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October 14, 2025 · Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) and Hennig shared a booth at WESTEC 2025, demonstrating machine protection systems and Hennig’s Slytek real-time machine monitoring platform.
August 7, 2025 · FORT Robotics raised $18.9 million to help more companies keep robots safe and easy to control.
August 1, 2025 · Autonomous lift trucks are revolutionizing warehouse workflows by enhancing productivity and operational efficiency without increasing labor costs. Advancements in sensor technology, AI, and computing power enable these autonomous vehicles to navigate dynamic environments and collaborate with…
August 1, 2025 · As Modern marks its 80th anniversary, this August issue highlights the evolving role of lift trucks in materials handling. Senior editor Roberto Michel explores how automation is enhancing lift truck operations at Prism Logistics’ DC, with AGV lift trucks and a semi-automated shuttle system…
August 1, 2025 · In this exclusive Q&A, Brian Feehan, President of the Industrial Truck Association, discusses the state of the lift truck industry, highlighting a significant boost in GDP contribution and employment growth.
July 1, 2025 · Efficiently managing unit loads in warehouses is more critical than ever as labor shortages and geopolitical uncertainties put pressure on supply chains. Advances in automation, including shuttle systems and mobile robotics, are revolutionizing how goods are moved, reducing costs and improving…
June 22, 2025 · PAL Robotics TIAGo Pro mobile manipulation robot will perform teleoperation and interactively demonstrate embodied AI that enables machine learning at Automatics 2025.
June 5, 2025 · Stuart "Stu" C. Shepherd and Peter Corke were presented the 2025 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards at Automate 2025, recognizing lifelong industry contributions and achievements.
June 1, 2025 · While headlines predict thousands of humanoid robots hitting factory floors in 2025, real-world adoption remains limited. This feature cuts through the hype to explore what AI-powered humanoids like Atlas, Optimus, and Digit could realistically deliver in warehouse and DC operations—after 2025.
May 23, 2025 · KEB America demonstrated an integrated servo drive, motor, controller, and interface setup driving interlacing screws at Automate 2025.
May 13, 2025 · At Automate 2025, KUKA, Standard Bots, Universal Robots, Vention, Siemens, Connect Tech, DeepHow, InOrbit, and KoiReader are showcasing NVIDIA-powered robots and software.
May 12, 2025 · A new report by Interact Analysis says humanoid robots are receiving a lot of attention but are not growing as fast as originally projected.
May 1, 2025 · Ford’s massive new parts packaging DC in southeast Michigan deployed AGVs, automated packaging systems, and a mobile robot tugger system to realize efficiencies in its four walls. But those gains also help its entire DC network for vehicle service parts, with improved service levels to…
April 28, 2025 · Taiwan Excellence will host a product launch featuring cobots, AI, motion control, and robot safety skin May 12, and showcase 15 brands at Automate 2025 in Detroit.
April 28, 2025 · A3 is hosting Automate 2025, a trade show for robot developers, components and software providers, integrators, and end users to learn about the latest industry innovations.