Topic: Europe

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Global AGV driverless truck helps Fasterholt Maskinfabrik secure 30% growth

June 11, 2025 · Fasterholt Maskinfabrik staff lost 700 hours due to bottlenecks in the parts transportation workflow; however, a driverless truck from Global AGV helped secure growth.

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Guident receives additional patent coverage for its AV remote monitoring, control services

February 24, 2025 · Guident announced it has received additional patent coverage for its autonomous vehicle (AV) remote monitoring and control center.

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ForwardX Robotics announces partnership with Voyatzoglou to expand distribution in Europe

July 2, 2024 · ForwardX Robotics announced a partnership with Voyatzoglou and its subsidiary EuroFit to serve as distributors of assisted picking AMRs in Greece and Romania.

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Consumer robot manufacturer iRobot and Amazon halt acquisition

January 29, 2024 · A proposed acquisition of iRobot by Amazon ended after European Commission antitrust regulators blocked the deal in the EU. Amazon will pay the robot vacuum cleaner manufacturer a $94 million termination fee.

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Finland’s Robotics Industry Specializes in Small Series Production, Finds HowToRobot

November 1, 2023 · Finland has 201 robotics suppliers, largely focused on the country's metals and manufacturing sectors, according to the latest national profile by HowToRobot and the Robotics Society in Finland.

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Spanish Robotics Industry Rebounds From COVID-19, Says HowToRobot

October 18, 2023 · The Spanish robotics market includes many integrators and is growing again after three years of a COVID-19 slowdown, said a new study.

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My Jewellery Adopts Geek+ RoboShuttle to Improve Picking Ergonomics

October 13, 2023 · My Jewellery, a Dutch jewelry retailer, has deployed 88 Geek+ robotic shuttles and piece picking systems to improve productivity, sustainability, and its working environment.

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Safety Standards and Mobile Robot Top Modules: The Questions You Should Be Asking

October 5, 2023 · Safety standards in Europe can also be applied to autonomous mobile robots and top modules in other locations, providing a framework for users to ensure necessary functionality, said ROEQ.

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Locus Robotics Fulfillment Systems Now Available in Italy and Poland

October 3, 2023 · Locus Robotics said its autonomous mobile robots and warehouse software are now available in more European countries.

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Locus Robotics to Show AI Enabled Warehouse Automation at German Logistics Summit

October 2, 2023 · Locus Robotics will demonstrate its hardware and software and present two sessions about how its robotics-as-a-service offerings can provide flexibility.

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World Robotics Report 2023 Shows Ongoing Global Growth in Installations, Finds IFR

September 26, 2023 · The World Robotics Report for 2023 found that the automotive, electronics, and metals industries still lead demand for industrial automation.

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Norway Energy Sector Diversifying, Presenting Opportunities for Automation, Finds Report

September 25, 2023 · Norway has many robotics suppliers for its oil and gas industry, but the transition to other energy sources offers an opportunity, said HowToRobot and NFEA.

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Clevon Delivers Close to 1,500 Packages for DHL Express Estonia

September 22, 2023 · Clevon and DHL Express Estonia began their partnership last year, and customers given high marks to self-driving last-mile and middle-mile deliveries.

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Brightpick Reports Strong Demand for Autopicker Robots

September 21, 2023 · Brightpick said that demand has been strong for its Autopicker mobile robots, which can help automate multiple stages of order fulfillment.

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stow Group Launches Movu Robotics Brand for Modular Warehouse Automation

September 20, 2023 · stow Group has rebranded stow Robotics as Movu Robotics to consolidate its autonomous offerings for movement, storage, and picking.

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Ascento Raises $4.3M, Rolls Out Latest Autonomous Robot for Security

September 13, 2023 · Ascento said its new Ascento Guard robots can operate in diverse outdoor terrains, move at walking speed, and autonomously charge for 24/7 operations.

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ABB Invests $280M in Expanding European Robotics Hub in Sweden

September 13, 2023 · ABB's new robotics campus will feature the latest digital technologies for flexible production, as well as R&D, customer experience, and education centers for innovation.

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Otto Group to Deploy Fleet of Boston Dynamics Spot and Stretch Robots

September 11, 2023 · Otto Group, a top German e-commerce retailer, plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' robots as part of its logistics automation.

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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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Exotec Expands Robotics Presence in Eastern Europe and South Korea

August 3, 2023 · Exotec has partnered for its first warehouse automation project in Poland, and South Korea is the second Asian country to adopt its Skypod system.

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