Topic: Industrial Automation

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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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RobCo Automation Readiness Index finds U.S. factories rush to automate amid reshoring, labor crunch

December 9, 2025 · The Automation Readiness Index from RobCo found that, as a result of reshoring efforts and labor concerns, U.S. factories are overhauling their robotics and automation plans.

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ABB divests Robotics division to SoftBank Group for $5.375B

October 8, 2025 · ABB announced it has divested its Robotics division to SoftBank for $5.375 billion, and not spun off the business as a separately listed company.

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Industrial automation company RobCo enters U.S. market with new HQ in San Francisco

September 13, 2025 · Backed by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed, RobCo enters the U.S. market with the acquisition of Rapid Robotics, big-name customers and operations already spanning 14 states.

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How Palladyne AI’s closed-loop AI platform, Palladyne IQ, empowers automation

July 22, 2025 · Sterling Gerdes, VP of Product Management at Palladyne AI, discussed its closed-loop AI platform Palladyne IQ and how it helps organizations solve automation problems in this podcast.

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E-con Systems launches RouteCAM_CU86 for low light, high contrast

July 18, 2025 · The ONVIF-compliant 4K HDR GigE RouteCAM_CU86 from e-con Systems is designed for low light, high contrast smart vision applications including monitoring and analytics.

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Report: Global industrial robots market contracts 5.8% in 2024, APAC continues to dominate

July 16, 2025 · Market research firm Interact Analysis reports that the industrial robot market saw a 5.8% dip in revenue in 2024, but predicts a gradual rebound in 2025.

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Apptronik creates Elevate Robotics, a subsidiary focused on industrial automation

June 30, 2025 · Apptronik launched a subsidiary company, Elevate Robotics, that focuses on non-humanoid forms to tackle industrial automation tasks.

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Robotic guidance provider Inbolt expands into the U.S., Japan

June 29, 2025 · France-based Inbolt announced its expansion to the U.S. and Japan, building on its successful footprint in Europe with Stellantis, Ford and other leading manufacturers.

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Report: Global industrial robot shipments declined in 2024, recovery expected in 2025

June 27, 2025 · Global market intelligence firm Interact Analysis reports a slight decrease in industrial robot orders in 2024 compared to 2023, but it expects a recovery in 2025.

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Automatica 2025: ABB expands large robot portfolio, adds AI-powered AMR

June 26, 2025 · ABB announced the launch of four new robots at Automatica 2025 in Munich, three large robots for industrial manufacturing, and an AMR with a 1500 kg payload capability.

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Automatica 2025: Comau previews latest products where ‘Next is Automated’

June 24, 2025 · At Automatica 2025 in Munich, Comau will showcase its latest products under the ‘Next is Automated’ theme, including mobile and collaborative robots.

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Wieland Electric samos PRO MOTION controller wins award

June 4, 2025 · Wieland Electric’s samos PRO MOTION controller won the Plant Engineering 2025 Product of the Year for control systems. It integrates safety and motion control functionalities.

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KEB America demonstrates motion control coordination at Automate 2025

May 23, 2025 · KEB America demonstrated an integrated servo drive, motor, controller, and interface setup driving interlacing screws at Automate 2025.

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Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Hyundai break ground on automotive manufacturing facility

May 23, 2025 · Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Hyundai Motor Company announced a partnership and that construction has started on a new automotive manufacturing plant.

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Automate 2025: Enidine, Compact Automation highlight product and software offerings for automation

May 12, 2025 · Enidine and Compact Automation announced its product and software offerings that will be on display at Automate 2025 in Detroit.

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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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ProMat 2025: Ampure showcases expanded PosiCharge line

March 24, 2025 · Ampure Charging Systems displayed its latest PosiCharge products, the ProCore Edge line of chargers for industrial materials handling equipment, at ProMat 2025 in Chicago.

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ProMat 2025: Big Joe Forklifts announces four new products

March 21, 2025 · Big Joe Forklifts said its new corporate theme reflects the four new and electrification lift trucks and energy storage systems it showcased at ProMat 2025 in Chicago.

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