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Sam Francis

Wandelbots and SoftServe partner to accelerate software-defined robotics with physical AI

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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

Autonomous racecar beats human-driven lap record at Autodromo di Modena circuit

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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 to showcase suite of automation solutions at automatica

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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

Tips For Choosing the Right Gear Oil

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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

Scaling Traditional Industries with Smarter Workforce Management

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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

Doosan Robotics to unveil new AI robot solution at Automatica 2025

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Doosan Robotics has announced its participation in Automatica 2025, Europe’s premier automation exhibition, taking place in Munich, Germany starting June 24.

At the event, Doosan will unveil its innovative “AI Robot Solution”, showcasing a wide range of intelligent robotic technologies within a two-part exhibition space: “Automation in Action” and “Automation to Reality”.

In the Automation to Reality zone, visitors can explore a suite of AI-integrated robot solutions. Notably, the company will present AI robot technologies developed in collaboration with Nvidia and AWS. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics to unveil new AI robot solution at Automatica 2025

The Panasonic BR-2/3AGCT4A Battery: A Key Component for Reliable Industrial Automation

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In the world of industrial automation, even the smallest components can have a big impact. The Panasonic BR-2/3AGCT4A battery is one such example.

Compact and often overlooked, this 6V battery plays a crucial role in supporting uninterrupted operations across CNC machines, PLCs, and various automation systems.

It is especially valued by maintenance engineers and automation professionals looking to prevent downtime in critical environments. [Read more…] about The Panasonic BR-2/3AGCT4A Battery: A Key Component for Reliable Industrial Automation

CVPR 2025 unveils latest trends in AI, image and video synthesis, neural networks, and 3D computer vision

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The IEEE Computer Society (CS) and Computer Vision Foundation (CVF) have reported that the 2025 Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) closed with “record-breaking technical success”.

With the highest number of paper submissions ever – 12,008, a 13 percent increase over 2024 – and 9,375 registrants from 75 different countries and regions, CVPR provided an environment ripe for discovery, collaboration, and advancement.

“CVPR continues to set the bar for research in computer vision,” said Bryan Morse, CVPR 2025 General Co-Chair and Professor of Computer Science at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, US. “We can expect the research from this year’s event to be cited into the future.” [Read more…] about CVPR 2025 unveils latest trends in AI, image and video synthesis, neural networks, and 3D computer vision

Siemens advances autonomous production with new AI and robotics capabilities for automated guided vehicles

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At automatica, the leading trade show for automation and robotics, engineering giant Siemens is set to reveal plans to integrate its Operations Copilot into driverless transport systems and mobile robots. The Operations Copilot is an industrial copilot for machine operation and maintenance.

As mobile transport robots increasingly operate as autonomous physical agents powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the Operations Copilot will serve as a user interface for humans.

Through this agent-based interface, users will be able to configure autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), assigning them tasks like transporting materials and goods across the shop floor. [Read more…] about Siemens advances autonomous production with new AI and robotics capabilities for automated guided vehicles

Wandelbots to launch new cloud robotics platform

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Wandelbots, a pioneer in software-defined industrial automation and cloud robotics, is presenting the expanded Wandelbots Nova platform with the new Nova Cloud module at Automatica 2025.

The aim of the enhancement is to provide comprehensive digital control and improvement of robot-supported processes in production and logistics cross-factory boarder.

Wandelbots provides the technical basis for a holistic automation strategy that transforms rigid, hardware-based lines into adaptive systems. [Read more…] about Wandelbots to launch new cloud robotics platform