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Automate 2026: Festo cuts EOAT air use and improves grip control with VTUX eco functions

June 21, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Festo will showcase its integrated vacuum, adaptive pressure control and multi-protocol connectivity to improve robotic handling performance.

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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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Schneider Electric launches veteran hiring initiative to build mission-ready workforce

November 10, 2025 · Ahead of Veterans Day 2025, Schneider Electric launched a veteran hiring initiative to build a mission-ready workforce in critical areas such as data centers and energy systems.

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Amazon announces 14,000 layoffs, not due to AI but “culture”

November 2, 2025 · Amazon announced the elimination of 14,000 jobs across the company, but denied that the expanded use of AI technologies was behind the move, instead citing culture as the reason.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network launches Deep Tech Institute for Leadership and Innovation

July 2, 2025 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network launched the Deep Tech Institute for Leadership and Innovation to grow technical talent and leadership capacity across Pittsburgh’s robotics, AI and deep tech sectors.

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DexoryView deployed for DCL Logistics

May 29, 2025 · Real-time data has helped DCL Logistics save 16 hours daily and increase inventory accuracy by 14%, improving operations for its high-growth omnichannel brand customers.

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Dexterity, Sanmina partner to scale Mech ‘superhumanoid’ MMR production

May 29, 2025 · Dexterity and Sammina announced a partnership to scale production of the Mech superhumanoid and deliver it to customers to meet growing demand.

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Robust.AI, Foxconn partner to manufacturer Carter cobots

May 18, 2025 · To meet international customer demand, Robust.AI, has partnered with Foxconn to accelerate and scale production of Carter multi-function cobot AMRs, including in the U.S.

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Brightpick Autopicker to be deployed by Superior Communications

May 4, 2025 · 37 Brightpick Autopickers will be deployed in two phases through RaaS to automate order fulfillment at Superior Communications distribution center in LaVergne, Tenn.

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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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Peak Technologies opens new global headquarters

April 18, 2025 · Peak Technologies new global headquarters in Littleton, Mass. features technology demonstration center for AMRs, exoskeletons, scan tunnels, drones, and AI-powered machine vision.

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ABB to consider spinning off Robotics division

April 17, 2025 · ABB will launch a process to propose a spin off of its Robotics division at its 2026 Annual General Meeting. Separately listed trading would start Q2 of 2026.

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Remedy Scientific to automate soil decontamination

April 16, 2025 · Environmental remediation automation startup Remedy Scientific is introducing technology to automate soil decontamination, cleaning up land for redevelopment.

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Boston Dynamics Stretch unloads shipping containers for DHL

April 11, 2025 · To help meet the needs of its customers, DHL Supply Chain partnered with Boston Dynamics to develop Stretch, a mobile manipulation robot for loading dock case handling.

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A3 presents national robotics strategy to U.S. Congress

March 31, 2025 · The Association for Advancing Automation shared its national robotics strategy with the U.S. Congress, prioritizing a federal robotics office to strengthen competitiveness.

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ProMat 2025: Kardex updates FulfillX WES, Intuitive Picking Assistant

March 31, 2025 · Kardex announced upgrades to FulfillX WES and Intuitive Picking Assistant for AutoStore, a partnership with Paccurate, and launched StoreX Calculator for logistics at ProMat 2025.

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ProMat 2025: Rousseau Metal introduces ElevaTek height-adjustable workstation

March 31, 2025 · Rousseau Metal recently introduced its modular and adaptable ElevaTek height-adjustable workstations designed to improve ergonomics and efficiency at ProMat 2025 in Chicago, Ill.

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ProMat 2025: Zebra Technologies unveils Aurora Velocity scan tunnel

March 28, 2025 · Zebra Technologies unveiled its Aurora Velocity automated scan tunnel and showcased industrial scanners, machine vision, AMRs, and wearable computers at ProMat 2025 in Chicago.

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ProMat 2025: Exotec to deploy next generation of Skypod ASRS for Oxford Industries

March 19, 2025 · Oxford Industries, Inc. selected Exotec’s next generation Skypod ASRS to automate its new omnichannel, multi-brand apparel order fulfillment distribution center in Lyons, Ga.

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AI-powered Dexterity valued at $1.65 billion

March 14, 2025 · Closing $95M in its latest funding round, Dexterity CEO Samir Menon said the company will use its latest funding to continue R&D of its technologies and hire additional employees.

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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