The first half of 2025 saw a flurry of launches and groundbreaking AI-powered automation solutions from Vention. In Q3, we kept the momentum going with advances in Physical AI and the evolution of pre-engineered automation solutions. Beyond product launches and new partner additions, the Vention team also engaged with the manufacturing and AI communities through exclusive events, webinars, and educational initiatives.
Here’s a look back at all the action from Q3.
New Product Launches, Partnerships, and Resources
AI Operator: Bringing Physical AI to the Factory Floor
Traditionally, unstructured tasks such as picking varied objects from a bin have been considered too complex, requiring costly re-programming and overhauls. The human dexterity and intelligent decision-making required for these repetitive tasks made them one of the biggest productivity challenges, especially with rising skill shortages. In Q3, we launched the AI Operator, a powerful new solution to automate high-mix tasks without complex programming.
Powered by Vention’s MachineMotion AI controller and NVIDIA’s advanced AI models, the AI Operator enables robots to autonomously detect and pick diverse objects using only CAD files. It adapts to varied parts and environments, making it ideal for a wide range of unstructured tasks such as bin picking, machine tending, tote placement, and kitting.
Next Generation Rapid Series: The Most Versatile Cobot Palletizer Ever
As manufacturers navigate high-mix production and continued skilled worker shortages, the limitations of traditional palletizing automation are in sharp focus. Vention released the next generation of the Rapid Series Palletizer in Q3 to introduce much-needed versatility and simplicity to end-of-line automation.
Perfected using accumulated knowledge from thousands of palletizing deployments, the next-generation Rapid Series is the most complete solution available today. Its ability to automate unlimited SKUs, create recipes on the fly, provide built-in mobility, and achieve the highest stack height on the market makes it perfect for all types of factory floors. The modular design of the Rapid Series makes it even more compelling, as it can scale up easily without permanent installations or costly relocations. As part of Vention’s Unified Ecosystem, the Rapid Series also eliminates the need for multiple vendors and compatibility challenges for end-of-line packaging.
Click & Customize Welding Expands with ABB GoFa Integration
As metal fabricators try to address the severe shortage of skilled welders, Vention’s ‘Click & Customize Welding’ solution has introduced an agile way to automate welding. In Q3, we expanded the built-in flexibility of the customizable welding offering with the addition of ABB GoFa cobot arms.
Known for their precision, the ABB GoFa cobots were already part of Vention’s ecosystem. They are now included in complete welding packages, pre-configured with Miller or Fronius power sources. This enables true plug-and-play deployment, allowing you to connect to power and gas and begin welding immediately. Customers can also test weld quality before committing by sending their parts to us, removing risk from their automation plans.
Explore ABB Cobots on Vention’s Marketplace
New Catalog: See What Manufacturers Are Building with Vention’s Extrusions
Vention’s modular hardware and T-slotted extrusions are the building blocks of our automation platform. At the core of Vention’s unique LEGO-style automation is the patented V-groove interface, which creates self-aligning joints and can support up to 25% more payload. It also offers five times more vibration resistance than traditional T-slot systems, making it ideal for a wide range of designs from workstations and carts to robot cells, gantries, and more. Download the new brochure released in Q3 to discover the benefits of Vention’s hardware ecosystem.
Q3 Webinars & Events
On-demand Webinars On AI, and Pre-Engineered Automation
From cutting-edge AI foundation models to automation deployment challenges across varied functions, Vention’s team shared their expertise across multiple webinars in Q3. Browse through the recorded and upcoming webinars to learn more about solving the biggest automation challenges in manufacturing.
- Developing Smart Manufacturing with NVIDIA: Hear Vention AI experts explain the technology that drives the autonomous AI Operator.
- Weld Any Part with “Drag and Drop” Robot Automation—No Coding Needed: Vention and Smooth Robotics experts share insights on how modular welding solutions and no-code programming can boost active weld time 300% and slash job costs by over 20%.
- Beyond the stack: 7 Must-Have Features: All cobot palletizers are not the same! Learn about the most impactful hardware and software features that affect lifetime costs.
- Top 10 Robot Tending Questions: Thinking of automating CNC machining? Get answers and real world examples for the most commonly asked robot tending questions.
- Tech Talk with Commercial Baking On Sep 24: Vention’s cobot palletizing expert shares insights on modernizing commercial baking end-of-line processes by integrating cobots in a conversation with Maddie Lambert. Follow us on LinkedIn to get notified.
Vention Showcases Intelligent Automation at FABTECH 2025
Rising raw metal costs and continued welder shortages were top themes at FABTECH 2025. Vention’s booth featured demos and insights shared by experts to showcase how cobot-driven welding, tending, and modular ergonomic workstations can solve these challenges. Visitors also explored the next-generation MachineMotion AI controller and took guided tours of our intuitive platform.
Read the Full Recap of FABTECH
PACK EXPO 2025: Next Generation Rapid Series and Modular End-of-Line Solutions
At PACK EXPO 2025, Vention showcased the next-generation Rapid Series Palletizer alongside modular conveyors and adjustable grippers. Together, these demos highlighted how manufacturers can build versatile end-of-line solutions that adapt to any packaging need.
Learn More About Cobot Palletizers
Education & Vention Experience Center
New Immersive Experiences at the VXC
Following the long lineup of solutions launched in 2025, the Vention Experience Center (VXC) expanded its immersive demos in Q3, featuring the latest applications and solutions. Here are all of the newly available demos at the VXC.
- Welding Demo at the VXC: Vention’s Click & Customize Welding solution featuring the large extrusions, Smooth Robotics Programming, mobile welding tables, and UR10 cobot is now available at the VXC. You can now book your in-person or virtual demo with our welding experts to experience the precision and flexibility firsthand.
- MachineMotion AI : Vention’s AI-powered, next generation controller is now powering two demos at the VXC. Discover its AI-ready features at the Wall of Automation or the FANUC CRX Machine Tending demos. You can reserve your spot to get an inside-look at the only plug-and-play controller that can run the entire factory floor.
Jimmy Li, Vention’s Director of Physical AI Interacts with McGill University Students
Vention was proud to sponsor the Montreal Robotics Summer School in Q3, engaging the next generation of robotics and AI professionals. The session delivered by Jimmy Li, Vention’s Director of Physical AI at the Mila-Quebec AI Institute showcased the advances in practical application of AI on the factory floor.
Customer Stories
Real World Results, Powered by Vention’s Platform
Vention’s platform is helping deliver onground results across industries as diverse as metal fabrication and Satellite testing. Dive into recently published customer stories to learn more about their automation journeys.
- Industries Rainville deployed an 8-Axis overhead welding cobot, achieving a 35% increase in welding productivity and greater consistency in weld quality. Read how the cobot welding cell is helping them address skilled welder shortages.
- Lúnasa Space built a high-fidelity testbed for satellite-servicing missions using Vention’s modular, plug-and-play robot arms. Find out how they de-risked satellite testing on Earth using digital twins.
- The Rosseinsky Group at the University of Liverpool streamlined material discovery by automating solid-state synthesis with Vention’s modular aluminum extrusions. Learn how the system enabled 24/7 operation and allowed PhD students to focus on high-value research.
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Acutec Precision Aerospace, Inc. achieved a 37% increase in production capacity by deploying a 10-meter 7th Axis system for multi-machine tending, washing, and inspection of aerospace-grade parts. Read how their experience led them to become a Vention Automation Partner (VAP) in 2025.
Ready for the Biggest Updates from Vention in 2025? Demo Day is Here!
As Q3 concludes, the best automation updates are still ahead. Demo Day is back, bringing the biggest automation reveals of the year. Join us for an exclusive live stream of Zero-Shot AutomationTM, with live reveals on how to design, program, and deploy AI-powered robots.
