Manufacturing Wire

The headline reports that 2026 industrial automation trends include robots and edge AI, with the final term appearing truncated as “grow.”

After layoffs, GM increased robot usage at Factory Zero, prompting anger from the union.

The UAW criticized GM for installing robots on the Factory Zero assembly line.

Automakers and workers are facing a major fight over robots and the future of the industry.

Nvidia and ABB Robotics are advancing partnerships, while Standard Bots has raised $200M.

The headline reports that six industrial automation product launches in June 2026 are drawing attention for their potential impact on factory floors.

The headline frames Edge AI in industrial automation, covering use cases, the business case, and an outlook through 2033.

The headline points to a primer covering ten key things to know about humanoid robots.

The headline reports that the automotive manufacturing equipment market is forecast to grow from 2026 to 2035, with demand driven by the shift to EVs and adoption of smart factory technologies.

The headline reports lessons learned in moving robotics from prototype to deployment on the shop floor.

The headline asks whether industrial markets are likely to drive strong growth for VSH in 2026.

Sanctuary AI is expanding its physical AI strategy into industrial robotics and demonstrating production-ready AI performance.

GM’s new cobots in a Detroit factory that has seen big layoffs have drawn criticism from the UAW.

Micropolis Robotics expanded its physical AI portfolio through a five-year autonomous sweeper deployment agreement with the Abu Dhabi Government.

The headline says physical AI is expanding as workforce gaps shrink available labor capacity.

Genesis AI has unveiled Eno, a wheeled robot intended for industrial use.

Built Robotics and Penn xLAB plan to develop physical AI for construction.

The headline reports that the 2026 IERA Award went to Verity’s flying warehouse robots from Switzerland.

The headline says Atlas has demonstrated general intelligence needed for industrial tasks.

The headline says a robot butler boom has begun and that China is far ahead.