Comau and Reis Robotics sign cooperation agreement
By April 2, 2026 Read More →

Comau and Reis Robotics sign cooperation agreement

Comau and Reis Robotics have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at jointly developing and delivering advanced automation products and solutions for multiple industrial sectors through a coordinated technical and commercial approach. The agreement signed by Comau and Reis Robotics, respectively Italian and German companies, testifies to the strength of the European technology framework in advanced […]

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Enabling robots to see in the carpentry industry
By April 2, 2026 Read More →

Enabling robots to see in the carpentry industry

Automation is also advancing in furniture production. For individual processing steps, there are various powerful CNC machining centres, for example from HOMAG Bohrsysteme. The company has now automated the entire process around a vertical CNC machining centre with robotic handling for MAB Möbel in Switzerland. With the help of the machine vision software MVTec HALCON, […]

Pick-and-place robotic cell at interpack 2026
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Pick-and-place robotic cell at interpack 2026

Tekpak Automation will demonstrate the benefits of robotics for manufacturers across the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries at interpack 2026, with a LIVE working demonstration of a pick-and-place cell on Stand A15/Hall 16. Tekpak is known for solving complex packaging line challenges with proven, modular automation. Built on over 25 years’ experience supporting pharmaceutical and […]

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IDS launches 3D ToF camera for robotics applications
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IDS launches 3D ToF camera for robotics applications

IDS Imaging Development Systems is expanding its 3D portfolio with Nion, an industrial ToF camera featuring 1.2-megapixel resolution and integrated depth processing. It provides high-resolution and temporally stable depth information at 30 fps, even during rapid movements and in changing lighting conditions. This makes it suitable for applications such as logistics, automation and robotics, where […]

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Hexapod for low-temperature quantum applications
By April 2, 2026 Read More →

Hexapod for low-temperature quantum applications

As quantum and photonics technologies continue to evolve, the need for precise optical alignment under cryogenic conditions is becoming increasingly critical. Addressing this demand, PI (Physik Instrumente) has launched a dedicated low-temperature development program focused on extending its nanopositioning expertise into multi-axis systems for quantum applications. While early cryogenic motion solutions relied on stacked XYZ […]

Epson launches CX-A series of high-end 6-axis robots
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Epson launches CX-A series of high-end 6-axis robots

Epson announces the launch of its new CX-A series, a high-performance range of 6-axis industrial robots designed to deliver higher precision, faster cycle times and increased reliability across a wide range of manufacturing and logistics applications. Building on Epson’s long-standing leadership in SCARA robotics, the CX-A series marks a significant expansion of Epson’s industrial robot […]

FANUC America announces $90 million investment
By March 31, 2026 Read More →

FANUC America announces $90 million investment

FANUC America has announced plans for a $90 million investment to acquire property and construct a new 840,000 sq. ft. facility in Michigan providing production-ready space for the potential expansion of the company’s existing U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities for robots. Targeted for completion in late 2027, this strategic project is expected to add 225 jobs. This […]

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Wireless solution for cobot installation
By March 30, 2026 Read More →

Wireless solution for cobot installation

What’s the best way to cut expensive downtime and maintenance for repairs on machine comms cables? Get rid of the cables! Go wireless, with help and advice from SMC. In one application, SMC’s customer was using hundreds of metres of cabling to control cobots on a 40 metre production line, resulting in complex looms. These […]

Smarter weighing for high-dynamic systems
By March 30, 2026 Read More →

Smarter weighing for high-dynamic systems

As high-speed packaging lines and robotic systems continue to increase in speed, precision and autonomy, weighing is evolving – from a simple control point into a core element of modern automation architectures, delivering actionable real-time process data. The new PW22i IO-Link single-point load cell from HBK provides precision, speed and intelligence – embedded at sensor […]

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Universal adaptive gripper for faster, gentler picking
By March 26, 2026 Read More →

Universal adaptive gripper for faster, gentler picking

Festo has introduced the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper, a pneumatic soft gripper engineered to improve speed, hygiene and flexibility in demanding food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications. Combining robust design, food-safe materials and adaptive silicone fingers, the HPSX directly addresses long-standing automation challenges where rapid, precise and gentle product handling is essential. “In developing the HPSX, […]