Industrial Robotics - Articles, Stories & Interviews
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.
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.
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.
Industrial Robotics - Featured Stories
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.
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.
Industrial Robotics - News Headlines
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.
Stäubli to merge U.S. operations into one legal entity
The consolidation brings together two major U.S. operations under a single structure, enabling Stäubli to streamline processes and expand capabilities. In North America, Stäubli currently employs 350 people across five legal entities, offering engineering, manufacturing, assembly, customer support, service, sales, and training.
Retrofitting manual welding stations - When and why to go robotic
In this article, Hakan Aydo?du, CEO at CNC automation manufacturer Tezmaksan Robotic Technologies, explores why upgrading manual welding stations with robotic technology is a scalable, strategic and technically sound decision.
Industrial Robotics - Featured Product
Zimmer Group - THE PREMIUM GRIPPER NOW WITH IO-LINK
Zimmer Group - THE PREMIUM GRIPPER NOW WITH IO-LINK
IO-Link is the first standardized IO technology worldwide for communication from the control system to the lowest level of automation.
Industrial Robotics - Featured Company
DESTACO
DESTACO is now the worldwide leader in the innovation, design, manufacture and support of clamping, gripping, transferring, indexing and robotic tooling solutions for workplace and automation needs.
