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Press
May 06, 2026
(from left to right) Tom Fitzgerald, director of postpress and corrugated products at Koenig & Bauer (US); meets with Diane …
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Blogs, Events, Partners, Press
May 01, 2026
How vision and no-code software are changing what’s possible for high-mix manufacturers. This content was presented during a recent webinar …
Videos
Automated pick and place for Curtis Packaging
Automated drawer gluing for New England Woodcraft
April 02, 2026
Vermont Business Magazine The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its state and territory Small Business Persons of the Year for …
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Careers
March 25, 2026
Location: Williston VT – Office Based Role Reporting to Jeff Hartnett, Engineering Manager Hourly Rate: $25.00 Rigorous Technology is a …
Location: Williston VT – Office Based Role Salary Range: $65,000 – $82,500 Rigorous Technology is a fast-growing robotics company with …
March 11, 2026
Location: Williston VT – Office Based Role Travel for testing, installations, and service Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 Mechanical Engineer …
January 26, 2026
On Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00 AM ET, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, …
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January 09, 2026
Koenig & Bauer and Rigorous Technology host a live event, Right Fit Automation in Box Plants, where industry leaders discussed how palletizer robots and smart automation are streamlining finishing operations for corrugated and folding carton manufacturers.
Rigorous manufactures robots as easy to use as web applications through intuitive user interfaces, alarm readouts, and automated fault mitigation. …
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January 06, 2026
How to set up your RIG Palletizer in a new location (Engineer View).
Adding an unlimited number of products to your RIG Palletizer.
January 05, 2026
WILLISTON, Vt. — Kelly Loeffler visited Vermont on Tuesday. Loeffler is the administrator for the federal Small Business Administration. According …
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WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Top Trump administration officials say they are working to ease the burden of tariffs on small …
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December 30, 2025
Palletizing and depalletizing for half slotted cartons (HSCs) or alternative geometry boxes, no tape and no tops.
December 22, 2025
Standard robots assume standard products. Box plants rarely operate that way. This content was presented during a recent webinar hosted …
December 19, 2025
Location: Williston, VT. In person preferred. Travel: Regular travel to customer sites and industry events. Salary Range: $60,000 – $90,000 …
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December 18, 2025
October 30, 2025
Location: Williston, VT or Hybrid (US-based) Travel: Regular travel to customer sites and occasional industry events. If hybrid, monthly on-site …
Blogs, Events, Partners
October 24, 2025
Presentation provided at the AICC Annual Meeting on October 7th, 2025. View full presentation here. Rigorous and the AICC When …
October 09, 2025
Rigorous Launches Made Local Introduction: Combining Strengths Vermont has long been known for its manufacturing. From Ben & Jerry’s ice …
Partners, Press
June 30, 2025
Testimony provided to a Joint Hearing of the Vermont House Commerce and Senate Economic Development committees on April 2, 2025. …
June 11, 2025
Location: Williston, VT Travel: Occasional (for testing, installations, and service) Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 About Rigorous Rigorous Technology is …
Location: Williston, VT Travel: Occasional (for testing, installations, and service) Salary Range: $100,000 – $140,000 About Rigorous Rigorous Technology is …
Events, Partners
February 27, 2025
Breaking Down Barriers to Manufacturing Automation Manufacturing in Vermont can be tough. Automation can be a valuable tool for overcoming …
Burlington Hardware Meetup Returns to Kick Off 2025 at Rigorous Technology The Burlington Hardware Meetup is back, and we’re excited …
February 06, 2025
Building Better Robots for Moving Boxes Rigorous Technology is committed to helping independent corrugated converters with accessible automation solutions that …
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February 2025 – Williston, VT – Rigorous Technology is excited to partner with Koenig & Bauer (US) to bring the …
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Unique palletizer robot for the corrugated and folding carton markets maximizes efficiency and productivity Koenig & Bauer (US) is pleased …
October 29, 2024
Treasurer Mike Pieciak leads a discussion on the future of manufacturing in Vermont at the VEDA Annual Meeting Friday at …
October 23, 2024
Leaders from Beta Technologies, OnLogic and other companies convened at Generator Makerspace to discuss strategies for recruiting and retaining workers. …
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October 18, 2024
In this episode of The Rigorous Approach, Jack and Diane bust some of the top myths in robotics. – Robots …
The RGS software team has been putting BOB through the development paces lately. The good thing is, BOB loves it. …
Blogs
July 11, 2024
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, with industrial manufacturing being at the forefront of this transformation. AI promises …
Press, Projects
Automation Made Accessible to Address Workforce Challenges Vermont Business Magazine Rigorous Technology, a Williston-Vermont robotics company, has announced the development of …
July 09, 2024
Introducing Rigorous Technology, a local robotics company based in Williston, VT, dedicated to making robotics more accessible than ever before! …
The Box Hopper represents the pinnacle of our commitment to advancing industrial automation. Designed to streamline corrugated manufacturing operations, it …
Rigorous was founded with a mission to make robotics more accessible and practical for small and medium-sized businesses. We’re based …
On the premiere episode of The Rigorous Approach, our CEO and Co-Founder, Colin Riggs, discusses the popular topic of AI …
July 2024 – Williston, VT – Rigorous Technology, a Vermont-based robotics company, has announced the development of B.O.B. (Box Order …
Partners, Videos
April 17, 2024
Industry 4.0 meets corrugated box manufacturing. Take a look at the smart prefeed solution for your folder/gluer, box former, and …
March 14, 2024
At Rigorous we’re all about empowering domestic manufacturers to stay ahead of the game with cutting-edge robotics. We team up …
February 06, 2024
Rigorous Technology was founded in 2020 by Colin and Diane Riggs to help independent manufacturers better leverage robotics and automation …
Partners, Press, Projects, Videos
January 26, 2024
Accurate Box Company, a manufacturer of litho-laminated corrugated packaging, installs a folder-gluer prefeeder robot in its state-of-the-art 400,000 square foot …
Partners, Press, Projects
Williston, VT-based Rigorous has recently worked with Paterson, NJ-based Accurate Box Co to specify, design, and develop the Box Hopper pre-feeding robot. “The next …
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Highlights: Article link 👉 HERE
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What has been the consensus among the executives and employees at Accurate for the new robotic system? Hirsh says that …
January 25, 2024
The entire robotic system allows the folder-gluer to run at more consistent speeds, helps reduce the burden of heavy lifting …
accuratebox.com
January 19, 2024
My guests today are Diane Abruzzini and Colin Riggs, COO and CEO at Rigorous, a robotics software company that specializes in automation projects for …
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Events, Partners, Press
UVM students will hear from inspiring Vermont entrepreneurs at entrepreneurial-focused panel session. Article link 👉 HERE
Founded in 2020, the Williston-based company creates robots that elevate the quality of work for those who need it most. …
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The past decade or so in the manufacturing sector has brought lots of hype about robotics along with it. But …
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January 18, 2024
What’s the result of a veggie farmer and an engineer falling in love? A robotics company in Williston, Vermont. Diane …
January 12, 2024
Introduction A general sentiment in automation is that robotics are flexible to relieve a wide variety of production bottlenecks. Manufacturers …
November 06, 2023
Vermont Business Magazine is proud to announce the winners of its Rising Stars recognition award. The list is comprised of …
October 18, 2023
Rigorous cofounders Colin Riggs and Diane Abruzzini want humans to become “better collaborators with our robotic friends.” Article link 👉 HERE
October 10, 2023
Leaders of some of Vermont’s cutting-edge technology manufacturing companies talk about why they’ve chosen to remain in Vermont. Article link …
vermontpublic.org
October 01, 2023
Rigorous focuses on more complex projects than traditional integration services, requiring advanced software controls, vision systems, and data management. Article …
onlogic.com
September 12, 2023
Eighteen-month research and development collaboration between the two firms yields innovative robotic system. Article link 👉 HERE
June 10, 2023
Join us at RISE, a new summit hosted by UVM that brings research, innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship together to spur …
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