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• Vention Unveils AI-Powered Bin Picking that Transforms Robots into Reliable (Jul 18, 2025)
  • A demonstration of this breakthrough, which enables a robot to detect, select, pick up, and organize parts, will be shown at NVIDIA GTC this week
  • Complex plumbing components from McAlpine & Co. Ltd, a well-known U.K. plumbing products manufacturer, will be picked and organized from a bin in a Vention work cell with an ABB GoFa™ robot outfitted with a vision system and finger grippers
  • While robots today can be programmed to pick and sort parts from unstructured bins, these custom projects are time and cost intensive, limiting adoption of technology in high demand due to global labor shortages
  • Vention's proprietary solution reduces cost and complexity by enabling a robot work cell to autonomously pick and organize parts following a simple CAD file upload of the part
  • This breakthrough is powered by Vention's proprietary intelligence and control technology, which relies on AI-ready hardware and foundational models from NVIDIA to process subtasks in this end-to-end process
  • Vention's MachineMotion AI controller orchestrates the process with precision and control, enabled by NVIDIA Jetson, the AI processor that delivers the GPU-accelerated computing needed for reliable autonomy

  SAN JOSE, Calif., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vention, creator of the world's only full-stack software and hardware automation platform, will debut its AI-driven bin-picking technology at NVIDIA GTC, the world's premier artificial intelligence (AI) conference for developers being held this week.

  This new AI-driven process eliminates complex and expensive custom solutions that require programming — simplifying adoption of this in-demand automation solution. Vention is slated to commercialize its AI-driven bin-picking technology later this year.

  

   

  During a live demonstration, an ABB GoFa™ CRB 15000 robot — equipped with vision, finger grippers, and connected to a Vention MachineMotion AI controller — will demonstrate its autonomous capabilities. Using only an uploaded CAD file of the part being processed, the robot understands how to detect, select, pick and organize the part with industry-leading speed and precision. This level of autonomy is possible through the powerful foundation models.

  "AI is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and it's helping Vention make automation even more accessible to businesses of all sizes," said Etienne Lacroix, Founder and CEO of Vention. "Our latest innovation, developed by integrating hardware and AI models from NVIDIA, pushes autonomous bin picking beyond simple identification and retrieval — it adds intelligence and organization that reduces the need for expensive integration and programming time. This will ultimately make bin-picking automation more affordable to manufacturers."

  "Generative AI and simulation technologies have reached a tipping point to accelerate physical AI deployments across manufacturing," said Deepu Talla, VP of Robotics at NVIDIA. "Using NVIDIA Isaac Robotics platform, Vention is bringing the latest advances in AI to factories of all sizes, addressing both high-mix and high-volume manufacturing."

  Discover the AI-powered bin picking demo video here.
  
   

  Vention Intelligence Delivers Value Faster

  Vention's MachineMotion AI controller, accelerated by NVIDIA Jetson Orin module-on-compute platform is the backbone of this breakthrough — delivering the real-time processing needed for autonomous bin picking at scale. This next-generation control system goes beyond traditional PLC-based automation's deployment times and capabilities.

  By integrating state-of-the-art AI NVIDIA Isaac CUDA-accelerated libraries and models such as FoundationPose, Vention ensures manufacturers benefit from proven AI advancements that are quickly entering the marketplace.

  Francois Giguere, Chief Technology Officer at Vention, noted, "Our integration-first intelligence strategy ensures that as new AI models emerge, we can rapidly incorporate them into our turnkey and customizable work cells — keeping our valued manufacturing customers at the forefront."

  For more information, visit www.vention.com/autonomous-operator

• Vention Launches Online Design Certification to Close Talent Gap and Train (Jul 18, 2025)

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  • MachineBuilder^™ 101 teaches foundational skills in Vention's unified software and hardware platform for designing, simulating, deploying, and operating automation, including robot work cells
  • The first in a new certification series, the course was developed in response to the growing demand for structured learning and assessment of MachineBuilder™ skills
  • More than 300 universities and colleges in Canada, the United States, South America, and Europe use Vention software and hardware for teaching and R&D
  • Attendees at Automate 2025 in Detroit will be eligible for complimentary access to the MachineBuilder^™ 101 course at Vention's booth

  MONTREAL, May 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Vention, creator of the world's only full-stack software and hardware automation platform, today announced the launch of its first certification course for its MachineBuilder^™ cloud-based software to support the next generation of automation designers, programmers, and operators.

  

   

  As demand for robotics and automation surges globally, manufacturers are facing a growing talent gap — particularly in roles that involve scoping, designing, programming, and installing robotic systems. MachineBuilder^™ 101 addresses this gap by offering foundational training on Vention's modular, plug-and-play automation software, which has been used to install systems with more than 4,000 manufacturers and other customers worldwide.

   

  MachineBuilder^™ 101 was developed in response to strong demand from engineering and robotics instructors seeking formalized training and assessment on Vention's platform. While created primarily for educators, the course is also available to manufacturers, systems integrators, and anyone interested in learning Vention's modular programming environment.

  "Our free, cloud-based MachineBuilder™ software is changing the way students and professionals learn and deploy automation and robotics," said Etienne Lacroix, Founder and CEO of Vention. "Last year alone, customers designed more than 75,000 systems using MachineBuilder™. Each design creates a real digital twin that can be programmed, simulated, and optimized — empowering users to validate their ideas before making capital investments. That's not just a better way to learn; it's a smarter way to automate."

  ROOTS Education, a Florida-based pioneer in industrial robotics education and a Vention customer since 2018, will be piloting the course with students this year. With numerous schools and counting, ROOTS is reaching thousands of students currently in Florida, Texas, Ohio, Virginia, and Arizona with their emphasis on real-world applications and hands-on learning. Their mission is to shape the future workforce with a community focus, cutting-edge techniques, high-tech equipment and a passion for supporting business and individual economic opportunities.

  "At Roots Education, we believe the future of automation starts in the classroom, and Vention's MachineBuilder^™ 101 isn't just a training course — it's a launchpad for the next generation of automation experts," said Jeffrey Kondel, Owner and President of Roots Education. "Students in programs featuring Roots Education will achieve certification by completing real-world automation projects and demonstrating their mastery through final assessments. We're proud to help set a new standard for preparing tomorrow's robotics and automation workforce."

  A SCORM-compliant course package will be made available at no cost to universities, colleges, and high schools, making it easy to integrate MachineBuilder^™ 101 into existing learning management systems. Further, Vention offers an introductory robotics hardware bundle designed for use with Universal Robots arms for students to program in MachineBuilder™ and bring to life in their lab.

  Today, the United States ranks 10th among countries worldwide for robot density, with just 295 robots per 10,000 employees, according to the International Federation of Robotics. One challenge aggravating the shortage is the lack of skilled systems integrators to deploy robots quickly and efficiently. Three of the world's Top Five countries for manufacturing output, including China, Germany, and Japan, have robot density levels surpassing 400 robots per 10,000 employees.

• Vention Unveils Click & Customize Robotic Work Cells -- Fast-Deploy Machine (Jul 18, 2025)
  • Vention's Click & Customize family of pre-engineered robotic work cells delivers the fast ROI of a turnkey product with the customized performance manufacturers need
  • The Machine Tending Solution is Vention's second Click & Customize product, offering configurable automated CNC tending with two starter bases and other options
  • Released in January, the Click & Customize Robotic Welding Solution enables job shops to quickly build their own welding cell, starting with one of six starter designs
  • Built for speed and flexibility, these work cells streamline automation and come with end-to-end service and support to ensure successful implementation
  • Both Click & Customize robotic work cells will be on display in Vention's booth during Automate 2025, North America's largest automation event in May (Detroit), and Fabtech 2025, the leading metal fabrication event in September (Chicago)

  MONTREAL, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Vention, creator of the world's only full-stack software and hardware automation platform, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a Click & Customize robotic work cell family — starting with machine tending and welding solutions designed to help manufacturers boost productivity amid the skilled worker shortage.

  These pre-engineered solutions are ready to be customized with Vention's free drag-and-drop MachineBuilder^™ software and can be deployed in days. 

  

  

   

  Manufacturers and machine shops are struggling with workforce shortages, making it difficult to hire and retain skilled workers. More than 20% of manufacturing plants cited insufficient labor as a key reason they were not at full production, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization (QSPC). Vention's new work cells provide a fast and lasting solution that enhances productivity and safety while ensuring consistent quality.

  "Machine shops are looking for practical, accessible automation solutions that don't require massive upfront investments or complex integration," said Etienne Lacroix, Founder and CEO of Vention. "Vention customers have successfully used our platform for machine tending and welding for years. With our new easy-to-configure machine tending and welding cells, businesses can now automate even faster and stay competitive."

  Machine Tending, On the Job in Less than Two Weeks

  Designed for manufacturers and machine shops, Vention's Click & Customize Machine Tending Solution automates the loading and unloading of material and parts from CNC machines, allowing operators to focus on higher-value tasks. Unlike rigid turnkey systems, this solution balances affordability, speed, and configurability—providing a compelling alternative to costly custom automation. Users can select from various base models and robot arm styles from ABB, FANUC, and Universal Robots. Vention also offers a wide variety of grippers and other end-of-arm tools. 

  Click & Customize Welding, for Quick ROI 

  Designed to streamline MIG welding processes, Vention's modular welding cells combine premium Vention equipment with industry-leading hardware and software, enabling businesses to automate with precision and efficiency. Vention's new welding system enhances weld quality, improves deposition rates, and increases arc-on time—all while addressing the labor gap in skilled welding. According to the American Welding Society (AWS), more than 320,000 new welding professionals will be required by 2029. 

  Ready to automate? Click & Customize work cells ship in as little as 10 days. Get started today: www.vention.com/applications

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