Hirebotics, a provider of collaborative robot (cobot) solutions for metal fabrication, today announced the first explosion-proof cobot solution built using its no-code Beacon platform and the FANUC CRX-10iA/L Paint hardware. Hirebotics’ Cobot Painter is available now, offering metal fabricators and manufacturers a practical, high-mix, low-volume alternative to manual spraying and complex automated lines. ![]()
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Musashi AI showcased the commercial configuration of its second-generation (Gen 2) Cendiant inspection system and the latest advances in its Cendiant Quality Insights software at Automate 2026. Musashi AI demonstrated how a new generation of generalized deep learning models, Active i software, and custom embedded control architecture make AI-powered inspection faster to deploy, easier to maintain, and simpler to scale across manufacturing operations. ![]()
ABB's new report, The Industrial Efficiency Gap, shows how high-efficiency industrial motors and generators can unlock one of the largest untapped opportunities to save energy, cut costs and reduce emissions in global industry. ![]()

Big Joe Autonomous Solutions has debuted four new products at Automate 2026, expanding its lineup of scalable autonomous equipment designed to help customers address challenges with continued labor constraints while improving efficiency and productivity. The new AP44 fully autonomous pallet truck, ASC40 autonomous stacker, ATC100 autonomous tugger, and ACV40 autonomous three-wheel forklift are being showcased this week at Automate. Each of these autonomous solutions has been engineered with Big Joe’s lithium batteries and designed specifically to support facilities seeking approachable and flexible automation that can be deployed without major facility layout changes or infrastructure modifications. ![]()
Automate 2026 comes to Chicago next week, and we’ve been hard at work digging through the lists of over a thousand exhibitors to find interesting products and opportunities to track down at the show. Last week, you got a sneak peak at the South Hall, and today, we’ll be exploring everything that will be happening at McCormick’s North Hall. ![]()
If you’re an OEM in the market for a cabling solution for an automated product, you may want to look up SAB while you’re at Automate 2026. They’ll not only be showing off some of their wide-ranging portfolio of cabling solutions, but also will have experts on-site to talk shop about custom solutions that meet your specific needs. ![]()
Emerson will be enticing OEMs with a broad range of displays at Automate 2026. Ranging from a ballpoint pen assembler to a hybrid machine using both electric and pneumatic components, Emerson is focused on expressing the full range of what’s possible with their broad catalogue of components. In addition, Emerson will be showing off several connected brands, including Aventics and Afag, that are core to their offerings. ![]()
Pudu Robotics, a supplier in service robotics, today announced the launch of its new PUDU D7, its next-generation industrial semi-humanoid robot designed for manufacturing and industrial environments. ![]()
PTZOptics, Detect-It, and Comtronix will demonstrate (At Automate 2026) how manufacturers, including automotive, heavy equipment, and food and beverage producers, can move beyond slow, complex and expensive AI pilots and deploy real-time visual inspection, automation, and on-premise intelligence quickly and cost-effectively directly on the factory floor. ![]()