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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

Neura Robotics and Drees & Sommer launch strategic partnership for robotics-ready buildings

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Neura Robotics, a developer of cognitive robotics and physical AI, has agreed a partnership with Drees & Sommer, an international consulting firm for construction and infrastructure.

Together, the two companies aim not only to plan and operate buildings, but also to design them as learning, interactive systems and as environments that work together with humans and robots in real time.

Initially, the companies will focus on solutions for sanitary facilities, an area in which the need for automation, hygiene and availability is particularly acute. [Read more…] about Neura Robotics and Drees & Sommer launch strategic partnership for robotics-ready buildings

Premier Automation launches innovation hub with support from Pennsylvania

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Premier Automation has launched its Premier Innovation Hub, a new facility in Westmoreland County that will serve as a national model for industrial automation, workforce development, and technology commercialization.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has committed more than $3 million in support through a combination of grants, loans, and training funds.

Strategically located in Westmoreland County, the Hub draws from a region long known for its strength in mining, steel, and glass production. [Read more…] about Premier Automation launches innovation hub with support from Pennsylvania

Small firms drive 68 percent of robotics integration, according to study

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Qviro’s study of 4,290 integrators shows over 68 percent employ fewer than 50 people, revealing the major role of small firms in automation across Europe and North America

In an analysis conducted by Qviro.com, insights into the state of robotic system integrators across Europe and North America unveil a dynamic and evolving sector crucial to the advancement of industrial automation and robotics.

This comprehensive study categorizes 4,290 integrators by size and geographic location, highlighting the pivotal role these organizations play in deploying industrial robotics, machinery and collaborative robots across industries. [Read more…] about Small firms drive 68 percent of robotics integration, according to study