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Airbound secures $8.65 million seed funding to expand drone deliveries business

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Airbound, an Indian autonomous delivery logistics company specializing in blended-wing-body aircraft, has announced $8.65 million in seed funding and a pilot partnership with Narayana Health.

The round was led by Lachy Groom, co-founder of Physical Intelligence, with participation from Humba Ventures and continued participation from Lightspeed.

This seed round also includes investment from senior leaders at Tesla, SpaceX, and Anduril, reflecting deep conviction from operators who have scaled complex hardware and autonomy programs. [Read more…] about Airbound secures $8.65 million seed funding to expand drone deliveries business

Stadler increases efficiency with automated Panasonic robot welding system

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Panasonic Factory Solutions has implemented its Tawers G4 Welding Robot System for Stadler Anlagenbau, a manufacturer of specialist systems for recycling and waste sorting plants.

This automates manual welding processes, vastly reducing welding cycle times, and increasing production line efficiency and scalability. [Read more…] about Stadler increases efficiency with automated Panasonic robot welding system

Mouser Electronics and igus agree global distribution deal for robotic automation products

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Mouser Electronics, the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, has agreed a distribution agreement with igus, a specialist in industrial and automation products.

With over 60 years of design experience and a strong reputation for quality, igus offers a range of technically advanced “motion plastics” designed for Industry 4.0 and 5.0.

Their product portfolio includes flexible cables, robotic components, motor control, and sensors, all aimed at improving technology, reducing costs, and enhancing durability in a wide range of industries, including machine tooling, automotive manufacturing, food and beverage packing, medical and lab equipment, and smart agriculture. [Read more…] about Mouser Electronics and igus agree global distribution deal for robotic automation products

Warehouse automation startup Dexory raises $165 million in funding

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Dexory, a provider of real-time warehouse intelligence, visibility and autonomous solutions, has raised $165 million.

This milestone reflects the value customers derive from the solution, resulting in strong growth since the company’s Series B in 2024.

Eurazeo, through its Growth team, led the $100 million Series C round, with participation from LTS Growth and Endeavor Catalyst, alongside existing investors DTCP, Atomico, Lakestar, Elaia, Latitude Ventures, Wave-X and others. In addition, Bootstrap Europe expanded the existing growth debt facility. [Read more…] about Warehouse automation startup Dexory raises $165 million in funding

Caracol raises $40 million in Series B to scale up its advanced manufacturing technologies

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Caracol, one of Europe’s fastest-growing deep-tech companies and a pioneer in large-format robotic manufacturing, today announced the closing of its $40 million Series B round, co-led by Omnes Capital, Move Capital Fund I, alongside CDP Venture Capital – Large Ventures Fund, which played a key role as a catalyst for international investors.

These international funds, together with leading Italian institutional investors, will accompany Caracol into its next phase of global growth, alongside continued backing from long-standing shareholders including Primo Capital SGR, Eureka! Venture SGR, and Neva SGR (the Intesa Sanpaolo Group’s venture capital company).

Caracol says that “thanks to a massive oversubscription”, this round also enabled some early investors to exit with significant returns, underscoring the strong appetite shown by institutional players to invest in the company’s next chapter. [Read more…] about Caracol raises $40 million in Series B to scale up its advanced manufacturing technologies

Yamaha forms joint venture with Taiwan’s TOYO Automation to expand industrial robot lineup

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Yamaha Motor has established a new joint venture with Taiwanese company TOYO Automation to strengthen its position in the industrial robotics market and expand production capacity.

The company announced that the new company – TY Robotics Co., Ltd. – was officially founded in August 2025, with operations based at Yamaha’s Miyakoda office in Hamamatsu, Japan. Production is scheduled to begin in January 2026.

According to Yamaha, “the founding of this new company is part of Yamaha Motor’s overall industrial robot business strategy”. [Read more…] about Yamaha forms joint venture with Taiwan’s TOYO Automation to expand industrial robot lineup

Wayve could raise $2 billion in its next funding round with Nvidia in talks to invest $500 million

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Wayve, a specialist in embodied AI for autonomous driving, could be in line to raise as much as $2 billion in its next funding round, according to some observers.

The company recently announced it has signed a letter of intent with Nvidia to evaluate a $500 million strategic investment in Wayve’s next funding round.

This investment builds on Nvidia’s participation in Wayve’s Series C funding round and fuels the company’s continued growth. It also reflects the companies’ shared vision to bring safe, scalable, and production-ready autonomous driving technology to market. [Read more…] about Wayve could raise $2 billion in its next funding round with Nvidia in talks to invest $500 million

Deep Robotics launches ‘all-weather’ humanoid robot

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Deep Robotics has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first industrial-grade humanoid robot designed for all-weather outdoor use.

The new model, DR02, was introduced on October 9 and is the company’s second-generation humanoid. It is equipped with an IP66 protection rating, making the entire machine resistant to dust and water.

The robot is designed to operate in temperatures ranging from -20 deg C to 55 deg C, allowing it to work in environments such as rain, humidity, cold storage, and high-temperature workshops. [Read more…] about Deep Robotics launches ‘all-weather’ humanoid robot

HydroGraph awarded new US patent for ‘fractal graphene’-based actuator technology

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HydroGraph Clean Power, a producer of ultra-pure graphene, has been granted a US patent for a novel actuator technology that uses electrically conductive porous carbon materials, including HydroGraph’s proprietary “Fractal Graphene”, to generate controlled mechanical force.

This marks the first US patent granted for an invention developed in HydroGraph’s laboratories, part of the Company’s strategy to expand its intellectual property portfolio beyond its foundational graphene synthesis patents licensed from Kansas State University.

Additionally, HydroGraph now has 11 additional patent applications pending covering various material innovations and applications. [Read more…] about HydroGraph awarded new US patent for ‘fractal graphene’-based actuator technology

Nidec to expand manufacturing presence in Henderson County

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Nidec officials announced that the company is expanding its manufacturing operations in Henderson County, North Carolina.

Nidec Power, a division of Nidec Motor Corporation, designs and manufactures advanced alternators used in critical power generation applications such as data centers, hospitals, defense and more.

The company will invest $52.4 million to expand operations in its existing Lexington, Tennessee, facility, creating 200 new jobs and enhancing production efficiency and capacities to support the increasing electricity demand in the US and abroad. [Read more…] about Nidec to expand manufacturing presence in Henderson County