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JAKA takes legal action following patent infringement allegations by Teradyne Robotics

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JAKA has decided to initiate legal proceedings following the public announcement by Teradyne Robotics concerning alleged patent infringement.

As stated in JAKA’s initial statement on August 28, 2026, the company received no communication from Teradyne regarding the alleged patent infringement, either directly or through its legal representatives.

JAKA says it had “likewise not received any legal documents, court notification or other formal communication concerning the alleged proceedings”. [Read more…] about JAKA takes legal action following patent infringement allegations by Teradyne Robotics

How Robots Are Reshaping Automotive Glass Production

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Glass breaks. That single fact has made automotive glass manufacturing one of the most stubbornly difficult lines to automate, and one of the most expensive to run manually.

A 1.5-meter laminated windshield blank weighs around 20 kilograms, flexes unpredictably under load, and shatters the moment positioning goes wrong. For decades, factory managers accepted high breakage rates and repetitive strain claims as the price of doing business.

That calculation is changing fast, and the robots replacing human hands on these lines are more interesting than most coverage suggests. [Read more…] about How Robots Are Reshaping Automotive Glass Production

Teradyne Robotics launches patent infringement case against Chinese competitor

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Teradyne Robotics A/S, a Danish-based subsidiary of Teradyne, Inc., has initiated a patent infringement case at the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Copenhagen against a German subsidiary of the Chinese robot company JAKA.

The case concerns the alleged infringement of patents – both software and hardware – held by Teradyne Robotics A/S and related to its business unit Universal Robots A/S, the world’s leading producer of collaborative industrial robots. The alleged infringement involves a broad range of collaborative robot models marketed by JAKA in the EU.

Jean-Pierre Hathout, president of the Teradyne Robotics Group, said: “This case is another clear demonstration that Teradyne Robotics will enforce its patents and intellectual property (IP) rights against what we consider to be illegal and unfair copying and infringement, across both hardware and software. [Read more…] about Teradyne Robotics launches patent infringement case against Chinese competitor

Rodriguez launches Movotrak ‘seventh axis’ for cobots

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Rodriguez has introduced a collaborative linear transfer system that can move a cobot between multiple workstations and extend its operating range to as much as 10 metres.

The company is offering Thomson’s Movotrak Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), which it describes as “a movable seventh axis” designed to allow a single cobot to perform tasks at different positions along a production line rather than remaining fixed at one workstation.

Rodriguez says the system could help manufacturers increase robot utilisation while reducing the need to reposition or reconfigure automation equipment when production requirements change. [Read more…] about Rodriguez launches Movotrak ‘seventh axis’ for cobots

Robot orders increase to $622 million in Q2 as automation demand broadens across industries

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New A3 data shows second-quarter growth across semiconductors/electronics, automotive components, food and consumer goods, metals and life sciences

North American companies ordered 8,940 robots valued at $622 million in the second quarter of 2026, according to new data released by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).

Compared to the second quarter of 2025, this represents a 4.3 percent increase in units ordered and a 21.3 percent increase in revenue.

Second-quarter results brought first-half totals to 17,995 units valued at $1.166 billion, representing 2 percent growth in units and 6.6 percent growth in order value over the first half of 2025. [Read more…] about Robot orders increase to $622 million in Q2 as automation demand broadens across industries

Regal Rexnord and Fanuc launch integrated linear axis for CRX collaborative robots

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Regal Rexnord has formed a strategic collaboration with robotics and automation company Fanuc to deliver a fully integrated collaborative robotics solution that combines expertise from many of its brands.

The solution leverages Thomson linear motion technology alongside Boston Gear gearheads, Huco couplings and Kollmorgen motors and software, enabling Fanuc CRX users to deploy the Thomson Movotrak Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU) as a seamless, out-of-the-box external axis solution.

Following rigorous compatibility testing with the Fanuc CRX Series of collaborative robots, the Movotrak CTU was added to the Fanuc Cobot Device network through a co-developed plug-in interface, unlocking new levels of collaboration between humans and robotic systems. [Read more…] about Regal Rexnord and Fanuc launch integrated linear axis for CRX collaborative robots

Data center infrastructure company Tate boosts welding productivity 12-fold with fleet of 58 Hirebotics cobots

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Hirebotics, a provider of collaborative robot solutions for the metal fabrication industry, has announced that data center infrastructure company Tate, has deployed a fleet of 58 Hirebotics Cobot Welder systems across manufacturing facilities in Arkansas, Virginia and Kentucky.

According to a new Hirebotics case study, Tate has achieved a 12x increase in per-welder throughput on critical structural assemblies while simultaneously expanding its team of certified welders.

As a 120-year-old supplier of structural ceilings, containment systems and airflow management products for large data centers, Tate faces intense demand and tight project timelines with zero tolerance for manufacturing errors. [Read more…] about Data center infrastructure company Tate boosts welding productivity 12-fold with fleet of 58 Hirebotics cobots

Former DeepMind team launches AI robotics startup with robots that learn from workers

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Reimagine Robotics, an AI robotics company founded by former leaders of Google DeepMind’s Applied Robotics team, has emerged from stealth with new technology that allows robots to learn on the job.

The company is developing intelligent robots that anyone can train and use. Instead of requiring specialist programmers whenever a task or production process changes, workers can show the robot what to do, watch it attempt the task and correct it on the spot.

“A useful robot should be able to learn from the person doing the work,” says Jonathan Scholz, co-founder and CEO of Reimagine Robotics. [Read more…] about Former DeepMind team launches AI robotics startup with robots that learn from workers

Delta D-Bot collaborative robots win BIG SEE Product Design Award 2026

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Delta Electronics, a specialist in power management and smart green solutions, has been honored with the BIG SEE Product Design Award 2026 for the Delta D-Bot series of collaborative robots.

The internationally recognized BIG SEE Awards recognize outstanding creative achievements in the fields of architecture, product design, and industrial design.

Originally established to promote Southeast Europe (SEE), the award has evolved into a global platform that celebrates innovation and sustainability. [Read more…] about Delta D-Bot collaborative robots win BIG SEE Product Design Award 2026

Doosan Robotics launches AI-powered palletizing solution for high-mix manufacturing

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Doosan Robotics has launched a new AI-powered palletizing solution designed to help manufacturers automate palletizing while reducing engineering complexity and improving flexibility for changing production requirements.

The company unveiled PalletizHD+ at Automate 2026, describing it as a complete, production-ready palletizing system built on its proprietary PalletizOS operating platform.

The system is designed to address one of the biggest challenges facing manufacturers today: adapting palletizing operations to changing products, packaging formats and production demands without extensive reprogramming. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics launches AI-powered palletizing solution for high-mix manufacturing

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