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Nagel strengthens factory automation strategy through Stäubli Robotics partnership

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Engineering company Nagel has become an authorized partner of Stäubli Robotics.

With the designation as an “Authorized Partner” of robotics specialist Stäubli, Nagel Technologies reinforces its consistent strategy toward automation and intelli gent manufacturing.

The companies say that, for industrial users, this means one thing above all: “even more powerful, flexible, and fully integrated solutions from a single source”. [Read more…] about Nagel strengthens factory automation strategy through Stäubli Robotics partnership

Yaskawa and Dale Automation partner to boost efficiency in southern African manufacturing

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Southern African manufacturers are facing unprecedented operational pressures, from rising labour costs to growing demand for processed foods.

To meet these challenges, companies are turning to automated solutions on the factory floor, and the partnership between Yaskawa Southern Africa and Dale Automation effectively demonstrates how robotics and material-handling expertise can transform end-of-line operations. [Read more…] about Yaskawa and Dale Automation partner to boost efficiency in southern African manufacturing

Epson Robots expands SCARA lineup with high-payload LS50C

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Epson Robots has expanded its SCARA lineup with the new LS50C. As Epson’s largest payload SCARA, the LS50C is designed to deliver powerful performance and flexibility in a compact, cost-effective form factor.

Offering multiple configurations, with a 1,000 mm reach and support for payloads up to 50 kg, it is engineered to handle demanding, high-precision automation needs while maximizing capability and minimizing footprint.

Paired with SafeSense technology, which may reduce the need for traditional safety guarding in certain applications, following proper risk assessment, the system enables users with a more efficient use of space and can contribute to lowering the overall cost of their automation setup. [Read more…] about Epson Robots expands SCARA lineup with high-payload LS50C

Dürr launches new robots with optimized arm geometry for painting tasks

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With the EcoRP4, Dürr is introducing a new generation of robots used to paint car bodies. The compact painting robot features an asymmetric architecture that improves access to the body for the applicator, enabling it to reliably reach even hard-to-access interior areas.

Its reduced number of components also lowers maintenance requirements and operational costs, especially benefiting car manufacturers with high production volumes.

Since 1998, Dürr has shipped almost 20,000 painting robots from the Ecopaint robotic family worldwide. The latest addition to the family, the EcoRP4, has been developed as the successor to the six-axis EcoRP E/L x33iC robot, and is specifically designed for painting lines that handle high volumes and standardised applications. [Read more…] about Dürr launches new robots with optimized arm geometry for painting tasks

SAP and Cyberwave deploy fully autonomous AI-powered robots in SAP logistics warehouse

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SAP, the global leader in enterprise application software, and Cyberwave, an AI robotics software company, has announced the successful deployment of fully autonomous, AI-powered robots in an active SAP logistics warehouse.

Building on SAP’s strategic expansion of Physical AI capabilities announced last year, this initiative marks a major milestone: SAP is now operationalizing advanced robotics within its own facilities. [Read more…] about SAP and Cyberwave deploy fully autonomous AI-powered robots in SAP logistics warehouse

Comau partners with Omron to accelerate advanced industrial automation across high-growth manufacturing

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Comau and Omron Robotics have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide.

The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics – markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.

The partnership responds to rising customer needs for scalable and adaptable automation solutions that integrate seamlessly into both existing production lines and next-generation manufacturing environments. [Read more…] about Comau partners with Omron to accelerate advanced industrial automation across high-growth manufacturing

SGS awards Dobot robotics ISO 10218 cybersecurity certification

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SGS has successfully partnered with Dobot, a developer of collaborative robotics, to verify that its CR 30H Series meets the cybersecurity-related safety requirements of ISO 10218-1:2025, the latest international standard for industrial robot safety.

This verification demonstrates that the CR 30H Series aligns with international expectations for secure-by-design robotics, strengthening its readiness for high-end industrial manufacturing applications and global market access.

In February 2026, SGS awarded Dobot a Verification of Conformity (VoC), confirming full compliance with all cybersecurity elements of ISO 10218-1:2025. [Read more…] about SGS awards Dobot robotics ISO 10218 cybersecurity certification

ABB Robotics launches PickMaster Lite to ‘simplify and accelerate robotic picking’

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ABB Robotics has launched PickMaster Lite, a streamlined version of its PickMaster software suite designed to help packaging OEMs and system integrators deploy high-speed, vision-guided robotic picking applications more quickly and with less complexity.

Offering essential functionality for common picking tasks, PickMaster Lite reduces engineering effort and simplifies system setup, enabling faster commissioning and lower total cost of ownership.

Craig McDonnell, business line managing director industries at ABB Robotics, says: “Manufacturers are increasingly looking for automation that can be deployed quickly and reliably to keep pace with changing demand. [Read more…] about ABB Robotics launches PickMaster Lite to ‘simplify and accelerate robotic picking’

Comau and Aptiv partner on AI-powered robotics and autonomous industrial automation systems

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Industrial automation specialist Comau is collaborating with technology company Aptiv to explore the co-development of next-generation intelligent automation solutions designed to help industrial customers operate more safely, efficiently, and autonomously.

The agreement establishes a framework for the two companies to evaluate joint development in key areas of focus including advanced robotics, autonomous systems, and automated warehouse and logistics systems.

Jay Bellissimo, senior vice president and president, intelligent systems, software and services, Aptiv, says: “Robotics and industrial automation are evolving quickly, with systems that sense, think, and act in real time at the edge. [Read more…] about Comau and Aptiv partner on AI-powered robotics and autonomous industrial automation systems

How Can AI Make Predictive Maintenance Work for Automotive Robots?

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The International Federation of Robotics projects 575,000 industrial robot installations globally were achieved in 2025, which would mark the highest annual total on record.

The automotive sector runs the densest robot fleet of any manufacturing industry – more robots per 10,000 employees than any other sector in Germany, Japan, the United States and South Korea.

With robots concentrations that high, automotive plants have more to gain from getting condition monitoring right – small improvements in uptime translate directly into outsized gains in productivity and cost efficiency. [Read more…] about How Can AI Make Predictive Maintenance Work for Automotive Robots?