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Machina Labs raises $124 million to scale manufacturing infrastructure

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Machina Labs, an advanced manufacturing and robotics company, has closed a Series C financing totaling $124 million and the development of its first large-scale “Intelligent Factory”.

Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth-stage venture arm, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures, and Strategic Development Fund (SDF) invested in the round.

The funding marks a critical inflection point for Machina Labs as the company scales from breakthrough manufacturing technology to deploying software-defined production infrastructure capable of supporting mission-critical metal structures across defense, aerospace, and advanced mobility. [Read more…] about Machina Labs raises $124 million to scale manufacturing infrastructure

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

Why Material Stability is Becoming a Bottleneck in Automated Industrial Systems

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Automation systems are increasingly defined by their ability to operate continuously, predictably, and at scale.

As robotics platforms, control software, and AI-driven decision layers mature, many manufacturers are discovering that system-level performance is no longer limited by algorithms or sensors, but by the physical materials that sit quietly between machines and processes.

In high-duty automation environments, material stability is emerging as a critical bottleneck that directly affects uptime, data reliability, and long-term operational efficiency. [Read more…] about Why Material Stability is Becoming a Bottleneck in Automated Industrial Systems

Comau deploys in.Grid robot monitoring platform at Iveco plant

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Comau has deployed its in.Grid Robot Monitoring platform at Italian transport vehicle manufacturer Iveco’s Valladolid plant in Spain, helping support the customer’s industrial digitalization strategy.

Developed to enhance operational visibility and improve maintenance efficiency, the cloud-based system monitors Comau robots on Iveco’s Door Ring and Mascherone assembly lines.

Comau’s in.Grid Robot Monitoring system autonomously captures production and process data, identifies performance deviations, signals anomalies, and verifies user-defined KPIs. [Read more…] about Comau deploys in.Grid robot monitoring platform at Iveco plant

Apera AI accelerates ‘4D vision’ installations with launch of new software

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Apera AI, a specialist in “4D vision” for industrial robotic automation, has announced the release of Apera Vue 9.52 and major performance upgrades to Apera Forge.

This January 2026 update provides manufacturers with unprecedented control over robotic motion, deeper diagnostic insights into robot performance, and a significant acceleration in the simulation-to-deployment pipeline.

4D vision is a machine perception technology that combines 3D spatial data (position, shape) with temporal data (time) to analyze motion in real-time

Sina Afrooze, CEO and founder at Apera AI, says: “In 2026, 4D Vision-guided robotics has become the fastest path to higher uptime and global competitiveness for major manufacturers. [Read more…] about Apera AI accelerates ‘4D vision’ installations with launch of new software

Interstuhl automates seat coating with Dürr’s robotic mould-surface technology

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High-end furniture design company Interstuhl Büromöbel says it relies on modern coating technology from Dürr for the production of its work chairs for industrial and laboratory applications.

The new system automates the coating of the inner surfaces of foam moulds. Utilising the modular EcoSupply2 Core paint supply station and a 2K process controlled by an EcoAUC, Interstuhl has achieved an efficient coating process with up to five colours.

Interstuhl Büromöbel, headquartered in Meßstetten, is one of Europe’s leading chair manufacturers, producing high-quality office chairs for over 60 years. The company now employs innovative coating technology from Dürr in the production of its industrial and laboratory chairs. [Read more…] about Interstuhl automates seat coating with Dürr’s robotic mould-surface technology

Vention raises $110 million to accelerate physical AI across global manufacturing

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Vention, the provider of an AI-powered software and hardware platform for automation and robotics, has raised $110 million in financing, with participation from Investissement Québec, Desjardins Capital, certain funds managed by Fidelity Investments Canada ULC, NVentures (Nvidia’s venture capital arm) and other financial institutions.

The new capital will accelerate Vention’s mission to deliver Zero-Shot Automation, a new paradigm for manufacturing automation that deploys seamlessly, without integration, and operates correctly on the first attempt.

A portion of the investment will also fuel Vention’s expansion across EMEA, strengthening its presence and operations to solidify its position as the standard for automation in the European market. [Read more…] about Vention raises $110 million to accelerate physical AI across global manufacturing

Dürr installs paint shop for ‘first’ Saudi automotive company

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Dürr is building an innovative and sustainable paint shop for CEER, the first Saudi automotive company and Saudi-born electric vehicle brand.

The order was placed back in 2023, and the project is currently in the installation phase. Automated guided vehicles will transport car bodies flexibly between stations based on demand in the modular system.

The latest application technology paints the interiors and exteriors of electric vehicles in the same box. In addition, there will be a box for fully automatic two-tone application without overspray. High-tech and sustainability go hand in hand.

Dürr supplies the latest generation of ovens which, combined with electric exhaust air purification systems, save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. The new facility will be one of the most advanced painting factories in the automotive world. [Read more…] about Dürr installs paint shop for ‘first’ Saudi automotive company

Cyngn partners with Chandler Automation and expands into agriculture

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Chandler Automation has joined the Cyngn dealer network and will begin offering Cyngn’s autonomous DriveMod Tugger to food processors and packers in the agriculture sector.

Chandler Automation is a full-service partner in factory automation, specializing in optical sorting, inspection, robotic palletizing, and custom processing machinery.

Known for delivering tailored, high-performance systems, Chandler empowers food processors to reduce labor costs, boost efficiency, and stay competitive with the latest in automation technology. [Read more…] about Cyngn partners with Chandler Automation and expands into agriculture

The real test of robotics: Can insights reach the factory floor?

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By Jason Hehman, industrials vertical lead, TXI

Robotics and AI promise major productivity gains in industrial contexts. The biggest challenge, in many cases, is translating those promises into actual utility on the factory floor.

The problem is that there is not (and there never will be) magical technology that works in every industrial context. The good news, however, is that there are basic principles that industrial leaders can use over and over to ensure that their technology investments lead to meaningful improvements for frontline operations.

Those principles: experimentation, user-centered design, and frontline delivery. Here, I’ll explain how industrial leaders can incorporate all three to consistently see positive ROI from tech investments. [Read more…] about The real test of robotics: Can insights reach the factory floor?