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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

Techman Robot and Tesollo unveil adaptive robotic gripper solution for high-mix manufacturing

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Techman Robot Korea, the South Korean subsidiary of global collaborative robot company Techman Robot headquartered in Taiwan, and Tesollo, a South Korean specialist in robotic grippers, will present an articulated, multi-jointed gripper-based automation solution optimized for high-mix, low-volume production environments at the 2026 Smart Factory & Automation Industry Exhibition (Automation World).

Following last year’s teleoperation demo combining a humanoid robot hand and a TM robot arm, the two companies have shifted this year’s exhibition concept to a process-oriented solution that can be directly deployed in industrial sites.

The core of this collaboration is to implement flexible automation required on real manufacturing lines by combining the industrial reliability of collaborative robots with the shape-adaptive grasping technology of articulated grippers. [Read more…] about Techman Robot and Tesollo unveil adaptive robotic gripper solution for high-mix manufacturing

Best Manufacturing and Packaging Automation Companies in 2026

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When you look at the factory floors of 2026, you can see that the conversation around industrial technology has moved past the simple question of whether to automate. Today, the real challenge you face is how to integrate intelligence into those systems without making your life more difficult.

You probably already know that the labor market is not getting any easier to navigate, and the demand for higher precision in specialized sectors like food and beverage is only going up. In this landscape, the best manufacturing automation companies are those that prioritize reliability and ease of use over complex, fragile setups.

You need systems that feel like a natural extension of your team rather than a high-maintenance guest in your facility. Whether you are scaling a boutique production line or managing a massive industrial plant, the shift toward software-defined automation means your hardware needs to be as adaptable as the code running it. [Read more…] about Best Manufacturing and Packaging Automation Companies in 2026

Tekniker unveils robotic metrology system combining collaborative robots and digital measurement at BIEMH 2026

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The combination of collaborative robotics and in-process digital metrology represents a strategic convergence for the manufacturing industry and factories of the future.

On the one hand, collaborative robots make it possible to automate handling and assembly tasks flexibly and safely without the need for physical barriers and, on the other hand, digital metrology integrated into the process means that components can be measured and checked directly in the production line with high precision.

In this context, Spain’s Tekniker technology centre, member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) partnership, with extensive expertise in this set of technologies, will present a solution that brings together automation, high-precision measurement and digitalisation in industrial environments at the next edition of the Biennial International Machine Tool Exhibition (BIEMH). [Read more…] about Tekniker unveils robotic metrology system combining collaborative robots and digital measurement at BIEMH 2026

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

Omron launches new high-payload collaborative robots and software upgrade

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Omron Robotics has expanded its TM S Series collaborative robot portfolio with three new models and a major software update, supporting manufacturers facing labour shortages and increasing requirements for flexible, high-mix production. 

The TM30S, TM20S and TM6S extend the series’ payload and reach capabilities for applications such as palletising, machine tending and precision handling. [Read more…] about Omron launches new high-payload collaborative robots and software upgrade

The view from Universal Robots: Four physical AI predictions for 2026 and beyond

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By Anders Billesø Beck, vice president, AI robotics products at Universal Robots

The robotics industry is evolving faster than ever, and the signals of what’s next are already visible. As someone focused on shaping the future of automation, I see four trends that will redefine how robots create value.

From smarter math and cooperative behaviors to industry-specific AI and a new data economy, here’s what I predict will matter most in the years ahead. [Read more…] about The view from Universal Robots: Four physical AI predictions for 2026 and beyond

4XRobots expands into US market with focus on greenhouse automation

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Danish robotics company 4XRobots is expanding its presence in the United States as it looks to scale automation in commercial greenhouse operations across North America.

The company has appointed Nick Chambers as head of global market development and insight to lead the expansion and has joined the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), a move aimed at building partnerships with North American robotics integrators, suppliers and technology partners.

4XRobots develops collaborative Delta robots designed specifically for controlled-environment agriculture, including greenhouses, where space is limited and layouts are difficult to redesign. [Read more…] about 4XRobots expands into US market with focus on greenhouse automation

Standard Bots selects Cognibotics’ calibration for next-generation AI cobots

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Standard Bots, an AI-driven robotics company building collaborative robot arms in the United States, has selected Cognibotics’ CogniCal calibration for its next-generation cobot platform.

CogniCal delivers world-class accuracy, making robots easier to integrate and commission across a wider range of tasks. With accurate robots, training of AI driven robot tasks becomes more efficient and transferable between robot individuals; Critical for scalable intelligence.

Standard Bots is known for its RO1 cobot and a new 30 kg, 2 m reach model. Both combine 6-axis arms with integrated AI, 3D vision, and no-code programming. [Read more…] about Standard Bots selects Cognibotics’ calibration for next-generation AI cobots