Insights for buyers of pre-owned welding cells
Buying guides, welding process deep-dives and refurbishment standards — written for engineers and procurement managers evaluating second-hand robotic welding cells.
AGIBOT World Challenge 2026 Puts AI Models on Real Robots
From benchmark scores to physical validationAGIBOT’s World Challenge 2026 signals a broader change in how embodied AI is being assessed: less emphasis on simulation-only leaderboards and more focus…
How Robots Can Support Manufacturing Workers, Not Replace Them
The debate around automation in manufacturing is often framed as a choice between labor and machines, but recent industry commentary points to a more practical reality: robots are…
FANUC Robotic Cell Automates Complex Furniture Upholstery
Furniture automation moves beyond simple handlingA Canadian furniture manufacturer has deployed a robotic work cell to automate one of the most labor-intensive stages of upholstered seating production: preparing…
FANUC Debuts 11 kg CRX-3iA Cobot for Welding Cells
FANUC adds a lighter collaborative option for weldingFANUC has introduced the CRX-3iA in Europe, described as the lightest and smallest model in its CRX collaborative robot range. According…
Robotiq IQ Targets Faster, More Predictable Palletizing
Robotiq introduces a digital front end for palletizing projectsRobotiq has launched IQ, an AI-enabled platform intended to reduce the uncertainty that often slows palletizing automation projects at the…
Flex Interview Signals Broader Shift to Scaled Factory Automation
Automation moves from isolated pilots to factory-wide deploymentAutomation is becoming a core operating model in modern manufacturing rather than a stand-alone improvement project. That is the central message…
Why Robotic Arms Are Expanding in CNC Machine Integration
The integration of robotic arms with CNC machines is moving from isolated machine-tending projects to broader automation strategies across metalworking plants. As reported by The Robot Report, current…
G2 Nano 1GHz Board Targets Faster Industrial Robotics
G2 Nano points to a lower barrier for industrial robotics prototypingA new embedded platform highlighted by Hackster.io is drawing attention because it combines two attributes that are not…
Optical Metrology Gains Ground in Complex Part Validation
Manufacturers validating complex components are moving from tactile inspection toward optical metrology as production tolerances tighten and part geometries become harder to verify with conventional contact methods. The…
Cobots Become Essential in Metal Fabrication Welding
Cobots are moving from optional automation projects to core production assets in metal fabrication and construction, particularly where welding capacity is constrained by labor shortages, variable order mix,…
Why Network Security Matters More in Robotic Welding
Network security has moved from an IT back-office concern to an operational requirement for modern factories. The original article published by Robotics & Automation News argues that industrial…
GMSL Vision Ecosystems Gain Ground in Robotic Welding
Robotic vision is becoming a core enabling technology for industrial automation, particularly where robots must operate in dynamic, high-mix production environments. The original article published by The Robot…