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In Episode 192 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-host Eugene Demaitre engages with Rob Marshick, the national sales manager at ITT Enidine Inc.
Rob Marshick, Enidine National Sales Manager
Based in Orchard Park, New York, ITT Enidine Inc. specializes in supplying engineered mechanical shock absorbers, vibration isolation technologies, and noise attenuation products. The company also manufactures devices for deceleration and hydraulic/pneumatic actuation, alongside solutions for motion control and robotics applications.
Enidine’s diverse range of products serves various industries, including global markets such as industrial sectors, rotorcraft, aviation, defense, rail, automation, and infrastructure.
Marshick has dedicated over 16 years to ITT Enidine, fulfilling numerous customer-centric and sales-oriented roles. During the podcast, he highlights the significance of these components in the design of robotics systems.
Show timeline
5:00 – Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman summarize the week’s key developments
27:00 – Gene’s interview with Rob Marshick, Enidine national sales manager.
News of the week
ABB to spin off robotics division
During its recent earnings call, ABB Group revealed plans to separate its robotics division into a standalone entity by the second quarter of 2026. The Zurich-based company has indicated a rebound in global industrial robotics orders, following a significant decline in 2023, with noticeable growth in demand across sectors such as painting, consumer electronics, food and beverage, apparel, and industrial machinery.
An established leader in the robotics field, ABB Robotics provides a suite of solutions including industrial automation, collaborative robotic arms, and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The company has also shifted its strategy to emphasize software and artificial intelligence, with over 80% of its offerings now integrated with AI capabilities.
In 2024, ABB Robotics generated approximately $2.3 billion in revenues. By Q1 of 2026, its Machine Automation division will transition from Robotics & Discrete Automation to join the Process Automation business area.
Hugging Face acquires Pollen Robotics
In a bid to advance its vision of integrating AI and robotics, Hugging Face announced the acquisition of Pollen Robotics. This move underscores its commitment to developing open and customizable robotic solutions, highlighted by the Reachy 2, a versatile modular humanoid robot. Priced at $70,000, the Reachy 2 features VR teleoperation and stereo vision technologies, and is currently utilized for research and educational purposes at prestigious institutions such as Cornell University and Carnegie Mellon University.
Kodiak Robotics to enter public markets via SPAC
Kodiak Robotics Inc. has disclosed plans to go public through a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Its automated driving solution, the Kodiak Driver, combines advanced AI software with modular hardware to address persistent challenges in the transportation sector, including driver shortages and increased delivery demands.
Gatik achieves safety validation from TÜV SÜD
Gatik has announced that TÜV SÜD has independently verified its Safety Case Evaluation and Functional Safety phases as part of its comprehensive Safety Assessment Framework. This framework has identified over 700 key areas that reinforce safety standards for autonomous vehicles, surpassing the industry’s self-certification requirements.
Cosmic Robotics secures funding for solar installation automation
Cosmic Robotics has raised $4 million in funding to design AI-powered robots, beginning with the Cosmic-1A, aimed at accelerating infrastructure construction. The startup is focusing initially on large-scale solar energy projects to mitigate labor shortages and enhance energy development in the United States.
Overland AI launches new tactical platform
Overland AI has introduced the ULTRA uncrewed tactical platform, a fully autonomous ground system capable of carrying a payload of 454 kilograms (1,000 pounds). It boasts impressive specifications, including a maximum speed of 56 kph (35 mph) and a cruising range of 161 kilometers (100 miles), all powered by a robust 85-kW (114 HP) gasoline engine with supplementary electrical power output.
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Podcast sponsored by Enidine
Founded in 1966, Enidine stands as a leading provider of highly engineered products designed to enhance equipment longevity, comfort, and overall safety across various industrial markets.
The engineering team at Enidine has developed tailored solutions for energy absorption, vibration isolation, and noise attenuation, addressing a plethora of challenging applications, including automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and factory automation solutions.
Their innovative components are vital to their clients’ success in numerous industrial endeavors.
To discover more, visit www.enidine.com/en-us.
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