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Why robotics OEMs need more than AI compute

Why robotics OEMs need more than AI compute

Why robotics OEMs need more than AI compute

August 26, 2026

Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), explains why precision motion control is fundamental to the next generation of EV charging.

Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), explains why precision motion control is fundamental to the next generation of EV charging.

Solving the EV charging cable problem with compact motion control

September 19, 2026

Industrial video systems are being pushed beyond recording and surveillance as manufacturers use increasingly high-resolution camera feeds.

Industrial video systems are being pushed beyond recording and surveillance as manufacturers use increasingly high-resolution camera feeds.

Software & Analytics

Industrial video pushes NVRs towards Edge AI

September 18, 2026

A new ABB whitepaper predicts industrial power systems will generate, store and optimise energy in response to grid conditions.

A new ABB whitepaper predicts industrial power systems will generate, store and optimise energy in response to grid conditions.

Electrical & Connectivity

ABB predicts shift towards actively managed industrial power systems

September 18, 2026

Aetina has launched two Edge AI systems designed to combine multimodal AI inference, high-resolution sensor processing and motion control.

Aetina has launched two Edge AI systems designed to combine multimodal AI inference, high-resolution sensor processing and motion control.

Products

Aetina launches Edge AI systems for robot perception and motion control

September 17, 2026

Siemens is working with TRAK Machine Tools to allow manufacturers to simulate and validate CNC production before a new machine arrives.

Siemens is working with TRAK Machine Tools to allow manufacturers to simulate and validate CNC production before a new machine arrives.

Software & Analytics

Siemens moves CNC production preparation ahead of machine delivery

September 16, 2026

Festo has introduced a digital I/O module that allows machine builders to use the same hardware for different input and output requirements.

Festo has introduced a digital I/O module that allows machine builders to use the same hardware for different input and output requirements.

Networking & Communication

Festo adds configurable I/O module to cut machine hardware variants

September 15, 2026

Universal Robots has launched a redesigned robotics platform aimed at AI-enabled applications in industrial automation.

Universal Robots has launched a redesigned robotics platform aimed at AI-enabled applications in industrial automation.

Robotics

Universal Robots redesigns cobot platform for AI-enabled automation

September 15, 2026

The rapid expansion of humanoid robot production is creating a new source of demand for collaborative robot (cobot) arms and actuators.

The rapid expansion of humanoid robot production is creating a new source of demand for collaborative robot (cobot) arms and actuators.

Robotics

Humanoid robot boom creates new market for cobot suppliers

September 10, 2026

Emerson has updated its turbomachinery protection and asset health monitoring software to help operators during complex operations.

Emerson has updated its turbomachinery protection and asset health monitoring software to help operators during complex operations.

Software & Analytics

Emerson expands turbomachinery monitoring with continuous data streaming

September 9, 2026

XPeng has begun production of its humanoid robot, marking a shift from prototype development to manufacturing.

XPeng has begun production of its humanoid robot, marking a shift from prototype development to manufacturing.

Robotics

XPeng begins production of humanoid robots as China pushes into physical AI

September 9, 2026

Caterpillar has said it is working with FieldAI to bring physical AI to construction sites and complex industrial environments.

Caterpillar has said it is working with FieldAI to bring physical AI to construction sites and complex industrial environments.

Robotics

Caterpillar and FieldAI target industrial automation with physical AI

September 5, 2026

ABB publishes first Environmental Product Declarations in Industrial Sensor segment

ABB publishes first Environmental Product Declarations in Industrial Sensor segment

Sensors & Actuators

ABB publishes first Environmental Product Declarations in Industrial Sensor segment

September 2, 2026

Advanced torque monitoring delivers coupling value

Advanced torque monitoring delivers coupling value

Sensors & Actuators

Advanced torque monitoring delivers coupling value

August 31, 2026

How vertically integrated actuation is innovating aerospace and defence

How vertically integrated actuation is innovating aerospace and defence

How vertically integrated actuation is innovating aerospace and defence

August 27, 2026

WEG supplies BESS to support power grid stability

WEG supplies BESS to support power grid stability

Drives & Motors

WEG supplies BESS to support power grid stability

August 27, 2026

Morse Micro has unveiled two Wi-Fi HaLow USB dongle reference designs that could allow industrial computers and robots to gain long-range wireless connectivity without requiring dedicated Wi-Fi HaLow hardware to be designed into the host device.

Morse Micro has unveiled two Wi-Fi HaLow USB dongle reference designs that could allow industrial computers and robots to gain long-range wireless connectivity without requiring dedicated Wi-Fi HaLow hardware to be designed into the host device.

Electrical & Connectivity

Morse Micro offers USB route to long-range connectivity for industrial devices

August 23, 2026

Collaborative industrial robots are helping manufacturers automate material flow, improve efficiency and tackle intralogistics bottlenecks.

Collaborative industrial robots are helping manufacturers automate material flow, improve efficiency and tackle intralogistics bottlenecks.

Robotics

Collaborative industrial robots: the next automation opportunity is between the production lines

August 16, 2026

Establishing common automation standards can help manufacturers scale without reproducing the complexity of their existing systems.

Establishing common automation standards can help manufacturers scale without reproducing the complexity of their existing systems.

Networking & Communication

One strategy, multiple sites: why common automation standards matter

August 15, 2026

Texas Instruments has introduced what it describes as the first commercially available CAN XL transceiver.

Texas Instruments has introduced what it describes as the first commercially available CAN XL transceiver.

Networking & Communication

TI launches first commercially available CAN XL transceiver for industrial systems

August 14, 2026