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PIA launches advanced automation solution for razor cartridge manufacturing

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PIA Automation, a specialist in advanced automation solutions, has announced the successful development and launch of a new high-volume assembly and packaging line for personal shaving razor cartridges.

The system combines patented multi-blade technology with two parallel high-speed transport systems to deliver consistent quality, reliability and high-speed operation under demanding production conditions.

Designed to handle the delicate components of personal shaving products, each razor cartridge must meet strict requirements for a close, comfortable shave. The thin, hardened and sharpened blades require precise handling, repeatable assembly and stable high-speed processes. [Read more…] about PIA launches advanced automation solution for razor cartridge 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

Where to Buy Process Automation Services for Manufacturing

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From robotic to business process automation, the number of tasks manufacturing companies can delegate to more efficient technologies is growing.

However, many enterprises need to seek third-party expertise to implement these properly, or more inefficiencies and misunderstandings could arise.

So, where can you buy process automation services for manufacturing, and how can they increase the likelihood of yielding the results organizations want? [Read more…] about Where to Buy Process Automation Services for Manufacturing

OnRobot to host automation roadmap event in Dallas as manufacturers face labor shortages

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With manufacturers across North Texas struggling to hire and retain production workers, OnRobot will host the “Build your Automation Roadmap” event in Dallas on February 19th, 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 & beverage, and industrial equipment manufacturing – industries that form the backbone of the DFW manufacturing economy and are among the hardest hit by ongoing labor shortages. [Read more…] about OnRobot to host automation roadmap event in Dallas as manufacturers face labor shortages

RoboDK launches CAM solution designed to reduce robotic machining deployment times

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RoboDK, a provider of robot simulation and offline programming software, has launched RoboDK CAM, describing it as “a comprehensive software solution that significantly reduces deployment times for automated machining cells”.

Unlike complex traditional approaches which require specialists to manually program each robot and end-effector using vendor-specific languages, RoboDK CAM automatically generates robot code from CAD designs and digital simulations, reducing the complexity and cost of machining automation deployments.

This allows manufacturers and integrators to move directly from design to production without having to be experts in robot programming. [Read more…] about RoboDK launches CAM solution designed to reduce robotic machining deployment times

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

Multiply Labs partners with AstraZeneca to automate cell therapy manufacturing with robotics

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Multiply Labs has reached an agreement with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to evaluate the potential for applying GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)-ready robotic systems to commercial-scale cell therapy manufacturing. Multiply Labs is a specialist in autonomous manufacturing technology for advanced therapies.

The collaboration will focus on end-to-end robotic automation of industry-standard instruments used in cell therapy production using Multiply Labs’ robotic biomanufacturing system.

The goal is to enable scalable, high-throughput manufacturing while maintaining the rigorous quality and regulatory standards required for clinical and commercial use. [Read more…] about Multiply Labs partners with AstraZeneca to automate cell therapy manufacturing with robotics

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

Stuff MFG launches US silicone molding factory to ‘bring manufacturing back to the US’

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Stuff Manufacturing is now officially operational, with production now under way on US-made consumer products at its new silicone-molding facility in Lake Elsinore, California.

Founded by Shark Tank entrepreneur Hans Dose after tariffs and global shipping delays threatened his own product business, Stuff MFG was built to give brands of all sizes a faster, more cost-effective domestic alternative to overseas manufacturing.

“Stuff was born out of necessity,” said Hans Dose, founder and CEO of Stuff MFG. “My company, Tenikle, was hit hard by the 25 percent tariffs on silicone goods from China. [Read more…] about Stuff MFG launches US silicone molding factory to ‘bring manufacturing back to the US’

State of Louisiana partners with Persona AI on humanoid robotics pilot at steel fabrication plant

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The State of Louisiana has signed a memorandum of understanding with Persona AI to launch a humanoid robotics pilot program inside an active heavy-industry facility, marking what officials describe as a rare instance of a US state formally supporting humanoid robot development in a live industrial setting.

The pilot will be conducted at SSE Steel Fabrication’s large-scale steel fabrication facility in St Bernard Parish and will focus on collecting real-world data on human movement and task execution in a working manufacturing environment.

According to the announcement, the initiative is intended to support the development of humanoid robots capable of operating in environments “originally built for humans rather than redesigned for traditional automation”, including the use of existing tools, navigation across uneven terrain, and adaptation to changing shop-floor conditions. [Read more…] about State of Louisiana partners with Persona AI on humanoid robotics pilot at steel fabrication plant