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Icarus Robotics is Automating Space's Future Workforce

As companies and governments look to take the ISS’s place, Icarus Robotics is building a robot workforce to staff future space stations and missions.

From the A3 Newsroom · Robotics · 3 min read · Updated June 8, 2026

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M&A Market Update June 2026: What the Latest Deals Reveal About Where the Market Is Heading

Mergers and acquisitions activity across the industrial automation sector accelerated through late 2025: get the latest info here

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MOTION Beyond Motion Control: Real-World Automation Applications with Jenny Science

Looking for ways to improve machine performance while reducing engineering effort? Visit Jenny Science at Booth #106 to discover compact direct-drive motion systems for assembly, testing, inspection, electronics production, semiconductor equipment, and laboratory automation. Learn how modular motion platforms and integrated force measurement can help simplify your next automation project.

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MOTION Interroll Purchases Royal Apollo Group

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