Industrial Robotics - Articles, Stories & Interviews

The Role of Emotional Intelligence When Implementing Industrial Robotics

Emotional intelligence remains a vital leadership skill for manufacturing and industrial leaders embracing robotics. Here's why it matters and how leaders can foster it, helping organizations reap the full benefits of automation while maintaining human-centric workplaces.

2025 Top Article - The Future of Machining: Key Trends and Innovations

AI and robotics are seen to deeply disturb specialized industry sectors, bringing beneficial pioneering modernizations in machining, industrial manufacturing and machine shops. Elitsa Krumova explores the future of machining in more depth on behalf of DELMIA.

StackTrax - The Industry's First Off-The-Shelf Dual Axis RTU

Compared to alternative solutions, such as multiple robots or overhead gantry systems, StackTrax can provide a space and cost-saving alternative that will improve cycle time and overall throughput.

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.

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 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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Industrial Robotics - Featured Stories

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.

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.

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.

Industrial Robotics - News Headlines

Lanner Unveils EAI-I351: Next-Generation Robotic AI Platform Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor and NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture

Lanner Electronics has launched the EAI-I351, a next-generation robotic AI platform powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor and the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, delivering data-center-class AI performance at the rugged edge. Designed for physical AI applications such as autonomous mobile robots, industrial vehicles, and edge-native generative AI, the EAI-I351 offers up to 2,070 FP4 TFLOPS within a 130W power envelope, along with advanced accelerators for real-time vision and sensor fusion. Featuring high-bandwidth networking, extensive camera and I/O support, and industrial-grade durability, the platform is fully optimized for NVIDIA's robotics and AI software stack—bridging the gap between cloud-scale AI and real-world edge deployment

Qualcomm Introduces a Full Suite of Robotics Technologies, Powering Physical AI from Household Robots up to Full-Size Humanoids

Utilizing leadership in Physical AI with comprehensive stack systems built on safety-grade high performance SoC platforms, Qualcomm's general-purpose robotics architecture delivers industry-leading power efficiency and scalability, enabling capabilities from personal service robots to next generation industrial autonomous mobile robots and full-size humanoids that can reason, adapt, and decide.

Hygienic High-Precision Robotic Solutions from Stäubli Live at IPPE 2026

Stäubli Robotics will present these next-generation solutions at Booth #45069 in Hall B, highlighting their commitment to enhancing safety, efficiency, and precision in food processing.

Industrial Robotics - Featured Product

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 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.

Industrial Robotics - Featured Company

Elmo Motion Control Inc.

Elmo has been a motion control technology leader for over 35 years, with millions of servo drives working 24/7 worldwide. Elmo offers complete motion control solutions from design to delivery of cutting-edge servo drives, network-based multi-axis motion controllers, and integrated servo motors. All solutions can be customized and configured using Elmo's proprietary advanced and easy-to-use software tools for any machine in any industry, such as semiconductors, lasers, robots, life sciences, industrial automation, AGV, and more. The company employs more than 350 personnel with headquarters in Israel and offices in the United States, China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Singapore, and an additional manufacturing facility in Poland. Elmo has a worldwide distribution network. By advancing motion control with state-of-the-art technology, Elmo makes smart machines even smarter. As of 2022, Elmo is a Bosch Rexroth company.