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Comau and Aptiv partner on AI-powered robotics and autonomous industrial automation systems

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Industrial automation specialist Comau is collaborating with technology company Aptiv to explore the co-development of next-generation intelligent automation solutions designed to help industrial customers operate more safely, efficiently, and autonomously.

The agreement establishes a framework for the two companies to evaluate joint development in key areas of focus including advanced robotics, autonomous systems, and automated warehouse and logistics systems.

Jay Bellissimo, senior vice president and president, intelligent systems, software and services, Aptiv, says: “Robotics and industrial automation are evolving quickly, with systems that sense, think, and act in real time at the edge. [Read more…] about Comau and Aptiv partner on AI-powered robotics and autonomous industrial automation systems

ABB Robotics launches new automated surface finishing cell

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ABB Robotics has launched its first fully automated sanding and polishing cell – the OmniVance Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell, empowering a new wave of manufacturers to automate key surface finishing tasks, such as sanding and polishing.

Craig McDonnell, managing director business line industries, ABB Robotics, says: “A growing number of companies are looking to automate processes such as sanding and polishing, but many smaller businesses lack in-house robotics expertise – so while they need to deliver perfect quality every time, until now, many have not had a solution that fits their needs.

“Many businesses are wary of investing in complex, bespoke automation, while off-the-shelf tools lack the scalability and capability they require. With our new OmniVance Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell, we’re introducing industrial-grade robotics in a simple, affordable, and scalable solution.” [Read more…] about ABB Robotics launches new automated surface finishing cell

Flex and Teradyne Robotics expand partnership to scale intelligent automation across global manufacturing

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Flex – one of the world’s largest contract manufacturers – and Teradyne Robotics are expanding their collaboration to accelerate intelligent automation across global manufacturing.

Under the expanded relationship, Flex plays a dual role by deploying Teradyne Robotics solutions within its own production facilities while manufacturing key robotics components that enable scalable automation deployments for Teradyne Robotics customers worldwide.

Teradyne Robotics brands Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots play a central role in the partnership. Flex manufactures key components for UR while deploying its collaborative industrial robots (cobots) and MiR autonomous mobile robots in Flex production environments. [Read more…] about Flex and Teradyne Robotics expand partnership to scale intelligent automation across global manufacturing

ABB Robotics launches high-speed PoWa collaborative robot range

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ABB Robotics is combining the flexibility of collaborative robots with higher payloads and performance, with the launch of its new PoWa cobot family into the rapidly expanding global collaborative robot market, which ABB Robotics estimates will grow by 20 percent annually through to 2028.

Andrea Cassoni, head of collaborative robots at ABB Robotics, says: “Cobots are growing significantly faster than traditional industrial robots, driven by demands from both small and midsized companies starting their automation journey as well as large enterprises.

“These customers are seeking higher speeds and payloads, but also greater ease of use, and compact designs. Established manufacturers want to automate heavier, fast cycle applications, without the complexity and operational rigidity of traditional industrial robots. [Read more…] about ABB Robotics launches high-speed PoWa collaborative robot range

From transport to handling: Neura demonstrates end-to-end mobile manipulation for intralogistics

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Neura Mobile Robots has presented an application for mobile manipulation in intralogistics for the first time at LogiMAT. Under its ek Robotics brand, Neura demonstrated how mobile transport robotics and cognitive robotics can be combined into a seamless system, enabling a new level of automation.

At the heart of the application is the combination of the X Move 1200 automated guided vehicle platform from Neura Mobile Robots and the MAiRA M cognitive cobot from Neura Robotics. The integrated solution makes it possible not only to transport materials, but also to directly grasp, retrieve, and store or retrieve them.

For the first time, users can fully automate transport and handling processes without manual handovers. This reduces process times, lowers error rates, and significantly increases system availability. [Read more…] about From transport to handling: Neura demonstrates end-to-end mobile manipulation for intralogistics

Kassow Robots launches real-time connector app for Bosch Rexroth ctrlX OS

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Kassow Robots, a Copenhagen-based manufacturer of high-performance seven-axis lightweight collaborative robots, has launched its new Kassow Robots Connector App for the operating system ctrlX OS from Bosch Rexroth.

The app enables seamless real-time integration of the company’s cobots into the ctrlX OS environment, significantly simplifying commissioning, control, and system integration for industrial automation solutions.

As part of Bosch Rexroth, Kassow Robots expands the capabilities of the open automation platform ctrlX Automation to include robotic applications with this new app-based interface. [Read more…] about Kassow Robots launches real-time connector app for Bosch Rexroth ctrlX OS

OnRobot to host automation roadmap event in Dallas as manufacturers face labor shortages

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With manufacturers across North Texas struggling to hire and retain production workers, OnRobot will host the “Build your Automation Roadmap” event in Dallas on February 19th, bringing practical automation solutions directly to the region’s manufacturing community.

The free, in-person event is designed for manufacturers in sectors such as metal fabrication, CNC machining, electronics, aerospace, food & beverage, and industrial equipment manufacturing – industries that form the backbone of the DFW manufacturing economy and are among the hardest hit by ongoing labor shortages. [Read more…] about OnRobot to host automation roadmap event in Dallas as manufacturers face labor shortages

ABB showcases the future of lab automation at SLAS 2026

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ABB Robotics is demonstrating what it describes as “the next leap in automated laboratory workflows”, showcasing how AI-powered, Autonomous Versatile Robotics (AVRTM) can deliver higher throughput, improved reproducibility and seamless multi-vendor connectivity.

ABB Robotics is at Booth #2027 at the ongoing Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 2026 International Conference & Exhibition, February 7-11 at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston.

Jose-Manuel Collados, service robotics product line manager at ABB Robotics, says: “Laboratories worldwide are moving from isolated automation pilots to fully connected, AI-ready operations. [Read more…] about ABB showcases the future of lab automation at SLAS 2026

The Rise of Collaborative Robots and Human-Robot Teams in Modern Factories

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Collaborative robots, commonly known as cobots, are reshaping how factories think about automation. Unlike traditional industrial robots that operate in isolated cells, cobots are designed to work safely alongside humans, sharing tasks, spaces, and workflows.

This shift is driven by the need for flexibility, rapid reconfiguration, and higher precision in increasingly complex manufacturing environments.

As cobots take on more delicate and variable tasks, system stability becomes critical. Small deviations in positioning, thermal expansion, or structural alignment can directly affect accuracy and repeatability. [Read more…] about The Rise of Collaborative Robots and Human-Robot Teams in Modern Factories

Delta Electronics unveils new collaborative robot at SPS 2025

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Delta Electronics, a Taiwanese industrial automation and energy technology company, will unveil its new Delta D-Bot Robotics Platform at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, offering scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable smart factory automation to global enterprises and SMEs (small to mid-sized enterprises).

Developed for seamless integration across production, logistics, and assembly, the Delta D-Bot Platform Series unites all systems under one common architecture.

By integrating Nvidia Omniverse libraries and, Nvidia Isaac Sim open-source, reference robotics simulation framework, Delta is able to help customers accelerate time-to-market, enhance productivity and quality control, and lower production costs. [Read more…] about Delta Electronics unveils new collaborative robot at SPS 2025