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  • ForwardX Robotics agrees exclusive distribution partnership with Richmond Rolling Solutions

    ForwardX Robotics agrees exclusive distribution partnership with Richmond Rolling Solutions

    ForwardX Robotics, an autonomous mobile robot company, has agreed an exclusive distribution partnership with Richmond Rolling Solutions, a provider of materials handling solutions since 1958. This strategic collaboration will bring ForwardX’s groundbreaking Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions to businesses across Australia and New Zealand. ForwardX Robotics is revolutionizing the industry with its intelligent AMR solutions,…

  • Associated Food Stores selects Symbotic to implement warehouse automation system

    Associated Food Stores selects Symbotic to implement warehouse automation system

    Associated Food Stores (AFS), a provider of groceries and other goods and services to independent retailers in nine Intermountain states, and Symbotic, a developer of AI-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, have entered into a commercial agreement to implement Symbotic’s robotic warehouse automation technology in AFS’ Utah distribution center. Symbotic says its end-to-end automation…

  • DJI’s launches new commercial drone

    DJI’s launches new commercial drone

    DJI, the world’s largest civilian drones and aerial imaging technology company, has launched a new drone, which “sets a new standard for any commercial drone operator”, according to the company. It adds that the DJI Matrice 350 RTK (M350 RTK) “redefines the ultimate tool for the commercial drone industry”. The M350 RTK is said to…

  • ANYbotics raises $50 million in Series B investment

    ANYbotics raises $50 million in Series B investment

    ANYbotics, a Swiss robotics startup specialising in four-legged mobile robots, have raised $50 million in Series B investment. The funding round was led by international deep tech investors Walden Catalyst and NGP Capital with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Aramco Ventures, Swisscom Ventures, Swisscanto Private Equity, and other existing investors. The funds will be used…

  • ASRS revenue forecast to reach $1 billion in micro-fulfilment centers

    ASRS revenue forecast to reach $1 billion in micro-fulfilment centers

    As retailers build micro-fulfilment centers (MFCs) to augment their distribution networks, automated picking solutions provide the speed and space maximization necessary for e-commerce efficiency and profitability. According to a report by technology intelligence firm ABI Research, Automated Storage & Retrieval System (AS/RS) revenue within MFCs is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2027, with uptake…

  • PickNik Robotics and Motiv to jointly develop of advanced robotics capabilities


 for space exploration

    PickNik Robotics and Motiv to jointly develop of advanced robotics capabilities


 for space exploration

    PickNik Robotics, a developer of advanced robot arm software solutions, and Motiv Space Systems, a designer and manufacturer of space-rated robotic systems, motor controllers, and mechanisms, have agreed a partnership to develop advanced robotics for space applications. The partnership aims to advance In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities through the integration of PickNik’s MoveIt…

  • Todaro Robotics and Abwiz Bio celebrates continuous operation of ‘very complex system’ for two years

    Todaro Robotics and Abwiz Bio celebrates continuous operation of ‘very complex system’ for two years

    Todaro Robotics, a laboratory automation and robotics company based in San Diego, has achieved what it describes as “a major milestone” with its flagship client Abwiz Bio, a company that speeds up the development of high impact monoclonal antibodies with its proprietary phage display technology. The milestone of operating continuously a very complex system for…

  • Convergix Automation solutions acquires Eagle Technologies

    Convergix Automation solutions acquires Eagle Technologies

    Convergix Automation Solutions, an automation solutions company backed by private equity firm Crestview Partners, has completed the acquisition of Eagle Technologies, a Bridgman, Michigan-based systems integrator specializing in turnkey automated production and testing solutions. Following Convergix’s acquisitions of JMP Solutions in August 2021, Classic Design in February 2022, and AGR Automation in August 2022, Eagle…

  • ForwardX Robotics releases fully autonomous forklift

    ForwardX Robotics releases fully autonomous forklift

    ForwardX Robotics, a global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and warehouse solutions provider, introduces its latest autonomous forklift: Apex C1500-L. The new forklift further enhances ForwardX’s capabilities in pallet movement workflows with a higher payload capacity and the ability to work with both GMA and Euro pallets. Apex C1500-L will be on display for the first…

  • Stilride and Adaxis partner to fuse robotics, 3D printing and ‘industrial origami’ into manufacturing

    Stilride and Adaxis partner to fuse robotics, 3D printing and ‘industrial origami’ into manufacturing

    Stilride, the Swedish startup known for its origami-inspired approach to electromobility design and manufacturing – is joining forces with French-Swedish robotics company Adaxis to introduce 3D printing capabilities to its suite of sustainable manufacturing tech. Stilride’s technology, called Stilfold, involves the use of robotic arms to fold steel over curves to form light and strong…