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(Source: The Robot Report) https://stampandpress.com/news/robots-need-natural-communication/2026-08-20https://stampandpress.com/share-robots-need-natural-communication.svgRobots Need Natural Communication to Gain Widespread AdoptionAccording to Treble, robots that cannot communicate naturally with humans will not be adopted, and the key to natural communication is advanced audio and voice technologies. https://stampandpress.com/news/unichem-acquires-loomia-accelerate/2026-08-20https://stampandpress.com/share-unichem-acquires-loomia-accelerate.svgUnichem Acquires Loomia to Accelerate Entry into Humanoid 'Skin' MarketMaterials company Unichem Co. has acquired Loomia Technologies Inc. to enter the market for 'electronic skin' for humanoids, as well as the market for interior materials for smart mobility. https://stampandpress.com/news/fort-robotics-go-public/2026-08-20https://stampandpress.com/share-fort-robotics-go-public.svgFORT Robotics to Go Public via SPAC Merger, Valued at Over $500 MillionFORT Robotics, a company specializing in safety technology for robots, is merging with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to go public. The combined company will be valued at over $500... https://stampandpress.com/news/optimizing-motion-systems-high/2026-08-20https://stampandpress.com/share-optimizing-motion-systems-high.svgOptimizing Motion Systems for High-Voltage EnvironmentsMotion system designers face the challenge of creating effective systems for high-voltage environments without introducing unnecessary complexity. Kollmorgen suggests that not every axis within a... https://stampandpress.com/news/us-delays-tariffs-canadian/2026-08-20https://stampandpress.com/share-us-delays-tariffs-canadian.svgUS Delays 50% Tariffs on Canadian ImportsPresident Trump delays implementation of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing progress in trade talks. (Source: Supply Chain Dive) https://stampandpress.com/news/serve-robotics-expands-autonomous/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-serve-robotics-expands-autonomous.svgServe Robotics Expands Autonomous Delivery Network with Grubhub Partnership and New MarketsServe Robotics partners with Grubhub to launch autonomous delivery services in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Alexandria, Va., while expanding into Washington, D.C., and San Jose. The company also unveils... https://stampandpress.com/news/unitree-robotics-ipo-marks/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-unitree-robotics-ipo-marks.svgUnitree Robotics' IPO Marks Milestone for Humanoid Industry, But Challenges RemainUnitree Robotics' successful IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market raises questions about the future of humanoid robotics in industrial settings and the potential for other companies to follow suit. https://stampandpress.com/news/pudu-robotics-introduces-mp2000/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-pudu-robotics-introduces-mp2000.svgPudu Robotics Introduces MP2000 Autonomous Forklift for High-Frequency Pallet HandlingPudu Robotics has launched the MP2000, an AI-driven autonomous forklift designed for rapid, heavy-duty pallet transport in manufacturing and logistics environments. The robot features advanced... https://stampandpress.com/news/kollmorgen-address-humanoid-motion/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-kollmorgen-address-humanoid-motion.svgKollmorgen to Address Humanoid Motion Challenges at RoboBusinessKollmorgen will present a joint-by-joint approach to humanoid robot motion at RoboBusiness 2026, highlighting the challenges of scaling from prototype to production. (Source: The Robot Report) https://stampandpress.com/news/amazon-invest-distribution-center/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-amazon-invest-distribution-center.svgAmazon to Invest in New Distribution Center in ConnecticutAmazon is planning a 1 million-square-foot retail distribution facility in Norwich, Connecticut, as part of its network growth strategy (Source: Supply Chain Dive) https://stampandpress.com/news/raytheon-awarded-9b-navy/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-raytheon-awarded-9b-navy.svgRaytheon awarded $22.9B Navy contract to expand Tomahawk missile productionThe U.S. Navy has granted Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to increase Tomahawk missile production, aiming to expand workforce, shorten production time, and stabilize supply chains. This follows... https://stampandpress.com/news/kimberly-clark-tech-driven/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-kimberly-clark-tech-driven.svgKimberly-Clark's Tech-Driven Supply Chain Transformation Yields Efficiency GainsKimberly-Clark is advancing its supply chain efficiency through three key technology initiatives: a global procurement software platform, AI-powered manufacturing agents, and an IT Digital... https://stampandpress.com/news/panama-canal-draft-restrictions/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-panama-canal-draft-restrictions.svgPanama Canal Draft Restrictions Continue Amid El Niño ConcernsThe Panama Canal has implemented water-saving measures to prepare for potential weather impacts from the looming El Niño climate pattern, leading to draft restrictions and increased fees for ocean... https://stampandpress.com/news/experts-call-fcc-block/2026-08-18https://stampandpress.com/share-experts-call-fcc-block.svgExperts Call FCC's Block on Foreign Robotics a Nearshoring TacticThe Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) recent block on the sale of advanced industrial robots from countries outside the United States has sparked mixed reactions from experts. While some see... https://stampandpress.com/news/manufacturers-navigate-evolving-background/2026-08-18https://stampandpress.com/share-manufacturers-navigate-evolving-background.svgManufacturers Navigate Evolving Background Screening LandscapeAs the demand for skilled labor in manufacturing continues to grow, employers are facing increasingly complex background screening challenges. New technologies, changing regulations, and shifting... https://stampandpress.com/news/materials-key-manufacturing-innovation/2026-08-18https://stampandpress.com/share-materials-key-manufacturing-innovation.svgNew Materials Key to Manufacturing Innovation, Says Z-Polymers CEOZ-Polymers CEO Mike Zimmerman emphasizes the importance of new materials in driving manufacturing innovation, citing the challenges of developing and commercializing innovative materials. https://stampandpress.com/news/honeywell-aerospace-targets-supplier/2026-08-18https://stampandpress.com/share-honeywell-aerospace-targets-supplier.svgHoneywell Aerospace Targets Supplier Bottlenecks to Boost OutputHoneywell Aerospace is working to address supply chain issues that have hindered its ability to meet customer demand. The company has identified a small number of underperforming suppliers and is... https://stampandpress.com/news/us-navy-allow-foreign/2026-08-18https://stampandpress.com/share-us-navy-allow-foreign.svgUS Navy to Allow Foreign Companies to Build Ships OverseasPresident Trump signs MOU allowing foreign companies to construct up to two vessels in their parent countries' shipyards to increase US Navy's shipbuilding and repair capacity. https://stampandpress.com/news/diligent-robotics-rolls-out/2026-08-18https://stampandpress.com/share-diligent-robotics-rolls-out.svgDiligent Robotics Rolls Out Moxi 2.0 to U.S. Health SystemsDiligent Robotics has started rolling out Moxi 2.0, its next-generation platform, to health system customers across the U.S. The company claims that its five years of operation in over 25 hospitals... https://stampandpress.com/news/robotics-revolutionizes-stroke-rehabilitation-0e4c202d/2026-08-17https://stampandpress.com/share-robotics-revolutionizes-stroke-rehabilitation-0e4c202d.svgRobotics Revolutionizes Stroke RehabilitationA new generation of technology is transforming the way stroke survivors recover from their injuries, with robotic rehabilitation systems becoming increasingly practical clinical tools. https://stampandpress.com/news/gravis-robotics-secures-200m-7f03af11/2026-08-17https://stampandpress.com/share-gravis-robotics-secures-200m-7f03af11.svgGravis Robotics Secures $200M Investment for Autonomous ConstructionGravis Robotics, a Zurich-based company, has announced a $200 million investment from SoftBank for its Series A round, marking the largest in construction robotics history. (Source: The Robot Report) https://stampandpress.com/news/us-commerce-department-faces-e0a7ac/2026-08-17https://stampandpress.com/share-us-commerce-department-faces-e0a7ac.svgUS Commerce Department Faces Criticism for Revamping Chips Investment StrategyThe US Commerce Department has been accused of failing to implement key requirements for promoting chip and microelectronics manufacturing, according to a recent report by the Government... https://stampandpress.com/news/stanley-black-decker-commits-859bfb/2026-08-17https://stampandpress.com/share-stanley-black-decker-commits-859bfb.svgStanley Black & Decker commits $1B to U.S. manufacturing, R&D and workforce trainingStanley Black & Decker announces a $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research and development, and workforce training through 2028. The company aims to strengthen domestic production... https://stampandpress.com/news/us-steel-explosion-investigation-a2534b/2026-08-17https://stampandpress.com/share-us-steel-explosion-investigation-a2534b.svgUS Steel Explosion Investigation Reveals Poor Safety PracticesA recent investigation by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board found that an explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton, Pennsylvania facility was caused by poor safety practices and a... https://stampandpress.com/news/samsung-sdi-takes-full-ca1129/2026-08-17https://stampandpress.com/share-samsung-sdi-takes-full-ca1129.svgSamsung SDI Takes Full Control of Indiana EV Battery Plant After GM ExitSamsung SDI has bought General Motors' 49.99% stake in the SynergyCells joint venture, turning the New Carlisle, Indiana facility into its first wholly owned battery factory in North America. The... https://stampandpress.com/news/reality-show-cast-steel-1f23e6/2026-08-16https://stampandpress.com/share-reality-show-cast-steel-1f23e6.svgReality Show Cast in Steel Aims to Attract Next Generation of Metal CastersA Department of Defense contract has brought a metal casting competition to the worldwide stage, aiming to spread awareness of the skill trade and inspire a new workforce. https://stampandpress.com/news/ford-shift-lincoln-production-9e954d/2026-08-16https://stampandpress.com/share-ford-shift-lincoln-production-9e954d.svgFord to Shift Lincoln Production to U.S., Phase Out China Imports by 2030Ford Motor Co. plans to increase domestic production of its Lincoln luxury vehicles starting in 2030, ending imports from China due to high tariffs and security concerns. The move aligns with Ford’s... https://stampandpress.com/news/trump-imposes-sweeping-tariffs-ff3397/2026-08-16https://stampandpress.com/share-trump-imposes-sweeping-tariffs-ff3397.svgTrump imposes sweeping tariffs on drones and components amid national security concernsPresident Trump has signed a proclamation imposing 100% tariffs on certain drones and their components, citing national security threats. The move aims to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains... https://stampandpress.com/news/veolia-seeks-cost-recovery-a214a2/2026-08-16https://stampandpress.com/share-veolia-seeks-cost-recovery-a214a2.svgVeolia Seeks Cost Recovery from Delaware Manufacturers Over PFAS ContaminationVeolia has filed a lawsuit against six manufacturers upstream of its Stanton Water Treatment Plant in Delaware, alleging they contaminated water with PFAS chemicals. 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