Topic: Sustainability

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Automate 2026: Industrial robots, humanoids, software systems and more from day two in Chicago

June 23, 2026 · Tuesday, June 23 at Automate 2026 in Chicago attracted tens of thousands of attendees to North America’s largest robotics and automation event.

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Automate 2026: CMES Robotics, FANUC and PAC Machinery showcase integrated robotic bagging technology

June 19, 2026 · CMES Robotics, FANUC and PAC Machinery are showcasing a pick-to-pack automation system at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Yale Lift Trucks launches lithium-ion batteries and chargers

June 7, 2026 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies has launched a line of lithium-ion batteries and chargers specifically designed for its lift trucks, providing a unified warehouse offering.

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Mitsubishi Electric opens western digital transformation hub in Boston

June 6, 2026 · Mitsubishi Electric opened Serendie Street Boston, a U.S. innovation hub to accelerate digital transformation through co-creation, real-world testing and scalable offerings 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: Hardis Supply Chain, Pandora partner on global WMS transformation

April 10, 2026 · Ahead of MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, Hardis Supply Chain and Pandora announced a partnership to utilize Hardis WMS to modernize the jewelry retailer's supply chain.

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MODEX 2026: Raymond to demonstrate how it ‘drives the rhythm of the warehouse’

April 2, 2026 · At MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, Raymond will demonstrate how it ‘drives the rhythm of the warehouse’ with its intralogistics technologies.

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MODEX 2026 preview: AI, robotics & supply chain innovation take center stage

March 22, 2026 · Discover what’s ahead at MODEX 2026, including AI-driven supply chain offerings, robotics innovations, keynote speakers and over 200 educational sessions.

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MISUMI, Oishii Farm Corporation announce strategic partnership

March 20, 2026 · MISUMI and Oishii entered into a business agreement that will support AI, robotics and automation in the agritech industry.

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New Manhattan high-rise looks to pioneer robotics-enabled construction

March 3, 2026 · Westvue NY, in partnership with Skyeforge Alliance, is looking to build a 24-story residential development with robotics-enabled construction technology.

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Kardex provides Sonepar USA with AutoStore blueprint for distribution centers

March 3, 2026 · Kardex provided Sonepar USA with an AutoStore deployment for Codale's new central distribution center in Las Vegas, enabling faster fulfillment operations.

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Gartner: 55% of supply chain leaders expect agentic AI to reduce entry-level hiring needs

February 28, 2026 · A new Gartner survey found that over half of supply chain leaders expect agentic AI to reduce the need to hire entry-level positions.

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Dassault Systèmes, NVIDIA partner to build industrial AI platform powering Virtual Twins

February 3, 2026 · Dassault Systèmes and NVIDIA announced a long-term partnership to build and scale industrial AI and Virtual Twin technologies for wide industry use.

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New York Robotics launches amid surge of robotics investment, demand and talent

January 29, 2026 · New York Robotics formally launched as the Tri-State area, and its over 100 robotics startups position the region alongside other robotics hubs.

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Ranpak, Medline partner to advance sustainable packaging in high-volume distribution

January 18, 2026 · Ranpak deployed its packaging systems at Medline to boost efficiency and reduce waste for the medical-surgical product and supply chain technology provider.

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CES 2026: Siemens, NVIDIA expand partnership to build industrial AI operating system

January 9, 2026 · At CES 2026, Siemens and NVIDIA expanded their partnership to build an AI-accelerated portfolio that reinvents the entire end-to-end industrial value chain.

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Balluff launches new line of photoelectric sensors

December 30, 2025 · Balluff Inc. launched the BOS R072K Optical Sensor Entry Line, featuring red light and infrared variants for multiple integration options for various applications.

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RealMan Robotics unveils high-power-density joint modules for high-performance robotics

December 29, 2025 · RealMan Robotics unveiled three new joint modules for a variety of robotics applications, with the WHJ03, WHJ120 and WHJ48V high-power-density components.

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Aptiv, Vecna Robotics to develop next-generation autonomous mobile robots

December 18, 2025 · Aptiv and Vecna Robotics announced a partnership, combining Aptiv’s perception and machine learning portfolio and Vecna’s autonomous mobile robots.

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Serve Robotics expands autonomous deliveries to Fort Lauderdale, Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas

December 14, 2025 · Serve Robotics, in partnership with Uber Eats, announced two more U.S. metro area deployments of its autonomous, robotic delivery service: Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C.

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Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
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North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down