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First Autonomous Mobile Robots Roll Off the Line at Rockwell Automation's Milwaukee Headquarters

he milestone marks a significant step for OTTO by Rockwell Automation, part of the company’s 2023 acquisition of Clearpath Robotics, and reinforces Rockwell’s commitment to advancing smart manufacturing through automation.

Rugged electric actuators provide reliable steering for extensible, self-driving platform

Whether OxDrive’s next application is in agritech, construction, forestry, warehouse logistics or any other untapped use, chances are good that it will need a reliable actuator. And when it does, Horton will likely continue specifying Thomson linear motion solutions.

Building a Better RFP: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Automation Partner

Investing in automation is a major decision – one that affects everything from operational efficiency to customer satisfaction. But before you can reap the benefits, you need the right partner. And that starts with a solid Request for Proposal (RFP).

PILLARS OF TOMORROW - A hopeful vision of Government, Technology, and Human Dignity in harmony

For centuries, visions of the future have been dominated by dystopian warnings—cautionary tales of power gone wrong. Five Pillars of Tomorrow offers an alternative: a governance model where transparency, collective wisdom, and advanced AI safeguard human dignity.

Flexibility vs. Predictability in Mobile Automation: What Facilities Should Really Be Considering

There’s a common misconception that AGVs are outdated while AMRs are cutting-edge. In reality, both have evolved considerably in recent years, and modern mobile robots increasingly blur the lines between the two.

What Warehouses Really Need to Compete in the Age of AI

The bottom line is this: in the age of AI, the winners won’t be the warehouses with the flashiest tools. They’ll be the ones that know how to orchestrate people, processes, and technology into a system that is both efficient and resilient.

Kassow Robots’ Edge Edition 7-axis Collaborative Robot Arm

The Edge Edition was developed through close collaboration to meet the growing demand for compact, mobile cobot solutions. Our R&D team miniaturized the controller to just 10% of its original size and integrated it into the cobot’s base.

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What Role Does Robotics Play in the Manufacturing Supply Chain?

Robotics has moved from “point fixes” on isolated stations to the connective tissue of the entire supply chain. In practical terms, that means robots are continuously progressing from just weld or pick.

GrayMatter Robotics Unveils 100,000-Square-Foot AI Robotics Innovation Center in Carson

Major Facility Investment Brings Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Interactive Robotics Experience to South Bay; New Headquarters Features 20+ Working "Physical AI" Robotic Cells

From Code to Context: How Spatial AI is Powering the Next Leap in Manufacturing

The goal is to leverage the precision and tireless nature of automation while keeping human ingenuity, judgment, and creativity at the core of the operation. This vision promises greater flexibility, higher quality, and improved safety.

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RealMan Unveils RealBOT Embodied Open Platform at IROS 2025

Next-gen human-robot teaming.

Changes to the Management Board of Basler AG

Long-standing CEO Dr. Dietmar Ley is stepping down at the end of the year. His successor will be the current CCO/COO Hardy Mehl. External appointment to the CTO position by Dr. Kai Jens Ströder.

Booster Robotics Unveils Booster K1, Ushering in the Era of Embodied Agents

The conference opened with Booster Robotics outlining its enduring vision: "To make humanoid robots as simple, reliable, and practical as personal computers."

AgiBot Robotics Debuted at IROS 2025, the AgiBot World Challenge Concluded Successfully

Through the live demonstration of its full product portfolio and the hosting of the first AgiBot World Challenge, the company fully demonstrated its leading capabilities in full-stack technology and ecosystem construction, becoming one of the focal points of the conference.

Eagleview Sees New Market Trends; More Than 50 Unexpected and Emerging Use Cases For High-Resolution Aerial Imagery

Potential uses are exploding as LLMs, artificial intelligence, and imagery become easier to utilize across numerous business scenarios.

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New incremental encoder IERF3 L from FAULHABER

FAULHABER is expanding its product range with the ultra-precise incremental encoder IERF3 L. Thanks to the optical measuring principle and state-of-the-art chip technology, the device offers the highest resolution, excellent repeatability, and outstanding signal quality. In typical applications, the positioning accuracy is 0.1° and the repeatability 0.007°. This makes the encoder the perfect solution for high-precision positioning applications in confined spaces.

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