North American robot orders rose in 2025, reflecting strong investment in automation across a growing range of industries. According to new data from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), companies across the region ordered 36,766 robots valued at $2.25 billion last year. Compared to 2024, this represents a 6.6% increase in units ordered and a 10.1% increase in revenue.
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Siemens has announced the acquisition of Canopus AI, an innovator in computational and AI-driven metrology solutions, enabling semiconductor manufacturers to achieve new levels of precision and efficiency in wafer and mask inspection processes.
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Aegis Software has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Simio, a provider of Digital Twin Simulation software and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) to an attractive and resilient set of end-markets.
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Vention has announced it has raised $110M USD in financing to accelerate Vention’s mission to deliver Zero-Shot Automation, a new paradigm for manufacturing automation that deploys seamlessly, without integration, and operates correctly on the first attempt.
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Manufacturing is evolving faster than ever, driven by digital transformation, automation, and rising expectations for precision, speed, and traceability. At the heart of this transformation lies metrology – quietly but decisively shaping how quality is defined, measured, and delivered.
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Infinitesima, a UK-based pioneer of advanced process control solutions for the semiconductor industry, has announced the close of a Series B investment round led by Maverick Silicon with participation from several leading strategic investors across the semiconductor industry.
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Minitab has acquired Scytec, the developer of the DataXchange machine monitoring and OEE platform, marking another strategic step in the convergence of real-time manufacturing data, quality analytics, and continuous improvement software.
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Accurex Measurement Inc., a U.S.-based specialist in dimensional metrology and visual inspection solutions, has announced that it has joined GROUPE ADF, a global leader in industrial engineering and services, through ADF’s metrology brand, G2METRIC. The acquisition was completed on December 16, 2025, marking a significant step in expanding advanced 3D metrology capabilities across North America.
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New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $437.9 million in November 2025 representing a 19.6% decrease from October 2025 and nearly equaled the orders in November 2024, with a difference of just over $2 million.
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Trescal, a global leader in calibration and metrology services, has announced the completion of 14 acquisitions across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, significantly strengthening its international footprint and technical capabilities.
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