Manufacturing — Agile Robots Expands Into North America Via Acquisition; Trump Budget Proposes EPA Cuts With $14M Boost for Permitting Reform

Manufacturing · 2026-04-11

Two developments today frame an evolving landscape for manufacturers: one on the robotics front, one on the regulatory side. Agile Robots' latest acquisition signals continued consolidation in the physical AI and automation space, with the startup explicitly targeting North American market expansion — a move that will intensify competition among automation providers serving manufacturers in the…