SoftBank's $5.4B ABB Robotics Deal: Why IT Service Providers Should Treat Robotics as a Core Practice
As autonomy and embodied intelligence mature, IT service providers may not need to participate in every layer, but those who develop focused capabilities—whether in advisory, integration, or managed operations—will be better placed as demand grows.
Rockwell Automation signs agreement to acquire autonomous robotics leader Clearpath Robotics
Acquisition to accelerate Rockwell's end-to-end autonomous production logistics solutions, providing safer, more efficient manufacturing environments for customers
Zebra To Acquire Fetch Robotics - Our Analysis
On July 1st Zebra Technologies announced that it would be acquiring Fetch Robotics. It will be paying $290 million to acquire the 95% of the company that it does not already own, in a deal that values Fetch Robotics at $305 million.
Hyundai Motor Group Completes Acquisition of Boston Dynamics from SoftBank
With Boston Dynamics, the Group will create a robotics value chain, from robot component manufacturing to smart logistics solutions
Readers Choice 2020: Preparing to be Acquired: COVID-19 Has Inspired Small Manufacturers to Embrace Robotics
Every position is being assessed by small manufacturers. Jobs that can be replaced with robots make the company more attractive for a potential buyer.
Teradyne to Acquire AutoGuide Mobile Robots
"¢ Supplier of High-Payload Autonomous Mobile Robots Complements Teradyne MiR's Leading AMR Position.
"¢ AutoGuide offers uniquely modular autonomous mobile tuggers and forklifts for high-payload material transport of up to 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg).
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Oriental Motor USA - Ideal for AGV/AMR Applications
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Robotmaster
Robotmaster, a Hypertherm Associates brand, is an offline, is an offline robot programming software that helps manufacturers maximize their robot's productivity with easy and efficient robot programming for a variety of applications such as cutting, trimming, milling, welding, spraying, polishing, sanding, grinding, deburring, and more.
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