Topic: Quality Control

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Kardex launches BinInductAI for faster, more accurate AutoStore implementations

November 7, 2026 · Kardex launched BinInductAI, an intelligent bin induction offering that uses vision and AI-based image analysis to improve quality control and reduce AutoStore installation times.

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Maxinsights launches MaxLoop and MaxGlove, adding live quality control and touch data to physical AI data stack

October 22, 2026 · Maxinsights launched two new products, MaxLoop and MaxGlove, alongside a $30 million seed funding round, to continue its efforts toward building the data layer for physical AI.

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Exotec, GXO partner to advance fashion fulfillment for Guess in the Netherlands

September 16, 2026 · Exotec and GXO partnered to increase throughput capacity for Guess at GXO’s facility in the Netherlands, utilizing a fully integrated Skypod system to process up to 70,000 pieces/day.

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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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AGIBOT rolls off 15,000th robot from production line

July 1, 2026 · AGIBOT announced that it has rolled the 15,000th robot off its production line, with the G2, an industrial-grade embodied task robot, certifying the milestone.

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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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MODEX 2026: Kardex launches PortScale for enhanced AutoStore inventory accuracy

April 17, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Kardex launched PortScale for the AutoStore platform, measuring weight changes during picking and putaway to ensure inventory accuracy.

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OnRobot to host Automation Roadmap event in Dallas on February 19

January 30, 2026 · OnRobot is hosting an Automation Roadmap event addressing Texas manufacturing labor shortages, featuring FANUC robot demos.

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EZ Automation demonstrates new inline configuration of AI-powered inspection system

October 4, 2025 · EZ Automation Systems announced it will showcase its AI-powered inspection system, PIQuE, powered by its EZ Eye platform, at ISA Automation Summit & Expo in Florida.

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ABB Robotics launches OmniCore EyeMotion vision system for ABB robots

September 23, 2025 · ABB Robotics launched OmniCore EyeMotion, an intelligent vision system for ABB robots that enables real-time advanced perception skills through any camera or sensor.

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Report: Pharmaceutical robots market expected to reach $490.1 million by 2034

August 11, 2025 · Global Market Insights reports that the pharmaceutical robots market will grow to nearly $500 million by 2034, driven by increased demand for automated pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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Serve Robotics, Little Caesars launch autonomous robot delivery via Uber Eats

August 7, 2025 · Autonomous sidewalk delivery company Serve Robotics announced a partnership with pizza chain Little Caesars to deliver its food via autonomous robots via Uber Eats.

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Photoneo launches PhoXi 3D Scanner Gen3

July 14, 2025 · Photoneo launched the PhoXi 3D Scanner Gen3 with blue laser technology to deliver precision and reliability in industrial scanning.

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Appetronix developing robotic Asian, Mexican quick-service restaurant offerings

July 4, 2025 · Utilizing Viam’s advanced AI and automation platform, Appetronix is developing two new autonomous food quick-service restaurants in Asian and Mexican cuisine.

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Cofactr expands AI-powered warehouse operations with new Long Beach facility

June 18, 2025 · Cofactr opened its second warehouse, a Long Beach, Calif. facility designed for the precision required by defense, aerospace and robotics manufacturers.

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Comau develops automated assembly system for Li Auto

June 1, 2025 · Comau has developed an automated range extender engine assembly system for Li Auto, including 45 automatic and semi-automatic machines along with 15 cobots.

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Automate 2025: Universal Robots introduces UR15 cobot

May 12, 2025 · Universal Robots introduced its fastest ever high-performance series cobot at Automate 2025, the AI-ready UR15, delivering up to 30% cycle time improvements over other UR models.

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Automate 2025: Photoneo, senswork to showcase next-gen robot-based 3D inspection

May 8, 2025 · Photoneo, now part of Zebra Technologies, will exhibit with senswork at Automate 2025, showcasing robot-assisted 3D inspection and metrology systems for quality control.

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Automate 2025: Bossard to demonstrate IoT for assembly, inventory management

May 2, 2025 · Bossard will demonstrate its Smart Factory digital assembly instruction technology and supply chain management systems for manufacturing at Automate 2025 in Detroit.

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Cosmic Robotics raises $4 million for AI-powered robots

April 19, 2025 · Cosmic Robotics raised $4 million for AI-powered mobile manipulation robots designed to help reduce labor shortages and accelerate solar utility infrastructure construction.

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