The 2026 Chicago Global Summit brought together over 300 AEC professionals to discuss key trends shaping the construction industry's future. Key takeaways included the growing intersection of data centers with offsite construction methods and the critical importance of AI adoption for staying competitive in the built environment sector.
The new models offer a refreshed ergonomic interface, faster travel speed and choice of gas or diesel engines.
Launchpad Build AI says its Manufacturing Language Model can democratize automation for high-mix, low-volume production with inputs from photos, videos, or CAD. The post Launchpad Build AI offers MLM to speed industrial automation design appeared first on The Robot Report .
The new X15 can be used in excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks; runs on multiple fuels; lengthens service intervals...
Researchers from Politecnico di Torino and Maastricht University have developed a bioinspired scaffold design approach using a custom Voronoi path generator for extrusion-based 3D printing. Published in Biomaterials Science, the study introduces a Python-based software tool that enables the…
The construction projects included the upscale, mixed-use development by the owners of the Minnesota Vikings near the NFL team's...
Researchers from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology have created an ultra-thin optical film capable of enhancing light quality in LCD resin-based 3D printers, a development that may bring professional-grade precision within reach of budget systems used in medical, industrial,…
XELA Robotics will be showing its latest sensor technology at the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston in May 2026. The post XELA Robotics adds enhancements to uSkin sensor family ahead of Robotics Summit appeared first on The Robot Report .
The U.S. Department of Energy‘s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) claimed the 2026 SME Aubin Additive Manufacturing Case Study Award at the SME AM Awards and TCT Awards Gala, held April 14 in Boston. The honor spotlights standout real-world deployments of 3D printing, and…
Heavy equipment accidents remain a leading cause of injury and death on construction sites, making proper safety protocols essential for all workers. Following established safety guidelines—including equipment inspection, operator training, and hazard awareness—significantly reduces workplace incidents and protects your crew.
U.S.-based 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems’ NextDent Jet Base, NextDent Jet Teeth, and the NextDent 300 MultiJet printer have all passed the Class IIa threshold under Europe’s MDR 2017/745 framework, the region’s governing standard for moderate-risk medical devices. The practical…
I attended the Datacenter Forum 2026 in Helsinki last week. Over 400 people packed the room. Walking out, I had one overriding thought: Is construction operating in a different century from the technology it is being asked to house? Is our industry on par? Ciarán Forde, Senior Vice President at CTS…
North Carolina’s largest maintenance, repair, overhaul and technical services provider Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) has delivered first flight-certified, non-flight-critical metal parts, produced in-house via additive manufacturing, improving downtime and readiness.  Three…
Schaeffler is deepening its investment in humanoid robots in production through partnerships with Hexagon and VinDynamics. The post Schaeffler plans to deploy 1,000 Hexagon humanoids by 2032 appeared first on The Robot Report .
Researchers at POSTECH and the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have developed an AI framework that predicts the mechanical strength of metal 3D printed components in seconds, even in the presence of internal defects.  Their work, published in Acta Materialia, offers a model…
Mounted between the loader and attachment, the MB-T150 lets operators slide and rotate attachments from the cab, speeding up demolition...
Accurate material takeoffs are critical to project profitability, as even small errors in counts or missed items can eliminate margins and cost you bids. Takeoff software helps lean preconstruction teams streamline this foundational estimating process to reduce mistakes and improve bid accuracy.
North American construction equipment net sales dropped 14% in the company's first quarter, but net order intake rose.
Modern estimators need software that balances speed and accuracy while handling complex projects and delivering strategic insights beyond basic cost calculations. Forma Estimate and ProEst are two preconstruction platforms designed to meet these evolving demands for estimating teams.
Granite says the acquisition will expand its construction and materials operations in a high-growth region.
Project CETI has deployed a new underwater glider that can monitor whales for longer than the organization's previous methods. The post Project CETI deploys autonomous underwater gliders to better observe sperm whales appeared first on The Robot Report .
The next-gen 400-ton shovel packs 15% greater efficiency, hefty breakout force and smart tech for faster loading cycles.
ConstructConnect and BuildingConnected are the two dominant preconstruction platforms used by general contractors and subcontractors for bid management and project planning. Contractors evaluating their technology stack should understand how these platforms differ in features, functionality, and fit for their specific operations.
GFT Technologies has built on its work with Google Cloud to deploy robots on automotive factory floors to find and remove defective parts. The post GFT Technologies AI-powered robots move from inspection to action for automakers appeared first on The Robot Report .