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Nomagic selected by Zalando to expand robotic warehouse capabilities

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Nomagic, a provider of AI-powered robotics for warehouses and the fulfilment sector, was selected by Zalando, an online multi-brand fashion and lifestyle store, to strengthen operational excellence at its fulfilment centres further and support employees with daily tasks.

The collaboration builds on a proven track record, with Nomagic’s AI-powered robotic solutions delivering significant efficiency gains and reliability across existing deployments.

The robots (named Richard) carry out item-level picking, scanning and induction to automated pocket sorters. Following a successful pilot project that achieved industry leading operational excellence – including an average of 10,000 picks per day – Zalando will roll out more Nomagic systems. [Read more…] about Nomagic selected by Zalando to expand robotic warehouse capabilities

Swisslog Healthcare shows future engineers how automation advances hospitals

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Swisslog Healthcare, a leading supplier in transport and pharmacy automation solutions, invited University of Colorado Boulder students for an exclusive Reverse Interview Day tour at the company’s Technology Center.

Students interviewed Swisslog Healthcare professionals about their career journeys while touring facilities that showcase how robots and smart technology save lives in hospitals. The event took place on October 14, highlighting exciting technology careers students might not have considered.

Katherine Pickens McConnell, scholar in residence at CU Boulder Mechanical Engineering, says: “Visiting Swisslog Healthcare is a great opportunity to see engineering in action. [Read more…] about Swisslog Healthcare shows future engineers how automation advances hospitals

Micropolis and Dubai Police launch autonomous police patrol at Global Village

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Dubai Police and Micropolis, a developer of unmanned ground vehicles and AI-driven security solutions, has announced the official deployment of the Autonomous Police Patrol at Dubai Global Village.

This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in Dubai Police’s ongoing strategy to integrate advanced technologies and artificial intelligence into public safety operations – positioning Dubai as a global leader in smart policing and urban security innovation.

The Autonomous Police Patrol is designed to enhance surveillance, monitoring, and rapid response capabilities in high-footfall public areas. [Read more…] about Micropolis and Dubai Police launch autonomous police patrol at Global Village

Global shifts in ADAS and autonomous vehicles reshaping competitive SoC suppliers landscape

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Global innovation in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as well as autonomous vehicles are reshaping the competitive landscape for the suppliers of system-on-chips (SoCs).

The market is entering a fast-growth phase that will change supplier market shares among global suppliers, according to a new report by Counterpoint Research.

Mobileye, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Horizon Robotics and Huawei will emerge as the top five SoC suppliers for ADAS and autonomous vehicles with a combined share of over 78 percent by 2035, up from 69 percent in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Autonomous Vehicle SoCs Forecast, H1 2025. [Read more…] about Global shifts in ADAS and autonomous vehicles reshaping competitive SoC suppliers landscape

Retail automation: Robots on the shop floor and behind the scenes

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From shelf-scanning robots to warehouse automation and AI-powered checkout systems, robots are transforming retail operations both in stores and behind the scenes. [Read more…] about Retail automation: Robots on the shop floor and behind the scenes

The end is nigh for smelly socks: Heraeus invents material that eliminates bad odours

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Heraeus Precious Metals has developed an antimicrobial technology called AGXX, which the company says eliminates bacteria, fungi, viruses, and algae through a catalytic reaction rather than by releasing metal ions or other potentially harmful substances.

Unlike conventional antimicrobial coatings, which often rely on silver or copper ion release and lose effectiveness over time, AGXX operates continuously using humidity and oxygen from the surrounding air.

The process generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) that destroy microorganisms and prevent biofilm formation. [Read more…] about The end is nigh for smelly socks: Heraeus invents material that eliminates bad odours

ABB integrates Machine Automation division into Process Automation business area

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Following the announcement of the divestment of its robotics division to SoftBank Group, ABB is transitioning the Machine Automation division – formerly part of the Robotics & Discrete Automation business area – into the Process Automation business area.

The transition will take effect in the fourth quarter of 2025.

As the division transitions into the Process Automation business area, customers in process and hybrid industries will benefit from deeper technology synergies – spanning automation, electrification and digitalization – delivered through a unified and comprehensive portfolio. [Read more…] about ABB integrates Machine Automation division into Process Automation business area

Robotic skin allows tiny robots to navigate complex, fragile environments

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UC San Diego researchers have developed a soft robotic skin that enables vine robots that are just a few millimeters wide to navigate convoluted paths and fragile environments.

To accomplish this, the researchers integrated a very thin layer of actuators made of liquid crystal elastomer at strategic locations in the soft skin. The robot is steered by controlling the pressure inside its body and temperature of the actuators.

The researchers showed that a robot equipped with this skin could successfully navigate a model of the arteries in a human body. The robot also was able to navigate a model of the interior of a jet engine. [Read more…] about Robotic skin allows tiny robots to navigate complex, fragile environments

Chinese shipping to the US collapses by 90 percent amid Trump tariff threats and higher port fees

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Chinese ships entering US ports have fallen by more than 90 percent since January, according to new data from maritime analytics firm Pole Star Global. The collapse underscores how quickly trade between the world’s two largest economies is deteriorating amid rising tariffs and new port fees. 

Pole Star says the number of Chinese vessels entering the United States dropped from 1,678 in January to just 156 so far in October (as of October 14th), following the introduction of reciprocal port fees and the renewed threat of tariffs from the Trump administration.

Saleem Khan, chief data and analytics officer at Pole Star Global, says: “We are seeing Chinese vessels that are being screened by our customers nearing zero. [Read more…] about Chinese shipping to the US collapses by 90 percent amid Trump tariff threats and higher port fees

Exotec celebrates 10 years and 10,000 warehouse robots worldwide

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Automated warehouse robotics solutions provider Exotec is celebrating 10 years since its founding in Paris, France.

Over the past decade, Exotec’s technology has transformed the day-to-day operations of warehouses globally and has deployed over 10,000 of its cutting-edge Skypod robots.

Those robots have completed over 938 million cycles, billions of customer orders, and saved over 90 million kilometres of walking for warehouse operators, the same as 119 return trips to the moon. [Read more…] about Exotec celebrates 10 years and 10,000 warehouse robots worldwide