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Systraplan unveils new automatic tread booking systems for tyre manufacturing

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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

Güdel showcases new collaborative robot technology at FabTech

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From moving cobots to novel mobile automation solutions, Güdel is highlighting two new technologies at FabTech 2025 Booth #B15015 that demonstrate its unmatched ability to solve automation engineering challenges.

According to market data from A3, The Association for Advancing Automation, the cobot market is approaching 25 percent of the total North American robot market. Güdel will unveil the CoboMover in its FabTech debut, a 7th-axis linear track purpose-built for collaborative and lightweight robots. [Read more…] about Güdel showcases new collaborative robot technology at FabTech

Tesollo unveils new gripper solution for display film peeling automation

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Tesollo, a company specializing in robotic hand manufacturing and automation solutions, has showcased a new solution tailored for the display industry at the K-Display 2025 event, held earlier this month at COEX, Seoul, South Korea.

At the exhibition, Tesollo demonstrated an automated process using its new DG-4F, a four-finger multi-jointed robotic gripper, to precisely remove and reapply protective films on display panels.

The live demo attracted significant attention from visitors, highlighting the potential of Tesollo’s technology for advanced automation in display manufacturing processes. [Read more…] about Tesollo unveils new gripper solution for display film peeling automation

How to Prep Your Factory for AI-Powered Robotics

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AI-driven robotics can revolutionize production efficiency when implemented correctly. The challenge is reaching this point without encountering one of the many obstacles that lie in your path.

To that end, here are the main strategies needed for readiness, taking you from discovery to scaled integration as seamlessly as possible. [Read more…] about How to Prep Your Factory for AI-Powered Robotics

Unitree unveils new A2 quadruped robot with 100 kg load capacity and 20 km range

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Unitree Robotics has launched its most advanced quadruped robot to date – the Unitree A2 – positioning it as a rugged and versatile platform for industrial deployment across inspection, logistics, and research applications. (See video below.)

Weighing 37 kg (81.6 lbs) unloaded, the A2 boasts a maximum standing load of 100 kg (220 lbs) and can walk while carrying up to 25 kg (55 lbs).

On a single charge, the robot can walk continuously for up to 20 km (12.4 miles) unloaded, or 12.5 km (7.8 miles) when fully loaded. Runtime can be extended via hot-swappable dual batteries designed for uninterrupted missions. [Read more…] about Unitree unveils new A2 quadruped robot with 100 kg load capacity and 20 km range

Sinbon doubles US manufacturing footprint to ‘meet growing demand in industrial robotics, automotive, and renewable energy sectors’

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Taiwanese electronics system integrator Sinbon Electronics says it plans to build a new 59,000-square-foot facility in Clayton, Ohio, more than doubling its US manufacturing footprint.

Backed by approximately $8.5 million in investment, the expansion into the revamped facility is expected to bring jobs to up to 200 total at the facility and enhance production for key US industries, including smart manufacturing, automotive, and renewable energy.

The launch represents a major milestone in bolstering Sinbon’s innovation for US customers, regional supply chain resilience, and long-term regional presence. [Read more…] about Sinbon doubles US manufacturing footprint to ‘meet growing demand in industrial robotics, automotive, and renewable energy sectors’

Comau completes acquisition of logistics automation company Automha

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Comau has completed its acquisition of Automha, an Italian company specializing in warehousing and automated intralogistics systems.

This investment marks a significant step in Comau’s journey to expand its capabilities and market presence in the rapidly growing logistics and warehouse automation sector.

The purchase is perfectly aligned with Comau’s strategy to accelerate diversification into high-growth markets by leveraging its strong foundation in industrial robotics, software-driven automation, and human-centric technology.

With Automha, Comau significantly enhances its offering of high-performance and scalable solutions, reconfirming and strengthening its Italian roots and operations. [Read more…] about Comau completes acquisition of logistics automation company Automha

AtkinsRéalis and Kinova extend strategic partnership in nuclear robotics

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AtkinsRéalis, an engineering services and nuclear company, and Canadian robotic developer Kinova have agreed an extension of their global strategic partnership for a further three years.

This renewed collaboration will help advance the integration of cutting-edge robotic technology in the nuclear sector globally, building on the successful deployment of Kinova’s robotic arm within the patented AtkinsRéalis Remote Glovebox Operation (ARGO) system in the United Kingdom, with demonstration units also operating at the AtkinsRéalis Technology Center (ATC) in Richland, US, and in Montreal, Canada.

The ARGO system was recently used in a world-first deployment at the Sellafield site in the UK, retrofitting a nuclear glovebox with a robotic arm in a successful demonstrator project that proves viability to use at scale across nuclear decommissioning sites. [Read more…] about AtkinsRéalis and Kinova extend strategic partnership in nuclear robotics

HD shipbuilding unit partners with Persona AI to implement humanoid welding robots

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HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Robotics has signed a “landmark” agreement with Persona AI, a developer of embodied artificial intelligence, and robotics integration and manufacturing firm Vazil company. 

The agreement, signed during a formal ceremony in Houston, Texas, initiates a joint program to create humanoid robots capable of performing complex welding tasks in shipyard environments.

This strategic partnership aims to usher in a new era of human-machine collaboration. The initiative will deliver prototype humanoids by the end of 2026, with field testing and full commercial deployment scheduled to begin in 2027. [Read more…] about HD shipbuilding unit partners with Persona AI to implement humanoid welding robots

How Smart Bending and Cutting Systems Are Powering the Next Wave of Industrial Robotics

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In the race toward smarter factories, metal cutting and bending machines aren’t just keeping up – they’re leading the charge. As industrial robotics evolves under the banner of Industry 4.0, manufacturers are rethinking how human-machine collaboration should look on the factory floor.

Increasing demand for high-mix, low-volume production has pushed traditional systems to their limits. Enter smart cutting and bending systems: the silent but powerful drivers of robotic precision and scalable automation.

These machines are no longer isolated workhorses – they’re deeply networked, responsive, and central to the synergy between automation and robotics in modern manufacturing. [Read more…] about How Smart Bending and Cutting Systems Are Powering the Next Wave of Industrial Robotics