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Manufacturers in 2026 face a clear problem. Finding obsolete PLC parts is slow, expensive, and uncertain. What used to be a sourcing issue is now an operational risk.
Even a minor PLC failure can stop production. Delays now impact output, timelines, and revenue. [Read more…] about Why Manufacturers Are Struggling to Find Obsolete PLC Parts in 2026
A servo drive converts electrical commands into precise mechanical motion, influencing the speed, position and torque of every motor it powers. This capability makes it one of the most significant components of any production line.
When a drive falls short, the effects manifest instantly in positioning errors, lost cycles and unplanned downtime. Five solutions stand out for engineers designing factory automation systems. [Read more…] about 5 Best Servo Drives for Factory Automation Systems
Comau and Reis Robotics have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at jointly developing and delivering advanced automation products and solutions for multiple industrial sectors through a coordinated technical and commercial approach.
The agreement signed today by Comau and Reis Robotics, respectively Italian and German companies, testifies to the strength of the European technology framework in advanced industrial development.
The initiative brings together the complementary expertise and experience of both companies to design and deliver integrated complex systems that improve efficiency, flexibility, and scalability, with the initial focus on sectors such as shipbuilding, intralogistics, giga casting, battery production, heavy industry and critical infrastructure, among others. [Read more…] about Comau and Reis Robotics partner to deliver advanced automation systems across key industrial sectors
Mind Robotics has announced a $500 million Series A round, co-led by Accel and Andreessen Horowitz, to build and deploy AI-enabled robotic systems at industrial scale. Accel partner, Sameer Gandhi, will be joining the Board of Mind Robotics.
This $500 million financing, which is expected to close later this month, follows a seed financing of $115 million led by Eclipse Capital in late 2025.
Mind Robotics is building the world’s leading industrial robotics platform, capable of performing dexterous, variable, and reasoning-intensive tasks. The company was founded to address a structural gap with current industrial automation solutions. [Read more…] about Mind Robotics raises $500 million to build AI-powered industrial robots for real-world deployment
Yaskawa Electric, through its subsidiary Yaskawa America, has acquired Variadores, a long-standing partner in Colombia.
The acquisition formalizes a relationship between the two companies that dates back to 1991, during which Variadores has distributed Yaskawa drive technologies across a range of industrial sectors. [Read more…] about Yaskawa America acquires Colombian drive specialist Variadores
Kuka has introduced two new variants of its KR Cybertech industrial robot family, expanding its portfolio in the medium payload segment.
The company says the new models – offering payload capacities of 25 kg and 35 kg – are designed to bridge a gap in its existing lineup while maintaining the same physical footprint as earlier systems. [Read more…] about Kuka expands KR Cybertech range with new mid-payload robots and controller
Strategic collaboration combines Fanuc’s global robotics leadership with Nvidia AI computing and simulation platforms to deliver intelligent, adaptable automation for the factory of the future
Fanuc, the world’s leading supplier of industrial robots and factory automation systems, is collaborating with Nvidia to advance physical AI – a new paradigm that merges artificial intelligence with physical robotics to enable machines that see, reason, and act in dynamic environments.
Under this collaboration, Fanuc will leverage Nvidia AI infrastructure, including Nvidia Jetson edge modules, cloud/edge AI infrastructure, Nvidia Isaac Sim open robotic simulation framework and Nvidia Omniverse libraries, within its extensive robot portfolio and RoboGuide simulation software. [Read more…] about Fanuc partners with Nvidia to accelerate physical AI in industrial robotics
The global industrial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid convergence of artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, and sophisticated hardware. We are moving far beyond the era of simple mechanization and entering a phase where machines possess the ability to perceive, analyze, and react to their physical surroundings in real time.
This paradigm shift is not just about replacing manual labor; it is about creating highly intelligent, interconnected ecosystems that optimize production, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational safety.
Revolutionizing Industries with Automation Technology requires a holistic approach that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge software algorithms with incredibly robust physical infrastructure. [Read more…] about The Next Era of Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Industries with Automation Technology
As Northern Nevada’s manufacturing sector continues its rapid expansion, the region’s employers are confronting a growing challenge: a labor market that has nearly run out of slack.
OnRobot will host the “Build your Automation Roadmap” event in Reno on April 9th, 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 and beverage, and industrial equipment manufacturing – industries that form the backbone of the Reno manufacturing economy and are among the hardest hit by ongoing labor shortages. [Read more…] about OnRobot heads to Reno with automation solutions for northern Nevada’s manufacturing workforce challenge
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
