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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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June 09, 2026 • 5 min read

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Market Intelligence

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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FROM A3 MEMBER COMPANIES

A3 Member Updates

AI MOTION ROBOTICS VISION Metalgear Engineering Joins the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)

New Jersey-based industrial automation integrator strengthens its commitment to innovation and industry excellence through A3 membership.

June 12, 2026 • 2 min read

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