Emerson Launches New IIoT Platform for Expanded Wireless Visibility Without Costly Infrastructure Changes
Emerson unveiled the Synchros IIoT platform, a wireless asset‑monitoring suite built on WirelessHART technology. The system lets plants digitize inspection points and add continuous temperature monitoring without installing new cabling or infrastructure. Initial offerings include a temperature monitor and a wireless repeater that extend coverage across existing facilities. Emerson plans to broaden the portfolio with additional sensors and connectivity options for broader process parameters.
Barclays Research Expects Humanoid Robots to Fundamentally Reshape the Real Economy
Barclays Research’s 71st Equity Gilt Study predicts humanoid robots will become a $200 bn market by 2035, extending AI from software to physical tasks. China dominates the sector, responsible for 85% of deployments in 2025 and poised to use robots to...
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Romark Logistics has adopted Dexory's AI‑powered DexoryView platform to provide real‑time inventory visibility at its Hazleton, Pennsylvania warehouse. The system uses autonomous robots and digital‑twin technology to conduct cycle counts between shifts, eliminating disruption to existing automated guided vehicle operations....
Actemium Avanceon Introduces OT Readiness & Recovery Services to Help Manufacturers Improve Recovery Readiness and Operational Resilience
Actemium Avanceon, a VINCI Energies‑backed automation firm, unveiled OT Readiness & Recovery Services to help manufacturers shore up disaster‑recovery capabilities for control‑system environments. The offering bundles system documentation, backup validation, response‑process definition, ongoing support, and visibility into OT dependencies. It targets...
Augury Shaping the Future of Production with the Industrial AI Workforce
Augury announced its Industrial AI Workforce, a suite of role‑based AI agents that embed machine‑health insights into the daily workflows of reliability, maintenance and operations teams. The agents fuse Augury's Machine Health data with AVEVA CONNECT operational context and Google Cloud’s...
Comau Enters Into a Binding Agreement to Acquire Invent Smart Intralogistics Solutions
Comau has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Invent, a Brazil‑based intralogistics and warehouse‑automation specialist, with the deal slated to close in the third quarter of 2026 pending regulatory approval. The purchase follows Comau’s earlier acquisition of Automha...
CADEXSOFT Announces the Release of Manufacturing Toolkit 2026.3
CADEXSOFT unveiled Manufacturing Toolkit 2026.3, a CAD SDK aimed at developers of quoting and Manufacturing‑as‑a‑Service platforms. The release adds a high‑performance Ray Marching wall‑thickness algorithm, refined sheet‑metal bead and CNC feature recognition, and expanded nesting support across C#, Java and...
Industry Leaders to Join Logistics Reply at WERC 2026 for Panel on the Future of the Warehouse Tech Stack
Logistics Reply will join the WERC Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida, to moderate a panel titled “The Warehouse Tech Stack in 2026: What to Keep, What to Kill, What to Add.” The session, scheduled for May 18 at 2 p.m.,...
Industrial Robotics Market Report: Why Intelligent Automation Is Redefining Global Manufacturing
The industrial robotics market, valued at $34 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $70.6 billion by 2030, reflecting a 13% CAGR. Growth is fueled by labor shortages, volatile supply chains, rising wages, and the need for faster, higher‑quality production. Convergence of...
Relevant Solutions Announces Acquisition of Automation Werx, LLC
Relevant Solutions announced the acquisition of Automation Werx, a Utah‑based automation specialist, marking its first add‑on since partnering with Fusion Capital Partners. The deal brings Automation Werx’s UL‑listed control panel shop, Rockwell Silver System Integrator status, and expertise in water/wastewater,...
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Cognex announced the general availability of OneVision™, a collaborative AI vision development platform that unifies cloud‑based model management with edge‑based inspection. Since its beta in June 2025, more than 100 manufacturers have moved from single‑line pilots to multi‑site rollouts, cutting deployment...
Rockwell Automation Expands EtherNet/IP In-Cabinet Solution with New Motor Control and Power Connection Capabilities
Rockwell Automation announced an upgrade to its EtherNet/IP In‑cabinet Solution that adds a supplemental power tap and extends Ethernet connectivity to 140ME motor protective switches and E100 electronic overload relays. The enhancements simplify panel wiring, cut installation time by up...
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Wire Association International’s biennial Wire Expo 2026 returned to Milwaukee, drawing 1,045 visitors from 44 U.S. states and 21 countries. The event, co‑located with the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo, featured 150 exhibiting companies, 24 speakers, and new attractions such...
Sandvik Coromant to Highlight End-to-End Machining Solutions and Expertise at IMTS 2026
Sandvik Coromant will spotlight its end‑to‑end machining solutions at IMTS 2026 in Chicago, inviting shop floor teams to bring their toughest production challenges to a collaborative booth. Attendees can consult with a roster of experts on everything from tool selection...
COMAU and OMRON Robotics to Collaborate on Expanding Advanced Industrial Automation Solutions Across Light Industry, Electronics, and Medical Manufacturing
COMAU and OMRON Robotics have signed a strategic collaboration to jointly develop advanced industrial automation solutions for light‑industry, electronics, semiconductor, and medical manufacturing. The partnership merges COMAU’s robot hardware with Omron’s control and software platforms, aiming to deliver flexible, scalable...
IKO to Showcase Crossed Roller Bearings, Mechatronics and More at Automate 2026
IKO International will exhibit at Automate 2026 in Chicago, showcasing its crossed‑roller bearings, NT Series positioning tables, and a new Fast Track production program. The company highlights the high rigidity, accuracy, and compactness of its CRBs, while the NT tables combine...
Tormach Launches Automatic Collet Closer for 8L Lathe, Boosting Speed, Precision for Small-Part Production
Tormach has unveiled an Automatic Collet Closer for its 8L Lathe, adding air‑actuated 5C collet clamping that speeds up part changes and improves repeatability. The accessory integrates with the PathPilot control system and offers optional foot‑pedal actuation for hands‑free operation....
New Emerson Industrial AI Platform Delivers Enterprise-Scale AI
Emerson introduced the AspenTech AVA AI platform for industrial enterprises, offering agentic, domain‑aware AI integrated with operational workflows. AVA combines large language models with Emerson’s first‑principles models and the AspenTech Inmation Data Platform to provide real‑time, data‑source‑agnostic decision support. The...
At APEC 2026, Alpha and Omega Semiconductor to Showcase Advanced Solutions for AI Core Power, AI Factory, and Industrial Power
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) will showcase a suite of new power‑management solutions at APEC 2026 in San Antonio, targeting AI core power, AI factory, and industrial power applications. The lineup includes a 16‑phase AI core controller, Type‑C protection switches...
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3D Systems announced that the new Cadillac Formula 1® Team has deployed seven large‑format SLA 3D‑printing systems to accelerate wind‑tunnel testing and produce critical race‑car components ahead of its 2026 debut. The printers, paired with Accura Xtreme White 200, Black and HPC materials, enable tool‑free...
ProPhotonix Announces COBRA Slim UV with up to 20,000 Wm-2 UVA Output for Inspection Applications
ProPhotonix, part of the Exaktera Group, unveiled the COBRA Slim UV LED line light capable of delivering up to 20,000 W·m⁻² UVA irradiance. The product offers four selectable wavelengths (365 nm‑405 nm), field‑adjustable optics, optional 4× strobing, and a modular design that can...
Altech Smart Relays and Multi-Timer Combine Scalable Control and Fast Installation
Altech Corporation has launched a new line of smart relays and a universal multi‑timer aimed at small‑ to mid‑size industrial automation projects. The relays feature a compact DIN‑rail‑mountable housing, free configuration software, and Modbus communication for real‑time monitoring. They support...
Vention Introduces "One-Stop Shop" End-of-Line Packaging Automation, From Case Packing to Conveying and Palletizing at Interpack 2026, in Collaboration with...
Vention unveiled its third‑generation Rapid Series Palletizer at Interpack 2026, showcasing a full end‑of‑line packaging solution that spans case packing, modular conveyors, and palletizing. The system runs on Vention’s plug‑and‑play MachineMotion AI controller and MachineLogic software, promising a unified user experience...
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European manufacturers are shifting from cost‑driven offshore production to nearshoring for greater supply‑chain resilience. A Capgemini report shows nearshoring adoption rose from 42% in 2024 to 56% in 2025, driven by geopolitical instability and rising freight costs. However, higher labour...
Hazardous Locations in Modern Factory Automation: Why Proportionate Specification Matters
As factory automation penetrates processing, handling and transport operations, motors increasingly operate near hazardous zones where explosive gases or dust may appear briefly. Traditional explosion‑proof motors for Zone 0/1 are heavy, costly, and over‑engineered for many modern applications that only require...
US Manufacturers Are Accelerating Reshoring, But Most Lack the In-House Capacity to Keep Up
A BigRep‑commissioned survey of 250 U.S. manufacturers with over 1,000 employees shows reshoring is accelerating, with 30% already bringing outsourced production in‑house and another 49% actively transitioning. Yet only 34% feel their current in‑house capacity can fully absorb supply‑chain shocks,...
BALLUFF INC. LAUNCHES THE NEW BVS CA-GW 25GIGE FANLESS, ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND FAST INDUSTRIAL CAMERAS
Balluff Inc. announced the BVS CA‑GW 25GigE family of fanless industrial cameras, featuring up to 24.6 megapixel resolution and frame rates above 100 fps. The cameras employ Sony Pregius sensors, RoCEv2 RDMA over fiber or copper, and consume only 11 W, enabling compact,...
Allied Vision EoSens Camera Captures the Physics of Metal 3D Printing at 20,000 Frames per Second
Allied Vision’s EoSens 3CL high‑speed camera captured laser powder‑bed fusion (LPBF) events at 20,000 fps, detecting spatter signatures that correlate with subsurface porosity. Researchers at KU Leuven demonstrated that spatter count and velocity measured in real time match keyhole porosity identified by...
Bosch Rexroth to Showcase Smarter, Faster, and Best-in-Class Automation Solutions at Automate 2026
Bosch Rexroth will exhibit its full factory‑automation portfolio at Automate 2026 in Chicago, booth #2810, from June 22‑25. The showcase includes the new TS 7plus conveyor, capable of handling payloads up to 3,000 kg, and the ctrlX AUTOMATION suite featuring cabinet‑free ctrlX DRIVE, ctrlX CORE, and the high‑speed...
Mastercam Italia Completes Strategic Acquisition of Cadline
Mastercam Italia, the Italian arm of Sandvik‑owned Mastercam, has completed the acquisition of Cadline, a long‑time channel partner. The deal folds Cadline into Mastercam’s direct operations, creating a unified brand that will serve manufacturers across Italy. By merging Cadline’s regional...
Konecranes Adopts ITI VR Crane Sim to Expand Customer Training Capacity and Reduce Equipment Downtime
Konecranes is scaling its customer training by integrating Industrial Training International’s VR Crane Simulator into its Training Institute. The blended VR and instructor‑led model lets the company train up to twice as many crane operators per session while keeping cranes...
Huayan Robotics to Debut in Broader America at FABTECH Mexico 2026 After HKEX Listing
Huayan Robotics, freshly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, will make its first broader American appearance at FABTECH Mexico 2026 from May 12‑14. The company will showcase its E12‑Pro ultra‑long‑reach welding cobot, the S50 heavy‑payload palletizing robot, high‑speed CNC loading/unloading solutions,...
Mitsubishi Electric Launches Next-Generation GOT3000 HMI
Mitsubishi Electric has globally launched the next‑generation GOT3000 Human‑Machine Interface, aimed at accelerating digital transformation in manufacturing. The device functions as both a touchscreen panel and a secure gateway, supporting OPC UA client/server, cloud connectivity, VPN, and a range of modern...
Vention Expands End-of-Line Automation with Integrated Conveyor Ecosystem
Vention announced an expanded, fully integrated conveyor ecosystem that adds end‑of‑line material handling to its full‑stack automation platform. The solution combines modular O‑Ring and Poly‑V rollers, purpose‑built motors, and the MachineMotion AI controller, all programmed via the code‑free MachineLogic interface....
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IFS Softeon has been positioned as a Visionary in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems for the 15th straight year. The accolade underscores the company’s blend of Tier 1 WMS functionality with AI‑driven, end‑to‑end supply‑chain intelligence. IFS Softeon’s unified platform...
RS Tackles Industrial Inefficiency with Integrated Motion Control Solutions and Support
RS Group announced a suite of integrated motion‑control solutions aimed at eliminating the inefficiencies of open‑loop systems in manufacturing and logistics. The portfolio includes Festo servomotors, ABB Baldor AC motors, Lenze i550 drives and Phoenix Contact remote I/O, all engineered...
LEADING COMPOSITES MANUFACTURER TO EXHIBIT AT IEEE POWER AND ENERGY TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO 2026
Exel Composites, a leading carbon‑fiber composites maker, will exhibit at the IEEE Power and Energy Transmission & Distribution conference in Chicago from May 4‑7, 2026. From booth 4333, the company will showcase its composite cores for next‑generation overhead transmission conductors. This marks...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.85 Million to Scale Advanced Manufacturing Projects
The Healey‑Driscoll administration and MassTech’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing awarded $1.85 million through the M2I2 program to three Massachusetts firms—Feon Energy, Highland Park Technologies, and Terrestrial Bio—to scale advanced manufacturing capabilities. The grants target high‑performance battery electrolytes, energy‑efficient building cladding, and...
FABTECH Returns to Las Vegas for First Time in a Decade
FABTECH, North America’s largest metal‑forming and fabricating expo, will return to Las Vegas from Oct. 21‑23, 2026, its first appearance there since 2016. Organizers project about 31,000 attendees and a 725,000‑square‑foot show floor featuring more than 1,400 exhibitors across 40 product...
JuliaHub Raises $65M Series B and Launches Dyad 3.0, Bringing Agentic AI to Industrial Digital Twins
JuliaHub announced a $65 million Series B round led by Dorilton Capital and the launch of Dyad 3.0, its agentic AI platform for industrial digital twins. Dyad 3.0 claims to shrink hardware design and testing cycles from months to minutes by coupling autonomous AI...
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Parsec Automation has launched a Connected Worker solution that runs natively on its TrakSYS manufacturing execution system (MES). The offering embeds real‑time, context‑driven workflows directly into the operational platform, allowing tasks to be generated and adapted based on live production...
Stratasys Recognized with Multiple Industry Awards for Additive Manufacturing Innovation and Sustainability Leadership
Stratasys was honored with multiple industry awards at the 2026 RAPID + TCT conference, including a TCT Award for its Eyelid Surgery Training Model developed with Addion GmbH. The company also secured four AMGTA recognitions for its environmental management, sustainability...
Beyond the Factory Floor: Where Roller Chains Power Unexpected Engineering Applications
USA Roller Chain released a briefing that highlights how its roller‑chain components are moving beyond traditional conveyor and factory roles into high‑performance sectors such as aerospace actuation, advanced robotics, and kinetic art installations. The company points to the chains' ability...
NORD Decentralized Drives with ASi Interface Offer Seamless System Integration
NORD has launched its NORDAC LINK and NORDAC FLEX decentralized drive products equipped with AS‑Interface (ASi) technology, promising plug‑and‑play integration for new and retrofitted systems. The ASi fieldbus consolidates power and data into a two‑core cable, cutting wiring complexity, commissioning...
Rockwell Automation and Cytiva Launch Platform to Accelerate Digital Transformation for Biopharma Companies
Rockwell Automation and Cytiva have launched Figurate, a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) platform aimed at streamlining digital integration in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The system combines Cytiva’s bioprocessing hardware with Rockwell’s FactoryTalk software, offering an open‑architecture layer that connects third‑party...
GFT Takes AI From Visual Inspection to Physical Action For Auto Manufacturers
GFT Technologies unveiled an AI‑powered robotic line that not only inspects automotive components but also physically removes defective parts from the assembly line. The system combines a camera‑equipped gripper, a marking robot, and a third arm that repositions or extracts...
Electronic Drives and Controls to Exhibit at Wire Expo 2026
Electronic Drives and Controls (EDC) announced its participation in Wire Expo 2026, scheduled for May 6‑7 in Milwaukee, where it will occupy booth #126. The company will showcase an expanded booth with a large‑format display highlighting its retrofitting projects across...
Zebra Technologies Makes Strategic Investment in Apera AI to Drive Intelligent Automation
Zebra Technologies' venture arm announced a strategic investment in Apera AI, a startup delivering 4D Vision for industrial robots. The partnership aims to embed Physical AI into manufacturing and logistics workflows, allowing robots to perceive, reason and manipulate parts in...
CASE STUDY - 3D PEOPLE HELP IN CREATION OF GEOMETRICALLY COMPLEX HEAD-MOUNTED POV CAMERA
James Medcraft’s Cyclops is a head‑mounted POV camera that captures exactly what the operator sees, using custom optics and a lightweight 3D‑printed housing. The device’s geometrically complex parts are produced in PA12 via additive manufacturing, eliminating the need for costly...
DigiKey Expands In-Stock Line Card with Nearly 31,000 New Parts and 97 Suppliers in Q1 2026
DigiKey announced the addition of nearly 31,000 new in‑stock parts in Q1 2026, bringing total product introductions for the quarter to over 387,000. The expansion includes 97 new suppliers such as Grinn and REV Robotics, enriching its Marketplace and Fulfilled‑by‑DigiKey programs....