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ABB Expands Robotic Item Picking Family with New AI-Powered Functional Modules to Transform Fashion and Logistics Industries

March 17, 2025 ABB is expanding its portfolio of robotic solutions for logistics and e-commerce supply chains with the addition of two new AI-powered functional modules to its Item Picking family. Featuring ABB’s own AI-based vision technology, tested by the world’s leading fashion retail and logistics companies, the Fashion Inductor and Parcel Inductor offer solutions…

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Solid State Relays with Diagnostics from celduc® relais

March 11, 2025 celduc® relais has developed a range of Solid State Relays (SSRs) with integrated diagnostics to improve real-time monitoring. In order for machine builders to make informed decisions, solve urgent problems on short notice and develop machines that are more autonomous, data from the various components within the machine needs to be collected and…

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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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Getting Started with Autonomous Mobile Robots: A Beginner’s Guide

March 12, 2025 The world of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in rapidly growing and providing businesses with a range of exciting opportunities to streamline processes and increase operational efficiency. If you are just getting started with mobile robots, it can seem daunting to know where to begin. Fortunately, this article will provide you with the…

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SVS-Vistek Introduces Wide Angle Camera Optimized for Larger, Faster Conveyor Belts

March 11, 2025 New fxo901CXGE reduces costs by eliminating need for multiple cameras in barcode recognition Wider conveyor belts operating at higher speeds are now commonplace in modern logistics. These wider, faster belts require multi-camera scanning for barcode recognition, which raises cost and complexity for the organization. SVS-Vistek is offering a cost-effective alternative to multi-camera…

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OnRobot Introduces the VGP30: Highest-Payload Vacuum Gripper for Enhanced Collaborative Automation

March 7, 2025 The release marks OnRobot’s highest payload gripper to date, with intelligent control and seamless integration for palletizing and handling OnRobot has announced the release of its new VGP30 vacuum gripper. This powerful and robust 30 kg (66 lbs.) payload gripper is designed to excel at palletizing boxes and handling irregular shapes and…

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Introducing the SMC D-MPG Series: Advanced Position Sensing for Compact Actuators

March 6, 2025 The new SMC D-MPG Series compact position sensors offer precision detection of stroke position in compact actuators such as air grippers. With impressive 0.1mm repeatability and IO-Link compatibility, these sensors provide versatile positioning solutions for automation applications. Key Features and Benefits Precise Position Detection Compact, Versatile Design Multiple Output Options Easy Setup…

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Pilz’s International Online Training Offer: Secure Your Place Now for 2025!

March 6, 2025 Pilz is offering online training courses in 2025 on popular topics such as Introduction to Machinery Regulation, Fundamentals of Machinery Safety, Fundamentals of Industrial Security, Basics of CE Marking, Safety Requirements and Integration of AGVs, Robot Safety and Integration, and many more. Make sure you register as soon as possible to secure…

Hardware and Software for AGVs and AMRs from SEW-EURODRIVE
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SEW-EURODRIVE’s Hardware and Software for AGVs and AMRs

March 6, 2025 With its modular solutions for mobile systems, SEW-EURODRIVE offers innovative, tried-and-tested hardware and software modules from a single source. This modular system supports customers who want to expand their portfolio or gain a foothold on the market for mobile solutions. Modular technology system makes it possible to create mobile solutions SEW‑EURODRIVE manufactures…

Canadian Company Wins ROBOTICS AWARD 2025
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Canadian Company Wins ROBOTICS AWARD 2025

March 6, 2025 Maple Advanced Robotics Wins ROBOTICS AWARD 2025 The ROBOTICS AWARD 2025, one of the most coveted awards in the international robotics community, was presented to Canadian company Maple Advanced Robotics on 19 February 2025 at the HANNOVER MESSE Press Preview. The award-winning MARI AARS project is an AI-driven robotics platform for fast…

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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…

Guide to Mechatronics – Part 9: Sustainability in Mechatronics
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Guide to Mechatronics – Part 8: Future Innovations

March 5, 2025 The future of mechatronics is closely intertwined with the advancement of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning. These technologies are not only enhancing the capabilities of mechatronic systems but are also opening new possibilities and applications. Artificial Intelligence (AI):  AI’s integration into mechatronic…

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SMC ZGS Vacuum Gripper System: An All-in-One Solution for Automated Handling

March 5, 2025 Modern manufacturing and logistics sectors demand increasingly efficient and reliable automation solutions, especially when it comes to handling delicate or irregularly shaped items. Available through Proax, SMC’s elite distributor, the ZGS Vacuum Gripper System (Foam Type) represents a significant advancement in this field, offering a comprehensive solution for palletizing and depalletizing applications, particularly…

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Canadian Innovation with a Global Impact: Vention Introduces AI

March 4 2025 By Owen Hurst Vention has been on a mission to democratize automation since 2016. Etienne Lacroix, Founder and CEO of Vention, saw what he calls ‘orphaned machines or code,’ and distinct variances between machines, so he started Vention to address this discord.  Lacroix says that to date, Vention’s ecosystem has more than…