Topic: Materials Handling

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Xpanner introduces X1 Panel Lift intelligent automation system for solar panel installation

July 15, 2026 · Xpanner released the X1Panel Lift, an automated, intelligent solar panel installation system that allows crews to focus on alignment, fastening and quality.

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ABB Robotics adds new autonomous forklift to AI-powered visual SLAM AMR portfolio

July 7, 2026 · ABB Robotics launched the Flexley Stack F712 autonomous forklift, harnessing its AI-powered visual SLAM technology and adding to its AMR portfolio.

Podcasts

June 2026 Robotics Recap

June 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 June 2026, including a breakdown of the latest from Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Ambi Robotics, Pickle Robot integrate to deliver physical AI system for inbound logistics automation

June 30, 2026 · Ambi Robotics and Pickle Robot integrated their truck unloading and palletizing technologies to automate inbound logistics through physical AI.

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Brightpick, Trew partner to expand robotic fulfillment portfolio

June 29, 2026 · Brightpick and Trew announced a partnership that harnesses the power of both companies’ backgrounds to expand the robotic fulfillment portfolio.

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Automate 2026: Rockwell Automation launches FactoryTalk Orchestration software

June 22, 2026 · Rockwell Automation launched the FactoryTalk Orchestration software at Automate 2026, looking to improve throughput and operational responsiveness across the factory floor.

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Automate 2026: Regal Rexnord to highlight integrated motion technologies for robotics and factory automation

June 21, 2026 · Regal Rexnord and its brands will showcase its integrated motion technoliges for robotics and factory automation at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Automate 2026: OMRON Robotics to demonstrate next-generation AMRs

June 18, 2026 · OMRON Robotics is expanding its flagship AMR series at Automate 2026 in Chicago, with the debut of the next-gen LD-150 and LD-300.

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Automate 2026: Kassow Robots to exhibit extensive cobot capabilities

June 12, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Kassow Robots will showcase its 7-axis cobot portfolio for welding, palletizing, machine tending and other industrial applications.

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Behind the scenes of how Boston Dynamics trains the Atlas humanoid robot

May 22, 2026 · Boston Dynamics provided details on how the company trains its Atlas humanoid robot to perform complex tasks, such as moving heavy objects around a location.

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How KUKA’s assembly robot portfolio handles small and high payloads with precision

May 19, 2026 · KUKA’s expansive assembly robot series handles applications of all shapes and sizes with precision, navigating various tasks across industries.

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MODEX 2026: Delta showcases integrated automation and smart charging technologies

April 19, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Delta showcased its integrated automation and smart charging technologies for intralogistics applications.

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MODEX 2026: Angelini Technologies acquires minority stake in Lab0

April 19, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Angelini Technologies announced that it had acquired a minority stake in startup automated trailing loading and unloading company Lab0.

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MODEX 2026: Thoro unveils modular autonomy stack equipped with Orbbec 3D cameras

April 18, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Thoro unveiled the CoreFlex modular autonomy stack that supports multiple types of industrial vehicles, equipped with 3D cameras from Orbbec.

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MODEX 2026: NOBLELIFT, Gather AI collaborate to launch NobleOne AI forklift platform

April 17, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, NOBLELIFT, in collaboration with Gather AI, launched the NobleOne AI forklift platform that reimagines a forklift as an intelligent system.

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MODEX 2026: Corvus Robotics debuts Corvus Trident

April 13, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Corvus Robotics launched Corvus Trident, an AI-powered device mounted to forklifts, reach trucks and other MHE to capture pallet movement in the warehouse.

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MODEX 2026: Festo touts workforce training, connects automation from design to commissioning

April 12, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Festo is highlighting its Didactic training system and its ecosystem of unique automation systems for warehouse and intralogistics tasks.

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MODEX 2026: Green Cubes Technology unveils advanced lithium power technologies

April 12, 2026 · Ahead of MODEX 2026, Green Cubes Technology unveiled the latest generation of its SAFEFlex lithium-ion power technology.

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MODEX 2026: Trew expands sortation portfolio with TrewSort Swivel Wheel Sorter

April 11, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Trew debuts the TrewSort Swivel Wheel Sorter, expanding the company’s sortation portfolio with an electric mid-rate sortation offering.

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MODEX 2026: Global Industrial to showcase efficiency- and ergonomics-focused warehouse technologies

April 11, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Global Industrial will showcase its lineup of efficiency- and ergonomics-focused warehouse technologies and its expanded material handling portfolio.

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

From geometry preparation to AI-assisted analysis, integrated CFD workflows…

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