Epson will showcase its ColorWorks and cobots at PACK EXPO 2026 to improve flexibility, productivity and efficiency across labeling, packaging and end-of-line processes. f.mtr.cool/zel6wz8knm

JLS Automation unveiled its proprietary AI-driven vision technology, JLS VISION AI, at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago. f.mtr.cool/47l1rcbuts

Scott Technology is showcasing the compact, high-capacity NexPAL 200HL palletizer at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago. f.mtr.cool/zw0ofty7b3

CMES Robotics’ AI-powered mixed case palletizer will make its U.S. debut at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago. f.mtr.cool/4r89fh70i6

Symbotic acquired German automation company cellumation and its celluveyor software-driven sortation platform, looking to advance sortation for the global supply chain. f.mtr.cool/wl9uhlhqru

Aetina is building the edge architecture for physical AI by giving AI agents the processing power to turn instructions into robotic actions. f.mtr.cool/zy9haldhu2

ABB Robotics released two new industrial robots and expanded the OmniCore EyeMotion platform with the AI Robot Trainer at CIIF 2026 in Shanghai. f.mtr.cool/usa6u3jscp

CloudNC announced a $20 million funding round to expand its AI tools for precision machining and its booth demonstrations at IMTS 2026 in Chicago. f.mtr.cool/fl1jp2pwa2

AutoStore’s fall 2026 product announcement includes new and expanded products spanning fulfillment workflows, system design, maintenance, and expanded use cases. f.mtr.cool/1i4bh33tre

OSARO SightWorks uses AI and deep learning to improve robotic picking, packing, kitting, palletizing and depalletizing in warehouse operations. f.mtr.cool/s6fls751e7

Reshape Automation’s Industrial AI Accuracy Index 2026 found that leading AI models only respond correctly to 52% of industrial parts questions from distributors and OEMs. f.mtr.cool/360vn0n4d1

A3 provided details about the 2026 International Robot Safety Conference in Detroit, with speakers from Amazon Robotics, NVIDIA, and more scheduled to discuss new robotics safety requirements. f.mtr.cool/bauu0wx34f

RobCo’s valuation surpassed $1 billion, as the company building the next generation of autonomous industrial robots doubled its valuation in less than a year. f.mtr.cool/o3etuz9oi3

Amazon launched the Physical AI Toolchain on AWS, an open-source stack for building intelligent machines built on AWS using NVIDIA’s physical AI stack and inspired by Amazon’s robotics expertise. f.mtr.cool/aoqijsy1m8

Sereact’s dual-arm robotic systems entered live operations, with CEVA Logistics deploying the technology at two Zalando sites for returns handling applications. f.mtr.cool/rjyit07yvk

A new distribution center for First Supply uses Exotec’s Skypod system to guarantee next-morning delivery of industrial supplies for orders placed before 5 p.m. f.mtr.cool/kewyefyfxi

FireDome announced the beginning of its U.S. operations, as the Israel-based company tests its autonomous wildfire resilience technology at Yuba County Airport in California. f.mtr.cool/olz0wvbi0p

Overview AI launched the OV Spark inspection camera with the Sparky onboard agent, enabling quality teams to build and maintain line inspections without vision specialists. f.mtr.cool/3dkkm60pwq

Boston Dynamics named former Amazon AI leader Rohit Prasad its new CEO as the company turns to its next era of physical AI innovation and commercialization. f.mtr.cool/7ggeciqna1

Schneider Electric said that it will acquire PTC for $22.6 billion, as Schneider looks to strengthen its capabilities in product design, lifecycle management, AI and digital industrial systems. f.mtr.cool/cwvs62njr0