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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

Brain Corp updates floor-cleaning robots with adaptive AI that removes route training

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As commercial environments grow increasingly reliant on autonomous technology in core operations, the ability for robots to intelligently adapt is critical to scaling automation.

Brain Corp, the real-world AI company, has announced the release of BrainOS Clean 2.0, a major new software update designed to elevate how Tennant Company robotic floor cleaners operate, adapt, and integrate into existing workflows through advanced contextual awareness.

Having pioneered the commercial adoption of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at scale by enabling partners to bring to market enterprise-grade solutions that are easy to deploy and operate, Brain Corp is continuing to advance its automation platform with the introduction of SelfPath AI. [Read more…] about Brain Corp updates floor-cleaning robots with adaptive AI that removes route training

Reframe Systems installs robotic-built modular unit as sales hub for Boston innovation center

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Reframe Systems, the Massachusetts-based physical AI company innovating homebuilding with robotic microfactories, has partnered with Cabot, Cabot & Forbes (CC&F), a specialist in transit-oriented development for Greater Boston’s new economy workers, to deploy a Reframe unit as the on-site marketing and sales office for The Bolt, a 180,000 SF innovation and manufacturing center currently under construction in Woburn along the New Boston Corridor.

The 554-square-foot Reframe unit, delivered and installed on-site at The Bolt, is serving as a high-end sales and leasing hub for CC&F during The Bolt’s construction period, which is expected to conclude in Q2 2027.

The unit’s interior fixtures and finishes are designed to mirror the quality and aesthetic of The Bolt itself, giving prospective tenants a tangible, immersive experience of the development before a single lease is signed. [Read more…] about Reframe Systems installs robotic-built modular unit as sales hub for Boston innovation center

Florida Polytechnic University partners with Starship Technologies for nation’s ‘first point-of-sale integration’

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Florida Polytechnic University’s newest high-tech addition is making dining on campus a little easier, and a lot more fun. With just a few taps on a phone screen, autonomous delivery robots can quickly deliver bagels, burritos, lattes and much more to Phoenixes throughout campus.

Florida Poly’s Phoenix Dining, managed by Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, is partnering with Starship Technologies to introduce the innovative service. It launches with delivery from Einstein Bros. Bagels, Mosaic Café and Fire & Ash, with plans to expand options in the near future.

“These food delivery robots offer an exciting new way for our busy students, faculty and staff to quickly and conveniently enjoy a great meal, no matter where they are,” said Dr. Kerri Demeri, Florida Poly’s director of auxiliary enterprises. “Partnerships like this help us bring innovation directly to our students in meaningful, everyday ways.” [Read more…] about Florida Polytechnic University partners with Starship Technologies for nation’s ‘first point-of-sale integration’

Toyota launches ‘Swarm’ automated transport system for warehouse logistics

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Toyota Material Handling Europe has introduced a new automated guided vehicle (AGV) system designed to handle a range of warehouse transport tasks and pallet types.

Called Swarm Automation Transport, the system combines the company’s SAI125CB automated counterbalance stacker with its T-ONE control software platform, enabling coordination across automated and mixed fleets.

The company says the system is designed to support multiple warehouse flows, including pallet transport, stacking and replenishment, while integrating with existing automation and manual operations. [Read more…] about Toyota launches ‘Swarm’ automated transport system for warehouse logistics

Vecna Robotics adds voice control to case picking automation with CaseFlow Voice

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Vecna Robotics, a provider of flexible material handling automation, has announced CaseFlow Voice, which the company says is the only case picking automation solution with fully integrated voice technology.

CaseFlow Voice embeds Lucas Systems’ “Jennifer” voice capabilities directly into case picking workflows, enabling hands-free operations that improve worker productivity and accuracy while helping warehouses achieve up to 2x throughput improvements.

CaseFlow Voice addresses a critical challenge in operations like cold storage, where gloves, condensation, and limited dexterity make screens and scanners difficult to use. By supporting both voice and handheld interfaces, CaseFlow adapts to a wider range of warehouse conditions while maintaining ease of use and performance. [Read more…] about Vecna Robotics adds voice control to case picking automation with CaseFlow Voice

Unitree Robotics files for $610 million IPO as humanoid robot sales surge

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Unitree Robotics, which is believed to be the world’s largest humanoid robot maker, has taken a significant step toward going public, filing for an initial public offering on Shanghai’s STAR Market that could raise up to 4.2 billion yuan ($610 million).

The Hangzhou-based company’s IPO application was formally accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange on March 20, according to Xinhua Finance. Xinhua is the official state press agency of the People’s Republic of China.

The filing comes as Unitree reported explosive growth in 2025, with revenue surging 335 percent to 1.71 billion yuan ($250 million) and adjusted net profit reaching 600 million yuan ($90 million) – its first profitable year [Read more…] about Unitree Robotics files for $610 million IPO as humanoid robot sales surge

Nature Robots secures €4 million seed funding to scale software for autonomous farming

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Nature Robots, a technology company founded in Osnabrück in 2022 and a spin-off of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), has closed a seed financing round totaling €4 million.

Participants in the round include Climentum Capital, Bayern Kapital, and Planetary Impact Ventures. With the fresh capital, the company is scaling its modular autonomy software for agricultural machinery, expanding its team, and establishing an additional location in Munich.

Nature Robots develops software that enables agricultural machinery to operate autonomously in large fields, vegetable farming, viticulture and fruit growing, specialty crops, as well as in agri-photovoltaics and agroforestry systems. [Read more…] about Nature Robots secures €4 million seed funding to scale software for autonomous farming

Agibot reaches 10,000 humanoid units built as real-world demand for robots accelerates

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Agibot, a leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, said it has rolled out its 10,000th humanoid robot, becoming one of the first companies in the industry to reach this milestone at scale. 

More than a production figure, the achievement marks a significant step forward for the robotics industry, signaling a transition from early-stage validation to scalable, real-world deployment.

“Reaching 10,000 units is not simply about producing more robots, it reflects a fundamental shift in our ability to scale,” said Peng Zhihui, CTO of Agibot. [Read more…] about Agibot reaches 10,000 humanoid units built as real-world demand for robots accelerates