January 20, 2026 Achieve the Impossible IMTS 2026 will be held September 14-19, 2026 at McCormick Place, Chicago. As the largest manufacturing technology trade show in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show draws the innovators, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology together to connect, be inspired, and find new solutions. Registration has…
January 20, 2026 WHAT IS Automate? Automate is North America’s largest robotics and automation event — and the best place to take your ideas from insight to impact. This show floor features the world’s leading automation solutions, from AI and robotics to motion control, vision systems, and more. Plus, their educational conference is second to…
January 16, 2026 By Anders Billesø Beck, Vice President, AI Robotics Products at Universal Robots The robotics industry is evolving faster than ever, and the signals of what’s next are already visible. As someone focused on shaping the future of automation, I see four trends that will redefine how robots create value. From smarter math…
January 16, 2026 Industrial leaders demonstrate how digital and physical automation converge to transform manufacturing and logistics for global brands. Universal Robots (UR), part of Teradyne Robotics, and Robotiq have unveiled a groundbreaking robotic palletizing solution at CES 2026 in collaboration with Siemens. The joint demonstration in Las Vegas highlighted how advanced robotics and digital…
January 16, 2026 Electromate Inc., a Canadian supplier of precision motion-control and robotic components, has announced the availabilityof the maxon HEJ 90 High-Efficiency Joint, a compact, integrated actuator designed for high-torque joints in mobile and legged robotic systems. The HEJ 90 combines a brushless motor, precision gearbox, encoder, servo drive, and thermal monitoring into a…
December 17, 2025 PULS sees a global shift towards a data-driven economy developing at unprecedented speed which heavily affects the future role of data in the manufacturing industry. Therefore smart manufacturing is becoming increasingly important, data-driven insights are crucial for optimizing system performance and ensuring operational efficiency. The power supply is placed at a central…
December 15, 2025 An Industry Week survey of 214 U.S. manufacturers reveals a substantial gap between automation’s perceived importance and actual adoption Vention and Industry Week collaborated in a new State of the Market report revealing a significant conclusion: while 92% of manufacturers agree automation is essential for long-term competitiveness, only 37% report having significant or full…
December 15, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Vention has been democratizing automation since 2017, and their 6th annual Demo Day demonstrated another step on that journey. For those unfamiliar with Vention, they are headquartered in Quebec and describe themselves as the creator of the world’s only AI-powered full-stack software and hardware automation platform. For those who are…
December 12, 2025 SNS Telecom & IT’s latest research report indicates that the private LTE and 5G network market – estimated to be worth $7.2 billion by the end of 2028 – continues to shine as 5G deployments overtake LTE across many vertical industries. This steady, strong growth stands in contrast to the tepid pace…
December 12, 2025 Drones have transitioned from experimental tools into essential infrastructure across agriculture, logistics, energy, security, and public-sector operations. According to the newly released IDTechEx report “Drones Market 2026-2036: Technologies, Markets, and Opportunities“, the global drone market, including consumer, commercial, and defense platforms, is projected to grow from approximately US$69 billion in 2026 to…
December 12, 2025 Andreessen Horowitz and CIV invest in Unlimited Industries as it transforms infrastructure construction using AI. The company’s platform automates engineering design, cutting project costs by millions and reducing pre-construction time from months to days. Across the United States, a new industrial age is taking shape. Trillions of dollars in infrastructure, from energy…
December 10, 2025 Teradyne Robotics, a global leader in advanced industrial collaborative and autonomous mobile robotics, has announced it will open a new U.S. Operations Hub in Wixom, Metro Detroit, Michigan in 2026. This strategic expansion reflects Teradyne Robotics’ commitment to operating close to its customers and meeting the growing manufacturing demand in the U.S….
December 10, 2025 Teradyne Robotics, a global leader in advanced industrial collaborative and autonomous mobile robotics, has announced it will open a new U.S. Operations Hub in Wixom, Metro Detroit, Michigan in 2026. This strategic expansion reflects Teradyne Robotics’ commitment to operating close to its customers and meeting the growing manufacturing demand in the U.S….
December 8, 2025 Elevating automation with next-generation robotics and smarter software OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies has announced a major expansion and upgrade to its TM S Series of collaborative robots. This comprehensive release introduces three new high-performance robots—the TM30S, TM20S, and TM6S—alongside critical hardware enhancements and the launch of the powerful TMflow 2.22 software platform. These upgrades…
December 8, 2025 Hands-On Experiences and Career Pathways Return To Inspire the Next Generation The Smartforce Student Summit will return to IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, Sept. 14-19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago. This will mark the summit’s 14th edition since its launch in 1998. Coproduced for the second time by AMT…
December 5, 2025 Meeting market demand, InsertsPRO delivers automated grinding for faster setups, higher quality, and maximum efficiency ANCA, a global leader in CNC grinding technology is launching InsertsPRO, its new Special Inserts Grinding Package. This powerful, flexible, and universal software solution supports manufacturers operating in the fast-growing insert grinding market – an industry estimated…
