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Robotics startup Botsync secures additional Series A funding from SGInnovate

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Botsync, a Singapore-based robotics automation company specializing in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and vendor-agnostic automation orchestration, has received additional funding from SGInnovate as part of its extended Series A round.

This new investment further strengthens Botsync’s position as one of the fastest-growing robotics players in Asia, enabling the company to enhance product R&D and ramp up deployments for existing customers.

Botsync has observed strong demand from customers in the FMCG, F&B, and automotive industries, driven by the region’s growing need for scalable automation solutions. [Read more…] about Robotics startup Botsync secures additional Series A funding from SGInnovate

Benefits of 3D guidance in industrial robots

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Ten years ago, industrial automation was all about pre-programmed movements. Today, it’s capable of much more dynamic and intelligent processes that are less rigid. Core to this has been the integration of advanced vision systems. 

This change kicked off while 2D vision was still the dominant form of guidance, but moving to 3D guidance has seen another wave of innovation in manufacturing.

Perceiving depth and spatial orientation has lifted the ceiling on the complexity of tasks robots can handle, but it’s also lifted the floor in how precise and reliable they are too, which is arguably more important. [Read more…] about Benefits of 3D guidance in industrial robots

From adaptive welding to AI painting: Automation breakthroughs transforming critical factory processes

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Welding, painting and dispensing sit at the intersection of precision, repeatability and risk. They are among the most technically demanding – and historically hazardous – processes on the factory floor.

For decades, robotics has offered incremental improvements, but a new generation of automation technologies is now reshaping these workflows at a fundamental level.

Driven by global competition, labour shortages and rising quality expectations, manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, electronics and industrial fabrication are turning to smarter, more adaptable robotic systems. [Read more…] about From adaptive welding to AI painting: Automation breakthroughs transforming critical factory processes

The Quiet Infrastructure Behind Every Smart Factory

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Smart factories often draw attention for the robots moving with precision and confidence. Anyone watching sees efficiency, speed, and quiet coordination. Behind that scene sits an entire ecosystem that many people never think about.

Robots perform with precision when the environment provides stability. A robotic arm can weld, lift, or assemble with confidence when power remains clean and signals remain uninterrupted.

The moment that the foundation weakens, accuracy drops, and production slows. Every movement depends on infrastructure that performs without hesitation. [Read more…] about The Quiet Infrastructure Behind Every Smart Factory

Ency Software releases ENCY 2.5 with 130 workflow, machining, and stability enhancements

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Ency Software has released ENCY 2.5, an update that introduces 130 improvements across machining, simulation, and core platform functionality.

The company says the new version focuses on smoother day-to-day workflows and greater stability for users working in CNC programming and simulation.

One of the most noticeable changes is in painting simulation. The part now renders in real time as the simulation runs, allowing users to “see what’s painted and what isn’t without toggling part visibility”. [Read more…] about Ency Software releases ENCY 2.5 with 130 workflow, machining, and stability enhancements

Archetype AI raises $35 million to scale deployment of ‘physical agents’ to solve real-world problems

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Archetype AI, a company developing physical AI, has raised $35 million in Series A funding led by IAG Capital Partners and Hitachi Ventures, with participation from new and existing investors including Bezos Expeditions, Venrock, Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, Samsung Ventures, Systemiq Capital, E12 Ventures, Higher Life Ventures, and others.

Archetype AI is also introducing new tools to build and deploy “Physical Agents” that sense, understand, and act in real-world environments.

“Archetype AI is refining and defining the full stack of Physical AI, creating scalable solutions that operate in the real world, not just on screens or in simulations,” said Dennis Sacha, founding partner at IAG Capital Partners. [Read more…] about Archetype AI raises $35 million to scale deployment of ‘physical agents’ to solve real-world problems

Interview with Epson Robots’ Scott Marsic: ‘We make it simple to deploy robots’

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Epson Robots has been a quiet but influential force in industrial robotics for decades, particularly in high-precision automation.

The company’s history in robotics dates back to its internal efforts to automate watch assembly, which pushed it toward small-parts handling, speed, and accuracy rather than heavy-payload industrial automation. That heritage still shapes its strategy.

Today, Epson is best known for its strong market position in the SCARA robot segment – where it has held a prominent position globally for many years – and for supplying compact six-axis systems, vision tools, force-sensing technology, and integrated software environments designed to reduce deployment time and complexity. [Read more…] about Interview with Epson Robots’ Scott Marsic: ‘We make it simple to deploy robots’

Deloitte report says ‘physical AI’ era has begun as intelligent robots reshape industry

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Deloitte has published a new report arguing that the world is entering the era of “physical AI” – intelligent robots capable of perceiving, reasoning, and acting in the physical world – and says the technology is set to reshape manufacturing, construction, logistics, and other industrial sectors.

The report, How robotics and physical AI are reshaping industries and society, describes a “pivotal moment” driven by three converging forces: rapid advances in AI models, falling hardware costs, and deepening labour shortages.

Deloitte says physical AI systems represent the next step beyond traditional automation, enabling machines to “autonomously interact with, interpret, and make decisions within physical environments, often in real time and with real-world feedback loops”. [Read more…] about Deloitte report says ‘physical AI’ era has begun as intelligent robots reshape industry

RLWRLD selected to participate in the 2025 AWS Generative AI Accelerator

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RLWRLD, a physical AI company building robotics foundation models for human-level hand dexterity in manufacturing and logistics, says it has been selected for the third cohort of the AWS Generative AI Accelerator.

Launched by Amazon Web Services, the AWS Generative AI Accelerator identifies top early-stage startups that are using generative AI to solve complex challenges and help them scale and grow.

Participants will access AWS credits, mentorship, and learning resources to further their use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies and grow their businesses. [Read more…] about RLWRLD selected to participate in the 2025 AWS Generative AI Accelerator

Epson Robots to demonstrate automation innovations at The Assembly Show 2025

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Epson Robots says it will showcase a range of high-performance, cost-effective automation technologies at The Assembly Show 2025, taking place in Rosemont, Illinois, from October 21-23. The company will demonstrate its latest SCARA and 6-Axis robots and related automation systems at booth #319.

Epson, which describes itself as the world’s leading SCARA robot manufacturer, says its systems are designed to help manufacturers overcome challenges such as labor shortages, reshoring, and the demand for flexible production. The company says its solutions aim to simplify automation while improving speed, safety, and efficiency.

Scott Marsic, group product manager, Epson Robots, says: “From easy-to-integrate robots to user-friendly software tools, Epson makes automation simple, accessible and cost-effective. [Read more…] about Epson Robots to demonstrate automation innovations at The Assembly Show 2025