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TechCrunch · September 25, 2026 · On the brief until October 9, 2026

Nexterity wants to automate the hard, dangerous part of pipefitting

Mechanical EngineeringRoboticsOperations
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Nexterity built a portable robot that clamps onto pipes to loosen and tighten four bolts at once. The battery-powered tool works on standard industrial pipe diameters between two and eight inches. Maintenance teams can transport the hardware in a single case to reduce physical fatigue and injury risks on job sites.

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Engineers must balance the mechanical torque required for heavy flange bolts against the size limits of a tool carried by a single worker.

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