The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is to meet with officials in the administration of newly elected president of the United States, Joe Biden, to discuss the ongoing global shortage in … [Read More...] about Semiconductor Industry Association to discuss global chip shortage with US government
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NASA awards Geisel Software and Arizona State University swarm robotics contract
Geisel Software, a Massachusetts-based custom software development firm, and Arizona State University are pleased to announce they have been awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer contract by … [Read More...] about NASA awards Geisel Software and Arizona State University swarm robotics contract
Nidec to open new factories and launch business in Serbia
Nidec is to open new factories in the city of Novi Sad in Serbia, and held an event today to mark the beginning of the project. At today’s event, held at the office of president, Serbia, and … [Read More...] about Nidec to open new factories and launch business in Serbia
SICK launches ‘world’s first’ LiDAR multibeam scanner for small vehicles
SICK Sensor Intelligence has launched what it describes as “the world’s first” LiDAR multibeam scanner with safe, solid-state technology for line-guided small vehicles. The scanGrid2 safe multibeam … [Read More...] about SICK launches ‘world’s first’ LiDAR multibeam scanner for small vehicles
Sole Source Capital acquires Peak-Ryzex and Optical Phusion
Sole Source Capital, an industrial-focused private equity firm, has acquired Peak-Ryzex from Keystone Capital and Optical Phusion from its founders, two leading providers of automatic identification, … [Read More...] about Sole Source Capital acquires Peak-Ryzex and Optical Phusion
Manufacturing
Mercedes-Benz and Siemens partner to further digitize and automate manufacturing
Mercedes-Benz and Siemens plan to cooperate on advancing digitalization and automation in the automotive industry, supported by the State of Berlin. Mercedes-Benz aims to digitize its production … [Read More...] about Mercedes-Benz and Siemens partner to further digitize and automate manufacturing
IDS unveils camera-based cap control with AI for beverage and bottle industry
Strong price pressure combined with high quality requirements – the beverage and bottle industry faces the classic dilemma of many industries. This is also the case in the quality control department … [Read More...] about IDS unveils camera-based cap control with AI for beverage and bottle industry
John Deere pilots new robotic welding solution
John Deere is leveraging Intel’s artificial intelligence technology to help solve a costly, age-old problem in the manufacturing welding process. Deere is piloting a solution that uses computer … [Read More...] about John Deere pilots new robotic welding solution
Manufacturing Data Summit launches online on 1st-2nd June
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for digital transformation leaders across Europe to join forces with hundreds of experts from across the regions manufacturing industry. Throughout the 2-day … [Read More...] about Manufacturing Data Summit launches online on 1st-2nd June
ABB says its robots have boosted productivity at Nestlé’s Brazilian plants by ‘over 50 percent’
ABB says its robots have boosted productivity at Nestlé’s Brazilian plants by more than 50 percent. The company says its SafeMove collaborative robot technology “enhances employee safety while … [Read More...] about ABB says its robots have boosted productivity at Nestlé’s Brazilian plants by ‘over 50 percent’
Industrial Robots
Veo Robotics gains ISO safety certification for FreeMove system
Veo Robotics, a company that develops systems for industrial automation, says its flagship product FreeMove has received safety certification from TÜV Rheinland for its industrial robot safeguarding … [Read More...] about Veo Robotics gains ISO safety certification for FreeMove system
Yaskawa launches new Motoman industrial robot for small component processing
Yaskawa has launched a new industrial robot for small component processing, called the Motoman GP4. The company says the new robot is “extremely fast” to enable maximum throughput, and is “highly … [Read More...] about Yaskawa launches new Motoman industrial robot for small component processing
Piab launches new suction end effectors for industrial robots
Piab has launched a new suction end effector range for industrial robots. The company says its MX suction cup family is exceptional for picking various objects primarily for the Logistics, … [Read More...] about Piab launches new suction end effectors for industrial robots
Yaskawa Motoman has sold 500,000 industrial robots
Yaskawa Motoman, one of the world’s largest industrial automation companies, has sold 500,000 industrial robots. The company says cumulative shipments of Motoman Yaskawa’s industrial robots reach … [Read More...] about Yaskawa Motoman has sold 500,000 industrial robots
Mecademic to launch tiny new SCARA robot
Mecademic, a maker of tiny industrial robot arms, is planning to launch a very small new SCARA robot. The company describes the MCS500 as “with the world’s most compact SCARA robot” and says it is … [Read More...] about Mecademic to launch tiny new SCARA robot
Features
Celanese suggests replacing metal parts in robots with polymers
Choosing materials is one of the most important decisions when designing and building a machine such as a robot, particularly one that moves around, like an autonomous warehouse robot or an automated … [Read More...] about Celanese suggests replacing metal parts in robots with polymers
Avinor ploughs €40 million into Yeti autonomous snow removal vehicles
Norwegian airport operator Avinor is taking the next step towards autonomous snow removal through a new framework agreement regarding the purchase of self-driving runway sweepers. The self-driving … [Read More...] about Avinor ploughs €40 million into Yeti autonomous snow removal vehicles
7 Supply Chain Technology Trends Shaping a Sustainable Future
In almost all industries, companies are confronted with the sustainability challenges induced by climate change, scarcity of natural resources, and ever-shifting customer demands. In general, a … [Read More...] about 7 Supply Chain Technology Trends Shaping a Sustainable Future
Mercedes-Benz and Siemens partner to further digitize and automate manufacturing
Mercedes-Benz and Siemens plan to cooperate on advancing digitalization and automation in the automotive industry, supported by the State of Berlin. Mercedes-Benz aims to digitize its production … [Read More...] about Mercedes-Benz and Siemens partner to further digitize and automate manufacturing
Deep learning networks prefer the human voice – just like we do
Columbia engineers demonstrate that AI systems might reach higher performance if programmed with sound files of human language rather than with binary data labels. (See video below.) The digital … [Read More...] about Deep learning networks prefer the human voice – just like we do
Logistics
7 Supply Chain Technology Trends Shaping a Sustainable Future
In almost all industries, companies are confronted with the sustainability challenges induced by climate change, scarcity of natural resources, and ever-shifting customer demands. In general, a … [Read More...] about 7 Supply Chain Technology Trends Shaping a Sustainable Future
Gnarlywood chooses inVia Robotics to optimize fulfillment operations
inVia Robotics, a provider of e-commerce warehouse automation solutions, says that the Gnarlywood Group, a provider of backend merchandising fulfillment solutions for entertainment brands, has … [Read More...] about Gnarlywood chooses inVia Robotics to optimize fulfillment operations
IAM Robotics partners with Tompkins Robotics to develop order fulfillment solution
IAM Robotics has joined forces with Tompkins Robotics to create a new robotic application to automate the exit process of order fulfillment. Developed by Tompkins, the new application enhances the … [Read More...] about IAM Robotics partners with Tompkins Robotics to develop order fulfillment solution
Cargo Cove selects inVia Logic warehouse execution system software to optimize its facility
Cargo Cove has chosen inVia Robotics’ warehouse execution system to accelerate digital transformation in its Jacksonville, Florida facility. inVia Robotics is a provider of autonomous mobile robots … [Read More...] about Cargo Cove selects inVia Logic warehouse execution system software to optimize its facility
Grenzebach launches new conveyor technologies
Grenzebach says its new generation of conveyor technology makes it possible to further increase the availability of float glass plants. Transporting glass gently, carefully and safely is tricky. … [Read More...] about Grenzebach launches new conveyor technologies
Transportation
How to prioritize road safety within your transport business
Safety is a top concern for almost every industry but there is a specific importance placed on it within the logistics and transportation industry. In an arena where so much that is out of your … [Read More...] about How to prioritize road safety within your transport business
Motional and Lyft agree ‘world’s largest’ robotaxi partnership
Motional and Lyft have signed what they describe as “the world’s largest robotaxi deployment partnership” in a deal that has the potential to make driverless vehicles a reality for millions of … [Read More...] about Motional and Lyft agree ‘world’s largest’ robotaxi partnership
Sensors and other telematics: How data collection informs good business decisions
Telematics is wide in scope, but most commonly associated with the transport industry — an area of business that is forever looking to be more efficient and maximize the quality of … [Read More...] about Sensors and other telematics: How data collection informs good business decisions
Popcar promotes car sharing in Australia
Shared mobility is also developing in Australia. The big cities in particular are relying increasingly on car sharing and the number of users is rising nationwide. Popcar has been one of the … [Read More...] about Popcar promotes car sharing in Australia
ABB to power South Korea’s first domestic zero-emissions ferry
ABB has secured a contract with Haemin Heavy Industries shipyard to provide a complete power and propulsion solution for Busan Port Authority’s first all-electric passenger ferry. The new ferry … [Read More...] about ABB to power South Korea’s first domestic zero-emissions ferry
Infrastructure
Safety for Workers, Here is What You Should Know
Safety within the construction industry and beyond this is vital for the reputation of your business and the welfare of your workers. It may begin with ensuring that they have the correct training … [Read More...] about Safety for Workers, Here is What You Should Know
Mitsubishi Electric to supply elevators and escalators for ‘One Bangkok’ development
Mitsubishi Electric says its subsidiary Mitsubishi Elevator in Thailand has secured a major order from "One Bangkok", an enormous new development in the capital city. A joint venture between TCC … [Read More...] about Mitsubishi Electric to supply elevators and escalators for ‘One Bangkok’ development
Mitsubishi Electric makes dedicated factory for industrial mechatronics
Mitsubishi Electric says it will establish the Industrial Mechatronics Systems Works as of April 1, 2021 within the premises of the company's Nagoya Works in Nagoya, Japan. The functions which … [Read More...] about Mitsubishi Electric makes dedicated factory for industrial mechatronics
Gas Turbine and Energy Production: How Sensing Technology Works
Why Natural Gas Is A Key Contributor to the Energy Industry Natural gas has a number of benefits over alternative sources of power. Nuclear power is carbon-free, but it is incredibly expensive … [Read More...] about Gas Turbine and Energy Production: How Sensing Technology Works
JPB Système secures government funding for new €30 million project
JPB Système, a manufacturer of efficiency-enhancing technology solutions for aerospace, aeronautic and other industries, has received funding from the French government’s Ministry for Economy and … [Read More...] about JPB Système secures government funding for new €30 million project
Computing
Semiconductor Industry Association to discuss global chip shortage with US government
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is to meet with officials in the administration of newly elected president of the United States, Joe Biden, to discuss the ongoing global shortage in … [Read More...] about Semiconductor Industry Association to discuss global chip shortage with US government
Innodisk to release blockchain SSD securing edge data integrity
The increasing ubiquity of AI in everyday applications brings with it concerns regarding data integrity and validation. Innodisk’s new-patented blockchain technology brings to its latest SSD … [Read More...] about Innodisk to release blockchain SSD securing edge data integrity
Key industry organisations partner to develop global standards for autonomous vehicles
The Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium, a global group of automotive and technology industry organisations, has agreed what is described as a “key liaison” with SAE International, the association … [Read More...] about Key industry organisations partner to develop global standards for autonomous vehicles
Fuzzy Logic Robotics launches platform that enables users to go from CAD to control with one software
Startup company Fuzzy Logic Robotics has launched a new, “easy-to-use and universal” software platform which it says “reduces robotics programming costs by 10”. The first release of Fuzzy Studio, … [Read More...] about Fuzzy Logic Robotics launches platform that enables users to go from CAD to control with one software
FLIR Systems and Neurala make deep learning inspection for the production line more accessible
With the ability to quickly automate complex and subjective decision making, deep learning solutions for production lines can help identify defects, ensure quality of goods, increase productivity and … [Read More...] about FLIR Systems and Neurala make deep learning inspection for the production line more accessible
Science
A robot that senses hidden objects
In recent years, robots have gained artificial vision, touch, and even smell. “Researchers have been giving robots human-like perception,” says MIT Associate Professor Fadel Adib. In a new paper, … [Read More...] about A robot that senses hidden objects
Scientists develop soft robot for exploration in the deepest underwater place on Earth
Scientists at Zhejiang University in China have developed a soft robot which has been able to navigate the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the Earth. The research team led by Professor LI … [Read More...] about Scientists develop soft robot for exploration in the deepest underwater place on Earth
Scientists use ‘swarmalation’ to design active materials for self-regulating soft robots
During the swarming of birds or fish, each entity coordinates its location relative to the others, so that the swarm moves as one larger, coherent unit. Fireflies on the other hand coordinate their … [Read More...] about Scientists use ‘swarmalation’ to design active materials for self-regulating soft robots
Cost reduction in aerospace through additive manufacturing
Spacecraft are developed on Earth, tested, fully assembled and transported in one piece by a launch vehicle to their respective places of operation. Each component must be designed to withstand the … [Read More...] about Cost reduction in aerospace through additive manufacturing
Norway’s Global Seed Vault reopens for first deposit of 2021
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, located on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen, has reopened for the first deposit of 2021. Sometimes referred to as a “doomsday vault”, it is a long-term seed … [Read More...] about Norway’s Global Seed Vault reopens for first deposit of 2021
