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FLUX launches compact IP67 IND-ROT-G encoder
- The series comes in four sizes from 55 to 96 mm outside diameter, with up to 21-bit absolute position resolution.
- Stators start at 22 g and installation requires no calibration.
- Supported interfaces include BiSS-C, SSI and incremental A/B/Z.
KNAPP Open Shuttle Fork AMRs automate Cummins plant logistics
- The installation combines automated pallet and small-parts storage with KiSoft fleet and warehouse software.
- The AMRs handle up to 2,000 transport orders per day.
- The logistics system supplies 190 picking stations in the plant.
Taurob robot enters Equinor offshore-systems integration
- The tracked robot is certified for ATEX Zone 1 process areas where explosive gases may be present.
- Equinor software developers are connecting Taurob's supplied hardware and software to the energy company's own operational systems.
- The planned duties include remote incident assessment plus autonomous inspection and maintenance, with testing focused on safe physical behaviour.
Sensorik Austria appoints Southern Paper Group as US distributor
- The territory extends from Virginia to Texas and covers paper, board and tissue manufacturers.
- Southern Paper Group was founded in 1998 and brings pulp-and-paper technical and customer-service experience.
- The represented range includes online NIR moisture measurement, web-break detection, edge-position measurement and tailored optical sensors.
Sensorik Austria appoints exclusive China representative
- Suzhou Weiduoya was founded in 2006 and serves paper manufacturers and paper-machine suppliers in China.
- The appointment covers paper, cardboard and tissue production sites throughout the country.
- The represented range includes online NIR moisture measurement, web-break detection, edge-position measurement and tailored optical sensors.
Sodex Innovations raises €4M led by Capmont Technology
- New investors Bloomhaus Ventures, Look AI Ventures and Superangels joined lead investor Capmont Technology.
- Existing investors SOSV, OMA and 12 Rounds Capital participated again.
- Sodex says more than 100 customers across the United States, Australia and Europe use its machine-mounted sensing and site-analytics platform.
SEA.AI joins French naval-industry association GICAN
- GICAN represents more than 320 shipyards, system integrators, equipment manufacturers and other French maritime organisations.
- SEA.AI said membership would support work on autonomous-system standards, regulatory discussions and partnerships within the naval industry.
- The company reported more than 1,200 machine-vision systems deployed across maritime safety, surveillance, search-and-rescue and defence applications.
CAMCOPTER S-300 selected for European Defence Fund SWORD anti-submarine project
- Schiebel's CAMCOPTER S-300 was selected as the airborne platform for SWORD, a European Defence Fund project.
- SWORD focuses on stand-off anti-submarine warfare operations by remote deployment.
- The project is led by TKMS ATLAS ELEKTRONIK and will evaluate the S-300 for naval anti-submarine mission roles.
ADNOC deploys Taurob inspection robot at Taweelah gas plant
- The robot was conducting on-site autonomous inspections for gas leaks, hotspots and other hazards.
- The system uses 3D LiDAR and thermal cameras to inspect operating energy infrastructure.
- ADNOC described the Taweelah deployment as live operations, separate from later co-development plans under the ARGOS joint-industry project.
TTTech Auto becomes TrustMotion
- The TrustMotion name took effect on 30 April 2026 after NXP completed the acquisition in June 2025.
- Chris Greentree became General Manager and Stefan Poledna moved into the Chief Technology Officer role.
- The renamed business retained MotionWise safety middleware, hardware design, safety consulting and customer integration programs.
Schiebel completes first CAMCOPTER S-100 acceptance milestone for Hellenic Navy
- Schiebel and the Hellenic Navy completed acceptance tests for the first two CAMCOPTER S-100 systems.
- The milestone followed the February 2026 contract for four systems for the Hellenic Navy's FDI frigates.
- The acceptance step moves the Greek S-100 procurement toward shipboard deployment.
French Navy orders additional CAMCOPTER S-100 systems
- The French Navy ordered five additional CAMCOPTER S-100 systems through DGA and Naval Group.
- The systems will be delivered progressively from 2026 onward.
- Naval Group will deploy and integrate the systems on FREMM frigates using mission management via Steeris MS.
AGILOX demonstrates OFL and ODM AMRs at LogiMAT 2026
- The 150-square-metre booth presented the OFL and ODM side by side within AGILOX's current AMR portfolio.
- Visitors could test commissioning, station setup, routing and order-handling functions through AGILOX HMI.
- The software display covered simulation-based development, end-to-end digital twins, X-SWARM and AGILOX WORLD.
Siemens selects KNAPP AeroBot for Karlsruhe plant
- The planned system includes 21 AeroBots serving 30,000 storage locations across 27 levels.
- KiSoft One will connect the robotic store with Siemens SAP EWM and the plant's existing warehouse areas.
- KNAPP also said the established Open Shuttle fleet at Karlsruhe would expand from three to six AMRs.
Hellenic Navy procures CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS for FDI frigates
- The Hellenic Navy signed a contract to procure four CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS for its new FDI frigates.
- The ship-based systems will be deployed on the Hellenic Navy's HS Kimon, Nearchos and Formion.
- The first system was planned for deployment on HS Kimon in spring 2026 alongside land-based training support.
Melkus Mechatronic announces G130 3.0 pallet AGV
- Overlapping sensors provide all-round visibility for omnidirectional movement at full speed.
- The higher-capacity battery and faster inductive charging system were planned as a common standard across future Melkus AGVs.
TTTech Auto introduces MotionWise Communication
- MotionWise Communication provides vehicle-wide communication spanning high-performance computers and microcontrollers.
- The product supports DDS, Zenoh, AUTOSAR and ROS 2 across Linux, QNX and Android environments.
- TrustMotion describes it as a joint automotive product built with ZettaScale technology.
AGILOX ONE automates intralogistics at LINHARDT Viechtach
- The recorded operating period covered more than 483,000 containers and pallets transported.
- LINHARDT reports more than 36,500 tonnes moved and 73,000 kilometres travelled by the vehicles.
- The Viechtach system uses AGILOX X-SWARM and connects with the site's existing IT environment.
fischer BAUBOT wins Guinness World Records title for 24-hour concrete drilling
- The certified attempt on 10–11 September produced 3,717 completed concrete holes across wall, floor and ceiling applications.
- Each hole met the stated minimum 10 mm diameter and 50 mm depth, with no overlaps permitted.
- The robot ran for the full 24 hours with only brief scheduled stops for tool and drill-bit changes.
Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-300 showcased publicly at ADEX 2025
- Schiebel showcased the CAMCOPTER S-300 publicly at ADEX 2025 in Seoul.
- Naval News reported the airframe on display was the first pre-production unit.
- The S-300 expands Schiebel's CAMCOPTER line with a larger uncrewed platform for maritime and land-based environments.
FLUX launches marine-grade IND-MAX-100 encoder
- The variant uses a marine-grade stainless-steel housing.
- It is designed for continuous saltwater exposure in naval, offshore and subsea systems.
AVL and ARTI field-test GPS-independent autonomous tractors
- The collaborators integrated ARTI's hardware-agnostic autonomy software with AVL's eTractor platform, engineering expertise and test facilities.
- The system combines LiDAR-based perception, path planning, steering and braking controls with a browser interface for remote mission planning, monitoring and telemetry.
- Real-world trials addressed crop-row perception, obstacle detection, dust, vibration, changing terrain and safe operation of multi-ton agricultural machinery.
FLUX adds 75 mm and 100 mm IND-MAX encoders
- The smaller diameters extend the range into compact and mid-sized systems.
- Target applications include stabilized platforms, aerial cameras and drone gimbals.
KNAPP split-tray sorter supports Celio store delivery
- The system has operated at Celio's Amblainville, France logistics center since it opened in 2012, consolidating three former warehouses for store supply.
- The split-tray sorter uses four induction islands, a 504-metre conveyor, 1,019 double trays and 688 release points to route flat-packed goods into outbound store orders.
- KNAPP reports picking performance of up to 15,000 items per hour, lower logistics cost per item and improved delivery punctuality and completeness.
NXP completes acquisition of TTTech Auto
- The acquisition followed the agreement announced in January 2025.
- The combined stack links NXP system-on-chip platforms with safety-critical middleware.
- TTTech Auto later adopted the TrustMotion name in April 2026.
Dimetor joins Nokia-led PROACTIF robotics project
- The multi-million-euro programme covers robotics and unmanned technology.
- Dimetor contributes network-aware operating intelligence for connected autonomous systems.
BAUBOT MRS15 drills 8,960 holes in Engelberg Tunnel restoration
- The project used one to three MRS15 systems across two phases, drilling holes 20 millimetres wide and 220 millimetres deep.
- Planning and Simulation Environment software let the team adjust the drilling programme around reinforcement without rebuilding on-site mission files.
- The robots worked day and night shifts while the tunnel remained operational, reducing prolonged manual exposure to vibration and difficult working conditions.
FLUX partners with SEUM Tronics for South Korea
- SEUM will offer GMI angle and rotary encoders alongside INDUCTIVE Rotary and IND-MAX families.
- The partner specializes in ultra-precision positioning solutions and customer-specific applications.
FLUX partners with Aris Otomasyon for Turkey
- IND-MAX is a focus of the agreement, with harsh-environment models then spanning 125–375 mm.
- Target sectors include medical equipment, gimbals and robotics.
AGILOX appoints David Niedermaier and Dirk Erlacher co-CEOs
- Niedermaier retained his technology remit while taking the co-CEO role.
- Erlacher returned from leading AGILOX APAC in China and also became COO.
- Baumann-Rott stepped down as managing director and COO and continued with the group as a board member.
ToolSense adds PUDU Robotics API integration for service robot fleet management
- ToolSense added API integration for monitoring and managing PUDU cleaning robots.
- The connection brings robot status and fleet-management data into the ToolSense operations platform.
KNAPP AeroBot wins LogiMAT Best Product 2025
- AeroBot made its first public appearance at LogiMAT 2025.
- The system targets automated storage and retrieval in standard building heights.
- AeroBot robots navigate in three dimensions using lidar.
AGILOX launches OFL autonomous free-lift robot
- The initial 2025 configuration supports loads up to 800 kg and station heights up to 1.2 metres.
- AGILOX designed the OFL to deliver, stack and store pallets and other load carriers.
- The robot uses the company's X-SWARM fleet-coordination technology and a new 3D-sensor obstacle-avoidance system.
More Robots discusses Austrian industrial-robot integration with Kawasaki Robotics
- Werner identified growing demand for picking, packaging and palletising in food and beverage manufacturing.
- Müller highlighted material-handling robots with payloads up to 80 kilograms, including the RS series.
- The distribution arrangement, dating to 2023, provides local advice, training, service and spare-parts support.
KNAPP publicly introduces AeroBot storage system
- AeroBot robots navigate independently across floors and racks and use friction drive to climb vertically.
- A SatBot handles cartons, containers, piece goods and bulk goods weighing up to 35 kilograms.
- KNAPP designed the modular system for standard building heights and integration with workstations, picking robots and AMRs.
HumanTech demonstrates remote BIM-driven task planning with BAUBOT
- Kajima researchers in Singapore used two terminals to plan tasks and monitor a construction-robotics laboratory in Germany.
- Task data passed through the BIMxD environment into BAUBOT navigation and robotic execution components.
- The pilot combined contributions from BAUBOT, DFKI, Catenda, STAM, SINTEF, Ricoh and Kajima in one digital construction workflow.
Rosenbauer delivers the 100th RTE Robot to the Munich district
- Rosenbauer and regional partner BAS handed over the 100th RTE Robot to the Munich district for the Gräfelfing volunteer fire service.
- The delivery completed an order for three robots; the first two had been delivered in March 2024 and the third was ordered in June 2024.
- The supplied vehicle carries a 625 kg payload and combines video-linked remote control, a 1,600 l/min RM15 launcher, and positive-pressure ventilation, with modular equipment for firefighting, smoke extraction, and heavy-equipment transport.
TGW wins Reader’s Choice Awards for RovoFlex and Stingray Shuttle
- TGW Logistics won the Piece Picking Robotics category with RovoFlex and the Automated Storage category with its Stingray Shuttle.
- RovoFlex combines hybrid manual and automatic picking with AI-based process learning and throughput of up to 1,000 picks per hour.
- Stingray Shuttle supports throughput of up to 1,500 load carriers per hour per aisle and uses regenerative braking with supercapacitors to reduce energy consumption.
igm reports new welding-system integration at Volvo in France
- The facility has six specialised robotic welding systems.
- Two systems serve upper frames; the other four handle booms, side members, central parts and arms.
- The installation extends a longstanding collaboration on excavator fabrication.
fischer fully acquires BauBot GmbH
- The transaction moved BauBot from fischer majority ownership, established in 2022, to full group ownership.
- fischer and BauBot had jointly developed and commercialised the BauBot construction robot before the takeover.
- The acquisition was intended to support wider scaling of mobile construction robotics in existing and international markets.
FLUX launches IND-MAX industrial angle encoders
- Six sizes from 125 to 375 mm combine a hollow bore with protected inductive sensing.
- The range offers 23-bit resolution and IP67 protection without field calibration.
- Standard versions became available after several years of customer-specific supply.
KNAPP and Covariant extend AI-robotics partnership
- The partners combine KNAPP logistics systems with Covariant AI and image processing.
- At the announcement, Pick-it-Easy Robot was operating at 26 KNAPP customers across Europe, North America and Australia.
- The extension targets a broader market presence for AI-powered robotic picking in multiple logistics sectors.
igm details automated wheel-loader fabrication at Liebherr Bischofshofen
- Two RSX welding stations each use an RTE478-S robot mounted on a rotary boom.
- An RTE H650 handling robot travels on a ground track between the stations.
- The handling system automatically exchanges workpiece fixtures and stores them in a rack.
KNAPP automates LOGIPACK bottle-return handling
- The system brings empty crates and bottles together at one site and automates depalletizing, recognition, in-depth sorting and palletizing, including single-bottle sorting.
- KNAPP’s Reusables Management Solutions combine with LLS and LOGIPACK expertise to return unmixed crates to reuse while reducing manual handling.
- AI analyzes the composition of incoming empties to optimize future sorting; the partners report higher performance and quality and plan similar concepts at other LOGIPACK centers.
AGILOX scales BMW Regensburg fleet to 27 AMRs
- BMW installed the first AGILOX AMR at Regensburg in 2017 and expanded the fleet after the pilot phase.
- By the end of 2023, 27 AMRs replenished bodywork processes and handled load carriers across the plant.
- AGILOX reports that the fleet moves about 2,624 tonnes and travels roughly 3,294 kilometres in an average week.
AGILOX ONE showcases RoboSense Bpearl lidar at MODEX 2024
- The AGILOX ONE at booth C7492 used RoboSense's Bpearl lidar for obstacle avoidance and precise navigation.
- Bpearl provides a 360-degree horizontal and 90-degree vertical field of view, with short-range detection down to 10 cm.
- RoboSense scheduled the showcase for MODEX in Atlanta from 11 to 14 March alongside other lidar-equipped warehouse robots.
RIEGL and Dufour partner on Swiss Alps UAV LiDAR trials
- Dufour supplied its AeroMini and Aero2 uncrewed aircraft platforms for the multi-month test programme.
- RIEGL supplied the laser scanners and supported their integration with the aircraft.
- BSF Swissphoto assessed data and commercial workflows while SLF checked data quality for applied-science use cases.
Schiebel wins CAMCOPTER S-300 contract for South Korean Navy
- Schiebel won a contract with Hanwha Systems to supply CAMCOPTER S-300 systems.
- The systems support ISTAR missions for the South Korean Navy and Marine Corps.
- The award extends Schiebel's South Korean naval UAS presence beyond its existing S-100 fleet.
Balko joins RIEGL UAS LiDAR OEM partner programme
- Balko integrates RIEGL miniVUX and VUX-series scanners into modular LiDAR payloads for UAV platforms.
- The payload architecture was designed for harsh winter operation while maintaining survey-grade performance.
- The partnership extends RIEGL's UAS LiDAR integration and customer support coverage in Quebec and the wider Canadian market.
Geometricus expands UAV surveying with RIEGL VUX-160 sensor
- The Croatian survey company began operating a miniVUX-SYS integrated with a DJI M300 multicopter in November 2022.
- The system supported faster survey-grade field capture and access to difficult terrain.
- Geometricus selected the higher-end VUX-160 for longer-range and wider-area projects after its initial operating experience.
AGILOX ODM wins IFOY Award for autonomous mobile robot
- The jury cited the ODM's compactness, user-friendliness, autonomous responsiveness and manoeuvrability.
- AGILOX states that the ODM can be commissioned in under 12 hours and uses X-SWARM to choose routes in real time.
- The IFOY decision followed an 80-criteria test protocol, a scientific innovation check and a jury test.
igm welding installation inaugurated at SBS in Hungary
- The TLA3 overhead slide carries a seven-axis RTE477-S robot.
- A five-tonne L-manipulator and adjustable five-tonne headstock accommodate large assemblies.
- The equipment welds chassis, booms and bogies weighing up to ten tonnes.
AGILOX operates five-robot AMR fleet at hansgrohe
- Hansgrohe selected AGILOX after evaluating three AMR manufacturers for integration into its existing workflows.
- The five-robot fleet travels about 3,000 kilometres and transports roughly 13,000 pallets each month.
- Hansgrohe uses X-SWARM fleet coordination and AGILOX Analytics to monitor and optimise the material flow.
Schiebel and Thales awarded Royal Navy Peregrine UAS contract
- Schiebel and Thales were awarded the UK Ministry of Defence Peregrine UAS contract for the Royal Navy.
- The contract delivers CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS fitted with a naval surveillance sensor suite.
- The system is intended to provide maritime capability protecting Royal Navy ships on operational tasks.
Farmasiet selects KNAPP automation for new warehouse
- Farmasiet selected KNAPP automation for a new online pharmacy warehouse.
- The project supports Farmasiet online pharmacy fulfillment operations.
- KNAPP is supplying automation for warehouse picking and sorting systems in a healthcare logistics environment.
fischer and BAUBOT launch automated fastening robot
- The system used a digital construction plan to automate drilling and fastening work on walls, floors and ceilings.
- Its workflow covered process simulation, autonomous movement, tool changes, dust extraction and installation-data documentation.
- fischer offered the robot through sale, rental and a managed service spanning planning, execution and documentation.
GER4TECH demonstrates G4T4 mobile machine tending
- The demonstrated configuration mounted a FANUC CRX-10iA/L arm on the mobile platform.
- Camera-based positioning calibrated the robot to the machine; Euroboxes carried HSK-mounted workpieces.
AGILOX launches ODM autonomous dolly mover
- The ODM targets small load carriers with up to 300 kg load capacity and 250 mm lifting height.
- The robot uses AGILOX X-SWARM technology and omnidirectional movement for warehouse and production-floor transport.
KNAPP introduces Open Shuttle Fork and Store systems
- Open Shuttle Fork added autonomous pallet transport to KNAPP's AMR portfolio.
- Open Shuttle Store combined scalable storage with autonomous mobile robots controlled by KiSoft FCS.
- KNAPP presented the systems alongside AutoPocket and AI-enabled Pick-it-Easy Robot workflows at LogiMAT.
KNAPP extends AI robotics partnership with Covariant
- The partnership supports AI-enabled robotic picking in KNAPP warehouse systems.
- Covariant is the named AI robotics partner.
Continental and VOLTERIO partner to develop automatic EV charging robot
- Continental Engineering Services and VOLTERIO entered a partnership to develop an intelligent charging robot for electric vehicles.
- The system uses a vehicle underbody unit and a garage-floor unit that connect automatically, even when the vehicle is parked up to 30 centimetres away from the ideal position.
- The companies planned near-production systems for 2022, with initial 22 kW home charging followed by higher-power public and fleet variants.
Robotunits launches modular powered roller conveyors
- The range combines straight and curved sections, lift stations, right-angle transfers and turntables.
- Each zone includes a preinstalled controller and wiring, with zero-pressure accumulation logic.
The Very Group reports 30-minute fulfilment with KNAPP automation
- Skygate uses more than 400 KNAPP shuttles, almost 640,000 storage locations and 120,000 EcoPocket positions.
- KNAPP KiSoft warehouse, control and machine software coordinates storage, pocket sorting, returns and dispatch.
- The Very Group said the site had processed more than 40 million items and could contribute up to GBP 25 million in annual efficiency savings.
AGILOX expands AMR portfolio with OCF counterbalanced forklift
- The OCF handles open and closed load carriers up to 1,500 kg and can set them down at heights up to 1,600 mm.
- Its three-drive omnidirectional base supports parallel, diagonal and rotational movement in narrow warehouse aisles.
- AGILOX designed mixed ONE and OCF fleets to share X-SWARM coordination, control and Wi-Fi infrastructure.
Carlyle invests growth capital in AGILOX
- Carlyle agreed to invest substantial growth capital alongside existing shareholder Raiffeisen Invest Private Equity.
- AGILOX linked the investment to international expansion and development of new autonomous mobile robot products.
- The founders and Raiffeisen Invest retained substantial stakes after the transaction.
Printstones unveils the Baubot mobile construction robot prototype
- The electric tracked prototype combined an all-terrain mobile base with a multi-function robotic arm and interchangeable tools.
- Demonstrated task concepts included drilling, milling, welding, screwdriving, bricklaying, sanding, painting and material transport.
- The platform supported manual smartphone control or pre-programmed commands and was being offered to pilot-project partners ahead of commercial production.
Foccus Innovation details pipe-rehabilitation robot prototype
- The robot uses more than 12 brushed and brushless drive units to reproduce segmented peristaltic movement.
- Its controller supplies vibration feedback and high-resolution 4K imagery to the operator.
- maxon supported drive selection and supplied motors for prototype testing through its Young Engineers Program.
KEBA announces acquisition of LTI Motion and Heinz Fiege
- The transaction agreement was signed on November 15, 2018 and announced on November 27.
- The acquisition expanded KEBA from roughly 1,200 to more than 1,700 employees.
- The combination made KEBA a fuller-line automation supplier spanning HMI, control, safety and drive technology.