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China’s National Development and Reform Commission plans to set up a state-backed venture capital fund focused on robotics, AI and cutting-edge innovation.
The long-term fund is expected to attract nearly 1 trillion yuan (approximately $140 billion) in capital from local governments and the private sector over 20 years. [Read more…] about Chinese government to invest $140 billion in robotics and high-tech industries
Comau is highlighting the strong synergies between human ingenuity and technological excellence at Automatica 2025 with the launch of powerful new solutions designed to accelerate ease of use, increase quality and ensure sustainable productivity for companies of all sizes and industries.
From June 24 -27 in Munich (Germany), under its new motto “Next is Automated”, Comau unveiled its new MyCo range of six collaborative robots, its MyMR family of autonomous mobile vehicles, and its patented N-WG modular welding gun, all of which made their worldwide debut at the internationally renowned trade fair (Hall B5, Stand 331).
Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Comau, says: “As the demand for automation continues to rise, fueled by double-digit growth across diverse industries, Comau is increasingly focused on delivering high-performance products. [Read more…] about Comau to unveil six new collaborative robots at Automatica
Delta Electronics, a Taiwanese company specializing in power management and smart green solutions, says it is “redefining intelligent manufacturing for small and medium-sized enterprises” (SMEs) at automatica 2025 with the debut of two next-generation D-Bot cobot solutions.
The D-Bot MAR, developed and assembled in Germany, handles payloads of up to 500 kg with a lift height of 55 mm, ideal for European pallets and materials handling applications. The Dynamic D-Bot 2-in-1 boasts a detachable cobot arm to execute both autonomous pallet transport and independent cobot operations.
Michael Mayer-Rosa, head of intelligent robot systems and senior director, industrial automation business group, Delta Electronics EMEA, says: “At automatica, we’re showcasing a complete and future-ready solutions ecosystem tailored to help businesses, especially SMEs, thrive in the age of smart manufacturing. [Read more…] about Delta Electronics to showcase new collaborative robots at Automatica
Universal Robots (UR), the world’s largest collaborative robot (cobot) company and a part of Teradyne Robotics, has launched UR Studio, which it describes as “a powerful online simulation tool built on PolyScope X, UR’s most advanced, open and AI-ready software platform”.
UR Studio – showcased at the UR booth at the automatica trade fair in Munich this week – enables customers, partners and integrators to build 1:1 online simulations of their work cell and simulate every key aspect of their setup.
With UR Studio, users can test robot movements, simulate reach, speed and workflow, and calculate cycle time, making it the simplest way to configure an optimised cell, maximising return on investment before deployment even starts. [Read more…] about Universal Robots launches new online simulation tool
As cities become more connected, collaborative sensing is enabling vehicles, traffic systems and emergency services to coordinate in real time – improving safety and easing congestion.
This is just one of the World Economic Forum’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025 that is expected to deliver real-world impact within three to five years and address urgent global challenges.
In collaboration with Frontiers, the report spotlights breakthrough technologies at their inflection point where scientific progress meets real-world application. [Read more…] about From safer cities to healthier lives: World Economic Forum’s top 10 emerging technologies of 2025
At Automatica 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for smart automation and robotics, Wandelbots and SoftServe launched a strategic partnership to bring AI-native, software-defined automation to the manufacturing floor.
By combining Wandelbots’ robot-agnostic control and developer-first tools with SoftServe’s strength in AI, simulation, and scalable cloud systems, the partnership delivers a new standard for flexible, intelligent, and high-impact automation.
Christian Piechnick, CEO Wandelbots, says: “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to solving the most pressing challenges in industrial automation. [Read more…] about Wandelbots and SoftServe partner to accelerate software-defined robotics with physical AI
The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), a global university competition advancing autonomous technologies through high-speed racing, has once again made history. (See video below.)
For the first time ever, an autonomous vehicle has set a track record faster than one achieved by a human driver.
The milestone was achieved at Italy’s Autodromo di Modena, where an IAC AV-24 racecar, engineered by IAC and piloted by AI driving software from Unimore Racing, surpassed the previous lap record held by a Lamborghini Huracán STO. Watch the full video of this record-breaking autonomous lap here. [Read more…] about Autonomous racecar beats human-driven lap record at Autodromo di Modena circuit
IMI’s Industrial Automation business will be exhibiting at Automatica, the leading trade event for smart automation and robotics in Munich from 24th to 27th June.
The company will be showcasing a variety of innovative solutions to help overcome machine design challenges, including live production line demonstrations of a Hybrid Automated Assembly System with cobots to highlight the real-world benefits of IMI’s Industrial Automation products.
The demo will share how to achieve optimised intelligent collaboration between humans and machines, gain operational benefits from real-time data communication via IO-Link, and enable visitors to view a solution that is ergonomic, efficient, and future-proofed. [Read more…] about IMI to showcase suite of automation solutions at automatica
If you consider a transmission mechanism like vehicle driveline systems, you know that each part requires a different type of maintenance. Choosing an appropriate gear oil is crucial when it comes to the proper functioning and longevity of mechanical systems.
Gear oils are pivotal in minimizing wear and tear, reducing friction, and allowing gears to function seamlessly in various applications. However, selecting the suitable gear oil could be challenging as a wide range of options are available in the market. [Read more…] about Tips For Choosing the Right Gear Oil
If you’re running a business in a traditional industry, such as construction, retail, manufacturing, or agriculture, chances are, you’re struggling to keep up. However, keeping up is only challenging if you haven’t yet adopted smarter ways to manage your workforce.
According to a recent survey, high-performing CEOs who are successfully adopting new technology witness their companies grow faster and achieve higher annual revenue growth. [Read more…] about Scaling Traditional Industries with Smarter Workforce Management
