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<p>An exciting development has occurred in the world of industrial automation! <strong>Agile Robots</strong> has gained new momentum in its growth targets by acquiring the European and North American assets of <strong>thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering</strong>. With this strategic move, it aims to increase its market share in dynamic sectors such as consumer electronics, medical technology, and logistics, and to strengthen its OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) collaborations.</p>
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<h3>💡 A New Era: Krause Automation</h3>
<p>Following this acquisition, <strong>thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering</strong> will now continue its operations under the name <strong>Krause Automation</strong> within <strong>Agile Robots</strong>. This name change symbolizes a new beginning and integration.</p>
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<h3>🧠 Artificial Intelligence Meets Robotics: Physical AI</h3>
<p>The most striking aspect of this merger is the combination of <strong>Agile Robots</strong>' AI-powered automation technology with <strong>Krause Automation</strong>'s over 75 years of engineering and application experience. Specifically, the focus of this acquisition is stated to be <strong>physical AI</strong>. So, what exactly is physical AI?</p>
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<li>It bridges the gap between artificial intelligence and robotics.</li>
<li>It doesn't just execute pre-programmed instructions.</li>
<li>It perceives its environment and learns from real industrial data.</li>
<li>It creates systems that can adapt in real-time.</li>
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<p>This way, robots become smarter, more flexible, and autonomous, carrying the potential to revolutionize industrial processes.</p>
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<h3>🗣️ Statement from the CEO: Smart and Learning Systems</h3>
<p><strong>Agile Robots</strong> CEO and founder <strong>Zhaopeng Chen</strong> stated that this acquisition reflects their goals of utilizing the full potential of physical AI for global industries. Chen summarized the future vision of manufacturing by saying, "The result: complete production systems where every element is intelligent, interconnected, and constantly learning."</p>
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<p>This merger once again highlights the critical role of artificial intelligence and robotic integration in the industrial automation sector. With the combination of <strong>Agile Robots</strong> and <strong>Krause Automation</strong>, it seems that the path to smarter, more efficient, and adaptive production systems will be opened.</p>
