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Universal Robots offers new torque interface to empower research and innovation

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Having the ability to directly control the torque of all the collaborative robot (cobot) joints opens vast opportunities for cobots to carry out demanding tasks.

But even for experienced cobot users and researchers, building your own software stack to enable this is both time consuming and challenging.

That’s why Universal Robots (UR) has developed a new low-level torque interface that gives access to control the target torque for all the joints of the UR cobot at 500 Hz. [Read more…] about Universal Robots offers new torque interface to empower research and innovation

Stäubli expands manufacturing footprint in North America with IT cooling connectors

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Stäubli, a provider of industrial and mechatronic solutions, has begun production of its fluid connectors for data centers at the Stäubli Corporation site in Duncan, South Carolina.

Stäubli has expanded production of the fluid connectors for data centers to Duncan, South Carolina. Currently, this line of products is also manufactured at Stäubli’s locations in Faverges, France and Hangzhou, China.

This production line marks not only a milestone for the IT cooling business, but also a conscious effort for Stäubli to be close to its customers applications and market. [Read more…] about Stäubli expands manufacturing footprint in North America with IT cooling connectors

Omron opens new advanced manufacturing proof of concept centre in Sydney

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Omron, a specialist in industrial automation and robotics, has launched its state-of-the-art Proof of Concept (PoC) Centre at the Engineering Innovation Hub in Parramatta, co-located with Western Sydney University.

As the first PoC of Omron in Oceania, it is designed to empower manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand by de-risking innovation, advancing sovereign manufacturing capabilities, and developing future-ready talent.

The facility is expected to attract up to 20,000 visitors and is estimated to add $150 million to the local economy in the next five years. [Read more…] about Omron opens new advanced manufacturing proof of concept centre in Sydney

Omron’s Stuttgart Automation Center wins 2025 iF Design Award

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Omron has been awarded the 2025 iF Design Award for its newly opened Automation Center (ATC) in Stuttgart, Germany. The center, which opened in April 2025, serves as a collaborative facility where Omron works with customers to develop advanced manufacturing solutions.

This marks the second time Omron has received an iF Design Award for one of its permanent facilities. The first was awarded in 2021 for the company’s ATC in Tokyo.

Organized by the iF International Forum Design GmbH in Hannover, the iF Design Award is one of the most established international design competitions. [Read more…] about Omron’s Stuttgart Automation Center wins 2025 iF Design Award

ABB and Red Hat extend partnership to develop automation systems for industrial IT

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ABB and Red Hat have extended their collaboration to develop automation systems for the future of industrial IT, enabling more secure and modular deployment of control applications for process industries.

The collaboration builds on ABB’s automation leadership and Red Hat’s industry-leading enterprise open source platforms, combining industrial innovation and digital capabilities – including data analytics and artificial intelligence – to help pave the way towards autonomous operations.

ABB’s process automation system architecture consists of two interconnected yet distinct environments: a robust and secure control environment that helps ensure stable, real-time management of critical processes, and a digital environment designed for flexible and scalable introduction of digital solutions. [Read more…] about ABB and Red Hat extend partnership to develop automation systems for industrial IT

Seegrid claims ‘major leap forward in autonomous forklift technology’

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Seegrid, a developer of autonomous mobile robots for material handling, has unveiled what it describes as “a major leap forward in autonomous forklift technology”.

The company is expanding its focus on “payload versatility” as it targets more complex applications in manufacturing and logistics environments.

The “major leap” Seegrid refers to is its forklifts’ ability now to accommodate or handle payloads that are awkward sizes or shapes – up to 62 x 96, 96 x 78, and 96 x 96 inches. [Read more…] about Seegrid claims ‘major leap forward in autonomous forklift technology’

RoboForce launches ‘Titan’ AI robot after raising $15 million in funding

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RoboForce has launched “Titan”, its first AI robot built for real-world industrial deployment in demanding outdoor environments.

The company says Titan is powered by domain intelligence, tight AI-hardware co-optimization, and highly modular hardware, and has the strength, precision, efficiency, and ability to continuously learn and operate across industrial domains.

Titan currently comes in wheeled and tracked base variations, with more versions on the way. [Read more…] about RoboForce launches ‘Titan’ AI robot after raising $15 million in funding

Terhoeven unveils ‘world’s first’ fully automated line for reinforcing steel mesh

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Terhoeven, also known as Hambi, has unveiled what it claims is “the world’s first fully automated line for reinforcing steel mesh”. The system utilizes drive and automation technology from Mitsubishi Electric.

The construction industry relies heavily on manual labor, particularly in tasks like cutting reinforcing steel mesh.

Terhoeven, a medium-sized mechanical engineering firm, says it has “revolutionized” this process with an innovative system that automates the cutting and stacking of reinforcing steel meshes. [Read more…] about Terhoeven unveils ‘world’s first’ fully automated line for reinforcing steel mesh

What are AI agents and what do they do?

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic fantasy; it’s a present-day reality, increasingly being woven into the fabric of our lives. 

But beyond the general understanding of AI as systems that can learn and make decisions, a more dynamic and autonomous form is rapidly emerging: AI agents.

These aren’t just passive algorithms; they are active participants, designed to perceive their environment, make decisions, and take actions to achieve specific goals, often acting with a significant degree of autonomy on behalf of a user, an organization, or another system. [Read more…] about What are AI agents and what do they do?

Realtime Robotics releases cloud-based software to accelerate design of robot cells

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Realtime Robotics, a specialist in automated collision-free motion planning, control, and optimization, has launched Resolver, a new cloud-based solution that dramatically accelerates the design and deployment of robotic workcells.

Robot path planning is traditionally a complex, time-consuming, and brittle process. In most workcells there are multiple robots in use, requiring tedious manual labor to create interference zones and interlock signals that ensure there are no collisions during the manufacturing process.

Manually validating the mechanical design, planning robot paths, determining sequencing to hit optimal cycle time targets, and defining those interlocks can take a team well over 100,000 hours for a single project. [Read more…] about Realtime Robotics releases cloud-based software to accelerate design of robot cells