Digital Twins
A software model of a real-world physical environment, used to design, analyze and optimize manufacturing automation systems and engineering designs.
NAMRC 2027
The 55th annual North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC 55) will take place June 21–25, 2027, at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Recognized as North America's premier international forum for advanced manufacturing research, this five-day event is co-located with ASME’s Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC) and JSME’s Leading Edge Manufacturing/Materials and Processing (LEM&P) conference. Together, they will draw more than 900 global researchers, R&D experts, and industry leaders to share groundbreaking technical innovations and peer-reviewed scientific advances. Read More
Teaching Robots to Work in Plain English
Industrial automation has long demanded specialized expertise. Designing a robotic cell, programming its movements and validating that everything works together can require knowledge of robotics, controls and programming languages. Vention is betting that it doesn't have to be that way. Read More
FANUC to Demonstrate Physical AI Advances at IMTS 2026
FANUC America, a global automation manufacturer, will showcase the future of manufacturing at IMTS 2026 (Booth 338900), demonstrating how trusted automation powered by Physical AI is bringing together advanced CNC technologies, machining automation and robotics to improve productivity, increase flexibility and accelerate deployment. Read More
ENCY 3.0 Set for U.S. Premiere at IMTS 2026
ENCY Software will present its next generation of CAD/CAM and robotics technology at IMTS 2026 in Chicago — with new opportunities for CAD/CAM dealers, machine tool builders, robot manufacturers, and integrators. Read More
Siemens Launches Intelligence Center X to Bring AI Agents into the Human Workforce
Siemens announced Intelligence Center X, new industrial AI orchestration software designed to help organizations turn industrial AI from isolated experimentation into scalable, real world business impact through a hybrid workforce where people and AI agents work together with shared context, workflows and lifecycle intelligence. Read More
Vention and Teradyne Collaborate on Modular Automation
Vention and Teradyne Robotics announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the deployment of modular automation. Built on Vention's MachineBuilder software and centered around Universal Robots' family of collaborative industrial robots (cobots), the initiative extends Vention's MachineBuilder to create a specialized platform that allows manufacturers to design, program, and operate modular work cells within a unified digital environment. Read More
Vention and FANUC America Announce Expanded Collaboration
Vention and FANUC America announced an expanded collaboration focused on simplifying industrial robot deployment through AI-powered programming, digital twin technology, and modular automation. Read More
Rockwell Automation Launches FactoryTalk Orchestration Software
At Automate 2026, Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced the launch of FactoryTalk Orchestration software, a new solution designed to coordinate material flow and production processes from end-to-end. Read More
Software, Motion Control and Robotics Combine for CNC Precision
On paper, a robot is just a set of joints and motors. On a production floor, however, it becomes something entirely different. CNC Solutions in Belgium learned that the hard way years ago, when teach-in methods that worked for simple pick-and-place began to crumble under CNC-class workloads. In milling, sanding, laser or plasma cutting paths, the motion isn’t a few hundred points; it’s millions. Read More
NORD Introduces Digital Twin Capabilities
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has introduced digital twins for system development. This innovative technology allows engineers to verify early in the planning process whether the drive concept is suitable for the system, even complex systems, significantly reducing the project timeline and achieving greater efficiency and availability. Read More
