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Festo celebrates its centenary: 100 years in the world of motion

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One hundred years on from its humble beginnings in Germany, creating added value for customers through innovation has been the driving force behind the family-owned company from the very beginning and remains the key to industrial automation specialist Festo’s success today.

With its constant determination to make people’s work easier and thus increase efficiency, Festo has shaped an entire era of industrial production.

Today, the company is a global player and a front runner in automation technology, as well as a world leader in technical education and training. Festo’s anniversary is being celebrated with employees, customers, and partners worldwide throughout the year. [Read more…] about Festo celebrates its centenary: 100 years in the world of motion

Gausium awards SoftBank Robotics America ‘elite certification’

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SoftBank Robotics America (SBRA), one of the world’s largest robotics companies and developer of industrial cleaning robots, has received the highest recognition and certification – Platinum Service Elite – from its partner and autonomous cleaning solutions provider, Gausium.

Gausium awarded SoftBank Robotics America (SBRA) with uts highest recognition and certification.

The Platinum Service Elite certification in was awarded by Gausium in recognition of SBRA’s successful work in delivering value in large scaled complex environments. [Read more…] about Gausium awards SoftBank Robotics America ‘elite certification’

automatica trade show ‘on course for growth’ despite weak economy

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Preparations for the next automatica – one of the largest trade fairs for smart automation and robotics – are in full swing. From June 24 to 27, 2025, automatica will bring industry and research together in six exhibition halls and offer an unparalleled overview of the latest topics and innovations.

In June, the focus will be on technical solutions and exchanging ideas on digitalization and AI, sustainable production, and the future of work.

Anja Schneider, exhibition director, says: “automatica is thus addressing highly relevant issues that the industry is intensively concerned with. The high demand we are experiencing proves that we have our finger on the pulse with these topics.” [Read more…] about automatica trade show ‘on course for growth’ despite weak economy

Ultimation Industries recommends material handling solutions for a safer 2025

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Manufacturers, distributors and warehouses can ring in a safer new year with material handling solutions that offer product protection, minimize injuries and improve ergonomics, according to Ultimation Industries.

Ultimation is an MCE company that solves productivity challenges with special purpose machinery and industrial automation equipment systems as well as direct-to-consumer solutions for a broad range of end-markets, including energy, automotive, logistics and vertical farming.

Carl Milodrowski, operations manager for Ultimation, says: “The new year is a great time to take stock of potential material handling safety concerns and explore options for making improvements. [Read more…] about Ultimation Industries recommends material handling solutions for a safer 2025

Deep Robotics’ robot dog pioneers smart inspection in Singapore power cable tunnel

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Deep Robotics, a Chinese developer of quadrupedal robotics, has crossed a major milestone with the deployment of its industrial-grade quadruped robot, the X30.

The robot, nicknamed “SPock” within Singapore’s SP Group, is now operational in the country’s extensive underground power transmission cable network, marking it the first Chinese quadruped robot to be deployed to an overseas power system.

The partnership with SP Group represents a critical step forward in Deep Robotics’ global expansion and demonstrates the growing importance of emerging technologies such as robotics and digitization in infrastructure maintenance. [Read more…] about Deep Robotics’ robot dog pioneers smart inspection in Singapore power cable tunnel

Global Industrie: Kicking off the final countdown to France’s largest industrial event

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Global Industrie is France’s leading industry event and a significant global industrial trade show. It brings together all sectors with 2,500 French and international exhibitors.

To launch this year’s countdown to the event, Sébastien Gillet, GL Events exhibitions industrie division director, and Julie Voyer, Global Industrie director, presented an audience with the main features of this 7th edition, which will take place from March 11 to 14, 2025, at Eurexpo Lyon (France).

After their presentation, they hosted a question-and-answer session for the audience comprising of members of the media and industrial company representatives. [Read more…] about Global Industrie: Kicking off the final countdown to France’s largest industrial event

TDK Ventures ‘thrilled’ with its investment into ANYbotics

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TDK Corporation, the old Japanese multinational electronics giant, says its subsidiary TDK Ventures has invested in ANYbotics, a Switzerland-based global leader in industrial inspection robotics.

TDK says it is “passionate about pushing the limits of what robots can do”, and how they can transform the way industrial facilities are operated. Their robots combine best-in-class hardware, AI, and software developments to generate reliable and speedy customer return on investment.

ANYbotics has earned the trust of hundreds of industry-leading companies worldwide, and collaborates with a notable network of tech and reseller partners. As a testament to this progress, ANYbotics has raised an additional $60 million, bringing its total funding to $130 million. [Read more…] about TDK Ventures ‘thrilled’ with its investment into ANYbotics

Samsung Electronics becomes largest shareholder in Rainbow Robotics

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Samsung Electronics has decided to become the largest shareholder in Rainbow Robotics to “accelerate future robot development such as humanoid robots”.

Rainbow Robotics is a startup that is developing and building a variety of robots – including collaborative robotic arms, quadruped or dog-like robots, and dual-armed humanoids – for the industrial sector.

Samsung first acquired a 14.7 per cent stake in the South Korean firm in 2023 with investment of KRW 86.8 billion (approximately $59 million), and is now exercising a call option to increase its stake to 35 per cent. Rainbow Robotics will also be incorporated as a subsidiary under Samsung Electronics’ consolidated financial statements.

Through collaboration with Rainbow Robotics, Samsung will further strengthen its foundation in the development of advanced robot technology. [Read more…] about Samsung Electronics becomes largest shareholder in Rainbow Robotics

ANYbotics raises additional $60 million to drive US expansion

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ANYbotics, a provider of four-legged robotic inspection solutions, has raised an additional $60 million, bringing its total funding to over $130 million.

The new funding is led by Qualcomm Ventures and Supernova Invest, with participation from TDK Ventures and other new investors.

Backed by existing investors from Silicon Valley and Europe, including Walden Catalyst, NGP Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Swisscanto, and Swisscom Ventures, the funding will accelerate ANYbotics’ global scaling and recent expansion in the US to meet the growing demand for its industrial inspection robots and enhance the company’s ability to deliver exceptional services and seamless integrations worldwide. [Read more…] about ANYbotics raises additional $60 million to drive US expansion

Predictions for 2025: Generative AI and more technology in factories

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Chris Iveson, CEO and co-founder of FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, shares four predictions for how he believes smart factory operations will evolve in 2025

The manufacturing industry is often bombarded by tech companies and consultants pushing pipedream technologies nowhere near ready for implementation in most factory settings.

Despite this, the smart factory movement keeps marching on, driven by practical, down-to-earth tools that manufacturers can deploy at scale to deliver rapid return on investment. [Read more…] about Predictions for 2025: Generative AI and more technology in factories