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Ninety-Five Percent of Manufacturers Are Investing in AI to Navigate Uncertainty and Accelerate Smart Manufacturing

June 5, 2025 10th annual global report reveals how the convergence of people and technology is transforming operations and strengthening industrial resilience among manufacturers Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced on the third of June the results of the 10th annual “State of Smart…

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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…

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Schneider Electric Announces Multi-Year Initiative Building an AI-Native Ecosystem for Sustainability and Energy Management

May 26, 2025 Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced on May 26 a landmark multi-year initiative dedicated to building a new kind of integrated ecosystem for sustainability and energy management, backed by a significant growth model that represents the company’s commitment to forward-thinking software and innovation. At…

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Aetina, Qualcomm, and Data Systems Team Up at COMPUTEX 2025 to Showcase AI Agent Integration Capabilities

May 23, 2025 Aetina, Qualcomm, and Data Systems Team Up Aetina, a subsidiary of the Innodisk Group and a leading provider of edge AI solutions, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a technology leader enabling connected intelligent computing, and Data Systems Co., Ltd.,a leader in enterprise digital transformation, today announced a collaboration to unveil the “Enterprise AI Assistant”…

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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…

In terms of Safety, Security and AI: The European legal Framework is Changing
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In Terms of Safety, Security and AI: The European Legal Framework is Changing

May 21, 2025 By Thomas Pilz, Managing Partner, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG In terms of Safety, Security and AI: The European Legal Framework is Changing We all know the CE mark. You can see it on electrical appliances, toys or household goods, but also on plant and machinery of course. It stands for “Conformité…

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Automation Company Sees a Decline in Sales in 2024 – “Industry Must Put the Focus Back on Customers” – Pilz Overcomes a Difficult Environment in the 2024 Financial Year

May 21, 2025 In the last financial year, the Pilz Group had to contend with the generally difficult economic situation. In 2024, the automation company achieved a turnover of 341 million Euro. That corresponds to a fall of 21 per cent over the previous year. The family business remains focussed on the future, even if the…

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Siemens Introduces AI Agents for Industrial Automation

May 13, 2025 At Automate 2025 in Detroit, Siemens is announcing an expansion of its industrial AI offerings with advanced AI agents designed to work seamlessly across its established Industrial Copilot ecosystem. This new technology represents a fundamental shift from AI assistants that respond to queries towards truly autonomous agents that proactively execute entire processes…

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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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Festo Features Multi-Axis Positioning Systems at Automate

May 12, 2025 Festo is showcasing at Automate 2025 its most innovative automation solutions, including multi-axis positioning systems. Festo positioning systems can be specified in minutes and, after delivery, installed and functioning in hours instead of weeks. (Festo Automate Booth #1619, May 12-15, Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan) This year, Festo celebrates the company’s 100th anniversary and is emphasizing…

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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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Universal Robots Appoints Jean-Pierre Hathout as New President

May 6, 2025 Universal Robots has announced that Jean-Pierre Hathout has been appointed as President, effective May 6. Hathout succeeds Kim Povlsen, who is pursuing an external career opportunity after four transformative years leading the company. During Povlsen’s tenure, Universal Robots launched a new generation of collaborative robots and AI-ready software, delivered advanced automation solutions…

Musashi AI Introduces Surface Inspection AI Software Upgrades
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Musashi AI Introduces Surface Inspection AI Software Upgrades

May 6, 2205 Musashi AI, a leading industrial automation technology company specializing in AI-based automated visual inspection technology, will introduce the latest updates to their Cendiant® Inspect turnkey AI software and their Automated Shaft Inspector at Automate 2025 in Detroit, May 12–15. In automotive manufacturing, grinding machines are used on parts such as camshafts to…

Vention Announces Commercial Availability of MachineMotion AI—An AI-Ready Automation Controller with Built-In Cellular Connectivity
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Vention Announces Commercial Availability of MachineMotion AI—An AI-Ready Automation Controller with Built-In Cellular Connectivity

Vention, creator of what they say is the world’s only full-stack software and hardware automation platform, has announced the commercial availability of its powerful third-generation controller, MachineMotion AI on May 5, 2025. Featuring NVIDIA-accelerated computing technology and independent Bell LTE connectivity, the new industrial automation controller empowers manufacturers to deploy intelligent automation systems faster 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,…

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ABB Startup Challenge 2025 Winners Power Up the Energy Transition with AI Solutions

April 16, 2025 • ABB announces five winners of its annual Startup Challenge• 15 finalists pitched their innovative AI-powered solutions to tackle key global energy challenges• Five winners each receive US$30,000 for a collaboration project with ABB to develop their technology solutions ready for launch Five pioneering startups have won ABB’s 2025 Startup Challenge by…