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Jungheinrich brings EFG M electric counterbalance forklifts to Asia-Pacific
The EFG MB three-wheel and EFG MC four-wheel trucks span 1.6 to three tonnes and can be ordered with lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries.
BendPak's Ranger Division Adds DST30PX Wheel Balancer for Oversized Tires
The DST30PX takes wheel assemblies up to 43 inches in diameter, with a reinforced chassis, 40 mm shaft and a 64-tooth encoder.
Haas adds optional 30+1 side-mount tool changer to DM-3 vertical machining centre
The option raises tool capacity on the compact VMC, which Haas says has a smaller footprint than its VF-2.
Liebherr L 566 H hydrogen wheel loader begins multi-year trial at Bremerhaven fishing port
Georg Grube GmbH is running the hydrogen-powered L 566 H in daily bulk handling, refuelled at a dedicated station on the Fraunhofer IWES Hydrogen Lab site.
Liebherr L 566 H hydrogen wheel loader begins field trial at Bremerhaven port
Liebherr's hydrogen-powered L 566 H wheel loader is now in real-world operation at Bremerhaven harbour, handling bulk materials for Georg Grube GmbH in a multi-year pilot.
AI two-wheel balance on a skid-steer loader leaves the off-nominal case open
ETH Zurich and Intel trained reinforcement-learning control to balance a John Deere 332G skid-steer loader on its front wheels, but success fell when the bucket arm sat outside the trained angle range.
Jungheinrich opens orders for EFG 5 heavy-duty electric counterbalance forklifts
The EFG 5 series covers 4.0 to 5.0 tonne capacities and lift heights to 7,500 mm, with lead-acid or lithium-ion battery options.
ViTrox Americas to Showcase AI Inspection Portfolio at SMTA Space Coast
ViTrox Americas will present SPI, AOI, AXI, robotic vision and V-ONE manufacturing intelligence at the November 12 SMTA Space Coast Expo in Melbourne, Florida.
ABB adds IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID compact robots
ABB Robotics launched two compact industrial robots, the IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID, which the company says cut cycle times by up to 20% versus comparable market robots.
LiuGong displays 210 machines, including 96 new energy units, at Liuzhou dealer conference
LiuGong showed 210 machines at its 2026 Global Dealer Conference in Liuzhou, 96 of them new energy models, and ran an 11-machine demonstration of integrated mining operations.
Sumitomo Heavy posts ¥55bn operating profit as robot gear orders steady
Sumitomo Heavy Industries reported ¥834.23bn in nine-month net sales and ¥54.98bn operating profit, a 6.6% margin, citing stabilizing factory automation orders.
Linde MH replaces electric counterbalance line with 26 new models
Linde Material Handling has launched 26 three- and four-wheel electric counterbalance trucks from 1.0 to 2.0 tonnes, split between the integrated lithium-ion Linde Xi and the trough-battery Linde E.
Kubota brings Farmtrac 6050E utility tractor to Europe at EIMA
The 49hp four-wheel-drive 6050E pairs an eight-speed mechanical transmission with a 1,500kg rear lift.
Paderborn revives Kawasaki six-axis robot with custom control interface for AI teaching
University of Paderborn's Karl project refurbished a Kawasaki six-axis robot and a Franka Emika Panda, adding sensors and a custom external control interface.
ORAFOL Fresnel Optics halves lens inspection time with Zebra AI vision
ORAFOL Fresnel Optics has automated quality inspection of Fresnel lenses using Zebra Aurora Vision Studio with deep learning, cutting inspection time in half and enabling round-the-clock workflows.
Okuma adds MU-350V vertical 5-axis machining center for small parts
Okuma's MU-350V targets parts up to 360 mm in diameter and pairs a gantry structure with standard automation for high-mix work.
UT Austin researchers weigh desalination for data center cooling
A study in Water Research compares reverse osmosis and thermal treatment for turning Permian Basin oilfield wastewater into cooling water.
LiuGong Displays 210 Machines, Including 96 New Energy Units, at Dealer Conference
LiuGong showed 210 machines at its 2026 Global Dealer Conference in Liuzhou, 96 of them new energy models, and said overseas revenue topped half of total revenue in the first half of 2026.
Seika sets Dec. 11 cutoff for year-end discounts on Sawa cleaners and Sayaka routers
Seika Machinery's 2026 Year-End Sale covers Sawa ultrasonic and stencil cleaners, Sayaka PCB depaneling routers and McDry cabinets, with qualifying orders due by Dec. 11, 2026.
Jungheinrich opens Asia-Pacific orders for EFG MB and EFG MC electric forklifts
The three-wheel EFG MB covers 1.6 to 2.0 tonnes; the four-wheel EFG MC covers 2.0 to 3.0 tonnes. Both take lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries and reach lift heights up to 6,500 mm.
ORAFOL Fresnel Optics halves lens inspection times with Zebra AI vision system
Bespoke inspection system using Zebra Aurora Vision Studio with deep learning replaces manual light-checking of Fresnel lenses as small as 4mm.
Sumitomo Heavy posts ¥55bn operating profit as robot gear orders steady
Sumitomo Heavy Industries reported ¥834.23bn in nine-month net sales and ¥54.98bn operating profit, a 6.6% margin, with its Drive Technologies unit supplying Fine Cyclo zero-backlash gearboxes.
New Holland to bring T7 Standard Wheelbase and W170D+ Forage Power to FTMTA Show 2026
New Holland's expanded FTMTA stand will host the Irish show debuts of the T7 Standard Wheelbase tractor and W170D+ Forage Power wheel loader.
Innomation shows VAYU VFFS line at Gulfood Manufacturing 2026
The VAYU vertical form fill seal series runs recyclable mono-PE film alongside conventional structures, the company says.