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Bosch plans to invest €2.5 billion into AI agent technology over the next two years

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Bosch, one of the world’s largest industrial conglomerates, says it “continues to set the pace” in the application and development of artificial intelligence (AI): by the end of 2027, the technology company will invest more than €2.5 billion in this field.

AI is an innovation booster and growth driver for Bosch products and services. It makes automated driving safer, reliably checks quality in manufacturing, and makes everyday life easier for consumers at work, in their free time, and at home.

“The breakthroughs in AI make it possible to open up completely new chapters in technology, accelerate the development of innovations, and turn these into business,” says Stefan Hartung, chairman of the Bosch board of management. [Read more…] about Bosch plans to invest €2.5 billion into AI agent technology over the next two years

Borouge to test AI-powered autonomous petrochemicals operations in UAE

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Borouge, a petrochemicals company that provides polyolefins solutions, is collaborating with Honeywell to conduct a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations, which has the potential to “revolutionise” Borouge’s UAE plant operations.

The collaboration between Borouge and Honeywell is set to deliver the petrochemical industry’s first AI-driven control room designed for full-scale, real-time operation, establishing a new standard for the future of AI in petrochemicals.

Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, CEO of Borouge, says: “Borouge’s AI, Digitalisation, and Technology (AIDT) transformation programme is setting new standards in operations, innovation and business performance. [Read more…] about Borouge to test AI-powered autonomous petrochemicals operations in UAE

Intrinsic unveils new AI-powered industrial automation solutions at Automatica 2025

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Intrinsic – a business unit of Alphabet, parent company of Google – is showcasing at Automatica 2025 several new AI-enabled robotic systems and platform enhancements aimed at transforming how automation providers and manufacturers build, deploy, and scale intelligent solutions.

The company has announced support for end-to-end solution development for CNC machine tending and optical inspection use cases on its Intrinsic platform. These new capabilities combine Intrinsic Flowstate, AI-powered perception, motion planning, and IntrinsicOS to streamline complex industrial automation tasks.

Among the highlights at the trade show are demonstrations from three new customers – Newston Automated Solutions, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, and MartinSystems – each presenting their first solutions built with Intrinsic. [Read more…] about Intrinsic unveils new AI-powered industrial automation solutions at Automatica 2025

Chinese government to invest $140 billion in robotics and high-tech industries

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China’s National Development and Reform Commission plans to set up a state-backed venture capital fund focused on robotics, AI and cutting-edge innovation.

The long-term fund is expected to attract nearly 1 trillion yuan (approximately $140 billion) in capital from local governments and the private sector over 20 years. [Read more…] about Chinese government to invest $140 billion in robotics and high-tech industries

Comau to unveil six new collaborative robots at Automatica

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Comau is highlighting the strong synergies between human ingenuity and technological excellence at Automatica 2025 with the launch of powerful new solutions designed to accelerate ease of use, increase quality and ensure sustainable productivity for companies of all sizes and industries.

From June 24 -27 in Munich (Germany), under its new motto “Next is Automated”, Comau unveiled its new MyCo range of six collaborative robots, its MyMR family of autonomous mobile vehicles, and its patented N-WG modular welding gun, all of which made their worldwide debut at the internationally renowned trade fair (Hall B5, Stand 331).

Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Comau, says: “As the demand for automation continues to rise, fueled by double-digit growth across diverse industries, Comau is increasingly focused on delivering high-performance products. [Read more…] about Comau to unveil six new collaborative robots at Automatica

Delta Electronics to showcase new collaborative robots at Automatica

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Delta Electronics, a Taiwanese company specializing in power management and smart green solutions, says it is “redefining intelligent manufacturing for small and medium-sized enterprises” (SMEs) at automatica 2025 with the debut of two next-generation D-Bot cobot solutions.

The D-Bot MAR, developed and assembled in Germany, handles payloads of up to 500 kg with a lift height of 55 mm, ideal for European pallets and materials handling applications. The Dynamic D-Bot 2-in-1 boasts a detachable cobot arm to execute both autonomous pallet transport and independent cobot operations.

Michael Mayer-Rosa, head of intelligent robot systems and senior director, industrial automation business group, Delta Electronics EMEA, says: “At automatica, we’re showcasing a complete and future-ready solutions ecosystem tailored to help businesses, especially SMEs, thrive in the age of smart manufacturing. [Read more…] about Delta Electronics to showcase new collaborative robots at Automatica

Universal Robots launches new online simulation tool

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Universal Robots (UR), the world’s largest collaborative robot (cobot) company and a part of Teradyne Robotics, has launched UR Studio, which it describes as “a powerful online simulation tool built on PolyScope X, UR’s most advanced, open and AI-ready software platform”.

UR Studio – showcased at the UR booth at the automatica trade fair in Munich this week – enables customers, partners and integrators to build 1:1 online simulations of their work cell and simulate every key aspect of their setup.

With UR Studio, users can test robot movements, simulate reach, speed and workflow, and calculate cycle time, making it the simplest way to configure an optimised cell, maximising return on investment before deployment even starts. [Read more…] about Universal Robots launches new online simulation tool

Wandelbots and SoftServe partner to accelerate software-defined robotics with physical AI

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At Automatica 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for smart automation and robotics, Wandelbots and SoftServe launched a strategic partnership to bring AI-native, software-defined automation to the manufacturing floor.

By combining Wandelbots’ robot-agnostic control and developer-first tools with SoftServe’s strength in AI, simulation, and scalable cloud systems, the partnership delivers a new standard for flexible, intelligent, and high-impact automation.

Christian Piechnick, CEO Wandelbots, says: “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to solving the most pressing challenges in industrial automation. [Read more…] about Wandelbots and SoftServe partner to accelerate software-defined robotics with physical AI

IMI to showcase suite of automation solutions at automatica

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IMI’s Industrial Automation business will be exhibiting at Automatica, the leading trade event for smart automation and robotics in Munich from 24th to 27th June.

The company will be showcasing a variety of innovative solutions to help overcome machine design challenges, including live production line demonstrations of a Hybrid Automated Assembly System with cobots to highlight the real-world benefits of IMI’s Industrial Automation products.

The demo will share how to achieve optimised intelligent collaboration between humans and machines, gain operational benefits from real-time data communication via IO-Link, and enable visitors to view a solution that is ergonomic, efficient, and future-proofed. [Read more…] about IMI to showcase suite of automation solutions at automatica

Doosan Robotics to unveil new AI robot solution at Automatica 2025

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Doosan Robotics has announced its participation in Automatica 2025, Europe’s premier automation exhibition, taking place in Munich, Germany starting June 24.

At the event, Doosan will unveil its innovative “AI Robot Solution”, showcasing a wide range of intelligent robotic technologies within a two-part exhibition space: “Automation in Action” and “Automation to Reality”.

In the Automation to Reality zone, visitors can explore a suite of AI-integrated robot solutions. Notably, the company will present AI robot technologies developed in collaboration with Nvidia and AWS. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics to unveil new AI robot solution at Automatica 2025