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Simplifying Low‑Voltage Motion with the New 81MP Stepper Motor Portfolio

June 2, 2026 Stepper motors are commonly used for simple positioning and motion control tasks such as adjustment or positioning axes. In practice, however, variant diversity, different protection classes, and inconsistent connector concepts can make engineering and commissioning more complex than necessary. The new B&R 81MP stepper motor portfolio addresses these challenges with a clear…

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Product News | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Industry Insights | Logistics and Intralogistics | Mechanical Systems | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Motion Control | Software

Robotiq Introduces IQ Platform to Automate Robotic Workcell Integration

June 2, 2026 AI-enabled IQ platform helps manufacturers quickly convert unstructured project data, 3D site scans and production requirements into validated robotic Workcell designs Robotiq introduced IQ, an AI-enabled platform designed to make robotic Workcell integration faster, more predictable, and easier to scale on June 2, 2026. Enabling a much–needed shift from a manual, expert-dependent…

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Inbolt Launches Vision-Enabled Robot Programming, Closing the Loop from CAD to Factory Floor

June 1, 2026 Inbolt, the robot intelligence company that turns digital twins into live robot control, is launching two new capabilities that complete the company’s AI vision model for robot guidance: Inbolt Robot Programming and an expanded Inbolt Robot Control. The launch pad is Booth #1675 at Automate 2026 in Chicago, June 22-25. “Robot deployment…

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Product News | Advanced Robotics | Industry Insights | Logistics and Intralogistics | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Motion Control

OMRON Introduces New Mast Configuration Options for OL-450S AMR

May 26, 2026 New configurations give manufacturers more flexibility to match automation with their environment. OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies announced expanded configuration options for the OL-450S Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), adding new mast accessories for cart and load carrier transport across production and intralogistics operations. The OL-450S is now available in a standard no-mast…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Industry Insights | Mechanical Systems | Tools

Festo Introduces GripperAI, an AI-Based Solution for Mixed-Product Robotic Handling; Software Selects the Best Gripping Tool

May 25, 2026 When robotic cells must handle a range of variable products within the same machine, mixed-product environments often require repeated programming, application-specific integration, and expensive 3D camera setups. These demands can slow deployment, increase integration cost, and make it difficult to scale automation across operations. To address these challenges, Festo introduces GripperAI, a…

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Solid 2025 Results Provide Festo with Basis for Continued Growth, with Focus on Advancing Seamless Automation

May 19, 2026 The Festo Group recorded solid financial results in 2025 despite a challenging business environment. Sales declined only slightly to €3.33 billion (-3.7% from the previous year). Machinery manufacturers are facing challenging market conditions, hampered by trade barriers such as unpredictable US tariff policies and geopolitical conflicts. Many remain hesitant to invest, the…

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IMTS 2026 Reveals How Manufacturers Can Redefine Productivity and Transform Possibilities

March 15, 2026 From automation to digitally connected factories, advanced manufacturing technology accelerates output, reduces costs, and reshapes global competitiveness. As manufacturers face rising demand alongside persistent labor constraints, IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show will spotlight the next wave of enabling technologies reshaping how work gets done on the shop floor. From…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Logistics and Intralogistics

Festo’s GripperAI: Flexible and Reliable Bin Picking for Logistics

May 14, 2026 By Krystie Johnston Festo’s GripperAI is a gamechanger for bin-picking applications. No matter what your process requires, GripperAI exceeds the limitations other gripper systems face GripperAI is a software solution from Festo that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automate even the most complex gripping tasks without the need for programming. Combine this state-of-the-art software with…

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POSITAL Announces 20 mm Rotary Encoders with Battery-Free Multiturn Rotation Counting Capability

May 11, 2026 Ultra-Compact Position Feedback for Motor Control and Robotic Applications POSITAL is pleased to announce the general availability of its next-generation miniature multiturn IXARC absolute encoders — the smallest devices of their kind currently on the market. Measuring just 20 mm in outer diameter and 22 mm in length, these compact instruments are engineered for…

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The Festo Group – Automation for a World in Motion

May 7, 2026 Automation for a world in motion Festo is an independent family-owned company and a global player in automation technology and technical education, with headquarters in Esslingen a.N. (Germany) – with over 20,000 employees at around 250 locations worldwide, a turnover of 3.33 billion euros and an R&D rate of over 8%. As…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Logistics and Intralogistics | Mechanical Systems | Motion Control | Motion Controllers | Software

Vention Expands End-of-Line Automation with Integrated Conveyor Ecosystem

May 5, 2026 Vention, creator of the world’s only full-stack automation platform and hardware ecosystem, announced the expansion of its conveyor ecosystem, delivering a fully integrated solution for material handling across assembly lines, warehouse logistics, and end-of-line packaging applications on May 4, 2026. Vention’s conveyor ecosystem is part of its broader platform approach to industrial…

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Product News | Software

Flex and Teradyne Robotics Expand Partnership to Scale Intelligent Automation Across Global Manufacturing

May 1, 2026 Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) and Teradyne Robotics are expanding their collaboration to accelerate intelligent automation across global manufacturing. Under the expanded relationship, Flex plays a dual role by deploying Teradyne Robotics solutions within its own production facilities while manufacturing key robotics components that enable scalable automation deployments for Teradyne Robotics customers worldwide. Teradyne Robotics…

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Industry Insights | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control | Software

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Visits Beckhoff Automation at Hannover Messe

April 27, 2026 Physical AI captivates the political and industrial world During the traditional opening tour of Hannover Messe on April 20, 2026, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Beckhoff Automation, a high-tech company. At the Verl-based family company’s booth, its founder and Managing Director Hans Beckhoff, together with his children Frederike Beckhoff and Johannes Beckhoff,…

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Industry Insights | Mechanical Systems | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control | Software

Electromate Named One of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work

April 27, 2026 Electromate Inc., a Canadian distributor of advanced mechatronic and robotic solutions, has been recognized as the 95th Best Workplace in Canada in 2026 by Great Place to Work. This recognition reflects their ongoing commitment to building a workplace grounded in employee engagement, trust, and a clearly defined company culture. Electromate places a…

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Product News | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Industry Insights | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control | Software

Beckhoff Facilitates Physical AI

April 23, 2026 Taking automation to the next level with natural language Merging artificial intelligence and classic machine control as the basis for physical AI is a key topic for Beckhoff at Hannover Messe 2026. The automation specialist will be demonstrating how large language models (LLMs) directly influence real motion sequences via standardized interfaces. The…

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Product News | Advanced Robotics | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Logistics and Intralogistics | Software | Tools

For Packaging and Intralogistics, Festo Is Unifying Automation from Design Through Commissioning

April 21, 2026 At the recent MODEX Show 2026, Festo showcased a palletizer with its configurable multi-axis handling system that outperforms cobots on price. OEMs and system integrators in the warehouse automation and intralogistics industries are under pressure to design, deploy and commission automation systems faster with less risk and cost. At the recent MODEX Show 2026, Festo showcased its unique ecosystem that unifies automation systems from design…

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Advanced Robotics

Simplifying Low‑Voltage Motion with the New 81MP Stepper Motor Portfolio

Robotiq Introduces IQ Platform to Automate Robotic Workcell Integration

Inbolt Launches Vision-Enabled Robot Programming, Closing the Loop from CAD to Factory Floor

OMRON Introduces New Mast Configuration Options for OL-450S AMR

Festo Introduces GripperAI, an AI-Based Solution for Mixed-Product Robotic Handling; Software Selects the Best Gripping Tool

Solid 2025 Results Provide Festo with Basis for Continued Growth, with Focus on Advancing Seamless Automation

IMTS 2026 Reveals How Manufacturers Can Redefine Productivity and Transform Possibilities

Festo’s GripperAI: Flexible and Reliable Bin Picking for Logistics

POSITAL Announces 20 mm Rotary Encoders with Battery-Free Multiturn Rotation Counting Capability

The Festo Group – Automation for a World in Motion

Vention Expands End-of-Line Automation with Integrated Conveyor Ecosystem

Flex and Teradyne Robotics Expand Partnership to Scale Intelligent Automation Across Global Manufacturing

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Visits Beckhoff Automation at Hannover Messe

Electromate Named One of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work

Beckhoff Facilitates Physical AI

For Packaging and Intralogistics, Festo Is Unifying Automation from Design Through Commissioning

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