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Bundy Group is an investment banking and Mergers & Acquisitions advisory specialist that has specialized in the automation and industrial technology markets for over 16 years.

SoftBank's $5.4B ABB Robotics Deal: Why IT Service Providers Should Treat Robotics as a Core Practice

As autonomy and embodied intelligence mature, IT service providers may not need to participate in every layer, but those who develop focused capabilities—whether in advisory, integration, or managed operations—will be better placed as demand grows.

How LAPP Rebuilt Its Inventory Process with Autonomous Drones

For LAPP USA, Corvus One turned a labor-intensive, error-prone process into a nightly automated workflow that provides reliable visibility, reduces costs, and improves customer service.

Sonair’s ADAR 3D Ultrasonic Sensor

ADAR stands out by combining full-3D sensing via ultra-sound, strong safety credentials, cost efficiency and ease of integration. This is enabling robots to safely work in closer proximity to people and in tougher environments than many existing solutions.

Optimizing Wheel Drives for AGVs and AMRs: What OEMs Need to Know About Motion Control

The motor and actuator selection behind each wheel can make or break the success of the entire system. In this post, we’ll explore the core challenges in mobile robot drive systems and how customized motion control solutions from DINGS' Motion USA can help you meet them.

Moving Construction from Digital Design to Physical Reality

What made Hexagon the right partner was their deep expertise in precision measurement and their willingness to collaborate on adapting their metrology solutions for the demanding conditions of construction sites.

Fully Autonomous Vehicles for Repetitive Hauling in Manufacturing

As our DriveMod vehicles are approaching an intersection, they send a request to the Cyngn Traffic Broker, a feature of Cyngn Insight that manages traffic coordination through an API.

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Humanoid Robots to Drive Billions in Rod End Sales Over the Next Decade

According to Goldman Sachs, the humanoid robot market is projected to reach $38 billion by 2035, with shipments surpassing 1.4 million units, driven by labor shortages and advancements in AI technology.

Automatic Visual Inspection: The Secret to Flawless Manufacturing Quality

By switching to a digital inspection framework, manufacturers aren't removing the human element; they are elevating it. Instead of spotting defects, engineers can focus on fixing the root cause.

How Rapid Repair Services Are Fueling a Competitive Edge in Automation

With the industrial and robotics automation industries growing rapidly, the difference between a minor delay and quarterly loss often comes down to one factor — speed. This is where rapid servo repair services become extra valuable.

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Okibo Announces National Launch of EG7+ Robot Following Successful Premiere at Hensel Phelps Innovation Day

Enhanced Sanding, Painting, Level 4 Finish Robot Reaches 24 Feet

Flexxbotics and IPR Robotics Partner to Deliver StackTrax for Advanced Robotic Machine Tending with Dual-Rail 7th Axis Mobility and Autonomous Process Control

With Flexxbotics robot-to-machine compatibility for over 1000 makes & models of factory equipment and StackTrax 7th axis multidirectional robotic tending motion, companies can quickly automate a wide range of machines for processes with multiple operations.

Roboworx Calls for Robust "Service Infrastructure" to Ensure Widescale Success of Humanoid Robots at Humanoids Summit Silicon Valley

"The future of humanoids will be defined not only by how well they perform, but by how well they are supported," says managing director Jeff Pittelkow as he discusses upcoming panel and presentation on what's necessary for commercial success of these complex robots

Mikrotron Expands EoSens™ Line with New High-Speed 21MP Color Camera for Machine Vision

CoaXPress 2.0 camera acquires color images at 230 fps at full 21MP resolution with minimal latency and jitter

Melexis Unveils 16-bit Inductive Sensor for Robotics, Industrial & Mobility Applications

For applications such as robotic joint control, industrial motor commutation, and e-mobility drive systems, there is an increasing demand for sensors that provide high-precision position feedback while overcoming the limitations or challenges of optical encoders and magnetic-based solutions.

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Robotmaster 2024

Robotmaster 2024

Program multi-robot cells and automatically solve robotic errors with ease. Hypertherm Associates announces a new version to its robotic programming software. Robotmaster 2024 addresses key market trends including the support for programming multiple robots in a single work cell and the demand for automatic trajectory optimization and robotic error correction.

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CMES Robotics Inc.

CMES Robotics Inc.

Powered by AI, CMES Robotics enables 3D vision for factory robots. CMES AI vision software enables robots to recognize unstructured, flexible, or deformed objects, pick them up, and loading and unloading. CMES Vision software has been deployed worldwide for random palletization and depalletization along with void filling applications. CMES Robotics automates your warehouse, logistics, and supply chain.