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Comau showcases welding and robotics portfolio at Schweissen & Schneiden 2025

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Comau used this year’s Schweissen & Schneiden trade fair in Essen to showcase a wide range of welding and robotics technologies, including collaborative robots, wearable exoskeletons, mobile welding systems, and advanced training platforms.

The Italian automation company presented its portfolio at Booth C27 in Hall 2, positioning itself as a supplier of both industrial and collaborative solutions designed to improve productivity and flexibility across different sectors.

Among the systems on display was a new arc welding cell built around the company’s S-Series robot, in its 18 kg payload version (S-18). Comau said the robot was designed for high performance and precision in space-constrained industrial environments. [Read more…] about Comau showcases welding and robotics portfolio at Schweissen & Schneiden 2025

How Data Science Transforms Fraud Detection in Banking

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Fraud costs banks billions every year. Traditional detection systems – based on rigid rules – catch some suspicious activity but often fail against smarter schemes.

We researched how financial institutions are shifting to data science for fraud detection, gathering case studies, numbers, and expert perspectives.

For this piece, we spoke with Igor Izraylevych, CEO of S-PRO. With years of experience leading AI and analytics projects for finance, Igor highlights how modern data science goes beyond static rules and why business success depends on strong data pipelines as much as clever models. [Read more…] about How Data Science Transforms Fraud Detection in Banking

How AI Image Detection is Powering the Next Wave of Robotics and Automation

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Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the way we work. Machines can now see and understand images through image detection. This is a huge deal.

Robots have evolved through technology. Now they can do tasks previously performed by humans – changing how companies operate.

This technology makes factories safer while increasing worker productivity. As AI image detection improves, we’ll see more and more cool developments. Robots and automation are going to keep getting better. [Read more…] about How AI Image Detection is Powering the Next Wave of Robotics and Automation

Fanuc showcases robotic welding, machining and painting systems

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Fanuc America highlighted its latest automation technologies at FABTECH 2025 in Chicago, demonstrating how robotics, CNC systems, and collaborative automation can boost productivity and address labor shortages.

At its main booth, Fanuc presented robotic welding demonstrations aimed at small and mid-sized manufacturers.

In one setup, two CRX-10iA cobots worked together to assemble, weld and deburr a washer and nut component, while a CRX-30iA equipped with 3DV/200 vision technology handled the finished part. [Read more…] about Fanuc showcases robotic welding, machining and painting systems

Robotics companies target growth in battery production

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The global battery market is forecast to grow by around 40 percent annually through 2030, with US cell production alone expected to increase 28-fold by 2032.

For automation suppliers, the surge represents both a challenge and an opportunity: robots are emerging as critical tools in building the next generation of energy infrastructure.

Kuka, the Augsburg-based industrial robot maker, says automation is becoming essential for meeting demand at scale while maintaining quality and controlling costs. [Read more…] about Robotics companies target growth in battery production

Kawasaki Robotics unveils new cobots and robotic welding cell

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Kawasaki Robotics highlighted new collaborative robots, weld carts, and live demonstrations at FABTECH 2025 in Chicago under the theme “Unleash the Spark”.

Attendees saw hands-on welding demos, the compact VeloWeld Velo-S Cell, and even had the chance to bring their own part (up to 40 inches in diameter) to watch it welded on the show floor.

The company introduced its CL Series Cobot Weld Carts, designed to make robotic welding accessible for shops of all sizes. [Read more…] about Kawasaki Robotics unveils new cobots and robotic welding cell

Nachi launches new collaborative robot with 12 kg payload

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Nachi-Fujikoshi has expanded its lineup of collaborative robots with the launch of the CMZ12, a new model designed for flexible and space-saving production environments.

The CMZ12 increases payload capacity and reach while maintaining high speed, precision, and safety standards.

The launch follows the August 2023 debut of the CMZ05, a smaller cobot developed to deliver high-speed, high-precision performance in manufacturing. [Read more…] about Nachi launches new collaborative robot with 12 kg payload

Omron to consider spinning off device and module solutions business

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Omron says its board of directors has approved the start of discussions to spin off its Device & Module Solutions Business (DMB), with the process targeted for completion by April 1, 2026.

The Kyoto-based company said DMB has long provided relays, switches, connectors, and other core electronic components that have supported Omron’s growth. Rising demand for high-capacity relays in electric vehicles is expected to drive market expansion, but Omron noted that competition is intensifying.

The company said an independent structure would allow DMB to respond faster to market changes, invest more heavily in product development, and expand production and sales globally while maintaining its established reputation for quality. [Read more…] about Omron to consider spinning off device and module solutions business

Universal Robots launches UR8 Long collaborative robot

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Universal Robots has unveiled the UR8 Long, a long-reach collaborative robot designed for industrial automation tasks including welding, bin picking, and inspection.

The launch took place September 8 at FABTECH in Chicago, with orders now open and shipping set to begin in October.

The UR8 Long offers the same 1,750 mm reach as the UR20 but with a slimmer profile, 30 percent lighter mass, and an 8 kg payload capacity. Its compact design makes it suitable for space-constrained cells, overhead systems, and gantries. [Read more…] about Universal Robots launches UR8 Long collaborative robot

Mars to invest €1 billion to boost manufacturing across the EU

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Mars, the confectionary and food products manufacturing giant, says it plans to invest €1 billion in its European Union operations by the end of 2026.

The company says the investment is aimed at strengthening the region’s manufacturing capabilities, sustainability and innovation pipeline, and increasing its economic resilience.

This new investment builds on more than €1.5 billion Mars has invested in EU manufacturing over the past five years, modernising facilities, increasing production capacity and accelerating efforts to decarbonise its value chain. [Read more…] about Mars to invest €1 billion to boost manufacturing across the EU