At the "European Robotics Forum" (ERF) at the end of March, the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, together with Trumpf and Lorch, won the "euRobotics Technology Transfer Award". The entry was a no-code solution that enables companies to use cobots for small batch sizes without specialist knowledge or high costs for welding.
read more...Fruitcore Robotics is launching two new 6-axis industrial robots, the Horst600 G2 and Horst800 G2. The second generation of the Horst platform achieves up to 40 percent shorter cycle times, a doubled payload and a larger workspace.
read more...Thyssenkrupp separates from Automation...
Thyssenkrupp separates from Automation Engineering: Agile Robots takes over and forms Krause Automation. Focus on AI, robotics and next-generation industrial automation.
read more...ABB Robotics is now integrating the Nvidia Omniverse libraries into ABB Robotics' 'RobotStudio' software. This step enables industrial companies to implement physical AI in their real-world robotics applications.
read more...The founder and CEO of Neura Robotics, David Reger, is a new member of the board of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association.
read more...Development of self-adaptive industrial robots
The EU-funded "RoboSAPIENS" project aims to develop self-adaptive industrial robots for safe human-robot collaboration. Initial results from the Fraunhofer IFF show successful tests with digital twins in real production environments.
read more...MSK, a specialist in intralogistics solutions for all aspects of pallet handling, will be showcasing innovative end-of-line systems at Logimat 2026 that have been developed to meet the requirements of manufacturers and distribution/logistics centers.
read more...The International Federation of Robotics forecasts a future market value of several trillion dollars for AI-supported robotics. Logistics, manufacturing and the service sector are leading the way, and investment in embodied AI - robots that learn independently in virtual environments - is increasing worldwide.
read more...Four trends will fundamentally change robotics in 2026, says guest author Anders Billesø Beck, Vice President AI Robotics Products at Universal Robots: predictive mathematical methods, networked cobots, task-specific AI solutions and data-driven value creation for significantly greater economic benefit.
read more...Humanoid robots enter the factory halls, fully autonomous factories organize themselves. What is currently still a dream of the future could really shake up the industry in the coming years. NTT Data, provider of AI, digital business and technology services, takes a look at manufacturing in 2030.
read more...Semiconductors and industrial robots
Yamaha Robotics bundles its European office with its subsidiary YME to expand semiconductor back-end processes (SEMI), SMT and FA solutions in Europe and to strengthen sales and services.
read more...The global market value of installed industrial robots reaches 16.7 billion US dollars - a new high. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) analyzes five technological and structural trends that will shape robotics and automation in 2026.
read more...Schaeffler supplies actuators for humanoids from Humanoid. The partnership is aimed at large-scale industrial applications, greater automation and efficiency.
read more...Mobile robotics is currently experiencing one of the most dynamic development phases in its history. What was considered a clearly defined field of technology just a few years ago - automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for automated material flow - is now a broad playing field for innovation.
read more...Interview with Wasilis Alvanidis from Heitec
With 'HUGS', Heitec presents a mobile, GMP-compliant robotics platform that automates manual activities in the cleanroom. Modular in design, validatable and IT-integrable, it offers scalable solutions for tasks such as sampling, disinfection and material handling. Wasilis Alvanidis on the details.
read more...At SPS 2025, the ISW of the University of Stuttgart will be showing how virtual commissioning and AI-based error compensation make robots more precise. The demonstrator transfers virtual points directly into real robot programs.
read more...The Munich-based robotics company Agile Robots plans to start series production of its humanoid robot Agile ONE, which was specially developed for use in industrial environments, in 2026.
read more...ABB has agreed to sell its Robotics division to the Japanese SoftBank Group for an enterprise value of 5.375 billion US dollars. Closing is expected mid to late 2026. The transaction is expected to deliver short-term value to shareholders, while ABB intends to deploy the proceeds in accordance with its capital guidelines.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
Global sales of professional service robots have risen by 9% to almost 200,000 units, according to the annual report 'World Robotics - Service Robots' published by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The shortage of qualified workers is one of the main reasons for companies to rely on robots that are specially designed for use with trained specialists.
read more...International Federation of Robotics IFR
The manufacturing industry installed a total of 542,000 new industrial robots in factories worldwide in 2024 - more than twice as many as ten years ago. This exceeded the 500,000 unit mark for the fourth year in a row, according to the World Robotics 2025 yearbook published by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
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