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Sam Francis

Drone radar company Echodyne to open $40 million new manufacturing facility in Washington state

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Echodyne, a radar platform company, has announced a major near-term expansion in its advanced radar production capacity.

Echodyne’s new 86,350-square-foot facility in Washington state will provide enough manufacturing and warehouse space to produce and ship more than 30,000 radars per year.

The company’s modular manufacturing approach allows production capacity to flex to match varying demand across product lines as well as seamlessly introducing new product lines and capabilities. [Read more…] about Drone radar company Echodyne to open $40 million new manufacturing facility in Washington state

Roboworx adds AI-powered predictive analytics to its Robot Service Manager software

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Roboworx, a robot field service organization, has launched advanced artificial intelligence-powered predictive analytics capabilities for its Robot Service Manager (RSM) software.

This new predictive analytics capability moves robot maintenance from a reactive “break-fix” model to a more proactive, data-driven approach, reducing downtime, extending the robot’s useful life, and accelerating promised return on investment.

The new RSM AI uses machine learning to analyze historical service data and real-time telemetry, allowing Roboworx to anticipate mechanical failures before they occur and streamline communication between technicians and clients. [Read more…] about Roboworx adds AI-powered predictive analytics to its Robot Service Manager software

DSV selected as official logistics partner of Porsche Motorsport North America

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DSV Global Transport and Logistics is now the official logistics partner for Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) for the 2026 season.

This strategic partnership leverages DSV’s extensive global network and precision logistics capabilities to ensure the safe, timely delivery of these high-performance race cars to North American teams.

DSV managed the transportation of brand-new Porsche 911 Cup (Type 992.2) race cars from Meuspath, Germany, to the United States for the upcoming Porsche Carrera Cup North America racing season. [Read more…] about DSV selected as official logistics partner of Porsche Motorsport North America

A Complete Guide to DevOps-Based Infrastructure Automation + Practical Tips + Top 4 Providers

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Feature comparisons dominate most infrastructure automation partner evaluations. Companies download comparison charts and score providers based on capabilities lists.

However, this approach to evaluating DevOps infrastructure automation services misses the actual problem. Your documented operational failures should drive the decision. A crashed deployment pipeline costs real money every hour it stays broken.

Understanding where your current infrastructure creates bottlenecks matters more than impressive capability lists. Maybe your team spends three days provisioning test environments when competitors spin them up in minutes. [Read more…] about A Complete Guide to DevOps-Based Infrastructure Automation + Practical Tips + Top 4 Providers

Must-Have Features in Corporate Training Software

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Organizations today require tools that can not only teach but also help with the continuous professional development of employees.

Hence, corporate training software serves as the ideal solution. Finding the right features is key to choosing the right platform. But what exactly should you look for?

Knowing these key factors will help companies invest wisely in employee training. The right corporate training software can transform how your workforce learns and grows. Let’s explore the must-have features we should look for. Here are the essential elements every platform should include. [Read more…] about Must-Have Features in Corporate Training Software

Corvus Robotics launches new drones for autonomous inventory in sub-zero warehouses

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Corvus Robotics, a provider of physical AI robotic systems including drones for logistics and warehousing operations, has launched the Corvus One for Cold Chain, an autonomous inventory management system engineered to operate continuously in freezer environments ranging from minus-20 degrees Fahrenheit to ambient temperatures.

Designed to withstand extreme cold, airflow, frost, and condensation, the system delivers frequent, accurate inventory cycle counts without human intervention, enabling operators to maintain real-time visibility while keeping labor and equipment out of harsh freezer conditions. [Read more…] about Corvus Robotics launches new drones for autonomous inventory in sub-zero warehouses

Gather AI raises $40 million to scale its physical AI platform for global logistics

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Gather AI, a startup developing physical AI for logistics, has raised $40 million in Series B funding led by Smith Point Capital Management.

The investment includes participation from Bain Capital Ventures, Tribeca Venture Partners, Bling Capital, Dundee Venture Capital, XRC Ventures, and new investor The Hillman Company. To date, the company has raised $74 million.

The investment follows a year of significant momentum, with Gather AI doubling its operational footprint and growing bookings 250 percent. [Read more…] about Gather AI raises $40 million to scale its physical AI platform for global logistics

No brain? No problem. University of Southern California scientists show what robots can learn from sea stars

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Ever feel run off your feet? Spare a thought for sea stars, creatures whose movement involves the coordination of hundreds of tiny tube feet to navigate complex environments – despite the lack of a central “brain”.

In other words, it’s as though each foot has a mind of its own. For Kanso Bioinspired Motion Lab, based within the University of Southern California Viterbi Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, sea stars pose an intriguing phenomenon.

Kanso Lab specializes in decoding the flow physics of living systems, often applying those insights to inform developments in robotics. [Read more…] about No brain? No problem. University of Southern California scientists show what robots can learn from sea stars

Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics collaborate on software for NASA’s Fly Foundational robotics mission

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Motiv Space Systems have reached a contractual agreement with PickNik Robotics to support software development for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) mission.

FFR is focused on advancing on-orbit robotic manipulation capabilities and supporting NASA’s broader In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) objectives.

Motiv is developing the robotic system for the FFR mission to demonstrate autonomous and ground-supervised manipulation tasks in low Earth orbit. [Read more…] about Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics collaborate on software for NASA’s Fly Foundational robotics mission

Yokogawa and ANYbotics to integrate OpreX robot management software with robotic inspection solutions

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Yokogawa Electric, a Japan-based multinational specializing in industrial control and automation, and ANYbotics, a Swiss provider of industrial inspection robots, have signed a partnership agreement which will see Yokogawa’s OpreX Robot Management Core software integrated with the software stack of ANYbotics’ lineup of ANYmal robots, including the ANYmal X explosion-proof robot.

By integrating the management of explosion- and non-explosion-proof robots that conduct autonomous inspections of industrial facilities, the two companies aim to develop new opportunities in the oil & gas, power, and metals industries.

OpreX Robot Management Core is a key product in Yokogawa’s robot solutions. The software helps customers maintain their facilities more safely and efficiently by integrating the management of various types of robots that perform plant maintenance tasks conventionally carried out by humans. [Read more…] about Yokogawa and ANYbotics to integrate OpreX robot management software with robotic inspection solutions