ZURICH, SWITZERLAND—ABB Robotics has introduced a new family of collaborative robots designed to combine the flexibility of cobots with the speed and payload capabilities typically associated with industrial robots.
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI—FANUC America has introduced a new lightweight collaborative robot designed to make it easier for manufacturers to automate small, high-mix tasks without permanent installation or complex integration.
Boeing has shipped a major section of the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage for NASA’s Artemis III mission, marking a shift in how the company is assembling and delivering rocket components to support faster production timelines.
HANNOVER, GERMANY—Accenture and Avanade, in collaboration with Microsoft, have introduced a new AI-driven system designed to help manufacturers reduce downtime by guiding operators through real-time diagnostics and troubleshooting on the factory floor.
WASHINGTON—In a move that harkens back to World War II, U.S. defense officials have held talks with Ford Motor Co. and General Motors about producing military equipment and weapons.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—Google has introduced an updated robotics AI model designed to improve how robots interpret and act in real-world environments, a development that could expand automation into more complex industrial tasks over time.
AMSTERDAM—Stellantis and Microsoft have announced a five-year strategic collaboration to expand the use of artificial intelligence across engineering, manufacturing and enterprise operations, as automakers accelerate digital transformation efforts.
DECATUR, AL—GE Appliances is investing $28 million in its refrigeration manufacturing plant in Decatur, AL, upgrading production equipment and expanding on-site services as part of its broader U.S. manufacturing strategy.
RSS
