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Navigating the world of manufacturing logistics

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast Navigating the world of manufacturing logistics with FlexQube In Episode 179 of The Robot Report Podcast, we feature an interview with Anders Folgelberg, founder and CEO of FlexQube, a Swedish company specializing in modular material handling systems. FlexQube Navigator robotics that delivers!

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Machine vision, automation streamline logistics and warehousing operations

Control Engineering

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) used machine vision and sensing technologies to move around freely and a key part around automation when it comes to logistics. By 2026, that number is expected to more than double, accelerated by a global pandemic and growing e-commerce industry.

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Predictive maintenance revolution: Why digital twins and skilled technicians are a winning combination

Robotics Automation News

Digital twins virtual copies of real-life machinery have become an integral part of many industries: from precision manufacturing to logistics. Research by McKinsey shows that investments in digital twin technologies will rise to more than $48 billion by 2026 around the world.

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Dexterity picks up $95M in funding for container unloading robots

Robotics Business Review

Dexterity said it uses “physical AI” to give its full-stack systems human-like dexterity, freeing workers in logistics , warehousing, and supply chain operations from repetitive and strenuous tasks. It signed a 2022 contract to deploy 1,500 robots to Japanese warehouses by 2026. -based Dexterity AI was founded in 2017.

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Milestone in the build of Australian Landing Craft Heavy fleet

Manufacturer's Monthly

It will be capable of operating with other vessels to undertake a range of tasks including troop insertion and extraction, logistics movements and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Construction of the first Landing Craft Heavy is expected to start in 2026.

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Honeywell to spin out automation, aerospace businesses

Robotics Business Review

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. It will provide hardware and software to improve productivity for customers in industries such as manufacturing and logistics.

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Learn about vibration control in manufacturing and robotics

Robotics Business Review

News of the week ABB plans to spin off robotics division ABB Group yesterday announced during its earnings call that it plans to spin off its robotics division into a separately listed company by the second quarter of 2026. ABB Robotics reportedly earned $2.3 billion in revenues in 2024.