Tag: robotics
Manufacturing automation’s ‘blind spot’ remains at the cut, says Sandvik Coromant
Global metal cutting and machining solutions company Sandvik Coromant says manufacturing automation continues to face a key limitation at the point where the cutting tool meets the material, despite broader advances in robotics, connected systems and analytics.
Fujitsu, Carnegie Mellon partner in launching new physical AI research centre
Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon University have jointly established a collaborative facility that will serve as a global research hub for developing and implementing physical AI technologies across various industries.
Chinese tech giants to deploy new robot for household chores
X Square Robot, a technology company backed by industry giants Alibaba, ByteDance, Xiaomi, and Meituan, has introduced a new embodied AI foundation model designed for domestic use.
China’s Zoomlion debuts new robot operating system at Hannover Messe 2026
Chinese machinery manufacturer Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology has introduced its new embodied intelligence operating system, Robot Ops, at Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany.
ARM Hub launches Propel-AIR 2.0 to accelerate AI robotics for manufacturing
Australia’s manufacturing sector will be a key focus of a national robotics and artificial intelligence initiative, with ARM Hub set to launch Propel-AIR 2.0 in Brisbane on 17 February.
Robot ‘Charlotte’ developed for housing, lunar applications to be unveiled in Sydney
Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology will present a new robot designed for both lunar exploration and sustainable housing construction on Earth at the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney.
Perth to host first Indo-Pacific robotics and AI conference
Perth is set to become the focal point for discussions on robotics, artificial intelligence, and cyber technologies when it hosts the inaugural Indo-Pacific Robotics, Autonomy, AI and Cyber Conference (IPRAAC) from 7 to 9 October 2025.
FBR unveils Mantis robotic welding system for heavy industries
FBR Limited has announced the launch of its new robotic welding product, Mantis, which incorporates the company’s proprietary Dynamic Stabilisation Technology (DST).
Konica Minolta targets smarter manufacturing with launch of mobile cobots
Konica Minolta Australia, in collaboration with global mobile robotics company Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), is set to unveil two new autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at CeMAT Australia 2025, which will be held from 22 to 24 July at The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park.
Epson launches Direct to Shape Printing System for full-scale global rollout
Epson has announced the global commercialisation of its new Direct to Shape Printing System, which combines its proprietary PrecisionCore printhead technology with robotics to enable high-quality inkjet printing directly on three-dimensional surfaces.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
