Panasonic Connect Leadership Shuffle Signals Governance Realignment
Panasonic Connect announced a series of executive and board personnel changes through June 2026, signaling an ongoing governance realignment.
Zetes Acquires 50% Stake in Robotize to Push Mobile Robots into European Logistics
Supply chain specialist Zetes has acquired a 50% co-ownership stake in autonomous mobile robot manufacturer Robotize to expand its European intralogistics reach.
Panasonic to Launch FPX107CG/FP Mounting System for Medium OLED Panels
Panasonic Connect Group is slated to launch its new FPX107CG/FP driver mounting system in June 2026, targeting mid-sized electronic displays.
Path's 'Obsidian' AI Model Targets the Toughest Welds: Inside the LAD Services Marine Pilot
Path Robotics has introduced Obsidian, an AI model designed to tackle complex welds on the fly. We analyze what the tech—and Path's partnership with LAD Services—means for high-mix, heavy fabrication shops.
The Connected Shop: Balancing Human Operators and Digital Weld Data
New digital tools are helping small job shops capture torque and weld data to ease traceability and meet strict D1.1 standards.
Ency and Stäubli Announce Joint Effort to Simplify Offline Robotic Programming
Ency Software and Stäubli Robotics have signed an agreement to integrate CAD/CAM offline programming, targetting robot setup bottlenecks.
Sonair Unveils 3D Ultrasonic Sensor Aimed at Human-Cobot Safety
Norwegian startup Sonair has launched a safety-certified 3D ultrasonic sensor that could make collaborative welding carts safer for nearby operators.
Is Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) the Right Fit for Your Fab Shop?
With capital budgets tight, Robots-as-a-Service offers a subscription-based approach to welding automation. Here is how the operational math stacks up.
Path Robotics' Obsidian Model and Heavy Welding's Fixturing Bottleneck: Where Things Stand
Announced in September 2025, Path Robotics' Obsidian physical AI model aims to automate complex, low-volume heavy welding on un-fixtured parts. A look at the deployments the company has published since — and the questions that remain.
Why Robot Dexterity Alone Falls Short Without Mechanical Positioners
For job shops managing high-mix parts, experts say integrating multi-axis positioners with robotics is critical to hitting cycle-time and payback targets.
Siemens Approved for SBA Loans: What It Means for Fab Shops
Siemens Small Business Lending is now approved to originate SBA 7(a) loans, offering a new federal financing pathway for shop floor automation.
Hirebotics Debuts No-Code Painting Cobot, Targeting Fab Shop Finishing Bays
A single report indicates Hirebotics is launching an explosion-proof, no-code cobot system to bring simplified automation to hazardous paint booths.