WEST DUNDEE, IL – Renishaw, a global leader in precision engineering and manufacturing technologies, will highlight its latest solutions for maximizing robot performance and manufacturing efficiency at Automate 2026, taking place June 22–25 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
At booth #3853 (South Building), Renishaw will present a range of technologies designed to improve robot accuracy, reduce downtime, and enhance process control across automated manufacturing environments.
A key feature of the exhibit will be the U.S. debut of Renishaw’s RCS (Robot Calibration System) demo cell, showcasing live demonstrations of cell recovery and in-field robot calibration. These solutions enable manufacturers to quickly recover from collisions or process interruptions, restore accuracy, and significantly reduce unplanned downtime.
In addition to robot calibration technologies, Renishaw will also exhibit its Equator-X™ dual-method gauging system, demonstrating fast, flexible measurement for high-throughput production environments. The system supports both absolute and comparative gauging, helping manufacturers maintain process control while adapting to changing production demands.
Renishaw will further highlight its portfolio of position and motion control encoders, which play a critical role in robotic performance. These encoders provide precise feedback for robotic joints, enabling accurate positioning, smooth motion control, and repeatable performance across a wide range of applications.
Renishaw encoders are specifically designed to address the unique requirements of robotic systems, including:
- Large robotic joints (shoulders, elbows, hips, knees): AksIM-2™ and AksIM-4™ Dual Concentric encoders deliver true absolute positioning, improved repeatability, and reduced system complexity.
- Space-constrained or misalignment-prone joints: Orbis™ encoders provide high-speed operation with flexible installation options.
- Small, lightweight joints (grippers and dexterous hands): Compact solutions such as RM08 and AksIM-Mini™ offer ultra-small form factors, high accuracy, and true absolute position feedback.
These encoder technologies enable direct, high-precision feedback at every joint, supporting advanced robotic applications—from industrial automation to collaborative robots and dexterous robotic hands. Their compact, non-contact designs and high-speed capabilities make them well-suited for demanding environments where reliability and performance are critical.
“Automate is a key opportunity to demonstrate how Renishaw technologies help manufacturers get more from their robotic systems,” said Dan Skulan, General Manager at Renishaw Inc. “From calibration and recovery to precision measurement and motion control, we’re focused on delivering solutions that improve uptime, accuracy, and overall process confidence.”
Renishaw’s presence at Automate 2026 reinforces its commitment to advancing smart manufacturing through precision, connectivity, and automation-ready technologies.
For more information on Renishaw’s industrial automation solutions, visit www.renishaw.com/industrial-automation.
About Renishaw
Renishaw is a world leading supplier of measuring systems and manufacturing systems. Its products give high accuracy and precision, gathering data to provide customers and end users with traceability and confidence in what they’re making. This technology also helps its customers to innovate their products and processes.
It is a global business, with over 5,000 employees located in the 36 countries where it has wholly owned subsidiary operations. Most of the R&D work takes place in the UK, with the largest manufacturing sites located in the UK, Ireland and India.
Renishaw is guided by its purpose: Transforming Tomorrow Together. This means working with its customers to make the products, create the materials, and develop the therapies that are going to be needed for the future.
Further information at www.renishaw.com
