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Automation streamlines picking, packing and delivering

October 15, 2026 · In this Special Focus Issue, we highlight the multitude of robots and automated systems that keep goods moving efficiently, and the role that robotics plays in expediting warehouse processes.

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September 2026 Robotics Recap

September 30, 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 September 2026, including major mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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IMTS 2026: igus to showcase “Motion in Automation”

September 11, 2026 · At IMTS 2026 in Chicago, igus will showcase its latest technologies to move, automate and optimize manufacturing processes.

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

June 24, 2026 · Automate 2026 started to wrap up in Chicago, as robotics and automation professionals took another look at the latest technological innovations.

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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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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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PACK Expo 2025: igus to showcase palletizing cobot

September 19, 2025 · At PACK Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, igus will showcase its Fairino FR20 collaborative palletizing robot (cobot) for conference attendees.

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igus introduces Iggy Rob humanoid robot for industrial, service applications

July 25, 2025 · Motion plastics provider igus entered the humanoid robot space with Iggy Rob, designed to support industrial and service applications.

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Automate 2025: Robot arms, sensors, cameras, components and more from day one in Detroit

May 12, 2025 · Automate 2025 began at Detroit’s Huntington Place, with robot manufacturers, integrators, systems components vendors and more taking in the sites and sounds.

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Pick-and-place robots take on lifting applications

April 23, 2025 · In this Special Focus issue, examine the various deployment options for pick-and-place robots for packaging, picking, palletizing and more across multiple industries. Also included is a special Automate 2025 preview section featuring over 30 products that will be at the trade show.

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Igus to introduce ReBeL humanoid mobile manipulation robot

April 14, 2025 · With 277 new motion plastics components introduced in 2025, igus is marking global growth and sustainability initiatives, including a new ReBeL humanoid mobile manipulation robot.

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Mobile robots of all shapes and sizes

February 19, 2025 · In this Special Focus issue, examine the various deployment options for mobile robots and AMRs in multiple environments. Also included is a special ProMat 2025 preview section featuring over 50 products that will be at the trade show.

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Igus introduces DR1000 four-axis delta robot

February 15, 2025 · Igus’ DR1000 features a one-meter working diameter, four degrees of freedom including an additional rotary axis to grip and orient items, and a customizable, modular design.

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igus celebrates grand opening of Rhode Island robotics campus, injection molding facility

October 2, 2024 · Motion plastics component provider igus opened its new robotics campus and injection molding facility, the company’s first outside Germany, in Rhode Island.

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igus cable carriers promote efficiency in JEEVES autonomous hospitality robot

September 28, 2024 · The JEEVES autonomous hospitality robot is utilizing the igus E2.10 series of e-chain plastic cable carriers. JEEVES can replace up to 300 hotel minibars in one use.

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Igus to exhibit new motion plastics components at IMTS 2024

August 15, 2024 · At IMTS 2024, igus will showcase its motion plastics components, igusGO app, and RBTX marketplace, including an all-plastic bicycle with an interactive VR system.

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9th vector awards announced by igus motion plastics

May 26, 2024 · Motion plastics producer igus announced its 9th biennial vector awards winners, a competition for projects that incorporate igus e-chain cable carriers.

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Igus introduces AI-powered app for industrial designers

April 25, 2024 · Motion plastics component producer igus introduced its igusGO app at Hannover Messe 2024, which the company said optimizes the part selection process for designers.

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MassRobotics announces second annual university Form & Function Robotics Challenge

January 17, 2024 · MassRobotics' second annual Form & Function Robotics Challenge encourages university teams to submit robotics or automation projects for cash prizes.

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Improve Your Pipetting Process With Automation

December 5, 2023 · Pipetting is a highly technical skill, requiring precision and repetition over potentially long periods of time. Without the proper training & execution — along with steady hands and a healthy dose of patience — pipetting results can vary wildly. Automation can solve these challenges and make pipetting a highly consistent & easy process.

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