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Vention Launches Next-Generation Modular Palletizer to Power its End-of-Line Automation Solutions

July 14, 2025 Vention, creator of what they say is the world’s only full-stack automation platform and hardware ecosystem, announced the launch of its next-generation Rapid Series Palletizer on July 14: the industry’s most versatile palletizing solution engineered for unmatched deployment speed. Available for purchase as of July 14, the updated Rapid Series Palletizer will…

Electromate Introduces the maxon HEJ Series in Canada: Compact, High Torque Robot Joints for Robotic Applications 
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Electromate Introduces the maxon HEJ Series in Canada: Compact, High Torque Robot Joints for Robotic Applications 

July 14, 2025 Electromate Introduces the maxon HEJ Series in Canada Electromate, Canada’s exclusive distributor of precision mechatronic components from maxon, is now offering the new High-Efficiency Joint (HEJ) series—a compact, integrated actuator solution developed to meet the demanding performance needs of mobile and manipulation robots. The HEJ 90 and HEJ 70 units combine maxon’s…

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Making Industrial Robots More Nimble With NVIDIA Isaac Manipulator and Vention MachineMotion AI

July 9, 2025 By Raffaello Bonghi and Yichao Pan As industrial automation accelerates, factories are increasingly relying on advanced robotics to boost productivity and operational resilience. The successful deployment of robots depends on capabilities like precise motion planning, accurate spatial perception, and robust obstacle avoidance. AI-enabled robotics and software-defined automation help make factories more autonomous, scalable, and resilient….

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SEW-EURODRIVE’s Innovation Hub’s Automated Fork Lift

July 7, 2025 SEW-EURODRIVE’s Innovation Hub’s Automated Fork Lift. Automated guided vehicle (AGVS) systems are currently used for assembly lines in many different industry sectors. They are used to automate in-house material flows or serve as the basis for flexible assembly. However, AGVs have limitations, specifically when palletized payloads are in the final stages of…

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Universal Robots Launches UR Studio – A New Online Simulation Tool Making it Simpler than Ever to Customize the Optimal Robot Cell

June 24, 2025 UR Studio – showcased at the UR booth at Automatica Universal Robots (UR), one of the world’s leading collaborative robot (cobot) companies and a part of Teradyne Robotics, presented UR Studio, a powerful online simulation tool built on PolyScope X, UR’s most advanced, open and AI-ready software platform on June 24. UR Studio – showcased at the UR…

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New Festo E-Book Highlights the Latest Developments and Future Trends in Robotic Gripping Technology

June 10, 2025 New Festo E-Book Highlights the Latest Developments and Future Trends in Robotic Gripping Technology To help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users understand the latest developments in robotic gripping technology and to dispel gripper misconceptions, Festo application experts prepared a new e-book, All About Robotic Grippers. The e-book explains to readers the current state…

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Teradyne Robotics and Honeywell Team Up

June 2, 2025 Teradyne Robotics and Honeywell Team Up to Help Companies Automate Material Transport and Successfully Scale Automation Solutions Teradyne Robotics is teaming up with Honeywell to deliver automation solutions for logistics, warehousing and fast-moving consumer goods companies throughout the Americas and Europe. The collaboration brings Teradyne Robotics’ autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and collaborative…

Can Robots Save (What Is the Role of Technology in) Canadian Manufacturing? A Reality Check with Schneider Electric 
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What Is the Role of Technology in Canadian Manufacturing? A Reality Check with Schneider Electric 

May 28, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Canadian manufacturing is in a tricky situation: it faces a labour and skills shortage that threatens its competitiveness and profitability. These shortages mean Canada missed out on almost $13 billion last year, according to a recent survey. An economic loss that by any means should not be discounted, especially…

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Meet the All-New UR15 · A Sharper, Faster, More Agile Cobot

May 23, 2025 UR15 is Universal Robots’new high-performance collaborative robot. UR15 is engineered for ultimate versatility, combining a lightweight design with a compact footprint to deliver unmatched flexibility—even in the most space-restricted environments. It reaches an impressive maximum speed of 5 m/s, which ultimately enables reduced cycle times and increased productivity, and is designed to…

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Universal Robots Offers New Low-Level Torque Interface to Empower Research and Innovation

May 22, 2025 The Direct Torque Control interface is available in an early access version now Having the ability to directly control the torque of all the cobot joints opens vast opportunities for cobots to carry out demanding tasks. But even for experienced cobot users and researchers, building your own software stack to enable this…

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Electromate to Offer UR7e, UR12e & UR15 Collaborative Robots from Universal Robots

May 20, 2025 Electromate is expanding its lineup of collaborative automation solutions with the addition of three advanced models from Universal Robots: the UR7e, UR12e, and UR15. These robots provide enhanced options for payload, reach, and precision in demanding collaborative applications. The UR7e delivers a 7 kg payload, 1300 mm reach, and ±0.03 mm repeatability. Positioned between the UR5e and…

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Universal Robots Introduces its Fastest Ever Cobot to Enable Unprecedented Performance in Collaborative Automation

May 12, 2025 Universal Robots (UR), a world leading collaborative robot (cobot) company, has presented the newest addition to its portfolio, the UR15, at Automate in Detroit for the first time on May 12. The new cobot is available for orders now with shipping to begin in June. With unparalleled motion capability and a maximum…

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Vention Launches AI-Bin Picking Solution at NVIDIA GTC 2025, Marking New Automation Milestone

May 7, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Vention, a Canadian company on a mission to democratize automation, marked another milestone on that journey at NVIDIA GTC 2025 with the launch of their AI-powered bin picking solution. Using robots for bin picking is not new. But Vention’s solution breaks the mould with its proprietary intelligence and control…

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Safety Locking Device PSENmlock from Pilz

April 29, 2025 Safe interlocking and safe guard locking in one product! The safety locking device PSENmlock offers safe interlocking and safe guard locking for personnel and process protection, up to the highest category PL e. Safe guard locking is enabled by the dual-channel control on the guard locking device. As such, the switch is particularly suitable…

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Discover Fast, Easy, and Ready-to-Deploy Cobot Solutions with FANUC America

April 18, 2025 A new web tool allows customers to research ready-to-go collaborative robot solutions featuring FANUC’s reliable and efficient CRX cobots. FANUC America is simplifying manufacturing with the launch of its new web tool, allowing companies of all sizes to easily search for ready-to-go collaborative robot (or cobot) solutions that are pre-engineered, reliable and…

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Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots to Debut New and AI-Powered Automation Solutions Across Integrated Industry Workflows at Automate 2025

April 24, 2025 Joint showcase from Teradyne Robotics companies will feature comprehensive automation solutions across automotive, electronics manufacturing, and logistics zones, highlighting the power of collaborative and mobile robotics. Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) will demonstrate their joint commitment to empowering customers with increased productivity through a diverse range of automation applications,…