Méca-Précis has implemented a robotic measurement cell to enhance the efficiency of its testing processes. This innovation aims to streamline quality control and improve overall operational effectiveness. The introduction of this advanced technology reflects the company's commitment to integrating automation in its production line, ultimately leading to more reliable and precise measurements. The move is part of a broader trend in the industry, where companies are increasingly adopting robotics to optimize their workflows and maintain competitive advantages.
Industrial Manufacturing
Robot Manufacturer
Logistics & Supply Chain
Control & Software Systems
Original from ROBOTICSandPRODUCTION: Robotergestützte Messzellen zur Verbesserung von Kontrollprozessen
Robot-assisted measurement cells to enhance control processes.
RobotToday Initiative
Robotics needs a service framework.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Vention Launches New Physical AI Lab in Montreal to Enhance Manufacturing Robotics
Vention Inc. has inaugurated its Physical AI Lab in Montreal, focusing on robotic manipulation in manufacturing. This facility aims to generate high-quality data essential for training AI models that control next-generation robots. According to CEO Etienne Lacroix, the lab leverages Vention's extensive experience with hundreds of robot cells to enhance th...
Arms / Manipulators Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence / Cognition
Affordable Touch Sensors Enhance Interaction in Social Robots with HERA Prototype
The HERA prototype, developed by the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in collaboration with the University of Tennessee and Fraunhofer IPA, integrates 16 custom flexible touch sensors into a modified koala pajama outfit for the NAO robot. This setup allows the robot to recognize five touch gestures and two pressure levels, enhancing its intera...
Touch Sensors Social Robotics Human-Robot Interaction
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...
Logistics Robotics Supply chain
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...
AI Funding & Investment AI AI-driven platform
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.
Components and Hardware Humanoids
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.
RobotToday Weekly
Manufacturers Embrace Agentic AI Amidst Lack of Governance Plans
Recent research highlights a significant gap in governance as manufacturers increasingly adopt agentic AI technologies. The focus has primarily been on the delay in establishing governance frameworks, yet there is less emphasis on the practical steps needed to address this gap. As AI systems evolve from merely summarizing reports to making autonomous deci...
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.
Components and Hardware Humanoids
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.
Components and Hardware
China Establishes Reimbursement Group for Robot-Assisted Surgery in DRG/DIP 3.0 Plan
China's National Healthcare Security Administration has officially created a distinct reimbursement group for robot-assisted surgery within the DRG/DIP 3.0 plan. This significant move addresses a pricing gap that could have adversely affected hospitals that choose to adopt surgical robots. The establishment of this reimbursement group is crucial as it enc...
NEC to Pursue Manufacturer Acquisitions in Physical AI and Aerospace Sectors
NEC, the Japanese technology group, is set to explore acquisitions within the manufacturing sector, focusing on growth opportunities in physical artificial intelligence, aerospace, and defense. This strategic move aligns with NEC's broader ambition to enhance its capabilities and market presence in these emerging fields. The significance of this initiativ...
Multiway Robotics Enhances Malaysian Manufacturer's Smart Warehouse with Over 5,000 Storage Locations
Multiway Robotics has implemented a solution for a Malaysian manufacturer that features over 5,000 storage locations and multi-model autonomous forklift collaboration. This transformation has led to a more efficient and scalable warehouse operation, achieving a storage density improvement of over 30%. The significance of this development lies in its suppo...
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.
SAISON ROBOT/LingYu Robotics 灵御智能
China
LingYu Robotics to Showcase Teleoperation and Embodied AI Solutions at Automate 2026 Subscribe for the Latest Automate Show Updates Copyright © 2013-2026 A3 Automate.
Yuanqi Innovation (Xiamen) Robot Co., Ltd. 元启创新（厦门）机器人有限公司
China
yuanqirobot.com resolves to a Xiamen-based robot company; directory lists it as Qingdao YuanQi Intelligent Robot Tech — city mismatch requires verification.
OM Robot Technology Co. Ltd. 东莞全向机械科技有限公司
China
Chinese manufacturer of mecanum wheels, omnidirectional wheel bases, and mobile robotic platforms for AGV applications.
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.
Vision and Control Systems, LLC
United States
Full-service US automation integrator specializing in machine vision, robot integration, motion control, and PLC programming for manufacturers.
PBA Systems Pte Ltd
Singapore
Singapore precision motion specialist (est. 1999); direct drive motors, nano-precision gantry stages, and mechatronic systems for semiconductor packaging.
Kithara Software GmbH
Germany
German real-time software specialist since 1996, providing Windows-based RTOS extensions (RealTime Suite) with EtherCAT for robotics and industrial automation.
Join the RobotToday community on LinkedIn
Daily robotics news, in-depth analysis, conference highlights, and discussions with professionals worldwide.
Leave a comment