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Archives for May 27, 2017

Apple developing processor especially for AI

May 27, 2017 by Sam Francis

Apple A10 chip for iPhone 7
Picture of chip for iPhone 7 via ExtremeTech.com

Apple is developing a processor specially for artificial intelligence applications, according to a report on Bloomberg. 

The maker of iPhones, iPads and a number of other computing devices and machines is said to refer to the chip internally as the “Apple Neural Engine”.

Bloomberg, which says its source requested anonymity, adds that the AI-dedicated chip will be used for facial recognition, speech processing and other tasks which require the processing of large amounts of data.  [Read more…] about Apple developing processor especially for AI

Filed Under: Manufacturing, News Tagged With: ai, apple, chip, data, google, iphones, processing, processor

Yaskawa introduces gear motor capabilities for its full Sigma-7 servo line

May 27, 2017 by Sam Francis

The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America has released what it says is “a full line of gear motors” based on its Sigma-7 servo motors.

The new line brings “precise Yaskawa servo motion to a wider variety of automation applications than ever before, especially to uses which require high torque at low
output speeds”, says the company.

A new set of gearheads have been designed to pair precisely with every servo motor in the full Sigma-7 range, creating complete gear motor solutions rated from a low of 50W to as high as 7.5 kW.  [Read more…] about Yaskawa introduces gear motor capabilities for its full Sigma-7 servo line

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: gear, motor, motors, servo, sigma, system, yaskawa

Comau agrees deal with Brazilian integrator MVB Automation

May 27, 2017 by Sam Francis

Comau has agreed a new partnership with MVB Automation in Brazil. Founded over 10 years ago, the company is a system integrator based in Camaçari, Bahia, with about 90 experts in the field of factory automation.

MVB serves a variety of customers in general industry with robotics solutions, automation controls, process simulation and tooling.

Comau says this partnership represents its strategy to develop its growing partner network in Latin America.  [Read more…] about Comau agrees deal with Brazilian integrator MVB Automation

Filed Under: Industrial robots, Industry, News Tagged With: automation, brazil, comau, integrator, mvb, robotics

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