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PACK EXPO 2025 Product Preview

PACK EXPO 2025 takes place September 29th - October 1st in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.

Sensing the Shift: Trends in Smart Industrial Automation

Cutting-edge robotics, sensors, edge computing, IoT and more are at the forefront of smarter manufacturing, bringing together the technology, infrastructure and innovation that power modern automation.

What Makes Thermal Imaging Cameras Useful?

This article will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what makes thermal imaging cameras useful, including their working principles, system components, and application advantages.

Talking PACK EXPO Las Vegas with CMES Robotics

We will be in the PAC Machinery booth (W-2344). Adding a robot that can perceive virtually any CPG item gives companies the option for a pick-to-bag solution that is going to be truly unique and special on the floor.

The Missing Interface: Designing Trust into a Robotic Future

The next era of robotics and AI won't be defined solely by technical breakthroughs but by how well these systems integrate into human environments. No matter how powerful the sensors or how technical the learning models are, without user trust, adoption will stall.

Talking PACK EXPO Las Vegas with igus

Anyone at the show who visits our booth will be able to find something relevant to their own operations that can solve a key problem and offer improved performance, lower costs, and greater sustainability.

Bumblebee X Powers Taiga Robotics' Mining Automation with AI-Driven Vision

Recently, Taiga Robotics tackled one of mining's most challenging problems, autonomous rod handling, using Teledyne IIS's Bumblebee® X stereo camera. Their solution paired advanced robotic control software with a high-performance stereo vision system.

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From Centralized Brains to Edge Intelligence: Rethinking Compute Architectures for Autonomous Mobile Robots

Today's AMRs are navigating unpredictable warehouse aisles, adapting to real-time sensor feedback, and running machine learning inference on the fly - meaning developers can ill afford inefficient systems.

The Battery Bottleneck Holding Robotics Back

In this conversation, he explains how energy needs vary across robot categories, why current systems are holding back innovation, and what battery breakthroughs could mean for the future of robotics.

Why Smart Fleets Are Betting on ADAS Before Autonomy Arrives

Although regulating the safe use of fully autonomous vehicles across jurisdictions and international routes still has a fair bit of ironing out to do, AT providers and OEMs are making stark improvements to the technology inside our trucks.

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COMAU at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025: Cutting-Edge Welding and Collaborative Robotics Solutions Take Center Stage

At its booth (C27, Hall 2), the company is presenting an integrated portfolio of solutions ranging from mobile robotics for welding in unstructured environments—such as shipbuilding—to next-generation welding guns, collaborative robots, wearable robotics, and advanced training systems.

HONPINE Showcases Robot Joint Motors at Inclusion Conference and Engages in Active Discussions with AI Experts

The 2025 Inclusion Conference was held from September 10 to 13 at Jumen Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. HONPINE participated in the event by showcasing its robot joint motors and engaging in active discussions with experts from various fields.

HONPINE Develops World's First 1.2cm CS Micro Harmonic Drive Designed for Humanoid Robot Fingers

HONPINE has pioneered a micro harmonic drive specifically engineered for humanoid robot fingers, replacing bulky traditional ball screw designs. A single harmonic drive now powers each joint, enabling ultra-precise and agile finger movements.

E Tech Group to Introduce Vendor-Neutral LAIR Platform at ISPE Boston 2025

E Tech Group will introduce its Laboratory Automation and Industrial Robotics (LAIR) workflow orchestration platform at the ISPE Boston Area Chapter Product Show on October 1, 2025, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. LAIR connects lab instruments, robotics, and enterprise systems into end-to-end, vendor-neutral workflows that increase throughput, strengthen data integrity, and ensure cGMP audit readiness.

Piab - Introducing the DFE Vacuum Pump: Elevating Industrial Efficiency

Piab is proud to introduce the DFE (Dual Function Ejector), a compact and stackable vacuum pump engineered for durability and versatility.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Product

ElectroCraft's Motion Control for Mobile Robots

ElectroCraft's Motion Control for Mobile Robots

ElectroCraft is showcasing its award-winning mobile robot technology including their powerful and compact wheel drives, high-torque-density brushless DC motors, precision linear actuators as well as servo motor drive technology at a variety of conferences and tradeshows including the Boston Robotics Summit. Robotics Summit is the premier symposium for the sharing of ideas, technology, and market developments for robotic technologies across industries. Beyond a showcase and pitch of product, ElectroCraft is eager to participate in the collaborative discussion of challenges and opportunities that will shape the near and long-term robotic marketplace.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Company

PI USA (Physik Instrumente)

PI USA (Physik Instrumente)

PI is a privately held company that designs and manufactures world-class precision motion and automation systems including air bearings, hexapods and piezo drives at locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded 5 decades ago and today employs more than 1700 people worldwide. PI's customers are leaders in high-tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, life-sciences, semiconductors and aerospace.