Topic: Motors and Drives

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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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MMI receives FDA clearance, completes first U.S. clinical use of robotic microsurgical dissection instruments

December 29, 2025 · Medical Microinstruments (MMI) treated its first U.S. patient with its NanoWrist Dissection instruments, representing an early clinical adoption milestone for its surgical systems.

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RealMan Robotics unveils high-power-density joint modules for high-performance robotics

December 29, 2025 · RealMan Robotics unveiled three new joint modules for a variety of robotics applications, with the WHJ03, WHJ120 and WHJ48V high-power-density components.

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics invests in Alva Industries

December 27, 2025 · Frameless motor manufacturer Alva Industries received an investment from Samsung Electro-Mechanics to accelerate scaling of its technologies for humanoids and robotics platforms.

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CES 2026: Schaeffler presents planetary gear actuator for humanoid robots

December 23, 2025 · At CES 2026, Schaeffler will showcase its new planetary gear actuator, featuring a two-stage gearbox, electric motor, encoder and controller, made specifically for humanoid robots.

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2025 robotics trends: Humanoids enter commercial use, logistics and automation rise

December 23, 2025 · Explore our most-read robotics content of 2025 - from humanoid robots entering commercial deployments and mobile automation at ProMat, to components and funding news.

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2026 robotics and automation predictions: Top trends transforming global industries

December 22, 2025 · Explore 2026 robotics and automation predictions from industry leaders, including AI-powered robots, smart manufacturing, workforce changes, and next-gen automation trends.

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Top 10 robotics & automation investment, funding, mergers and acquisitions news of 2025

December 16, 2025 · Explore 2025’s biggest robotics and automation financial news, including SoftBank’s ABB Robotics acquisition, Apptronik’s $350M funding round and other automation investment news.

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How robots automate e-commerce shipping, delivery and reverse logistics

December 16, 2025 · In this Special Focus issue, examine how various robots and automation systems navigate the e-commerce landscape, from shipping and delivery to reverse logistics and all the related processes necessary to navigate materials handling and logistics.

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Agenda, details announced for A3 Business Forum, January 19-21 in Orlando

December 15, 2025 · The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced details about the 2026 A3 Business Forum, held January 19-21 in Orlando to discuss insights for automation success.

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Faulhaber releases new IERF3 L incremental encoder

December 11, 2025 · Faulhaber released its IERF3 L incremental encoder, expanding its product line and targeting high-precision positioning applications in confined spaces.

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Bal Seal Engineering provides seals for robotics that meet IP67 and IP69 requirements

November 25, 2025 · Bal Seal Engineering announced that it is now providing seals that are pre-certified to meet IP67 and IP69 requirements that are common in robotics applications.

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FLUX GmbH to showcase new inductive encoders for motion systems at SPS 2025

November 15, 2025 · FLUX GmbH is showcasing two new high-precision encoders at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany, including its IND-MAX-100 Marine Grade and expanded IND-MAX Series.

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Alva Industries, Neugart showcase integrated AGV drive units at SPS 2025

November 14, 2025 · Alva Industries and Neugart will demonstrate their integrated AGV drive unit technologies during SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany.

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