Fitting for the Future: How Industrial Workwear is Evolving to Welcome More Women into Manufacturing
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — For decades, the image of the American manufacturing floor has been defined by the heavy hum of machinery, the spark of welding torches, and rows of workers clad in uniform gear. While the automation and technology powering these…
From Shop Floor to the C-Suite: Robin Hodgson’s Blueprint for the Future of Roth Hydraulics
In the intricate, high-stakes world of fluid power, few leaders possess the granular, bottom-up perspective of Robin Hodgson. As the newly appointed President of Roth Hydraulics (formerly SFP Hydraulics), Hodgson is not just overseeing a corporate…
Engineering the Future: Mastering Electromagnetic Complexity in Next-Generation Electronics
By Dassault Systèmes | September 17, 2026 As the global electronics industry pushes toward the boundaries of physical possibility, the challenge of designing high-performance hardware has shifted from simple circuit schematic capture to a complex,…
Powering the Future: Engineering Energy Efficiency into Modern Hydraulic Systems
Hydraulic systems have long served as the heavy-duty muscle of the global industrial economy. From the massive force required in metal forming and plastics injection molding to the precision maneuvers of automated assembly lines, fluid power remains…
The Future of Embodied Intelligence: Exploring Egocentric Robot Learning at RoboBusiness 2026
The landscape of robotics is undergoing a fundamental shift. For decades, programming a robot meant writing rigid code to dictate specific movements or responding to a narrow set of sensory inputs. Today, that paradigm is being eclipsed by…
Driving the Future of E-Mobility: How Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives are Transforming Electric Vehicle Battery Assembly
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — As the global automotive industry accelerates its transition toward full electrification, manufacturing floors are undergoing a quiet revolution. Amid the high-tech robotics, massive stamping presses, and intricate wiring harnesses, a…
Beyond the Metal Key: The Evolution and Future of Digital Access Control
For thousands of years, the key has been a symbol of security, privacy, and ownership. From the wooden pin-tumbler locks of ancient Egypt to the sophisticated mortise locks of the Roman Empire, the fundamental mechanism has remained remarkably static: a…
Bridging the Gap: How Surgical Precision and Warehouse Autonomy Are Shaping the Future of Robotics
The September 2026 digital issue of The Robot Report arrives at a pivotal moment in the evolution of automation. As industries grapple with labor shortages, rising operational costs, and the increasing demand for high-precision outcomes, two sectors have…
Powering the Future of Freight: Toyota and Iveco’s EMPOWER Project Paves the Way for Next-Generation Hydrogen Heavy-Duty Transport
BRUSSELS / TOKYO — In the high-stakes transition toward zero-emission commercial transport, range anxiety, heavy payloads, and long refueling downtimes have long plagued fleet operators. While battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have made substantial…
Navigating the New Frontier: How U.S. Drone Developers are Securing the Future of Agriculture
The intersection of robotics, national security, and modern agriculture has become a volatile terrain. For farmers across the United States, the drone is no longer a futuristic novelty; it is a critical tool for managing input costs and maximizing…
