For decades, a boat was a simple thing: a hull, an engine, and a captain’s judgment. That picture is changing fast. The same wave of automation, electrification, and smart software reshaping cars and factories has arrived at the marina, and recreational boating will never be quite the same. The result is boats that are safer, […]

ISO 9001 certification represents a significant investment in quality management, but it shouldn’t mean staying locked into a partnership that no longer serves a company’s needs. As businesses evolve, the certifying body that once seemed ideal may fall short in expertise, service or value. Transferring an ISO 9001 certificate to a new registrar can unlock […]

France-based advanced robotics specialist Siléane has partnered with Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK), to deliver a groundbreaking automated gripping solution for a global cosmetics manufacturer. By embedding smart sensing directly into the end-of-arm tooling, the project provides real-time grip quality validation, ensuring precision and reliability in highly regulated, fast-moving packaging lines. The challenge: High-speed, high-volume […]

Gritt, the company building an intelligent system combining robotics and AI to accelerate the world’s infrastructure buildout, has launched with $32.4 million in pre-seed and Series A funding. The $26 million Series A was led by Obvious Ventures, with participation from Union Square Ventures and Active Impact Investments, and support from previous investors First Round […]

Humanoid, a UK-based AI and robotics company building industrial humanoid robots, today announced a $152 million Series A financing at a $1.35 billion post-money valuation. This funding brings the total amount raised to date to $270 million. The round was led by Prime Movers Lab, a venture capital firm focused on investments in breakthrough scientific […]

New technology is changing the face of factories. All companies are seeking to reduce cycle time, lower costs, and guarantee quality. Automation is assisting factories to accomplish their tasks in a superior manner. A helpful technology is industrial robots and laser cleaning systems. This mix can be used to automatically remove burrs from metal components […]