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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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Automated Pipetting Technique

December 5, 2023 · The precise dosing of minute liquid volumes in a matter of seconds is crucial to the fields of medicine and natural sciences. As a result, the use of automated pipetting systems has become increasingly necessary in modern analytics.

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ISO Class 2 Cable Management for SCARA Robots

October 26, 2023 · The e-skin soft is an abrasion-resistant cable carrier for SCARA robots designed to trap the particulates cables generate during rapid movement and prevent them from reaching the surrounding air. Rotary connections are used at each end of the cable carrier to all but eliminate mechanical stress during operation.

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Choosing Cable Carriers for Hygiene-Sensitive Applications

October 26, 2023 · It is imperative that designers of food packaging machines ensure the suitability of their components used in hygiene-sensitive areas.

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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