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Construction is on the cusp of transformation. Rising labor shortages, safety challenges, and cost pressures are propelling the integration of robotics into the field.
As automation evolves, robots are no longer confined to manufacturing floors – they’re becoming essential partners in building the future safely, efficiently, and sustainably. [Read more…] about Construction and demolition robots: Building the future
The world of automation and robotics is evolving at a rapid pace, reshaping industries and creating new job opportunities.
As businesses increasingly adopt advanced technologies, the demand for skilled professionals in robotics and automation is surging.
Understanding the current hiring trends in this sector can help professionals and job seekers navigate the landscape and make informed career decisions. [Read more…] about Robotics Rising: What Hiring Trends Reveal About Automation Careers
Xpanner, a specialist in construction automation solutions, has launched its flagship X1 Kit, which the company describes as “the first scalable physical AI-based retrofit solution designed to revolutionize construction site automation”.
The kit tackles prominent challenges such as labor shortages, safety hazards, and operational inefficiencies by deploying a flexible, equipment-agnostic system that can be easily integrated into existing construction machinery.
Since its formation in South Korea in 2020, Xpanner has been at the forefront of advancing construction technology. Founded by industry experts Henri Lee, David Shin, and Ryan Park, the company expanded to the US in 2023 with a goal to transform cutting-edge technology into something tangible and beneficial for operators on the ground. [Read more…] about Xpanner launches ‘first’ scalable physical AI-based automation solution for construction sites
In the Westland region, just outside The Hague – the political and administrative capital of the Netherlands, a pilot has started with exoskeletons.
The pilot is an initiative of Skelex, a company based in The Hague that develops mechanical tools designed to reduce the physical strain of repetitive work and employment agency ProKonak.
These exoskeletons provide support to the arms, shoulders, and lower back – areas often affected by repetitive tasks like tying plants, pruning, lifting crates, or working in squatting positions. [Read more…] about Skelex starts exoskeleton pilot in greenhouses in the Netherlands
Humanoid Global, a publicly traded investment issuer focused on building and accelerating a portfolio of pioneering companies in the humanoid robotics and embodied AI sector, is pleased to announce that it has made its first strategic software investment into RideScan, a data company specializing in robotics.
RideScan is an artificial intelligence (AI) platform focused on proactively addressing reliability, safety, and efficiency to optimize the performance of autonomous robots. It serves as the “safety layer” and is suitable for deployment across industries, compatible with a range of diverse robotics hardware and software platforms.
It aims to reduce downtime, identify and eliminate undetected failures, and address public trust issues that threaten robotics adoption by providing real-time risk assessment, predictive maintenance, and actionable insights. [Read more…] about Humanoid Global makes ‘software investment’ in RideScan
Companies in four key sectors of Ontario’s economy – advanced manufacturing, agri-food, mining and construction – have been given a significant boost, thanks to a $50 million funding and support program by the Ontario government, led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI).
One year after its launch, OCI’s Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) program – which includes up to $1 million for company collaborations and $100,000 for individual businesses to support research and development, equipment purchases, product testing, talent, upskilling and reskilling – has fast-tracked the commercialization of more than 100 emerging technologies that are helping to advance Ontario’s manufacturing competitiveness on the global stage.
OCI president and CEO Claudia Krywiak will highlight some of these success stories and unveil funding and support opportunities still available to Ontario manufacturers – both large and small – as a speaker at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 2025, Canada’s national industry event which takes place at the Toronto Congress Centre from September 29 to October 2. [Read more…] about $50 million funding sparks ‘manufacturing technology breakthroughs‘ in Ontario
Wachendorff Automation is expanding its portfolio of absolute encoders in the WDGA series with variants featuring an IO-Link interface. This makes integration into modern automation environments even easier, more efficient, and more future-proof.
The new IO-Link encoders are based on proven EnDra technology – a maintenance-free multiturn principle without gears or batteries.
They offer high resolution of up to 16 bits (singleturn) and 43 bits (multiturn) and are equipped with the fast IO-Link COM3 interface. The devices are ideal for use in packaging machines or roll-to-roll processes. [Read more…] about Wachendorff expands range of IO-Link encoders
A new survey of more than 200 robotics product developers and industrial designers suggests the industry is at a turning point, with advances in autonomy, digital twins and humanoid robots balanced against persistent challenges around cost, safety and ethics.
The study, published by design firm StudioRed, found that robotics development is currently most concentrated in consumer electronics (55.7 percent), manufacturing (52.7 percent) and biotech (51.7 percent).
Respondents said robotics is moving beyond the assembly line, with applications in smart homes, logistics and life sciences. [Read more…] about Robotics survey highlights autonomy, digital twins, humanoids and ethics as key 2025 trends
ABB and Codelco are revealing details about their latest collaboration to optimize the Chilean state-owned copper mining company’s maintenance program.
With Chile currently the world’s largest copper producer, this latest long-term service agreement (LTSA) encompasses maintenance, remote diagnostics and skills training to enhance the performance of its gearless mill drive (GMD) systems.
Integrated into ABB’s advanced cloud-based platform, GMD Connect, this will support a combined copper production of around 400,000 metric tons per annum. [Read more…] about ABB to implement gearless mill drive service program at Codelco copper mines in Chile
The global tyre industry, constantly striving for higher quality and increased efficiency, has long recognized the critical role of automatic tread booking systems.
Systraplan, a specialist in advanced automation solutions, has taken this a step further with its innovative robotic tread booking systems, delivering significant improvements in product quality, operational output, and cost-effectiveness for tyre manufacturers.
The escalating demands for faster extrusion speeds and accuracy in tyre tread production have rendered traditional manual loading methods increasingly obsolete. [Read more…] about Systraplan unveils new automatic tread booking systems for tyre manufacturing
