Automation

Güdel's CoboMover
Automation
Güdel Introduces Swiss Quality Tracks for Cobots
CoboMover is compatible with over 60 cobots and small traditional robots.
Featured
Inbolt robot in operation.
Automation
Inbolt, FANUC Launch Robots That Think, Act On the Fly at Assembly Line Speeds
The robots can tackle high-precision tasks without cycle time compromise.
May 7, 2025
Stretch
Automation
Gap Reports Reduced Injuries, Increased Morale with Boston Dynamics' Mobile Warehouse Robot
WATCH: Stretch allows one to two inbound department employees to process 10,000 cases daily.
April 4, 2025
DNAe was completely rebuilt from scratch using modern programming tools and agile development.
Operations
Next Generation DCS Redefines Process Control
With the mass exodus of long-time operators, a DCS is now required to be more automated.
March 31, 2025
A Malaysian boy wipes his tears during a special prayer for the ill fated Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 at a church in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
Automation
Texas Robotics Company Gets Approval to Search for Lost Airplane in New Part of Indian Ocean
Ocean Infinity will be paid $70 million only if wreckage is discovered.
March 20, 2025
Vention's AI-powered robot.
Automation
Vention's AI-Powered Bin Picking Transforms Robots Into Reliable, Autonomous Operators
WATCH: Vention's robot able to detect, select, pick up, and organize parts.
March 18, 2025
Top Headlines
Test Equipment (ATE) systems serve the critical purpose of ensuring that electronic devices operate according to specifications in the field.
Rethinking DIY Approach to Automated Test Equipment Design
April 24, 2025
Robots
A3 Announces Revises Standard for Industrial Robot Safety
February 18, 2025
Robotic palletizers powered by OnRobot’s D:PLOY platform is an example of a complete, off-the-shelf robotic system that is pre-built, pre-configured, with immediate availability.
Turnkey Robotic Systems Are Already Behind the Times
February 13, 2025
Vicky Lazo, a teacher with Southwest Miami Senior High School, speaks Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Miami during a Hispanic Federation event where they announced a new investment from Google.org to provide workforce development workshops to help Latinos learn digital skills.
Latino Workers Try to Overcome Tech Divide Brought On by Automation, AI
February 10, 2025
Prima
Prima Industrie Acquires Sistec AM
February 6, 2025
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Automation Supplier Tavoron Acquired by Private Equity
January 24, 2025
Christian Abt of Heitec.
In-line CT Delivers Real-Time Quality Feedback On Production Line
January 22, 2025
Acquisition
Bishop-Wisecarver Announces Acquisition of Symation Inc.
January 14, 2025
The Barbours Cut Container Terminal in Houston during the first day of a dockworkers strike, Oct. 1, 2024.
Dockworkers Threaten to Strike Against Automation
January 7, 2025
Industrial Computer Kinwun
Smart Tools Could Offer a Leap in Efficiency
December 31, 2024
Mfg Data
Why Manufacturers Need a Unified Data Strategy
December 27, 2024
Automation
Invio Automation Announces Factory of the Future Rapid Automation Assessment Service
December 20, 2024
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Automation
Trump Says Ports Shouldn't Install More Automated Systems
Technology is a sticking point in contract talks between dockworkers and Eastern and Gulf Coast ports.
December 13, 2024
The Standard Missile-2 launching from a naval warship.
Automation
U.S. Navy Selects X-Bow Systems to Modernize and Automate Energetics Industrial Base
The Navy expects the work to help expand the nation's energetics manufacturing capabilities.
December 5, 2024
Econopak
Automation
Econo-Pak Announces Major Co-Packing Facility Expansion
WATCH: The project includes additional space for food packaging automation.
December 4, 2024
The Toyota e-Palette, powered by May Mobility.
Automation
May Mobility Launches Autonomous e-Palette Deployment at Toyota Motor Factory
The e-Palette is a mobility-as-a-service vehicle platform with options for transporting passengers.
December 3, 2024
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Industry 4.0
How to Slash Technical Debt in Your Factory
Tech debt often surprises manufacturers in how it hinders innovation. Here are tips for solving it.
November 22, 2024
Robo Print Image 2
Automation
Giving Lens Cleaning Cloths a Robotic Hand
See how a startup developed an automated solution for detaching and handling eyeglasses fabric stock.
November 22, 2024
Anybotics Anymal X model.
Automation
Anybotics Anymal Robot to Deploy in High-Risk Offshore Facilities
New partnership enables automated offshore maintenance.
November 21, 2024
PigeonBot II flying in the open air.
Automation
Robot Bird Flies Using Real Pigeon Feathers
The robotic bird can fly autonomously in the open air.
November 21, 2024
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Cybersecurity
BlackBerry Unveils Platform for Industrial Automation
Working with Intel, it offers manufacturers a way to build safer and more secure industrial solutions.
November 14, 2024
GreenBox Systems logo.
Automation
GreenBox Systems to Spend $144 Million to Build an Automated Warehouse in Georgia
The warehouse is scheduled to open in late 2025.
November 14, 2024
A data center company recently enabled autonomous robot dogs to patrol and protect their premises, but soon realized the bots' potential was being stunted by a few key missing features.
Automation
Generative AI Can Make Autonomous Security Robots More Human
By applying generative AI in a thoughtful, strategic way, we can set a new standard for intelligent security operations.
November 11, 2024
May Mobility and Lyft partnership.
Automation
May Mobility to Deploy Autonomous Vehicles to the Lyft Platform
The companies will launch the first deployment in Atlanta in 2025.
November 6, 2024
This illustration taken from the government's official YouTube video shows a conveyor belt road.
Automation
Japan Plans Automated Cargo System to Relieve Driver Shortage, Cut Emissions
They call it "conveyor belt road."
November 4, 2024
Data Center
Cybersecurity
Meeting the Demands of AI Computing
Eaton's latest offering focuses on the physical dynamics of larger, AI-computing data centers.
October 31, 2024
ABB Motion President Brandon Spencer cuts the ribbon at the company's new campus in New Berlin, Wisconsin.
Operations
ABB Cuts Ribbon at $100M Wisconsin Facility
The company expects the new campus to increase its production footprint by 45%.
October 29, 2024