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ABB Acquires Rotork for $5.5 Billion in Historic Deal

On July 16, 2026, ABB announced a cash offer to acquire UK-based Rotork at 503 pence per share, totaling approximately $5.5 billion. This acquisition marks ABB's largest merger to date, despite analysts questioning the high price, with an EV/EBITDA ratio of about 19.5, significantly above the indust...

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Hangkai Microelectronics TG 9801 Tactile Intelligent Gripper: No Programming Required for Smart Grabbing, Natively Supports ROS2/485/CAN, Versatile for All Scenarios

Suzhou Hangkai Microelectronics has introduced the HKVR TG 9801 tactile adaptive gripper, a cutting-edge solution designed to simplify automation and robotics applications. This innovative gripper eliminates the need for complex programming, allowing for flexible grasping of diverse materials and si...

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ABB Robotics launches high-speed PoWa cobot family

ABB Robotics has launched its new PoWa™ cobot family, designed to enhance industrial automation by combining high-speed performance with higher payload capacities. Announced on April 22, 2026, this launch aims to address the growing demand for collaborative robots (cobots) among small and medium-siz...

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