Industrial Automation

Robots Reshape Renewable Energy Development as Automation Becomes Structural Industry Feature
Automation is increasingly integral to renewable energy projects, with robots handling hazardous and time-intensive tasks across construction and maintenance, raising questions about future employment shifts in the sector.

Micropolis AI Robotics Expands into Maritime Automation with DP World Agreement
Micropolis AI Robotics has signed an engineering and manufacturing agreement with DP World to develop a container ascending system, marking its expansion into maritime and industrial automation and positioning it among global leaders in AI-driven logistics.

Oncotelic Therapeutics Pivots to AI-Robotics, Partners with TechForce for GMP Automation
Oncotelic Therapeutics (OTLC) expands beyond biotech into AI-driven industrial automation through a strategic partnership with TechForce Robotics, commercializing a GMP-compliant robotics platform that leverages its PDAOAI technology.

Schaeffler Wins Hermes Award for Humanoid Robot Actuator Platform
Schaeffler's scalable actuator platform for humanoid robots, which reduces costs and size while enabling natural movement, has won the prestigious Hermes Award, positioning the company as a key enabler for industrial-scale humanoid robotics.

Schaeffler Wins Hermes Award for Humanoid Robotics Actuator Platform
Schaeffler's Hermes Award-winning scalable actuator platform for humanoid robots addresses the critical cost and efficiency barriers to industrial adoption, positioning the company as a key enabler for the technology's commercial breakthrough.

Wearable Devices Ltd. Secures Neural Interface Patent with Industrial Applications
Wearable Devices Ltd. has been granted a U.S. patent for neural interface technology that measures physical forces through wrist sensors, positioning the company to compete in the $260 billion AI wearables market with applications in industrial automation, XR, and assistive technology.

R. STAHL Announces Leadership Transition with Dr. Claus Bischoff Set to Become CEO in 2026
R. STAHL AG is implementing a structured leadership transition with Dr. Claus Bischoff appointed as Deputy CEO effective October 2025 and set to assume the CEO role in January 2026, ensuring continuity in the company's strategic direction and technological innovation in explosion protection systems.

South Fork Instruments Expands Americas Portfolio with Hycontrol's SureSense+ Foam Detection System for Food Processing
South Fork Instruments has added Hycontrol's SureSense+ foam detection system to its Americas portfolio, addressing critical foam control challenges in food processing that lead to chemical waste and process instability.

ThreeNH Introduces YL3160 Non-Contact Spectrophotometer for Industrial Color Measurement
ThreeNH's launch of the YL3160 Non-Contact Spectrophotometer marks a significant advancement in industrial color measurement, offering real-time, contamination-free analysis for various industries.

Exner Turbidity and Solids Sensors Achieve 3A and EHEDG Hygienic Certifications
Exner turbidity and solids concentration sensors by South Fork Instruments have been certified by 3A Sanitary Standards and EHEDG, meeting stringent hygienic design requirements for the food and beverage industry.

Industrial Controls Expert Jeffrey W. Nank Joins AWC, Inc. Board of Directors
AWC, Inc. has appointed Jeffrey W. Nank, a seasoned industrial manufacturing executive, to its five-member Board of Directors, bringing extensive leadership experience from multiple manufacturing and technology companies.