From strategic partnerships and advanced product launches to infrastructure upgrades and artificial intelligence integration, Forkliftaction tracks the technologies driving transformation across logistics and materials handling in this August automation roundup.

In August

Swisslog expands its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) portfolio with the launch of the new IntraMove series, offering payload capacities of up to 3,000 kilograms. These AMRs harness artificial intelligence to boost performance.

Savoye North America, a United States-based automation specialist, partners with materials handling integrator Cisco-Eagle to deliver scalable warehouse automation solutions.

Oceaneering unveils new features for its MaxMover counterbalance forklift and CompactMover FOL U 1200, including Elevated Obstacle Detection (EOD), Empty Drop-off Detection (EDD), and Fork Pitch Adjustment (FPA).

SPECIAL FEATURE– Forkliftaction explores the fast-evolving landscape of wireless battery charging and its potential to unlock 24/7 uptime for automated guided vehicle (AGV) and AMR fleets.

Joloda Hydraroll, along with its subsidiary Actiw Intralogistics, appoints Foodmach as its dedicated distributor of automated loading systems for Australia and New Zealand.

GreyOrange announces a collaboration with Google Cloud to deliver AI-powered solutions that aim to reduce AMR deployment time by up to 80%.

RMH Systems acquires Complete Solution Robotics, expanding its in-house engineering capabilities and strengthening its regional footprint.

At CeMAT Australia 2025, automation dominates the conversation – from artificial intelligence-driven logistics to robotics integration. Forkliftaction’s Angie Kay speaks with automation specialists about emerging trends and real-world integration challenges.

From the industry blogs: robotics specialist Diana Davoyan examines how artificial intelligence transforms supply chains from reactive to proactive.

In July 

Hangcha Group launches the US subsidiary of Hangcha America Smart Logistics (HASL), offering new energy forklifts, integrated smart logistics solutions, autonomous mobile robots, and automated storage systems to North American customers.

Noblelift Intelligent Equipment appoints Julian Büter as vice president of sales and marketing, and Simon Manasseh as vice president of business development for Europe.

Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam orders 42 lithium-ion AGVs and automated charging stations from Konecranes. The new AGVs, designed for fully automated container handling, will operate alongside the existing diesel-powered AGV fleet.

Geek+ becomes the first publicly listed autonomous mobile robot producer with its initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX).

Swisslog names Mike Barker as chief executive officer and president of Swisslog Americas. Barker will be responsible for driving the company’s growth in North and South America.

Cyngn secures USD 32 million in funding to support its growth. The company also enters a partnership with Nvidia, leveraging Nvidia’s Isaac platform to accelerate development of its Physical AI system through advanced simulation.

ABB Robotics introduces three new robot families to the Chinese market – Lite+, IRB 1200, and PoWa – all now manufactured at its Shanghai Mega Factory.

In June 

Vanderlande automates Kmart Group’s new logistics facility in Sydney, deploying a large fleet of Toyota AGVs and very narrow aisle (VNA) vehicles for pallet transport and high-density storage.

KION Group unveils its upgraded Asia-Pacific Automation Centre of Excellence and a new line of handling robots, as it ramps up investment in research and development, manufacturing, and service coverage across the Asia-Pacific region.

Linde Material Handling adds three new models to its automated forklift range: the Linde K MATIC k very narrow aisle turret truck, Linde R-MATIC k reach truck, and Linde L MATIC AC k counterbalanced pallet stacker with cantilevered forks.

Hyundai Cradle, the innovation arm of Hyundai Motor Group, and power delivery specialist Capow, successfully complete a proof-of-concept test aimed at eliminating downtime for AGVs and AMRs.

Xsquare Technologies signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Alkhorayef Commercial Company, agreeing to collaborate on market outreach and automation deployment across Saudi Arabia.

Vision-based AMR provider ForwardX Robotics appoints Lynx Automation as its official distributor across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

Cyngn receives a notice of allowance for a patent related to its artificial intelligence-powered autonomous vehicle technologies, following the granting of its 22nd patent in April.

Watch this space. We will continue to add the latest automation news as it happens.

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