On June 23 and 24, 2026, the Tech for Industry exhibition took place in Paris, bringing together a rapidly evolving industrial ecosystem. As companies strive to enhance competitiveness, automate operations, and expedite their digital transformation, the event showcased that the concept of the industry of the future is now a tangible reality. This gathering highlighted the latest technologies that are reshaping the industrial landscape, reflecting the urgent need for innovation in a competitive market.
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Original from RobotMagazine: Tech for Industry Show : les technologies qui transforment l’industrie
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United States
US-based industrial PC manufacturer building custom rugged rack-mount, panel, and embedded computers for robotics, SCADA, and HMI applications since 1993.
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Japan
Japanese industry council promoting robotics development and diffusion in Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan's largest robot manufacturing hubs.
Arctek Robótica Industrial
Brazil
Brazilian industrial robotics system integrator in Curitiba, Parana, specializing in robotic welding, automated handling, palletizing, and custom automation.
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
Hsinchu County, Taiwan applied-technology research institute founded 1973; over 6,500 staff developing autonomous mobile robots and AI perception systems.
ROS-Industrial
United States
Open-source consortium managed by SwRI extending ROS to industrial manufacturing automation, with global hubs in Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
BioRobotics Laboratory, Korea University of Technology and Education
Korea, Republic of (South)
South Korean university research laboratory focusing on haptics, exoskeletons, rehabilitation robotics, and autonomous ground vehicles.
McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute
Canada
Hamilton, Ontario applied manufacturing research center at McMaster University; runs a 21,000 sq ft facility with seven research labs.
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
United States
The REC Foundation is a US nonprofit that runs VEX-based robotics and drone competitions reaching 1.1 million students across 70 countries.
E-COBOT
France
French AMR manufacturer and system integrator offering the HUSKY robot range and MyCobot fleet management software.
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France
Toulouse, France autonomous-vehicle software company founded 2014; EZTow and EZDolly systems automate industrial tow tractors and cargo movers at airports.
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Germany
Munich-based robotics startup making ultra-flat omnidirectional AMRs that drive under Euro pallets for space-efficient intralogistics.
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