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Construction robots are starting to roll out like software, and Caterpillar knows the drill

Caterpillar is porting lessons from autonomous mining into AI rollout, as Gravis raises $200M and Starlink-style LEO links reshape remote ops.

Vention and FANUC America unify industrial and collaborative robots on a single AI platform

Vention and FANUC America have integrated FANUC's full robot portfolio into Vention's AI-driven platform, letting manufacturers design, simulate, and deploy aut

ABB Robotics launches AI-powered visual platform as manufacturers push physical AI and data governance to the front of the automation agenda

ABB Robotics' new AI visual platform, physical AI for mid-market plants, and a data-governance push are converging into a practical 2026 automation agenda.

Automate 2026 sets records with 50,000 registrants as humanoid robots and industrial AI take center stage

Automate 2026 drew 50,000+ registrants and 1,230 exhibitors to Chicago, marking the largest edition in the show's history.

Analog Devices maps the semiconductor case for physical intelligence in industrial automation

ADI's Fiona Treacy lays out how AI-driven physical intelligence and humanoid robotics are reshaping factory systems and semiconductor demand.

IMA Group positions "Cognitive Manufacturing" as the next operating model for industrial production

IMA Group's Cognitive Manufacturing framework, debuted at Interpack 2026, combines cloud AI, edge AI, and robotics to help production teams cut downtime and imp

Robots, AI, and IIoT are reshaping the factory floor, but the real work is in integration

Robotics, AI quality control, and IIoT-driven predictive maintenance are converging in manufacturing, pushing ops leaders to rethink how they buy, deploy, and g

Industrial vision sector expands across automation, robotics, and AI-driven inspection

The A3's Vision Industry Insights hub tracks 560+ developments across machine vision, robotics, and AI inspection, here's what enterprise ops teams need to know.

Robotics, AI accountability, and autonomous forklifts: five automation developments operations leaders need to know

From ABB's new Visual SLAM forklift to a Kore.ai finding that 70% of enterprises can't trace AI failures, this week's automation news carries real operational w

Robotics, AI accountability, and autonomous forklifts: automation's operational priorities this week

From ABB's new Visual SLAM forklift to a 70% AI accountability gap, this week's automation developments carry direct implications for ops and procurement teams.

Robotics industry surges in mid-2026: AMRs, physical AI, and lab automation headline a busy fortnight

ABB, NVIDIA, Hugging Face, and a wave of startups push robotics deeper into warehouses, labs, farms, and data centers.

Robotics in manufacturing: five shifts defining factory floors in mid-2026

Physical AI, a massive automation gap, and a wave of new industrial partnerships are reshaping how manufacturers buy and deploy robotics in 2026.

Standard Bots CEO: physical AI is closing the gap between what manufacturers want to automate and what they can

Standard Bots co-founder Evan Beard says physical AI lets manufacturers teach robots by demonstration, not programming, unlocking tasks once dismissed as imposs

Behind every robot: why component supply chains are the real bottleneck in robotics scale-up

Automate 2026 spotlighted a hard truth: AI and software aren't the limiting factor in robotics adoption. Components and supply chains are.

Industrial automation's AI gap: why 80% of U.S. factories still run with zero automation

80% of U.S. factories have zero automation, even as Honeywell, ABB, and others push AI-driven tools to close the gap.

Physical AI, no-code cobots, and inbound logistics automation headline the latest wave of industrial robotics news

From a $2.8B physical AI funding round to explosion-proof no-code cobots, industrial robotics is moving fast. Here's what enterprise operators need to track.

Physical AI hits the warehouse floor: five industrial robotics moves from June 2025

From truck unloading to no-code paint cobots, the latest industrial robotics announcements carry concrete implications for ops and procurement teams.

Mouser adds nine manufacturers to industrial automation lineup in H1 2026

Mouser Electronics added nine manufacturers to its industrial automation portfolio in the first half of 2026, spanning AI/ML, connectivity, power, control, and sensing.

Venture capital floods industrial automation as Honeywell restructures into standalone units

Large sums of VC funding are flowing into AI robotics startups while Honeywell spins off major divisions, reshaping how manufacturers source automation.

Fanuc, Kawasaki, and Stellantis anchor a wave of industrial AI partnerships reshaping factory floors

Major robotics and auto brands are embedding AI into production systems, with imitation learning and digital twins changing how factories operate.

AI deals and embodied robotics push factory automation into a new era

Fanuc, Google, Kawasaki, and Stellantis headline a wave of industrial AI partnerships reshaping how robots are built, trained, and deployed.

US robotics rebound, defense capacity buildout, and AI partnerships define manufacturing's mid-2026 moment

Robotics installations are rising, Velo3D opens a new production campus built for over 100 metal 3D printers, and Siemens-IFS close the product lifecycle loop with industrial AI.

A3's Automate 2026 puts humanoid robots, industrial AI, and safety standards at center stage

A3's Automate 2026 opens June 22–25 with 50,000+ attendees, 1,000+ exhibitors, and a dedicated Humanoid Robot Pavilion sponsored by NVIDIA.

Physical AI and embodied robotics headline manufacturing's mid-2026 intelligence push

From physical AI closing the simulation gap to embodied robotics fighting margin pressure, manufacturing's mid-2026 agenda centers on operational intelligence.

Robotics, machine vision, and AI software lead automation industry's mid-2026 agenda

Automation World's latest coverage highlights AI-driven robotics, a $8.3B machine vision forecast, and a Siemens-Jabil U.S. facility plan.

3M Brings Innovation to the Manufacturing Supply Chain Environment

Exciting insights from Carl Doeksen, Global Robotics and Automation Director at 3M, on the changing landscape of robotics and automation. “Automation is the key to staying competitive in the B2B landscape. By fostering a culture of innovation, collaborating closely with customers, and leveraging diverse expertise, businesses can position themselves as leaders in their respective industries.”…

Revolutionizing Automation – A Focus on Intralogistics with Siemens

Intralogistics expert Craig Henry, U.S. Industry Manager for Intralogistics at Siemens, joins Getting Smart and walks us through the rapidly evolving industrial landscape. Craig discusses how automation, robotics, and digitalization are critical for shaping the future of various sectors. So, what’s the current state of automation and robotics? Well, there’s a broad spectrum in that…

Pillars of a High Functioning Manufacturing Warehouse Solution with Brian Reinhart

People want goods faster, cheaper, and easier. What else is new? But wanting it and making it happen are two different things. Manufacturing is always up for the task; thankfully, with today’s automated technology solutions, new ways of achieving those goals are at hand. Brian Reinhart, VP of Sales, Marketing, and Solutions with Hai Robotics,…

Artificial Intelligence Challenge: These are the finalists for the 2021 KUKA Innovation Award

Innovations centered on the megatrend of artificial intelligence (AI): the finalists for the 2021 KUKA Innovation Award have been selected. Five teams convinced the international jury with their robotics concepts on the topic of AI. A monetary prize of 20,000 euro awaits the winner. AI is becoming increasingly important for industry – and the combination…

Watch: Benefits of an IntelliFinishing Complete Automated Finishing System

IntelliFinishing offers you the most flexible paint finishing system in the industry. This system uses a unique conveyance, available in three sizes for parts from just a few pounds to items weighing ten tons or more. It also features modular pre-fabricated components which are quicker to set up and easier to reconfigure as needs change….