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Path Robotics unveils mobile robotic welding system combining AI and quadruped mobility

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Path Robotics, a developer of physical AI for manufacturing, has announced the launch of Rove, a mobile robotic welding system that pairs the company’s Obsidian physical AI model with a quadruped robot.

The launch marks a major expansion for Path Robotics – where Obsidian already delivers autonomous, adaptive welding inside fixed cells, Rove extends that capability to the field, bringing intelligent welding to the part rather than the part to the workpiece.

Shipbuilding, heavy construction, and large-scale fabrication face a shared constraint: massive assemblies, inconsistent fit-up, and workpieces that cannot be moved, let alone fixtured inside of a welding cell. [Read more…] about Path Robotics unveils mobile robotic welding system combining AI and quadruped mobility

Accenture invests in General Robotics to advance physical AI-powered robotics in manufacturing and logistics

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International management consultancy Accenture has invested, through Accenture Ventures, in AI-native company General Robotics.

General Robotics offers general-purpose robotic intelligence that allows organizations to rapidly deploy and continuously adapt robots of any form, with any AI, for any task.

With this investment, Accenture and General Robotics will also partner to help manufacturers, logistics companies and clients in other asset-intensive industries advance autonomous operations with physical AI.

Prasad Satyavolu, global lead for manufacturing and operations at Accenture, says: “Physical AI-powered robotics address issues our clients are facing, such as workforce constraints, challenged factory and warehouse productivity, and continuously rising capital and operational costs. [Read more…] about Accenture invests in General Robotics to advance physical AI-powered robotics in manufacturing and logistics

Most manufacturers adopting automation, but few see real results, report finds

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A new report from Eclipse Automation suggests that while factory automation is now widespread across North America, only a small proportion of manufacturers are achieving meaningful outcomes from their investments.

The study, based on a survey of more than 600 executives across the automotive, medical device, and consumer-industrial sectors, found that although up to 70 percent of US manufacturers and 60 percent of Canadian firms report using some form of automation, levels of maturity and performance vary significantly.

The findings point to a growing divide between companies that are successfully translating automation into measurable returns and those that are struggling to move beyond early-stage deployments. [Read more…] about Most manufacturers adopting automation, but few see real results, report finds

Revtech becomes exclusive Canadian integrator of Motofil robotic welding solutions

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Revtech Systems, a provider of robotic integration and automation solutions in Québec, has agreed a strategic partnership with Motofil as its exclusive partner in Canada.

This collaboration marks a “significant milestone” in Revtech’s mission to transform manufacturing operations and deliver world-class automation solutions to Canadian industry.

Through this partnership, Revtech will integrate and deploy turnkey robotic welding solutions from Motofil, including a full range of pre-engineered robotic welding systems designed to accelerate automation adoption across Canadian manufacturing. [Read more…] about Revtech becomes exclusive Canadian integrator of Motofil robotic welding solutions

Epson and Clayton Controls form alliance to deliver robotics solutions in the Southwest US

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Epson Robots has announced a strategic alliance with Clayton Controls to deliver advanced automation solutions to the Southwest US region. 

“Our business philosophy is to understand our customers’ unique challenges and develop automated solutions that will increase productivity with our knowledge, experience and an extensive product portfolio to meet those needs,” said Chris Brown, vice president and general manager, Clayton Controls.

“Partnering with industry leaders like Epson, with its long-standing leadership in automation, allows us to provide the strongest automated systems that satisfy virtually any set of automation requirements.” [Read more…] about Epson and Clayton Controls form alliance to deliver robotics solutions in the Southwest US

Festo unveils new adaptive gripper for ‘faster, gentler and more hygienic picking’

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Festo has introduced the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper, a pneumatic soft gripper engineered to improve speed, hygiene and flexibility in demanding food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications.

Combining robust design, food-safe materials and adaptive silicone fingers, the HPSX directly addresses long-standing automation challenges where rapid, precise and gentle product handling is essential.

Peter Potters, product manager at Festo, says: “In developing the HPSX, we refined the gripper’s shape, dimensions and internal geometry to maximise gripping force while minimising air volume. [Read more…] about Festo unveils new adaptive gripper for ‘faster, gentler and more hygienic picking’

Comau and Reis Robotics partner to deliver advanced automation systems across key industrial sectors

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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

OnRobot heads to Reno with automation solutions for northern Nevada’s manufacturing workforce challenge

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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

RBTX x Dobot partner launch hailed a success with giveaway winner announced

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igus UK marks a major milestone in accessible automation with the successful launch of its RBTX partnership with Dobot Robotics.

The event brought together engineers, system integrators, manufacturers, and automation specialists to explore how flexible robotic solutions can be deployed quickly and cost-effectively, without the complexity traditionally associated with industrial automation.

Live demonstrations showcased collaborative robotics, sensor technology, and motion control solutions designed to support both emerging and established industries. [Read more…] about RBTX x Dobot partner launch hailed a success with giveaway winner announced

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