application process for its one-day virtual event, the 2026 Robotics Applications Conference, which will occur on September 16.

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Robotics 24/7 launches Executive Advisory Board featuring industry leaders to drive robotics innovation

January 5, 2026 · Robotics 24/7 launched its Executive Advisory Board, featuring 12 top robotics and automation experts. The board will guide strategic growth and industry insight for the news platform.

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Mayr touts comprehensive brake technologies to ensure safety, and make production intelligent

January 4, 2026 · During SPS 2025 in Germany, India-based Mayr highlighted its new generation of ROBA topstop safety brakes for safe and intelligent production.

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Metaphase Lighting Technologies introduces new ultra-bright TXFL series bar lights

January 2, 2026 · With three LED rows, an integrated driver, pulse follow strobe and overdrive, Metaphase Lighting Technologies’ new TXFL Series delivers high-intensity uniform illumination at variable distances.

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Robotics and automation conferences guide 2026: Dates, locations and more

January 1, 2026 · 2026 will be busy for robotics and automation conferences. Our list of 15 manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain and logistics events will get your travel plans finalized.

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Pusan National University researchers use AI to optimize engine components that outperform human designs

December 30, 2025 · At Pusan National University in South Korea, researchers developed an AI-driven method to design engine pump components that outperform traditional human-created results.

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