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Schaeffler and Humanoid announce strategic partnership, rolling out hundreds of humanoid robots over five years

The commitment comes in tandem with an announced strategic partnership with Humanoid to develop components for humanoid robots, advancing Schaeffler’s stated goal of becoming the preferred technology partner for the humanoid robotics segment.

NVIDIA introduces the Rubin Platform, the next generation of AI, at CES 2026

With Rubin, NVIDIA reportedly aims to “push AI to the next frontier” while slashing the cost of generating tokens to roughly one-tenth that of the previous platform.

Only 37 per cent of U.S. manufacturers have significant or full automation in place, Vention report finds

An Industry Week survey of 214 U.S. manufacturers reveals a substantial gap between automation's perceived importance and actual adoption.

Initial list of Centre Stage speakers announced for Hannover Messe 2026

Hannover Messe will feature 80 speakers from around the world on their Centre Stage later this year, hosting pioneers, company leaders, scientists and politicians who have boldly and successfully broken new ground.

Automation Products

Festo releases System Configurator to streamline automation system design

The tool brings sizing, configuration and commissioning together with the goal of helping teams work faster and reduce design time.

Flexxbotics releases free download of software-defined automation

The download delivers a production-ready runtime environment, low-code HMI, developers’ studio and complete API for smart factory interoperability and orchestration.

Flexiv unveils compact AMR built for real work environments

The FMR 300 is engineered to expand the operating space of Flexiv’s adaptive robots and eliminate the limitations of stationary workspaces.

ABB expands digital simulation solutions with ACS880 Virtual DrivePlus launch

ACS880 Virtual DrivePlus expands the ABB simulation solutions portfolio, derisking projects, reducing commissioning time and accelerating time-to-market.

Events

April 8, 2026 • Langley Events Centre, Langley, BC
Meet face-to-face with product and application engineers who know their stuff. GET hands-on experience with the products and solutions displayed.

DEX Expo – Langley

April 28, 2026 • Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Meet face-to-face with product and application engineers who know their stuff. GET hands-on experience with the products and solutions displayed.

DEX Expo – Winnipeg

May 11-12 • Montreal
Discover the latest in manufacturing technologies and innovation.

Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show

May 26, 2026 • River Cree Resort & Casino, Entertainment Centre, Edmonton, AB
Meet face-to-face with product and application engineers who know their stuff. GET hands-on experience with the products and solutions displayed.

DEX Expo – Edmonton

May 28, 2026 • Acadia Recreation Complex, Calgary, AB
Meet face-to-face with product and application engineers who know their stuff. GET hands-on experience with the products and solutions displayed.

DEX Expo – Calgary

June 22-25 • Chicago
Discover the latest in automated manufacturing technologies and innovation.

Automate 2026

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