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…

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The Future of AI and Vision Technology in Inspection and Quality Control

April 2, 2025 Discover the future of AI in inspection for specialized tasks to versatile solutions.  The landscape of AI and vision technology in inspection and quality control is set to transform with the development of more generalized algorithms. These advanced systems will be capable of tackling a wide range of inspection challenges, moving away…

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Rockwell Automation and AWS Collaborate to Transform Manufacturing Through Advanced Industrial Automation Solutions at Hannover Messe 2025

April 2, 2025 The companies combine their expertise to help accelerate the manufacturing industry’s digital transformation with cloud-enabled offerings Rockwell Automation, one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), has announced they are working together to help streamline and accelerate the digital transformation of the manufacturing…

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Festo Canada Celebrating 50 Years of Helping Make Canada an Automation Nation

April 1, 2025 The year was 1975. Newly created Festo Canada joined an industrial eco-system feeling the stirrings of accelerating technological change, a transformation that would become known as Industry 3.0. PLCs, articulated robots, computer numerical control systems were beginning to proliferate. The first US patent for Ethernet was filed that year. (That was also…

Siemens Acquires Altair to Create Most Complete AI-Powered Portfolio of Industrial Software
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Siemens Acquires Altair to Create Most Complete AI-Powered Portfolio of Industrial Software

March 26, 2025 Siemens Acquires Altair Siemens announced on March 26, that it has completed the acquisition of Altair Engineering Inc., a leading provider of software in the industrial simulation and analysis market, for an enterprise value of approximately USD 10 billion. With this acquisition, Siemens extends its leadership in simulation and industrial artificial intelligence…

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Canadian Companies Look to Diversify at Hannover Messe

March 21, 2025 Canada has the spotlight as partner country at Hannover Messe 2025, the world’s largest industrial technology show. Over 1,000 Canadians are planning to attend the fair which runs from March 30th to April 4th in Germany. Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), the industry-led organization spearheading Canada’s participation at Hannover Messe, reports that 510 Canadian businesses…

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Teradyne Robotics to Debut AI Accelerator-Powered Solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2025, Marking a First in AI-Driven Collaborative Robotics

March 18, 2025 New AI-powered Applications Showcase Advanced Capabilities in Dynamic Metrology, GenAI Programming, Reinforcement Learning, and Bimanual Assembly Teradyne Robotics and its partners are set to unveil a suite of advanced, AI-driven robotics solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2025 March 17-21. The unveiling represents the first public demonstration of the AI Accelerator in commercially viable…

Vention Unveils AI-Powered Bin Picking that Transforms Robots into Reliable, Autonomous Operators — Live at NVIDIA GTC 2025
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Vention Unveils AI-Powered Bin Picking that Transforms Robots into Reliable, Autonomous Operators — Live at NVIDIA GTC 2025

March 18, 2025 Vention, the creator of what they claim is the world’s only full-stack software and hardware automation platform, will debut its AI-driven bin-picking technology at NVIDIA GTC, the world’s premier artificial intelligence (AI) conference for developers being held this week. This new AI-driven process eliminates complex and expensive custom solutions that require programming —…

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HANNOVER MESSE Spotlights Artificial Intelligence

March 17, 2025 HANNOVER MESSE opens its doors on 31 March 2025, this year spotlighting the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in industry. The event will showcase how AI technologies can optimize production processes, boost efficiency and sustainably advance companies’ competitiveness. With the digital transformation now in full swing, AI is increasingly becoming a crucial…

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Vention Unveils Click & Customize Robotic Work Cells — Fast-Deploy Machine Tending & Welding Solutions to Address Manufacturing’s Labour Crisis

March 13, 2025 Vention, creator of the world’s only full-stack software and hardware automation platform, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a Click & Customize robotic work cell family — starting with machine tending and welding solutions designed to help manufacturers boost productivity amid the skilled worker shortage. These pre-engineered solutions are ready…

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Augmenta Secures $10 Million USD in Funding to Pioneer AI-Driven Building Design

March 12, 2025 The financing will be used to advance Augmenta’s AI-powered building design agents and tackle the construction industry’s productivity and sustainability challenges Augmenta, one of the leading autonomous design platforms for the built environment, announced on March 12 that it has secured an additional $10 million USD in seed funding led by Prelude…

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Siemens Presents the Future of Intralogistics: Simatic Robot Pick AI Pro Enables Machine Builders to Develop Their Own Adaptive Picking Robots

March 12, 2025 Siemens Presents the Future of Intralogistics: Simatic Robot Pick AI Pro Enables Machine Builders to Develop Their Own Adaptive Picking Robots Siemens is presenting its new developments in industrial automation and digitalization for the intralogistics industry at this year’s Logimat. Faced with global challenges like labour shortages, growing sustainability requirements, and demographic…

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Marketplace – The Only Automation Shop with Compatibility Built-In

March 6, 2025 Marketplace – The Only Automation Shop with Compatibility Built-In Vention’s fully integrated automation marketplace offers a fresh, more holistic approach to automation procurement, prioritizing value and reliability. It is the only platform offering curated parts discovery, which ensures that all components work seamlessly together. With over 5 million parts sold, the Marketplace…