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Banner Engineering Releases IC70 Series In-Cabinet IO-Link Hub

Control.com

Accessing untapped I/O in IO-Link devices can save money on budget builds. Have a look at Banner Engineerings new IC70 series in-cabinet IO-Link hub with sixteen configurable PNP channels.

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The US can’t fill its factory jobs even now. So how is it going to revitalize manufacturing in the future?

Robotics Automation News

Despite billions in federal incentives and high-profile tariffs aimed at reshoring manufacturing, the US still cant seem to fill its factory jobs. While the official narrative blames skills gaps and labor shortages, the deeper story may be about cultural shifts, generational values, and the unintended consequences of financialisation. The slacker generation 2.

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Harvard equips its RoboBee with crane fly-inspired landing gear

Robotics Business Review

A comparison shot shows the relative size of the current RoboBee platform with a penny, a previous iteration of the RoboBee, and a crane fly. | Source: Harvard University Nearly eight years ago, Harvard University researchers unveiled RoboBee, a small, hybrid robot that could fly, dive, and swim. Now, engineers at the Harvard Microrobotics Laboratory have outfitted RoboBee with its most reliable landing gear to date, inspired by the crane fly.

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Peak Technologies opens global headquarters in Littleton, Massachusetts

Robotics Automation News

Peak Technologies, a provider of smart technologies, automated supply chain and mobile workforce solutions, hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the companys global headquarters and Executive Briefing Center (EBC) in Littleton, Massachusetts.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Autonomous trucking company Kodiak Robotics to go public: What it means and why it matters

Robotics Automation News

Kodiak Robotics, a startup developing autonomous truck technology, is planning to go public via a merger with Ares Acquisition Corporation II, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The deal values Kodiak at approximately $1.1 billion in net proceeds and $2.5 billion in total equity value, according to statements from the company.

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Opinion: Why doesn’t anyone want to work anymore? And what’s it costing the rest of us?

Robotics Automation News

In factories across the United States and Europe, machines are humming, assembly lines are ready, and wages are rising. Theres just one problem: no one wants to work. Its not just a Gen Z problem, though theyre the latest group being blamed.

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Cosmic Robotics secures $4 million to speed up solar infrastructure installations

Robotics Automation News

Cosmic Robotics has raised $4 million to build AI-powered robots to accelerate the buildout of critical infrastructure, starting with utility-scale solar. The round was led by Giant Ventures, with participation from MaC Venture Capital, HCVC, and prominent angel investors including Azeem Azhar, Aarthi Ramamurthy, and Nate Williams.

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Theisen’s introduces inventory robot to local stores

Robotics Automation News

Home, farm and auto products retail store chain Theisens has introduced Simbes shelf-scanning robot Tally to three of its stores: Theisens of Dubuque, IA; Theisens of Dyersville, IA; and Theisens of Jefferson, Wisconsin. This marks the retailers first phase in adopting cutting-edge technology to deliver an even better experience to customers and associates alike.