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ABB accelerates factory decarbonization with renewables and digital energy management program

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ABB is advancing its Mission to Zero program at its Sasbach manufacturing site in Germany, demonstrating how on-site renewable energy, electrification and digital energy management can deliver meaningful emissions reductions while strengthening energy resilience.

The Sasbach site manufactures enclosures and energy distribution systems for local and regional markets, supporting ABB’s production footprint in Germany.

As part of ABB’s global Mission to Zero program, the site is implementing a data-led decarbonization roadmap focused on energy efficiency, renewable electricity and smart energy management. [Read more…] about ABB accelerates factory decarbonization with renewables and digital energy management program

The view from Zasche: Where human skill meets smart automation – the case for semi-automated bin picking

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By Ulrich Schäfer, project engineer, Zasche Handling

Manufacturers today are navigating an increasingly complex balancing act. High-mix production, persistent labour shortages, and stricter safety and ergonomic standards are stretching both operators and processes.

Manual handling can no longer keep pace without risking fatigue or injury, yet fully robotic systems are often rigid, costly, and hard to adapt to changing part types. Between these extremes lies a growing opportunity for solutions that blend human expertise with targeted automation.

Semi-automated bin picking sits squarely in this middle ground. It offers a practical alternative when full automation would require disproportionate investment, yet manual lifting and handling exceed what is safe or sustainable over time. [Read more…] about The view from Zasche: Where human skill meets smart automation – the case for semi-automated bin picking

RC Mowers awarded Canoe Procurement Group cooperative contract

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RC Mowers, a manufacturer of robotic and autonomous mowers, has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract through Canoe Procurement Group of Canada, significantly expanding the company’s access to the Canadian public sector market.

The contract provides Canadian municipalities, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations with a faster way to purchase RC Mowers’ autonomous and remote-controlled mowing solutions.

This streamlined access comes at a critical time, as public works departments across Canada face persistent labor shortages, rising operational costs, and increasing safety risks for outdoor maintenance crews. [Read more…] about RC Mowers awarded Canoe Procurement Group cooperative contract

Micropolis Robotics appoints AfricAI as its exclusive continental partner

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AfricAI has signed a multi-year exclusive distribution and deployment agreement with Micropolis Robotics, granting AfricAI sole and exclusive rights to commercialise, deploy, and scale Micropolis’s advanced robotics platforms across Africa, marking one of the most consequential robotics market entries on the continent to date.

Under the agreement, Micropolis Robotics appoints AfricAI as its exclusive continental partner, prohibiting direct sales, alternative distributors, or third-party agents operating within the territory.

The agreement establishes AfricAI as the primary execution, localisation, and go-to-market platform for intelligent robotics across African industrial, security, logistics, and infrastructure sectors. [Read more…] about Micropolis Robotics appoints AfricAI as its exclusive continental partner

Comau deploys in.Grid robot monitoring platform at Iveco plant

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Comau has deployed its in.Grid Robot Monitoring platform at Italian transport vehicle manufacturer Iveco’s Valladolid plant in Spain, helping support the customer’s industrial digitalization strategy.

Developed to enhance operational visibility and improve maintenance efficiency, the cloud-based system monitors Comau robots on Iveco’s Door Ring and Mascherone assembly lines.

Comau’s in.Grid Robot Monitoring system autonomously captures production and process data, identifies performance deviations, signals anomalies, and verifies user-defined KPIs. [Read more…] about Comau deploys in.Grid robot monitoring platform at Iveco plant

Opentrons accelerates enablement of AI-based laboratory robotics with Nvidia

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Opentrons Labworks, a laboratory robotics company enabling AI-driven autonomous science, is accelerating the development and deployment of physical AI-enabled laboratory robotics with Nvidia.

Through this integration, Opentrons is using Nvidia Isaac and Nvidia Cosmos platforms to develop training data for physical AI models purpose-built for laboratory environments.

Opentrons delivers a unique set of real-world assets, including a global fleet of more than 10,000 deployed robotic systems across leading research universities and biopharma companies, as well as deep experimental expertise spanning both Opentrons platforms and a wide range of third-party laboratory instruments. [Read more…] about Opentrons accelerates enablement of AI-based laboratory robotics with Nvidia

Oil and gas robotics deployment expands as global market heads toward $205 billion in 2030, says GlobalData

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Robotics is rapidly transforming oil and gas operations as advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing unlock the next phase of industrial automation. AI enables advanced decision-making, navigation in complex environments, and reduced reliance on human intervention.

Against this backdrop, the global robotics market is projected to grow from $90.2 billion in 2024 to $205.5 billion in 2030, forecasts GlobalData, an intelligence and productivity platform.

GlobalData’s Strategic Intelligence report, Robotics in Oil and Gas, highlights how robotics is increasingly being adopted across the oil and gas value chain to improve safety, efficiency, and asset integrity. [Read more…] about Oil and gas robotics deployment expands as global market heads toward $205 billion in 2030, says GlobalData

R3 Robotics secures €20 million to scale automated disassembly of electric vehicle systems

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R3 Robotics (formerly Circu Li-ion) has announced €20 million in combined financing to industrialize automated disassembly of electric vehicle systems at scale.

The company has raised €14 million in Series A funding, co-led by HG Ventures and Suma Capital, with participation from Oetker Collection KG, the European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund), and existing shareholders including BonVenture, FlixFounders, and EIT Urban Mobility, alongside €6 million in European grants.

The funding coincides with the company’s rebranding from Circu Li-ion to R3 Robotics and a clear expansion of scope: from battery disassembly to automated dismantling of complete electric vehicle systems, including e-drives, power electronics, and other high-value components. [Read more…] about R3 Robotics secures €20 million to scale automated disassembly of electric vehicle systems

Benefits of Using Telepharmacy Software for Patient Engagement

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Over the past few years, pharmacies have undergone many changes. Of all the promising innovations, telepharmacy software remains a valuable development, particularly with respect to patient engagement.

This technology enables pharmacists to communicate virtually with patients in rural or remote areas. An increasing number of people are using home care solutions and require relevant information.

Telepharmacy software uses telecommunications and information technology to bring healthcare closer to patients and keep them involved in their treatment. Let’s discuss this further. [Read more…] about Benefits of Using Telepharmacy Software for Patient Engagement

How Enterprises Use Mac Virtualization for IT Efficiency

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With the new changes in the IT infrastructure, Mac virtualization has become one of the prime tools for enterprises looking to boost the overall efficiency of their IT operations.

Together, they leverage this technology in a manner that simplifies processes, reduces costs, and enables heterogeneous business requirements.

Knowing how Mac virtualization affects the workflow increases the productivity of teams when converting to virtual desktops and helps them adapt quickly without the need to invest in any new hardware. [Read more…] about How Enterprises Use Mac Virtualization for IT Efficiency