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Festo gets a grip on AI-based picking

July 14, 2026 · Festo’s GripperAI harnesses software and simulation to enable high volumes of picking across industrial applications.

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Automate 2026: RoboDK demonstrates new CAM software that saves robotic machining deployment time

June 28, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, RoboDK showcased the RoboDK CAM software, which the company said can cut robotic machining deployment time by 40%.

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Automate 2026: Festo cuts EOAT air use and improves grip control with VTUX eco functions

June 21, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Festo will showcase its integrated vacuum, adaptive pressure control and multi-protocol connectivity to improve robotic handling performance.

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Automate 2026: Inbolt launches vision-enabled robot programming capabilities

June 17, 2026 · Inbolt announced the launch of Inbolt Robot Programming at Automate 2026, alongside an expanded Inbolt Robot Control, completing its AI vision model for robot guidance

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Automate 2026: igus to showcase new machine planner tool and palletizing cobot

June 16, 2026 · igus will demo two platforms at Automate 2026 in Chicago: the new RBTX Machine Planner tool and the Fairino FR20 palletizer.

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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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CloudNC announces CAM Assist is now used by over 1K machine shops to accelerate CNC programming with AI

September 9, 2025 · CloudNC announced that its CAM Assist is now in use at over 1,000 machine shops worldwide, utilizing its AI to accelerate CNC machine programming to drive efficiency.

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FANUC introduces ROBOGUIDE V10 robot simulation software

June 30, 2025 · FANUC released version 10 of its ROBOGUIDE robot simulation software, adding virtual reality capabilities and 64-bit architecture to the offline robot programming tool.

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Automatica 2025: Wandelbots introduces NOVA Cloud

June 24, 2025 · Wandelbots will demonstrate use cases from Schaeffler, SmartRay, Grid Dynamics, and SHL of its NOVA software-defined industrial automation platform, including its new NOVA Cloud module.

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Automate 2025: Stellar touts new AI-powered workflow tool for manufacturing automation

May 9, 2025 · Stellar will debut a new generative AI-powered platform for manufacturing automation during Automate 2025 in Detroit.

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GTC 2025: Vention unveils AI-powered bin picking system

March 18, 2025 · An ABB GoFa robot arm will pick and place McAlpine & Co.’s plumbing products from a bin using Vention’s MachineMotion AI controller accelerated by NVIDIA Jetson Orin at GTC 2025.

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Meltio metal 3D printer tested for titanium implants

February 8, 2025 · Spanish research project ATILA is testing additive manufacturing of titanium biomedical implants using Meltio DED-LB/M welding wire direct metal laser deposition.

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Yale Lift Truck autonomous vehicles, operator assist enable precision in the warehouse

August 27, 2024 · Thanks to lidar, cameras and other sensors, Yale Lift Truck’s Reliant operator assist system and autonomous lift truck lineup keeps autonomous vehicles in motion and humans safe.

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ARM Institute issues Future of Work study

June 7, 2024 · Humans and robots will need to work together in order to build a resilient and sustainable U.S. manufacturing workforce, said the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute.

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New SprutCAM Tech updates offer support for ROKAE, Kawasaki robots

May 25, 2024 · Updates 17.0.14 and 17.0.15 for SprutCAM X and SprutCAM X Robot feature more than 200 changes and offer support for ROKAE and Kawasaki robots.

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Automate 2024: Comau introduces piece picking vision system

May 12, 2024 · Comau introduced its MI.RA OnePicker hardware-agnostic piece picking machine vision system, which incorporates simulation and AI algorithms, at Automate 2024.

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Automate 2024: IDS to demonstrate 3D machine vision systems

April 29, 2024 · IDS will showcase new machine vision products from its Ensenseo line, including a demonstration of its N-series 3D camera system on a robot arm performing pick-and-place.

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SprutCAM Tech adds features with SprutCAM X 17.0.11 update

January 9, 2024 · SprutCAM Tech released version update 17.0.11 update for its SprutCAM X that enhances support, expands compatibility with MOKA industrial robots and adds other features.

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SprutCAM X Robot 17 and SprutCAM X 17 to Premiere at EMO 2023 in Germany

August 9, 2023 · SprutCAM X Robot for offline programming and SprutCAM X 17 for computer-aided design and manufacturing will be demonstrated at EMO Hannover in Germany.

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Configure Your Own Robot Workstation

July 11, 2023 · Configuring your own robot can be a daunting task. However, the new Machine Planner tool from the RBTX marketplace makes the process simple. Learn about the tool and some potential use cases in this article.

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The future of CFD is connected, automated, and AI-enabled
The future of CFD is connected, automated, and AI-enabled

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Festo gets a grip on AI-based picking
Festo gets a grip on AI-based picking

Software-based GripperAI manages mixed picking through basic geometry

How Beckhoff Automation’s EtherCAT and controllers power Dexterity’s Mech ‘superhumanoid’ robot
How Beckhoff Automation’s EtherCAT and controllers power Dexterity’s Mech ‘superhumanoid’ robot

Safety, communication and motion control components enable smooth operation

Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago

North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down