At Automatica 2025, Convergent IT introduced the fifth generation of its AUTOMAPPPS planning software, marking a significant step forward in automated surface defect repair for automotive production.
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Automated manufacturing is booming – but what about quality assurance? At this year’s automatica, XARION Laser Acoustics presented an innovative solution for non-destructive testing (NDT) that enables fully automated, robot-assisted quality inspection. Quality inspection belongs in the automation process – and with the XARION solution it’s easy!
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Hexagon has introduced a humanoid robot, AEON, at its Hexagon LIVE Global event. AEON, developed by Hexagon’s previously announced Robotics division, has been specifically designed to meet real-world customer needs and address labour shortages.
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FANUC America Corporation, a global industrial automation leader, and Kitov AI Inc., an innovator in AI-driven visual inspection technology, have announced a strategic partnership to transform manufacturing automation with intelligent, AI-enhanced solutions.
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Robot adoption sentiment remains high across the various robot formfactors, indicating that manufacturers are aware of the advantages of automation and can identify facets of their value chains where ROI can be delivered.
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Having the ability to directly control the torque of all the cobot joints opens vast opportunities for cobots to carry out demanding tasks. But even for experienced cobot users and researchers, building your own software stack to enable this is both time consuming and challenging.
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ABB’s innovative PixelPaint technology has been deployed at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant in Germany, where it complements the site’s conventional painting processes by enabling the precise and efficient application of intricate paint designs. The sustainable and resource-saving technology began operation in 2025 as the luxury manufacturer develops new personalized options for its most exclusive models.
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As the world rapidly embraces Generative AI and Agentic AI, a new frontier is emerging—Physical AI, where artificial intelligence meets the physical world through robotics and automation. At the forefront of this evolution is 3D Infotech, a pioneer in adaptive manufacturing and quality control automation.
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Photoneo, a leader in 3D vision technology, has announced the launch of uts MotionCam-3D Color (Blue). Building upon the success of its groundbreaking flagship, this next-generation 3D camera redefines scanning possibilities, delivering a remarkable 50% enhancement in 3D scanning performance.
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At this year’s AUTOMATE show in Detroit, Siemens presented an automation solution for the busy, multi-tasking job shop demonstrating a digital twin of the software and programming of its popular SINUMERIK 828 CNC, working in tandem with a KUKA robot, to simplify the operation and programming in part handling for the operator.
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