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AI-Driven Brute Force: Why Traditional Rate Limiting is Dead in 2026

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AI-driven brute force is a problem that’s only getting worse. According to a recent study, cyberattacks using AI and ML have risen by 89% year-over-year as of early 2026, with around 11,000 attacks taking place per second.

What’s more, the technology behind these attacks is only improving, and so, while the volume rises, so too does the effectiveness with which these attacks bypass security measures and exploit vulnerabilities. [Read more…] about AI-Driven Brute Force: Why Traditional Rate Limiting is Dead in 2026

OpenAI raises $122 billion as AI infrastructure race accelerates

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OpenAI says it has raised $122 billion in a new funding round, valuing the company at approximately $852 billion, as competition to build large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure intensifies.

The round was backed by a group of major technology and financial firms, including Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank, and Microsoft, alongside investment firms such as Andreessen Horowitz and TPG.

The company says the funding will be used to expand its infrastructure, develop new AI systems, and scale its products globally. [Read more…] about OpenAI raises $122 billion as AI infrastructure race accelerates

PASCO Marks 50 Years in Industrial Automation

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In 1976, two engineers at Monsanto Corporation saw a problem on the plant floor that needed to be solved. Workers were manually handling heavy 55-gallon drums Their people were handling 400- to 500-pound drums and sustaining frequent injuries. So, the idea was simple. Build a modular palletizer that takes the lifting out of it.

The hydraulic palletizing system that followed used an overhead wiper with cam followers and a stripper plate to efficiently place drums onto pallets automatically placed from a dispenser. And on top of that, it paid for itself within a year or two. These workhorses could last 20 years or more – an obvious good ROI.

From this, the engineers saw a larger market. If Monsanto needed this solution, it was likely that every other manufacturer moving heavy products would need their variation of the solution, too. They quit their jobs and started a company with one fabricator in a garage. [Read more…] about PASCO Marks 50 Years in Industrial Automation

Jurassic bag: From dinosaur DNA to designer goods – how biofabrication and automation could reshape materials

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A luxury handbag made from Tyrannosaurus rex protein sounds like a publicity stunt. In some ways, it is.

But behind the spectacle lies something more significant: a glimpse of how materials themselves may soon be designed, grown, and manufactured through a combination of synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, and automated systems.

The handbag – developed by a collaboration between VML, The Organoid Company, and Lab-Grown Leather – was unveiled at the Art Zoo Museum in Amsterdam, where it is currently on display before auction. [Read more…] about Jurassic bag: From dinosaur DNA to designer goods – how biofabrication and automation could reshape materials

Big-D expands construction operations with FieldAI as robotics adoption accelerates

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US construction firm Big-D Construction is expanding its use of robotics across multiple projects through a growing partnership with FieldAI, signaling a broader shift toward autonomous systems on active job sites.

The company, which has been testing FieldAI systems for more than two years, is now moving from pilot deployments to wider operational use, with executives suggesting the technology could become standard across future projects.

“I think the opportunity is that every project will have some representation of FieldAI tools.” That’s Shaun Orr, C-level executive and 25-year veteran at Big-D Construction, describing what he sees as the next phase of adoption. [Read more…] about Big-D expands construction operations with FieldAI as robotics adoption accelerates

What NLP in Test Automation Actually Means and Why it Matters Now

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Teams talk about NLP – natural language processing – in test automation, yet many still ask what it truly means. They hear about tools that turn plain language into test scripts, but they want clear facts. This topic matters now because software teams face tight release cycles and constant change.

NLP in test automation means software uses natural language processing to turn human-written requirements or test steps into automated tests that machines can run.

It allows teams to write test cases in simple, everyday language instead of complex code. As a result, business analysts, testers, and developers can share the same test logic without deep programming skills. [Read more…] about What NLP in Test Automation Actually Means and Why it Matters Now

Why the World’s First Pure-Play RTLS Integrator, LocaXion, Chooses Redpoint When it Comes to Forklift Safety

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A conversation between LocaXion CEO Viren Mathuria and Redpoint CEO Chunjie Duan on safety-grade RTLS, what genuine precision demands, and the architecture built for what’s coming.

RTLS (Real-Time Location System) refers to wireless technology used to automatically identify, track, and manage the precise location of assets, equipment, or people within a defined indoor or outdoor area. [Read more…] about Why the World’s First Pure-Play RTLS Integrator, LocaXion, Chooses Redpoint When it Comes to Forklift Safety

Epson and Clayton Controls form alliance to deliver robotics solutions in the Southwest US

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Epson Robots has announced a strategic alliance with Clayton Controls to deliver advanced automation solutions to the Southwest US region. 

“Our business philosophy is to understand our customers’ unique challenges and develop automated solutions that will increase productivity with our knowledge, experience and an extensive product portfolio to meet those needs,” said Chris Brown, vice president and general manager, Clayton Controls.

“Partnering with industry leaders like Epson, with its long-standing leadership in automation, allows us to provide the strongest automated systems that satisfy virtually any set of automation requirements.” [Read more…] about Epson and Clayton Controls form alliance to deliver robotics solutions in the Southwest US

Tekpak Automation to showcase pick-and-place robotic cell at interpack 2026

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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 food manufacturers, its systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing lines, fit constrained spaces and enable tool-less changeovers.

Tekpak’s team of experts will be on hand at interpack to showcase the firm’s portfolio of automated packaging solutions. The centerpiece will be the TD3/R Series – a dynamic 3-axis robotic pick-and-place cell suitable for loading or stacking products into trays, cases, cartons, a thermoformer or a flow-wrapper infeed. [Read more…] about Tekpak Automation to showcase pick-and-place robotic cell at interpack 2026

Agile Robots closes acquisition of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering

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Agile Robots, a leading provider of AI-powered robotic solutions, has successfully acquired assets of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering in Europe and North America.

Through the acquisition, the Munich-based company is strengthening its position in next-generation automation solutions and is tapping into new growth markets and close partnerships with leading OEMs. The acquisition had initially been announced in November 2025.

thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering will continue as Krause Automation as part of Agile Robots, reflecting its tradition as a leading provider of automated production systems. [Read more…] about Agile Robots closes acquisition of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering