Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed Trener Robotics as its newest member today, adding a company at the forefront of physical AI for industrial automation to its statewide network.
With headquarters in San Jose, CA and Trondheim, Norway, Trener Robotics is building the intelligence layer for industrial robots, moving beyond rigid programming and enabling machines to learn while operating reliably on the factory floor. By creating more adaptive control of industrial robotics, the company is helping manufacturers modernize production and respond efficiently to operational demands.
“Trener Robotics represents a new generation of manufacturing technology companies that are focused on making automation more practical for real-world operations,” said Lance Hastings, President & CEO of CMTA. “I am glad to have them engaged in CMTA’s work, as their perspective will be valuable for our members navigating how AI fits into their facilities and workforce.”
“We’re excited to join the California Manufacturers & Technology Association and support its long-standing work to advance California’s manufacturing and technology ecosystem,” said John Marioni, Director or Sales at Trener Robotics. “At Trener Robotics, we are committed to helping manufacturers modernize robotics production with AI-powered software that unlocks new levels of productivity, flexibility, and intelligent autonomy.”
With the addition of Trener Robotics, CMTA continues to bring together manufacturers and technology leaders who are shaping how products are made in California. The company will participate in CMTA’s discussions around AI and automation as industry-wide modernization continues to evolve.
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About CMTA
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the California legislature and administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from manufacturing in California is $382 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.2 million Californians paying wages more than $2,500 higher than other non-farm employers in the state.
About Trener Robotics
Co-founded in 2024 by CEO Dr. Asad Tirmizi and CTO Dr. Lars Tingelstad, Trener Robotics is transforming robotics by combining advanced AI for intuitive programming with pre-trained skill models that are expert at specific tasks. The company’s software, Acteris, gives users unprecedented ease and capabilities for their robots, allowing them to think, adapt, and perform complex jobs. Trener Robotics is headquartered in San Jose, CA.