Cobot IP Fight: What the Universal Robots Ruling Means for U.S. Manufacturers
Teradyne Robotics, the parent of Universal Robots, won a temporary injunction from a German court prohibiting Elite Robots Germany from distributing software that allegedly copies Universal Robots' PolyScope 5 platform. The order also compels Elite to disclose customers and signals Teradyne’s intent to pursue distributors and partners worldwide if the infringing software continues to be sold. PolyScope 5 underpins tens of thousands of UR cobots, making the case a potential risk for U.S. manufacturers that rely on Elite’s cobots for automation. The ruling highlights growing IP tensions as Chinese cobot makers expand into Western markets.
How Omega Flex Added Crane Capacity Without Losing Floor Space
Omega Flex, a long‑standing flexible‑metal‑hose maker, upgraded its Exton, PA plant with a Demag KBK ceiling‑mounted overhead workstation crane to handle larger 6‑to‑16‑inch pipe corrugation loads. The system spans 100 ft of runway across three bridges, offers a 16‑ft lift height,...
Logisnext Americas Opens Customer Experience Center at Houston Campus
Logisnext Americas inaugurated a Customer Experience Center at its Houston headquarters, providing a hands‑on venue for customers and dealers to explore the company’s material handling, automation, and fleet solutions. The 10,000‑square‑foot space features equipment test drives, training rooms, and exhibits...
The Role of Equipment Grouting in Long-Term Vibration Control
Equipment grouting, especially epoxy‑based systems, now offers up to 30 × better vibration dissipation than steel and up to 10 × more than cementitious alternatives. API 686 explicitly calls for epoxy grout in most rotating‑machinery installations, citing its dimensional stability, bond strength, and...
Sterling Engineering Acquires Machine Controls Firm AMCT
Sterling Engineering announced the acquisition of Absolute Machine Control Technologies (AMCT), a Rockford‑based firm specializing in industrial machine‑control design and integration. AMCT, founded in 2008, brings expertise in PLC, HMI, servo systems, and panel building to Sterling's portfolio. The deal...
NK23 MySpot Resistance Spot Welder Now Available in North America
Koyo Giken’s NK23 MySpot resistance spot welder is now available in North America through International Technologies, expanding its reach to U.S. manufacturers. The machine features a redesigned horizontal gun and optional dual‑arm vertical gun that access deep boxes and narrow...
Limble and VibeCloud Integration Automates Work Orders From Condition Monitoring Alerts
Limble and VibeCloud have launched an integration that automatically creates and closes work orders in Limble’s maintenance platform based on condition‑monitoring alerts from vibration, ultrasound and motor‑circuit analysis. The connection eliminates the manual step of translating sensor alerts into tickets,...
Control Station and Dimension Software Partner to Bring Control Loop Monitoring Into Operations Dashboards
Control Station and Dimension Software have integrated PlantESP, Control Station’s control loop performance monitoring platform, with Dimension’s Asset Intellect operations intelligence environment. The new workflow pulls loop diagnostics—such as oscillations, valve stiction, and tuning issues—into unified dashboards alongside production, maintenance and...
What We're Watching: Touring the ABB Robotics Headquarters | 2025
ABB Robotics unveiled a new Auburn Hills, Michigan campus that consolidates training, manufacturing, testing, and customer‑facing operations under a single roof. The expansion reflects a strategic push to deepen ABB’s U.S. footprint and streamline product development cycles. Facility features include...
Groninger to Debut Lifecycle Solutions Program and RTU Processing Equipment at INTERPHEX NYC 2026
Groninger will unveil its Lifecycle Solutions program and the UFVN ready‑to‑use processing platform at INTERPHEX NYC from April 21‑23. The Lifecycle Solutions service bundles commissioning, optimization, modernization and retrofit into a single framework for pharma manufacturers and CDMOs. The launch coincides...
How Governed High-Speed Air-Driven Live Tools Boost Swiss-Type Lathe Productivity
Governed high‑speed air‑driven live tools transform Swiss‑type lathes by delivering steady 60,000‑80,000 RPM under load, far surpassing conventional geared or electric tools limited to 6,000‑12,000 RPM. The patented governor regulates airflow, maintaining torque, eliminating heat, and keeping spindle runout within 2 µm. This...
Antares Vision Group to Debut Prefilled Syringe Inspection and Leak Detection System at Interphex NYC 2026
Antares Vision Group will showcase its new CY Series automatic visual inspection and leak detection system for prefilled syringes at Interphex NYC 2026. The CY Series can inspect up to 200 syringes per minute, handling glass or plastic containers up...
Podcast: Rethinking Industrial Equipment Sales: Inside Corbel’s AI-Driven Approach
Corbel, a next‑generation CPQ platform, is using generative AI to overhaul industrial equipment sales. The system mines unstructured data—PDFs, videos, sales transcripts—to deliver instant technical answers and embeds financing options directly into the buying flow. By keeping human sales reps...
Supplier Spotlight: Aalberts IPS Nears 100 Years of U.S. Valve Manufacturing
Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems (IPS) is approaching a century of U.S.-based valve manufacturing under its Apollo brand, highlighting a vertically integrated model centered in South Carolina. The company offers a broad portfolio that now includes advanced press‑fitting solutions such as...
Trener Robotics Acteris Platform Brings Pre-Trained Physical AI Skills to Industrial Robots
Trener Robotics unveiled the Acteris platform, a software layer that equips existing ABB, Universal Robots and FANUC machines with pre‑trained Physical AI skills. Backed by a $32 million Series A round, the company’s total funding now exceeds $38 million, enabling rapid market expansion...