Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews

The Hiring Freeze Came First. The Robots Came After.

This is not just a vibes-based assessment: in May, the U.S. reported around 332,000 open jobs in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, plus another 400,000 in manufacturing. Wages are up, benefits are better, yet demand still outpaces supply.

CASE STUDY STT SYSTEMS and STEMMER IMAGING: AUTOMOTIVE BOLT INSPECTION SYSTEM WITH GOCATOR SMART 3D LASER PROFILERS

LMI Technologies, in partnership with STT Systems and Stemmer Imaging, implemented an automated quality inspection system to detect missing bolts on automotive blanks. The system integrated multiple Gocator 3D sensors and an RFID tracking system for real-time analysis.

How U.S. Manufacturing VPs Can Close the Execution Gap — The New Playbook for Operational Excellence

Operational excellence used to mean efficiency. Now, it means consistency. In a volatile manufacturing environment, the winners aren’t those with the best machines or biggest budgets — they’re the ones who can execute the same playbook flawlessly, every day, on every

The Right 3D Vision Scanner for Robotic Programming: Laser Profilers vs Structured Light Scanners in Industrial Automation

By combining flexible vision technology with automated processing, manufacturers and system integrators can shorten deployment cycles, reduce reliance on fixtures, and achieve the adaptability needed for high-mix, high-precision production.

What are the motion control requirements for additive manufacturing machines?

3D printed objects can include intricate machine components, through to edible items, and as a result, the additive material could range from powdered metals to chocolate. Whatever the material and shape required, functionally, the 3D printing technique is the same.

What is Agentic AI and is it here to stay?

Agentic AI is another concept that is slowly entering the vocabulary of professionals and the warehousing industry. How can it be used efficiently in the market, for what purposes, and what would be a potential timeline for adoption?

Automation Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions Update

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.

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Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories

ReBeLMove Pro: modular robot platform for logistics, assembly and handling

Autonomous mobile robot from igus promises simple configuration with flexible superstructures and easy commissioning

ATEC2025·Real-World Extreme Challenge Concludes with Zhejiang University Team Claiming $150,000 Prize for Breakthrough in Fully Autonomous Robotics

Thirteen global teams push the boundaries of “no remote control” robotics, driving the evolution from teleoperated tools to autonomous agents

BTM INDUSTRIAL IS HOSTING AN ONLINE SALE OF INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS ON DECEMBER 17-18, 2025

Includes more than 200 robots designed to automate tasks, such as welding, manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, and food processing. This court-authorized sale requires the liquidation of all assets, regardless of price.

Robotics and Automation - News Headlines

Oversonic Robotics signs humanoid robots supply agreement with STMicroelectronics

-Oversonic to supply custom humanoids to ST's global network of semiconductor plants -Collaborative demo during CES

Autonomous inspection of photovoltaic panels

These traditionally manual and labor-intensive tasks require traveling to remote areas with large surfaces and a high number of panels. This increases the time and economic cost of each inspection, which limits the frequency of this type of action.

Introducing Chef+: Chef's Most Advanced Meal Assembly Robot Yet

Built on insights from over 80 million servings in production, Chef+ delivers maximum reliability, 2x ingredient capacity, reduced footprint, improved food safety, and enhanced usability and performance.

Aptiv and Vecna Robotics to Develop Next Generation Autonomous Mobile Robots

Collaboration to Deliver Safer, Smarter, and Cost-Effective Automation for Warehouses and Factories

Industrial robotics in 2025: trends, figures and global outlook

Robotics continues to evolve rapidly, and industrial robotics is no exception. This article reviews key trends in 2025, based on the World Robotics 2025 - Industrial Robots report by the IFR, and highlights how Robotnik's solutions help companies leverage these trends to optimize operations.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Product

High Performance Servo Drives for localized and distributed control applications from Servo2Go.com

High Performance Servo Drives for localized and distributed control applications from Servo2Go.com

Engineered to drive brushless and brush servomotors in torque, velocity or position mode, Servo2Go.com offers a broad selection of servo drives in a wide range of input voltages and output power levels.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Company

MMP Inc. / MIDWEST MOTION PRODUCTS, INC.

MMP Inc. / MIDWEST MOTION PRODUCTS, INC.

The Leader in Rapid Prototyping of High-Quality Motion Control Solutions. MMP is actively engaged in the design, manufacturing and distribution of standard and custom motion control equipment, including fully reversible brushed and brushless DC gearmotors, motors with failsafe brakes and servomotors with feedback devices such as analog tachometers and encoders. We also provide fully-sealed IP-65 motor speed controls @ 12/24/48 VDC, AC~DC power supplies and a wide variety of 12/24 VDC linear actuators. If you need a sample right away, we can be a project saving convenience for you. We provide more than 8000+ released DC Gearmotor designs with cost-effective solutions for robotics and automation companies. These designs are unique and custom-built to suit the specific application requirements of the motion control projects.