E Tech Group expands U.S. Collaborative robotics portfolio with Rainbow Robotics. Sep 22, 2026, 11:24 ET The agreement adds Rainbow Robotics collaborative robots to E Tech Group's U.S. portfolio, including NSF-certified models for laboratory, life sciences, and food & beverage environments. WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - E Tech Group, a leading provider of industrial automation and systems integration, 2025 System Integrator of the Year, and Platinum-certified Rockwell Automation Partner, today announced an Authorized System Integrator Agreement with Rainbow Robotics that expands E Tech Group's collaborative robotics offering for customers across the United States. Under the agreement, E Tech Group serves as a Servicing System Integrator for Rainbow Robotics' collaborative robot lineup. E Tech Group will deploy and integrate Rainbow Robotics collaborative robots across laboratory and industrial automation applications, including machine tending, welding, palletizing, inspection, and assembly. "E Tech Group's systems integration expertise, particularly in laboratory automation, made the company a natural fit for Rainbow Robotics," said Luke (Woochang) Jung, Director of Rainbow Robotics USA. "Pairing that experience with our collaborative robot portfolio gives customers a strong combination of robotics technology and engineering expertise across laboratory and industrial automation applications." Rainbow Robotics offers collaborative robot models for laboratory, life sciences, and food & beverage environments, including NSF/ANSI 169-certified models with IP66 protection and full-aluminum construction to support hygienic and washdown applications. The company's collaborative robot lineup also includes application-specific capabilities such as a dedicated welding interface with built-in weaving patterns. For laboratory automation projects, E Tech Group provides robotic workcell integration, connectivity among laboratory instruments, schedulers and LIMS platforms, controls and data integration, and validation and documentation support. These capabilities help customers integrate robotics into existing laboratory automation environments. "Expanding our collaborative robotics offering gives customers greater flexibility to select the right technology for their application," said Sura Hadi, Director of Lab Automation and Industrial Robotics at E Tech Group. "Rainbow Robotics brings capabilities that complement our existing robotics offering, particularly for applications with specialized hygienic, washdown and laboratory requirements. Combined with E Tech Group's engineering and integration expertise, we can help customers move from selecting the right robotic platform to implementing a complete automation solution." Rainbow Robotics collaborative robots are commercially available in the United States. Under the agreement, E Tech Group will provide installation at customer sites and first-level service, including authorized warranty-related support. For more information about collaborative robotics applications or to discuss a project, contact E Tech Group. About E Tech Group E Tech Group is a global automation engineering and system integration firm with locations spanning 8 countries across three continents. Backed by a team of over 900 professionals, the company delivers cutting-edge automation, control, and information solutions to clients in the Life Sciences, Data Centers, Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, and Industrial sectors. In addition to its organic growth, E Tech Group has expanded through several acquisitions, including the most recent additions of E-Volve Systems, Automation Group, and JSat Automation. To learn more, visit E Tech Group's website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. About Rainbow Robotics Rainbow Robotics is a full-stack robotics company rooted in humanoid technology. Founded out of KAIST's HUBO Lab- the team behind Korea's first humanoid robot and the winner of the 2015 DARPA Robotics Challenge- the company develops every core technology in-house, from key components to integrated software. That foundation powers a full lineup of collaborative robots, dual-arm mobile manipulators, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), quadruped robots, and humanoids. Listed on the KOSDAQ, Rainbow Robotics is a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, its largest shareholder. The company designs and manufactures all of it itself -engineering robots that move its customers' business forward. SOURCE E Tech Group

E Tech Group expands smartsights Premier partnership. Aug 19, 2026, 10:32 ET Expanded relationship enables E Tech Group to implement, integrate and support the full SmartSights portfolio for manufacturers. WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - E Tech Group, a leading provider of industrial automation and systems integration, 2025 System Integrator of the Year, and Platinum certified Rockwell Automation Partner, today announced the expansion of its existing relationship with SmartSights through the SmartSights Catalyst Alliance Premier Partner Program. SmartSights provides industrial data-driven analytics, automated reporting and alarm notification software that helps operations teams monitor and respond to plant performance issues. As a Premier Partner, E Tech Group can now resell, implement, integrate and support the full SmartSights product portfolio. The expanded relationship combines SmartSights' AI Ready production intelligence, reporting, alarm notification and issue management capabilities with E Tech Group's experience in industrial AI, automation, MES/MOM, manufacturing intelligence and systems integration. "E Tech Group brings decades of engineering expertise and a deep understanding of the industries we serve," said Corey Rhoden, CEO of SmartSights. "As a Premier Partner, they will play an important role in expanding access to the SmartSights portfolio and helping customers connect critical systems, gain real-time operational insights, and build more resilient, data-driven operations, creating a foundation for scalable AI-led transformation. We look forward to growing together and delivering measurable outcomes for our shared customers." Manufacturers often rely on shop floor data distributed across machines, control systems, MES platforms and business applications. When that information is fragmented or lacks operational context, teams can struggle to identify the causes of downtime, production loss and performance variation. Through the expanded partnership, E Tech Group can help manufacturers connect these systems, improve the reliability and context of production data, and give operations and engineering teams clearer information for decision-making. Potential applications include overall equipment effectiveness monitoring, downtime and root-cause analysis, operational reporting, issue management and the development of trusted data foundations for AI and digital transformation initiatives. "Manufacturers do not need more isolated data; they need reliable information that helps their teams understand what is happening and take action," said Matt Wise, CEO of E Tech Group. "Expanding our work with SmartSights gives our engineers a broader set of tools to connect operational systems, put production data into context and help customers address issues affecting throughput, downtime and overall equipment effectiveness. Just as importantly, we can integrate and support these solutions as part of a manufacturer's larger automation and digital transformation strategy." The expanded relationship covers the full SmartSights portfolio, including ABLE, Peer, OneView, WIN-911, XLReporter and SmartSights Mobile. E Tech Group will support manufacturers in food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, life sciences and other industrial sectors. About E Tech Group E Tech Group is a global automation engineering and system integration firm with locations spanning 8 countries across three continents. Backed by a team of over 900 professionals, the company delivers cutting-edge automation, control, and information solutions to clients in the Life Sciences, Data Centers, Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, and Industrial sectors. In addition to its organic growth, E Tech Group has expanded through several acquisitions, including the most recent additions of E-Volve Systems, Automation Group, and JSat Automation. To learn more, visit E Tech Group's website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. About SmartSights SmartSights' easy-to-deploy applications for overloaded operations teams make it easier for customers to function with fewer people in today's complex industrial environments. Its solutions provide data-driven analytics, real-time and historical reports, autonomous alerts, issue management and resolution, empowering operations teams with clear insights for effective decision-making and action. SmartSights enables customers to quickly identify and remediate critical plant issues, helping to optimize plant operational performance. To learn more, visit smartsights.com. SOURCE E Tech Group

E Tech Group appoints AI leader: Akshatha Shetty takes the helm! August 14, 2026. E Tech Group drives future with industrial AI initiative. E Tech Group has made a significant appointment to advance its industrial artificial intelligence solutions across automation, manufacturing intelligence, and digital transformation services. The company has named Akshatha Shetty as its new Director of AI Solutions, tasked with leading its AI strategy and customer-focused portfolio. Akshatha Shetty's mission: pioneering industrial AI. As the new director for the system integration firm E Tech Group, Akshatha Shetty will focus on implementing AI in complex industrial operational environments. Shetty's work aims to help manufacturers and other industrial organizations more effectively utilize production data, automation systems, and digital infrastructure. Priorities and goals. Shetty's initial priorities include: * Building a portfolio of scalable industrial AI services. * Developing repeatable delivery models. * Strengthening technology partnerships. * Establishing governance practices. CEO Matt Wise's statement. E Tech Group CEO Matt Wise commented, "Industrial companies want to apply AI in practical ways without overlooking the systems, data, and operating conditions that determine whether an initiative will succeed. Akshatha possesses the technical depth and executive experience to build a disciplined approach around these realities. Her leadership will strengthen the support we provide to our clients across manufacturing intelligence, IT/OT environments, automation, and broader digital transformation programs." Akshatha Shetty's expertise. Akshatha Shetty brings over 18 years of experience in enterprise technology, AI, and machine learning technologies. According to the company, Shetty's work will further enhance E Tech Group's existing capabilities in AI and machine learning, manufacturing intelligence, IT/OT assessments and improvements, and digital transformation for industrial operations.