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RoboBoston 2025 brings robots, parades, and career opportunities to the Seaport

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RoboBoston, one of the largest celebrations of robots and robotics in the US, takes place in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

More than 50 companies, universities, and student robotics teams will gather to showcase advanced robotics and technology in a pavilion-style, family-friendly exhibition.

The event – organized with MassRobotics – will be held at 88 Seaport Blvd, Boston, and is free and open to the public.

Yanni Tsipis, senior vice president of Seaport Development at WS Development, says: “RoboBoston exemplifies the spirit of innovation that defines the Seaport. [Read more…] about RoboBoston 2025 brings robots, parades, and career opportunities to the Seaport

JR Automation unveils plans for $72.8 million global headquarters in Michigan

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JR Automation, a Hitachi Group company and global automation specialist, has unveiled plans for a new global headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. The project is expected to cost $72.8 million. 

The announcement follows a strategic meeting in Tokyo between Hitachi executives, JR Automation leadership, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation, global collaboration, and investment in Michigan’s advanced manufacturing sector.

JR Automation will officially break ground on the new headquarters September 17, 2025, with construction expected to be completed by late Fall 2026. [Read more…] about JR Automation unveils plans for $72.8 million global headquarters in Michigan

HappyRobot raises $44 million to build a digital workforce for the real economy

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The operations of most organizations still rely on high-volume manual labor – millions of conversations, documents, and updates every day just to keep things moving.

For decades, this work has been handled by overwhelmed teams or outsourced to call centers, with inefficiencies and crucial tasks slipping through the cracks amidst the chaos. HappyRobot aims to change that.

The San Francisco-based startup’s $44 million Series B funding will scale their platform to “build & deploy AI workers”, bringing the next generation of automation to the backbone of global trade. [Read more…] about HappyRobot raises $44 million to build a digital workforce for the real economy

Dürr builds automotive paint shop for Volkswagen plant in Mexico

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Dürr has built a paint shop designed to slash CO2 emissions at one of the Volkswagen Group’s largest manufacturing facilities. The plant in Puebla, Mexico, was inaugurated in January 2025.

The turnkey project includes two identical painting lines that are particularly environmentally friendly due to their electrified equipment, such as the electric drying system.

Dürr is also implementing key components of its new “Paint Shop of the Future” concept with a high-bay warehouse and driverless transport systems. [Read more…] about Dürr builds automotive paint shop for Volkswagen plant in Mexico

Korean Air partners with Swissport on handling air cargo at JFK airport

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Korean Air is partnering with Swissport to operate its air cargo’s long-standing freight facility, Cargo Building 9, at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

The five-year cargo handling contract comes into effect on 1st September 2025 and accords Swissport full management and sublease responsibilities for the terminal.

Well established at JFK since 1969, Swissport plans a significant investment in eco-tech infrastructure and digital innovation to ensure maximum operational excellence. [Read more…] about Korean Air partners with Swissport on handling air cargo at JFK airport

Panasonic showcases ‘next level’ robotic welding at industry event

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In a world first, Panasonic Factory Solutions will demonstrate a series of next level, automated welding quality improvements using its Tawers G4 Welding Robot System at Schweißen & Schneiden, in Essen, Germany from 15th-19th September 2025.

Visitors to the world’s leading trade fair for joining, cutting and surfacing, will be able to see how the Panasonic Tawers G4 Welding Robot System – two-years on from launch – continues to break new barriers in automated welding control and quality across a variety of different processes and industry requirements.

The Panasonic Tawers G4 Welding Robotic System is the latest evolution in integrated welding solutions, combining advanced robot control and power source technology in one seamless system. [Read more…] about Panasonic showcases ‘next level’ robotic welding at industry event

Universal Robots selects Technicon as solutions partner in pharmaceuticals

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Universal Robots, the world’s largest collaborative robot company and a part of Teradyne Robotics, has selected its long-time partner Technicon, an automation company based in the Nordics, as its UR global Certified Solution Provider for the pharmaceutical industry.

A UR distributor and integrator in Denmark since 2019, Technicon is a vertically integrated engineering company, designing, developing, and producing automation solutions in-house.

The company has extensive experience integrating UR’s user-friendly, flexible cobots into innovative automated solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, delivering increased efficiency and stability across the Life Science value chain – from optimizing fill and finish lines to improving lab quality control and strengthening packaging and assembly. [Read more…] about Universal Robots selects Technicon as solutions partner in pharmaceuticals

Fugro secures two contracts to support Brazil’s offshore energy expansion

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Fugro has signed two three-year contracts with offshore energy services company Constellation to support responsible deepwater exploration activities in two of Brazil’s most strategically important regions: the mature Campos Basin and the emerging Equatorial Margin.

The contracts come as Brazil works to strengthen its long-term energy security by developing its domestic oil and gas resources as a strategic bridge to low-carbon developments.

Fugro’s work will involve deploying advanced remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) aboard Constellation-managed vessels to carry out subsea equipment inspections, interventions and a range of observation and survey activities. [Read more…] about Fugro secures two contracts to support Brazil’s offshore energy expansion

RoboDK launches new training academy to ‘bridge the global robotics skills gap’

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RoboDK, the company known for its powerful and accessible robot programming tools, has launched RoboDK Academy: a free, self-paced online training platform designed to make industrial robot programming skills more accessible than ever.

The platform combines hands-on projects, step-by-step tutorials, and video walkthroughs to teach programming skills through simulation and offline programming, from beginner to advanced levels.

Albert Nubiola, RoboDK’s CEO, says: “Automation and robotics adoption is accelerating to address labor shortages, but there’s a global shortage of skilled robotics talent. With RoboDK Academy, we aim to upskill workers and support this transition.” [Read more…] about RoboDK launches new training academy to ‘bridge the global robotics skills gap’

DHL Supply Chain breaks ground on giant logistics center in Japan

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DHL Supply Chain Japan will commence construction of its new logistics center dedicated to the semiconductor industry in Chitose City, Hokkaido. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the construction site on August 19, 2025.

This project supports the Japanese government’s initiative to strengthen the domestic semiconductor industry and revitalize the local economy.

By expanding logistics capabilities in Hokkaido, the facility will enhance supply chain stability and flexibility, providing vital support to the semiconductor industry. It also forms a strategic part of DHL Supply Chain’s global growth plan to double its business by 2030. [Read more…] about DHL Supply Chain breaks ground on giant logistics center in Japan