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Robot Sales Shatter Records in 2021

Robot Sales Shatter Records in 2021

New data shows significant growth in robot sales across North America, particularly in several non-automotive robotic industries including welding and machine tending.


News Mar 16, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Time is Running Out: Cowen Startup Challenge at Automate 2022

Time is Running Out: Cowen Startup Challenge at Automate 2022

The window is closing for submissions to a funding competition - robotics, machine vision, and AI innovations are taking the center stage for a chance at winning $10,000. Are you ready?


News Mar 15, 2022 by David Peterson
Addverb Technologies Announces Expansion of Operations Across U.S.

Addverb Technologies Announces Expansion of Operations Across U.S.

Addverb Technologies announces its plans to expand its business in North and South America to meet the growing global demand for automation in warehouses and manufacturing facilities.


News Mar 10, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Women in Control Automation and Your Pathway into STEM

Women in Control Automation and Your Pathway into STEM

What is the current state of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and how can you become a control systems engineer?


News Mar 08, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Carbon Robotics Debuts New Solution in Weed Removal: Tow-Behind Lasers!

Carbon Robotics Debuts New Solution in Weed Removal: Tow-Behind Lasers!

Weed control is typically performed either manually, by pulling weeds, or chemically, by spraying crops. Recently, a new alternative has entered the market: lasers towed behind a tractor!


News Mar 02, 2022 by Seth Price
AGV Applications Utilize Luxonis Cameras With ams OSRAM Dot Projector

AGV Applications Utilize Luxonis Cameras With ams OSRAM Dot Projector

Luxonis has recently announced a partnership with ams OSRAM Group, to combine their individual technologies using OSRAM’s Belago 1.1 for its recent OAK-D Pro spatial AI camera.


News Feb 26, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Yaskawa Cobots Switch Between Collab / Non-Collab Modes

Yaskawa Cobots Switch Between Collab / Non-Collab Modes

Yaskawa announces new features on the release of the latest collaborative robot models - the ability to toggle between standard and collaborative operating modes.


News Feb 24, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
RE2 Robotics Partners With JLG on Solar Field Construction

RE2 Robotics Partners With JLG on Solar Field Construction

How can RE2’s robotic arm and JLG equipment handle heavy payloads in the field?


NEC Develops AMR Control Technology Promoting Safety in Warehouses

NEC Develops AMR Control Technology Promoting Safety in Warehouses

Safety considerations of autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs) benefit from control technology changes that consider uncertain factors of the environment around the device.


News Feb 17, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Bezos’ Company Set to Acquire Industrial Robotics Company

Bezos’ Company Set to Acquire Industrial Robotics Company

Honeybee Robotics will become a wholly-owned subsidy of Blue Origin, combining Honeybee’s robotic experience with Blue Origin’s space exploration missions.


News Feb 12, 2022 by Seth Price
Epson Updates SCARA Robot Lineup

Epson Updates SCARA Robot Lineup

Epson combines user-friendly software programming with its latest SCARA robots.


News Feb 10, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
GE Digital Introduces a Digital Twin Solution to Autonomously Tune Gas Turbines

GE Digital Introduces a Digital Twin Solution to Autonomously Tune Gas Turbines

GE Digital released a software tool to optimize gas turbine operations to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.


FANUC Debuts Industrial Robot Designed for Heavy Payloads

FANUC Debuts Industrial Robot Designed for Heavy Payloads

FANUC introduced the M-1000iA, a floor-mounted 6-axis robot engineered to maneuver heavy payloads up to 1,000 kg (about 2,200 pounds) without sacrificing versatility and range of motion.


News Feb 08, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
Stäubli Integrates Siemens PLC and Robot Programming on the TIA Platform

Stäubli Integrates Siemens PLC and Robot Programming on the TIA Platform

Stäubli robotics can now be implemented on the Siemens TIA platform through a PLC communication interface software package from Stäubli.


News Feb 07, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
Autonomous Driving Software and Electric Vehicle (EV) Companies Partner to Build Autonomous Industrial Vehicles

Autonomous Driving Software and Electric Vehicle (EV) Companies Partner to Build Autonomous Industrial Vehicles

Software company Cyngn and vehicle manufacturer Columbia form partnerships to build an electric AV fleet.


News Feb 03, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
NVIDIA Drives Automated Manufacturing With New AMR Platform

NVIDIA Drives Automated Manufacturing With New AMR Platform

Years in the making, NVIDIA released its AMR platform focused on increasing worker safety and improving productivity.


News Feb 02, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Robotic Automation Continues Advancing eCommerce and Warehousing

Robotic Automation Continues Advancing eCommerce and Warehousing

Berkshire Grey, Autostore, and KUKA reveal their latest solutions for improving warehouse and eCommerce operations.


News Jan 31, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
KUKA Addresses Robotic Hygiene Standards

KUKA Addresses Robotic Hygiene Standards

The food and pharmaceutical industries require exceptionally clean environments. Robotic product portfolios from KUKA address these hygienic industrial design challenges.


News Jan 29, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
FANUC Introduces Educational Package Combining Machine Tool and Cobot Technologies

FANUC Introduces Educational Package Combining Machine Tool and Cobot Technologies

FANUC provides educational resources and pathways to bridge the skills gap for the future of industrial automation and manufacturing.


News Jan 26, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
China Commits to Expanding Smart Manufacturing and Robotics Innovation in 2022

China Commits to Expanding Smart Manufacturing and Robotics Innovation in 2022

China launched a five-year plan to increase robotic process automation (RPA) and smart manufacturing, starting with new partnerships and reports.


News Jan 25, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich