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Honeywell to spin out automation, aerospace businesses

Robotics Business Review

announced today that it plans to spin out its automation and aerospace businesses. based company plans to complete the separation in the second half of 2026. Meanwhile, it expects its Advanced Materials business to complete separation by the end of 2025 or early 2026. . | Source: Honeywell Honeywell International Inc.

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ODVA Elects Leadership for the 24th Term

Gary Mintchell

The ODVA Board of Directors has ultimate ownership for strategic planning and governance and is composed of senior executives from leading industrial automation device and system vendors across the world. In its 24th term, ODVAs MAC representatives are: Dr. Vivek Hajarnavis, Chair, Rockwell Automation Ms.

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ABB plans to spin off its robotics division

Robotics Business Review

Source: ABB One of world’s top industrial automation providers is becoming more independent. The Zurich-based company said it intends for the business to start trading as a separately listed company in the second quarter of 2026. “Only robotics and discrete automation declined from last year.

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Australia to send its first rover to the Moon as part of 2026 Artemis mission

E&T

The rover – as yet unnamed – will travel to the Moon as part of a future Artemis mission as early as 2026. According to the Australian Space Agency, the country was chosen to partner with Nasa on the rover due to its expertise in the field of robotics, remote operation and automation.

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Hudson Robotics acquires TomTec for lab automation boost

Robotics Business Review

an automated liquid handling instruments company based in Hamden, Conn., has been acquired by Hudson Robotics , a New Jersey-based designer laboratory automation solutions. million by 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.72%, predicted Mordor Intelligence. Tomtec Inc. , million in 2020 to $274.49

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XPeng to mass produce its humanoid robot next year

Robotics Automation News

XPeng, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is set to begin mass production of its humanoid robot, Iron, in 2026, marking a significant expansion into robotics. Iron, unveiled at XPeng’s AI Day in November 2024, is designed for tasks in manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Standing at 1.73

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The automation agenda: Unlocking potential and building resilience

Automation Mag

By 2026, 73 percent of Canadian companies plan to buy key items from regional supplies, while 91 percent plan to produce and sell most products in the same region. For example, automated machines streamline operations resulting in greater outputs in less time than traditional methods. Automation also benefits workers.