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139th Canton Fair Sets New Record with Overseas Buyer Attendance
The number of new products introduced rose 27%, and events for emerging future industries increased 30%. The fair also showcased AI-enabled scenarios for the first time, including robotic patrol inspections and drone flight demonstrations.
IDS: Digital precision transforms aircraft construction with Ensenso 3D vision
An Ensenso 3D camera integrated into an automated process chain ensures accurate detection and alignment of drilling positions in aircraft cabin assembly.
How Bin Picking AI Models are Trained
Learn how a bin picking AI model gets trained so you can confidently compare solutions. Here's what happens behind the scenes and what it means for your project.
From Demo to Deployment, Where Robotics Actually Fails
We’ve made remarkable progress in vision, but for true autonomy in unstructured worlds, the big gap is tactile intelligence. A robot can’t just see; it has to 'feel' pressure and tension to handle objects reliably, whether that’s a harvest arm or a medical device.
The Silent Stabilizer: Why Gyroscopes Are Essential for Next-Gen Industrial Inspection Robots
A gyro-backed stabilization system is the robot’s silent hero, keeping cameras level and navigation accurate so defects aren’t overlooked and workers stay out of harm’s way.
DESTACO eRDH Electric Parallel Gripper
The eRDH stands out because it combines that rugged, workhorse durability DESTACO is known for with high-end, intelligent motor control and diagnostic feedback. It gives you the brains you need without sacrificing the brawn.
How Thermal Imaging Modules Are Transforming Industrial Robots for Safer 24/7 Operations
Integrating a high-performance Thermal Imaging Module is more than a sensor upgrade. It is a strategic engineering choice that tackles key industrial automation challenges, including unexpected downtime, fire risks and environmental limitations.
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The Manufacturing Executive's New Shield: Closing the Records Liability Gap
Regulators are no longer content to penalize the company name on the factory gate; they are naming the specific executives who run the manufacturing floor.
Micro-Scale Robotics in the Medical Field: Precision Automation Meets Health Care Innovation
When people think about medical robotics, they may consider machinery that takes up most of a room, like MRI machines. The world of micro-scale robotics in health care has advanced just as significantly, enabled by enhancements in precision, data analytics and more.
The Missing Layers in the Robotics Security Stack
Robotics today is like the cloud ecosystem of the early 2010s – scaling rapidly, but riddled with security risks and vulnerabilities.
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Allient Inc. to Showcase Latest Motion Technologies at XPONENTIAL and MDEX 2026
Visit Allient at Booth #25043 during XPONENTIAL and Booths #10017 & #10018 at MDEX, or contact us to arrange a meeting during the events.
Aeva Adopts Cadence Tensilica Vision DSP to Advance Lidar Performance and Efficiency
This design win marks a significant step in delivering high-performance, low-power lidar systems optimized for real-time perception and autonomy.
Infineon Startup Challenge 2026 puts humanoid robotics in the spotlight
-Infineon is bringing together young deep-tech companies from around the world to drive innovation in humanoid robotics. The focus is on hardware and system solutions ranging from sensors to motor control.
-Startups gain access to the latest technologies, expertise, business coaching and a partner network of industry players and investors.
-Applications are open until 27 May 2026.
AgroDrone Europe Deploys Industrial-Scale Robotic Shading to Mitigate Structural Risks and Maximize Greenhouse ROI across Germany and Poland
By integrating centimeter-level RTK positioning, the company converts hazardous manual maintenance into a predictable, data-driven operational expense (OpEx) for high-output growers in the German and Polish agricultural corridor.
GoLabs Launches Custom Robotics Security Initiative Using Unitree Quadrupeds
The future of modern security is here — and it comes on four legs.
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KNF - Automation Technology Requires Reliable and Durable Pumps
KNF vacuum pumps for automation applications are designed for a long service life, with micro gas pumps used as cobot pumps achieving more than 20,000 hours. The latest generation of KNF brushless DC motors has an innovative bearing design that withstands high mechanical loads. This technical strength protects the vacuum pump's longevity, especially with fast switching cycles.
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Palladyne AI Corp.
Welcome to Palladyne AI, where we unleash the power of robotics with our revolutionary AI software platform for the physical world. In a world where robots are progressing toward human-like adaptability, seamlessly navigating dynamic environments and conquering complex tasks with unparalleled efficiency, Palladyne AI stands as the beacon of innovation toward that future reality. Through our cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) software platform, we are redefining the boundaries of robotics. Our goal is simple: Help companies with autonomy in their robotics operations by addressing key challenges of traditional robotic deployments.
