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AI claw drone captures downed UAVs
The Project RED drones were designed to fly over and inspect downed unmanned aircraft systems using AI software to distinguish friendly drones from enemy drones.
How automated identification is transforming materials handling
Modern RFID systems measure signal strength and phase across multiple tags and reader angles, allowing systems to infer orientation, select reliable reads and improve screening confidence without reducing throughput or replacing existing infrastructure.
Aluminum whiskey bottles may offer a greener alternative to glass
Stirling Distillery and scientists from Heriot Watt are working to determine how whiskey behaves when stored in aluminum rather than traditional glass bottles.
Human knee–inspired robotic joints correct 99% misalignment, lend triple grip strength
These optimized rolling contact joints could potentially be used in assorted applications ranging from assistive devices and exoskeletons to human-like robots and biomechanical studies of animals.
Mallard Manufacturing introduces Dyna-Pick: High-density bin storage for faster, accurate item picking
The system features rugged industrial canvas panels that suspend below standard pallet rack beams, creating two rows of hanging bins in what would be floor-level rack space.
These solvents are making a breakthrough in the longstanding PET synthesis struggle
DESs are suitable for industrial use, but optimizing the environmental impact remains a key area for future development.
Apollo Seiko brings expanded selective soldering lineup and new dual-pot innovations to APEX 2026
The company will highlight two new inline platforms and a dual-pot selective system along with three industry-proven soldering robots.
New gearbox series for dynamic delta robotics
With a new gearbox series developed specifically for the kinematic demands of delta robots, Neugart now offers additional, economical options.
Coffee grounds extend blueberry shelf life
The UNSW Sydney team is working to prolong the shelf life of fruits with an edible film derived from coffee waste. This film promises to help preserve the freshness of delicate fruits like blueberries by limiting how much water seeps in or out.
SEW-EURODRIVE launches DriveTag — A smarter way to streamline inventory, logistics and material flow
The customized barcode labeling service is engineered to simplify product identification, streamline logistics and optimize internal material flow for industrial users.
Soft, air-powered robotic elbow exoskeleton eases muscle effort, reduces workload
Designed particularly for workers whose jobs involve hours of lifting and repetitive motion and to prevent future musculoskeletal disorders, the Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton (PASE) is a lightweight silicone "pneumatic actuator."
Packsize EFI X5 Nozomi delivers personalization by the box for ecommerce and retailers
This is the first solution to integrate high-quality, full-color on-box, on-demand print with fully automated, right-sized box production in a single machine.
NORD powers bulk material handling with reliable, robust drive solutions
NORD’s modular drive systems meet the complex demands of stockyards, conveyors, load-out systems and more.
New Ultra Duty Line Vac for maximum wear resistance and throughput
The units are engineered for moving abrasive materials such as peat, sand, glass, powders and other fine media commonly found in blasting, grinding and finishing operations.
Allrounder 720 A: Efficient injection compressing molding of IML thin-wall cups
K 2025 attendees can witness how injection molding in conjunction with in-mold labeling (IML) can be used to manufacture packaging products in a remarkably reliable and energy-efficient manner.
A better understanding of dust explosions
While there are some caveats, almost anything can become a dangerous combustible dust.
Allrounder More 2000: Multi-component injection molding of 2C dominoes
Dominoes produced by an Allrounder More 2000 will be packed by a Multilift V 30 linear robotic system as gifts for K 2025 attendees.
Igus to showcase affordable palletizing cobot at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025
The Fairino FR20 features a robust 20 kg payload capacity and 1,854 mm reach with six degrees of freedom.
Allrounder Cube 1800: Efficient cube technology for multi-colored caps
The production cell is equipped with a space-saving Agilus six-axis robot, which removes molded parts and deposits them on a conveyor belt in an automated process.
Glide-Line unveils custom-engineered Zero Contact Zoned Conveyor for heavy-duty applications
The system eliminates product collision entirely while significantly improving efficiency and reducing wear and tear on the conveyor.