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Latest Industrial News
Hyundai Heavy Develops Mini Welding Robot
South Korea's largest industrial robot manufacturer and world-leading shipbuilder has developed a new robotic assistant. (May 13, 2013)

KUKA and Nolek Partner on Leak Detection Solution
KUKA robots now sold as official SniffIT operators. (May 13, 2013)

Hogan Departs ABB. Is the Acquisition Binge Over?
Seeks smooth transition with as little disruption as possible to the positive momentum at ABB (May 10, 2013)

Universal Robots Reaches Across North America
Universal Robot's lightweight robot arms are quickly becoming sought after solutions by companies that previously viewed automation as too costly and complex, but now see the robot as a game changer. (May 09, 2013)

Ditch the Controller: The Future of Human-Machine Interaction
Bryan Brown explores the boundaries of fusing remote sensing technology with everyday devices. (May 04, 2013)

Stäubli Partners with Supplier Werner Electric
Werner Electric will make Stäubli robots and robotic components, and support the Stäubli-trained local sales network, available throughout the region. (April 25, 2013)

KUKA Acquires Utica Enterprises, Inc.
KUKA's acquisition of Utica Enterprises further expands the robotics' companies foothold among automotive manufacturers. (April 22, 2013)

Human Augmentation has Vast Commercial Potential
Robotic exoskeletal systems--the fastest growing field of human augmentation--are poised to impact medical, military and industrial markets. (April 09, 2013)

Boeing, Airbus & the Military Seek Fast, Skillful Robots to Build Out Fleets
With increased demand, aircraft manufacturers are investing in new technologies, which is a very positive thing for robotics companies. (March 28, 2013)

Analyst Outlook
Adept Technology Resets for 2013
What the largest U.S.-based industrial robot producer has planned for the food industry and more (February 22, 2013)

Robotics Business Review’s RBR50 List for 2013 Announced
The final votes are in! The top 50 robotics companies announced for 2013. (February 11, 2013)

Adept’s Lynx Blazes a Path for Mobile Robots in Manufacturing
Adept Technology's new Lynx mobile robot is ready to enable flexible manufacturing (February 01, 2013)

Schunk Days for Experts…and Guys Like Me
The way forward for robotics is very clear to him: service robots will quickly evolve into intelligent helpers (February 01, 2013)

ProMat 2013: Elettric 80’s Robotic Freeway for the Beverage Industry
This company has experienced 50 percent growth in the beverage industry (January 28, 2013)

Hidden Gems at Automate/ProMat 2013
Cool ideas and the gutsy people who have a passion about what they’re doing with robotics. (January 28, 2013)



Special Focus: Top Transactions
Top Transactions

All of the robotics industry’s top reported orders, sales, investments, mergers & acquisitions and financial events of 2012 now available in one downloadable doc!


Medrobotics Closes on $10M in Financing

Robotics’ Top Transactions 2012

Finally, UK Funds Big Boost in Robotics: $55M

Persimmon Technologies Closes Series B Funding with $5.8M

Medrobotics Completes $33.6M in Series D Financing
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