Robotics

Formic Raises $27.4 Million to Bring Automation to More Manufacturers

Robots-as-a-service provider Formic removes CapEx and labor challenges for manufacturers to enable faster increased capacity and growth.

June 25, 2024

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Controls & Machine Components

Pacteon Strengthens Packaging Automation Portfolio with Acquisition of Descon

Pacteon Group

Descon Integrated Conveyor Solutions acquisition expands Pacteon Group's offerings, aiming to provide a one-stop shop for end-of-line packaging automation equipment.

June 25, 2024

Robotics

Robotic Unitizing Palletizer Reaches Literal 15-Year Milestone

Motion Controls Robotics' Unitizing Palletizer, featuring FANUC robots on Güdel rails, has traveled an astounding 300,000 miles—farther than a trip to the moon!

June 19, 2024

Robotics

Piab Upgrades piSAFE® Vacuum Pump for Safety, Versatility, and Sustainability

Piab Group

Ejector gains new features including single feed for easier installation, optional silencer for noise reduction, and configurable mounting options.

June 7, 2024

Robotics

A New Chapter Begins for Viking Masek

Viking Masek

Viking Masek founders Robb Leonhard and Scott Miller transition to passive investors and hand leadership to team of Ty Weinhold (COO), Nicole Piontek (CFO), and Bryan Lacy (CRO).

June 4, 2024

PMMI News

PMMI Member Companies Rally Behind Student Teams for the FIRST Robotics Challenges

Sponsorships from PMMI member companies elevate student teams in FIRST Robotics Competitions.

May 24, 2024

Robotics

ABB Robotics Launches Global Startup Challenge to Accelerate Innovation in Robotics and AI

ABB Robotics

Startups and scaleups to submit ideas in natural language programming, skill learning, and autonomous decision-making; winners gain access to ABB's global network, technologies, and long-term partnership opportunities.

May 16, 2024

Robotics

OSARO Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance, Prioritizing Customer Data Security

OSARO

Industry-first attestation demonstrates OSARO’s commitment to developing and maintaining secure robotics solutions for its industrial customers.

May 14, 2024

Recycling

Live at Waste Expo: Brands to Benefit from MRFs’ AI Robotic Sorters?

MRFs love their AI-based robotic sortation systems from the likes of AMP, Greyparrot, or Glacier. They're more accurate, safer, and always show up for work. But CPGs also may benefit from package design and recovery data they're are generating.

May 6, 2024

Robotics

Sojo Industries Opens Facility in Texas

Sojo Industries

New facility in Temple to provide customers with access to Sojo Sprint™, Sojo Connect™, and Sojo Flight™ automation and robotics solutions.

April 30, 2024

Robotics

Piab Robotic Gripping Division Relocates in Ohio

Piab Group

New Fairborn facility provides space for innovation, growth, and employee well-being.

April 30, 2024

Robotics

OSARO Snags SVP Brent Barcey from Plus One Robotics

OSARO

Industry veteran Barcey joins OSARO as SVP Corporate Development to fuel growth in e-commerce robotics.

April 26, 2024

Robotics

Cobot Palletizers Brew Big Benefits for Coffee Company

Chicago-area coffee company Napco Brands installs two cobot palletizers to speed production and free up eight operators to handle more specialized tasks.

March 21, 2024