robotics

A $373 ISO standard lets mobile robots from different vendors share a floor

A3 published ISO 21423:2026, a cross-vendor communication standard for industrial mobile robots that also reaches lifts, doors, alarms and ERP tools.

Lockheed Martin and Xaba cite 10x gain in robot drilling accuracy with xCognition

Lockheed Martin and Xaba say xCognition improved robot drilling accuracy and consistency by 10x, based on a two-phase evaluation in an aerospace work cell.

Mariana Minerals raises $310 million and bets autonomous trucks can make stranded copper mines viable

Mariana Minerals closed a $310M round built around autonomous mining and domestic copper recycling, as industrial automation hits critical minerals, robotics, a

Cranswick deploys Rockwell Automation robotics at 240 picks per minute to automate its most labor-intensive packaging line

Cranswick's pigs-in-blankets line now runs 240 robotic picks per minute using autonox Delta robots and Rockwell Automation controls, freeing workers for higher-

Cranswick deploys Rockwell Automation robotics to hit 240 picks per minute on pigs-in-blankets line

UK food maker Cranswick replaced manual end-of-line packaging with an autonox Delta robot system that picks and places 240 sausages per minute.

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.

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.

Robotics roundup: humanoid application centers, drone scale, and inbound logistics automation mark shift to execution

From a Dutch humanoid application centre to ANRA's 55,000 monthly drone ops, enterprise robotics deployments are accelerating fast.

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.

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.

Ericsson and the Convergence of 5G and Automation in Manufacturing

The Convergence of 5G and Automation in Manufacturing: A New Industrial Revolution The manufacturing industry stands at an inflection point. Advances in 5G technology and automation are coming together to transform the way products are made, and the role that humans and machines play in this process. Per Treven, Director of Business Development at Ericsson,…

Creating Long Term Value Through Industrial Automation

In the dynamic landscape of technology, automation has become more than a luxury, it’s a game-changer. For those involved in manufacturing, if automation and robotics aren’t on your radar yet, you’re potentially missing out. In this compelling episode of Getting Smart, host Brandon Pfluger invites an industry veteran to share his insights—Scott Marsic, the Group…

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…

Learning Automation Lessons from a Japanese Robotics Company Ahead of PACK EXPO 2021

Key Points: Automation is helping to fill the labor shortage and retention gaps. Packing has traditionally been a difficult field to automate. Machine intelligence makes this possible by allowing robots to perceive and react to its surroundings. Commentary: As labor shortages have continued to plague the global supply chain, many companies have recognized this as…

Why Your Business May Be Closer to Adopting Automation than You Think

Adaptability is one of the most important skills you can have in today’s business world. No one was expecting a pandemic to shut business down and create new challenges, but those who have been able to change on the fly have weathered the storm well. Not only is Vecna Robotics flexible, said David…

The Business Case for Robotics on the Factory and Warehouse Floors

Across industries, companies are looking for ways to get their products to clients and consumers with more efficiency and less cost. As automation and robotics continue to revolutionize business, companies that find themselves out of step with the latest innovations will inevitably fall behind. September’s Autonomous Mobile Robot Conference in Louisville, Kentucky brought companies…

HOW ROBOTS WILL IMPACT OUR DAY-TO-DAY WITH RAVI BALASUBRAMANIAN

On today’s podcast, we get to chat with Dr. Ravi Balasubramanian from Oregon State. We discuss the relationship that robotics and biomechanics share, the growing adaptation of robotics to the consumers’ everyday tasks, and the impact that new advancements in materials play in robotic innovations. For the latest news, videos, and podcasts in the…