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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

Facility closure auction features more than 200 industrial robots and automated manufacturing support items and equipment.

Novotechnik - 18-Bit Robust Multi-Turn Angle Sensors

RMB 3600 Series sensors are EGMR (enhanced giant magnetic resistance) devices that count turns even when power is removed and retain the turn count and angle information for years without power. So there is no need for batteries. Operating speed is up to 12,000 RPM.

Medra Raises $52 Million Series A to Build Physical AI Scientists

Pioneering the next era of discovery by integrating AI algorithms with robotics execution to reinvent how new medicines are designed.

E-713 High-Performance Motion Controller Family Introduced

Highest Flexibility and Performance for Semiconductor, Photonics and SR-Microscopy Applications

Introducing Chef's Pat-Down Capability for Enhanced Meal Presentation and Sealing

The capability improves meal presentation, reduces tray-sealing issues, and minimizes food waste while allowing manufacturers to reduce labor costs.

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Precision Drive Systems - Trust PDS for 3-5 Day Robotic Spindle Repair

Precision Drive Systems - Trust PDS for 3-5 Day Robotic Spindle Repair

Precision components machined by CNC robot machining systems require compact, lightweight, and high-speed motorized spindles capable of delivering higher efficiency, performance, and reliability than those used in many other industries. That's why manufacturers of milling, cutting, trimming, grinding, polishing, and deburring trust Precision Drive Systems (PDS) to provide accurate and dependable spindle repair to perform to the most exacting standards.

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MVTec LLC

MVTec LLC

MVTec is a leading international manufacturer of software for machine vision used in all demanding areas of imaging like the semi-conductor industry, inspection, optical quality control, metrology, medicine or surveillance. In particular, software by MVTec enables new automation solutions in settings of the Industrial Internet of Things. MVTec is the developer and vendor of the general purpose machine vision software products HALCON and MERLIC.