At the ongoing event in Chicago, FANUC has unveiled a fully operational pick-to-pack automation system, showcasing its latest advancements in robotics and automation technology. This system is designed to streamline the logistics and warehousing processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in order fulfillment. The live demonstration highlights FANUC's commitment to innovation in the automation sector, responding to the growing demand for more efficient supply chain solutions. Attendees can observe firsthand how the system integrates advanced robotics with intelligent software, illustrating the potential for significant improvements in productivity for businesses. This initiative reflects a broader trend in the industry, where companies are increasingly adopting automation to meet rising consumer expectations and optimize operational costs.
CMES Robotics USA, FANUC, and PAC Machinery to Showcase Integrated Robotic Bagging Solution at Automate 2026
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Shenyang Manufacturing's Shift: Lightweight Robotics Transform Heavy Machinery Sector
On September 6, 2026, the third Shenyang Manufacturing Trade and Economic Activity Week concluded, showcasing a shift in focus from heavy machinery to agile local robotics. These robots, capable of carrying heavy loads across complex terrains and tailored for small to medium enterprises, have moved beyond mere exhibits to real-world applications. This tra...
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Huayan Robotics to Showcase Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions at IMTS 2026
Huayan Robotics is set to present its advanced intelligent manufacturing solutions at IMTS 2026, taking place from September 14 to 19 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The company will demonstrate its capabilities in various applications, including welding, palletizing, CNC machine tending, vision inspection, and force-controlled grinding. The significance o...
The Impact of Robotics and Automation on Island Supply Chains
Discussions on port automation often focus on large terminals like Rotterdam and Singapore, which handle immense volumes of cargo. However, the true challenge for logistics technology lies in island supply chains, where delays can have immediate and significant consequences. A single late shipment can lead to empty grocery shelves or stop construction pro...
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AIR AI Security Startup Secures $50M to Enhance AI Agent Supply Chain Security
AI security startup AIR has officially launched from stealth mode, raising $50 million through two seed funding rounds. The funding includes a $10 million round led by Sequoia and a subsequent $40 million round led by Greenoaks. Founded by Yair Saban and Niv Hoffman, AIR aims to create a platform that monitors the ecosystem of skills, plug-ins, and server...
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China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 3 — The Players
Five vendor archetypes, MIR’s composite top ten, eight company profiles and six field deployments — every firm linked to the RobotToday supplier directory.
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RobotToday Weekly Briefing August 31 – September 4, 2026
This week in robotics: NVIDIA agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, Figure signs a $3.5 billion compute deal with Nscale for up to 100,000 GPUs, Tesla launches steering-wheel-free Cybercabs in Austin under NHTSA scrutiny, and Uber and Wayve bring the UK its first autonomous rides. August 31 – September 4, 2026.
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China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 1 — The Demand Picture
MIR Databank puts China dexterous hand shipments above 30,000 units in 2026, yet only 3.5% of 2025 demand came from factory production. Part 1 of 3.
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China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 2 — The Technology
Linkage, tendon, direct drive or hybrid — and why hardware is converging while the DL1–DL5 manipulation scale decides who wins. Part 2 of 3.
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MagicLab Showcases Comprehensive Industrial Solutions at IFA 2026 for European Market
From September 4 to 8, 2026, MagicLab will present its full-stack industrial solutions at IFA 2026, focusing on flexible handling and logistics sorting for the European enterprise market. The company aims to demonstrate its global competitiveness as an end-to-end provider of industrial-grade embodied intelligence solutions. Attendees will have the opportu...
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Infinite Electronics Showcases Industrial Connectivity Solutions at IMTS 2026
Infinite Electronics will present its extensive range of industrial connectivity solutions at IMTS 2026, taking place in Irvine, California. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore products such as industrial-grade Ethernet cabling, ruggedized connectors, and omnidirectional antennas designed for automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing. Thi...
Mitsubishi Electric Showcases Integrated Manufacturing and Educational Solutions at IMTS 2026
At IMTS 2026, Mitsubishi Electric US, Industrial Automation will showcase the synergy of integrated CNC, robotics, automation, and digital technologies. This demonstration aims to illustrate how these technologies can enhance manufacturing performance, boost flexibility, and establish a robust foundation for future growth. The significance of this demonst...
Robotics Investing: Intuitive Surgical or Unitree?
Unitree (STAR 688836) trades near 410x earnings after a 46% drawdown; Intuitive Surgical sits at 42.5x. A definition-aligned comparison of both companies.
Market and Business NewsCMES Robotics
United States
AI 3D robot-vision developer enabling robots to recognize irregular objects for depalletizing, picking and loading.
Total Logistics System Co., Ltd.
Japan
Japan-based logistics company providing fulfillment, shipping, transportation, and logistics processing services with a nationwide distribution network.
Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Automated Logistics company
United States
US material handling systems integrator founded in 1952, delivering warehouse automation, AGVs, AMRs, conveyors, and Exacta supply chain software.
E-COBOT
France
French AMR manufacturer and system integrator offering the HUSKY robot range and MyCobot fleet management software.
Da Shiang Automation Industrial Co. Ltd. 達詳自動化工業股份有限公司
Taiwan
Taiwan-based robotic system integrator founded 2013; 1,000+ robot projects in automotive, aerospace, and metal manufacturing.
Janome Industrial Equipment Europe GmbH
Germany
German sales subsidiary of Janome Industrial Equipment (Japan), distributing servo presses and desktop/Cartesian robots in Europe since 1984.
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) 工業技術研究院
Taiwan
Taiwan's leading government-backed applied R&D institute driving industrial and robotics innovation.
IT+Robotics (IT)
Italy
IT+Robotics develops 3D machine vision systems for industrial robotics including EyeT+ random bin-picking, adaptive machining path generation and automated 3D completeness inspection for production quality control.
Magellium (FR)
France
French software and data analytics company specializing in satellite image processing, remote sensing, and geospatial intelligence. Serves space, defense, and environmental monitoring sectors. Website unavailable at scrape time.
Ortelio Ltd
United Kingdom
Ortelio Ltd is a UK cloud robotics research company founded in 2011 that develops AI platforms giving robots intelligence for service and healthcare tasks.
Control System Integrators
United States
Lansing MI systems integrator since 1992; turnkey PLC/HMI, machine vision, and robotic automation for automotive, pharma, and food & beverage.
Robot System Automation
Italy
Italian automation integrator founded in 1984, specializing in anthropomorphic robot systems for footwear, leather goods, food, and packaging industries.
WS System GmbH
Germany
German cobot integrator and Industry 4.0 specialist; robotics operations transferred to United Robotics Group; now operates as property and asset management.
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