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US tightens restrictions on Huawei

The US government has tightened its restrictions on doing business with Chinese telecommunications equipment supplier Huawei. The US had already effectively banned American companies from providing … [Read More...] about US tightens restrictions on Huawei

Sesto Robotics launches new autonomous mobile robot

Sesto Robotics has launched a new autonomous mobile robot designed to automate material handling processes in manufacturing, commercial and healthcare industries. The Sesto Magnus is a a … [Read More...] about Sesto Robotics launches new autonomous mobile robot

Mighty Buildings aims to automate 80 percent of construction process

Mighty Buildings, a startup providing automated solutions for modern home building, has launched out of stealth after graduating from Y Combinator in winter 2018 and raising a total of $30 million … [Read More...] about Mighty Buildings aims to automate 80 percent of construction process

Big investor dumps all its Rolls-Royce stock

ValueAct, a San Francisco-based investment company with more than $16 billion of assets under management, has sold all its shares it Rolls-Royce, according to a report on the Financial Times … [Read More...] about Big investor dumps all its Rolls-Royce stock

China’s biggest chipmaker to double investment in capital goods to $7 billion

China’s largest chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International is to double its investment in capital goods to $6.7 billion, according to a report on the Nikkei Asian Review website. The … [Read More...] about China’s biggest chipmaker to double investment in capital goods to $7 billion

China’s biggest chipmaker to double investment in capital goods to $7 billion

Mercedes introduces digital manufacturing platform for its plants around the world

Automotive giant Daimler Mercedes-Benz says it has introduced a new digitalisation initiative which makes “complex vehicle production completely transparent and maximises its efficiency”. The new … [Read More...] about Mercedes introduces digital manufacturing platform for its plants around the world

Electric vehicle market defies coronavirus threat

The electric vehicle market has apparently defied the coronavirus threat to rack up record sales for automakers all over the world. From European companies Renault and BMW to Asian companies such … [Read More...] about Electric vehicle market defies coronavirus threat

Norgren helps VinFast to build Vietnam’s first mass-production stamping press

Automotive start-up VinFast has delivered Vietnam’s first mass-produced stamping parts in less than two years, in part thanks to tooling from Norgren, part of IMI, which is being used to produce the … [Read More...] about Norgren helps VinFast to build Vietnam’s first mass-production stamping press

CATL and Honda agree ‘comprehensive strategic alliance’ on batteries for new energy vehicles

Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and automaker Honda have signed an agreement to form a “comprehensive strategic alliance” on new energy vehicle (NEV) batteries to strengthen their strategic … [Read More...] about CATL and Honda agree ‘comprehensive strategic alliance’ on batteries for new energy vehicles

ABB says its new 3D inspection robot cell makes quality control testing ‘10 times faster’

ABB has unveiled a new 3D inspection robot cell which it claims makes quality control testing “10 times faster”. The industrial automation giant says its 3D quality inspection (3DQI) robot cell is … [Read More...] about ABB says its new 3D inspection robot cell makes quality control testing ‘10 times faster’

Kuka launches new robot controller that is ‘smaller and requires less energy’

Kuka has launched a new robot controller which it says requires less energy than its predecessor and is at the same time “significantly more compact”. The KR C5 and the corresponding KR C5 micro … [Read More...] about Kuka launches new robot controller that is ‘smaller and requires less energy’

Siasun installs robotic system for inspection and categorization of rails

Siasun has installed a robotic system for the inspection and categorization of rail and beam material manufactured at an Anshan Iron and Steel facility. The trial robotic system integrates eight … [Read More...] about Siasun installs robotic system for inspection and categorization of rails

Techman Robot targets smart manufacturing market with TÜV professional training for its employees

Techman Robot is targeting growth in the smart manufacturing market, and the company believes the best starting point is TÜV professional training for its employees. Smart manufacturing is a hot … [Read More...] about Techman Robot targets smart manufacturing market with TÜV professional training for its employees

Hyundai increases Hi6 controller steps capability from 20,000 to 10 million

Hyundai Robotics says it has significantly increased the number of steps its Hi6 robot controller is capable of – from 20,000 to 10 million. The company unveiled the new version of Hi6 during a … [Read More...] about Hyundai increases Hi6 controller steps capability from 20,000 to 10 million

Mercedes introduces digital manufacturing platform for its plants around the world

Flylogix and Cambridge Consultants to use Iridium’s satellites for drone platform

Flylogix and Cambridge Consultants have agreed a collaboration that will use Iridium’s satellite communications to safely control unmanned aerial vehicles from a central control hub. This will … [Read More...] about Flylogix and Cambridge Consultants to use Iridium’s satellites for drone platform

CMU researchers train autonomous drones using cross-modal simulated data

To fly autonomously, drones need to understand what they perceive in the environment and make decisions based on that information. (See video below.) A novel method developed by Carnegie Mellon … [Read More...] about CMU researchers train autonomous drones using cross-modal simulated data

Facebook unveils robot that can walk high wires to install telecom and power lines

Social media giant Facebook has unveiled a robot, designed by ULC Robotics, that can move along high wires to install telecom and power lines. (See video below.) Facebook Connectivity, in … [Read More...] about Facebook unveils robot that can walk high wires to install telecom and power lines

Opinion: A coronavirus-induced acceleration of robotics and automation is happening in China

By Gao Feng Advisory A coronavirus-induced acceleration of robotics and automation appears to be taking place in China. There are a number of forces driving this catalysis in automation … [Read More...] about Opinion: A coronavirus-induced acceleration of robotics and automation is happening in China

Sesto Robotics launches new autonomous mobile robot

Geek+ partners with Kuecker to offer ‘smart logistics’ across North America

Geek+, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots for warehouses, has agreed a new distribution partnership with Kuecker Logistics Group, a material handling systems integrator. The two companies … [Read More...] about Geek+ partners with Kuecker to offer ‘smart logistics’ across North America

Amazon expands delivery robot trials to more US states

Amazon, the world’s biggest online retailer, is expanding its delivery robot trials to more US states. The company had initially field tested its delivery robot in Snohomish County, in Washington … [Read More...] about Amazon expands delivery robot trials to more US states

Dexterity launches new warehouse robots

Dexterity has launched its “full-stack, hardware-agnostic” robotic systems for warehouses. The startup company says its robots allow customers to automate repetitive pick-pack tasks, and can handle … [Read More...] about Dexterity launches new warehouse robots

Grenzebach contributes to award-winning intralogistics at Porsche in Leipzig

In February of 2020, Porsche‘s production plant in Leipzig was awarded a logistics award by the German Association of the Automotive Industry. A Grenzebach automated guided vehicle solution for … [Read More...] about Grenzebach contributes to award-winning intralogistics at Porsche in Leipzig

Airbus unveils autonomous airplane

Aerospace giant Airbus has unveiled an autonomous airplane the company is using to research and develop pilotless technologies. Following an extensive two-year flight test programme, Airbus says it … [Read More...] about Airbus unveils autonomous airplane

Electric jet startup Lilium to use carbon fibre from Toray

Lilium, a German aerospace startup developing a small vertical-lift electric jet aircraft, and Toray Industries, a manufacturer of carbon fiber, have signed an agreement for the supply of “higher … [Read More...] about Electric jet startup Lilium to use carbon fibre from Toray

Panasonic trials new robotic technologies at Tokyo station

Panasonic is partnering with JR East Mechatronics to conduct trials for station services using robots at Takanawa Gateway Station, which opened in March, this year. (See video below.) The trial was … [Read More...] about Panasonic trials new robotic technologies at Tokyo station

How is Robotics Shaking Up the Tire Industry?

Robots will be playing a key role in kickstarting the economy in the post-Covid-19 world, as stated in a survey by Automatica. This will be the case in a plethora of industries, including warehouse … [Read More...] about How is Robotics Shaking Up the Tire Industry?

Horiba Mira offers simulation platform to autonomous car developers

Automotive engineering and development consultancy Horiba Mira says it is providing its new “co-simulation” platform to helps US Connected and Autonomous Challenge organisers get through the Covid-19 … [Read More...] about Horiba Mira offers simulation platform to autonomous car developers

Precision and Convenience: How Robots Are Sustaining Maintenance Beyond Working Lines

When we think of robotics and automation, the first sight that comes to our mind is that of an industrial production line, where giant robots carry out the high-precision task of assembling products, … [Read More...] about Precision and Convenience: How Robots Are Sustaining Maintenance Beyond Working Lines

Mitsubishi Motors considering building first factory in Myanmar

Mitsubishi Motors is considering building its first factory in the formerly communist and closed state of Myanmar, according to a report on the Nikkei Asian Review website. Mitsubishi, one of … [Read More...] about Mitsubishi Motors considering building first factory in Myanmar

ABB breaks ground on new $30 million facility to manufacture electric vehicle chargers

ABB has marked the start of construction at its new facility in San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy, which will serve as a global Center of Excellence and production site for electric vehicle charging … [Read More...] about ABB breaks ground on new $30 million facility to manufacture electric vehicle chargers

Japanese construction giant to build massive dam almost entirely with robots

The Obayashi Corporation, one of the five largest construction companies in Japan, is building a giant dam with robots, according to a report on the Nikkei Asian Review website. The dam project is … [Read More...] about Japanese construction giant to build massive dam almost entirely with robots

‘World’s first 3D printed fiber reinforced polymer footbridge paves way for circular composites’, say designers

The world’s first lightweight 3D printed fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) footbridge will be installed at Kralingse Bos park – the green heart of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. Its designers say the … [Read More...] about ‘World’s first 3D printed fiber reinforced polymer footbridge paves way for circular composites’, say designers

Preventing Insider Data Theft

Insider data theft occurs when a team member or associate of an organization has access to critical IT systems and data and uses their access to steal that information. Studies have shown that up … [Read More...] about Preventing Insider Data Theft

CMU researchers train autonomous drones using cross-modal simulated data

Benefits of Passing Cisco 200-301 Exam! Should You Count on Practice Tests?

Getting a Cisco certification is one of the wisest decisions you could make for your future career. Considering that the IT environment is very competitive, you will need to do something extra to … [Read More...] about Benefits of Passing Cisco 200-301 Exam! Should You Count on Practice Tests?

Apple rejects billion-dollar lawsuit over virtual assistant Siri

Trillion-dollar tech giant Apple has rejected a $1.4 billion lawsuit over its voice assistant Siri, the virtual robot integrated into all its devices. The legal action was initiated by Xiao-i … [Read More...] about Apple rejects billion-dollar lawsuit over virtual assistant Siri

Saelig unveils larger industrial Raspberry Pi-based controller

Saelig has introduced the ComfilePi CPi-A150WR – a Raspberry Pi-based industrial PC with a 15" touch-panel display. Based on the compact, ubiquitous Raspberry Pi 3 board, the ComfilePi CPi-A150WR … [Read More...] about Saelig unveils larger industrial Raspberry Pi-based controller

Recent Breakthrough May Enable the Automated Laboratory of the Future

Over the past several months, the world has been dealing with the first major global pandemic in more than a generation. It has disrupted economies far and wide, cost hundreds of thousands of … [Read More...] about Recent Breakthrough May Enable the Automated Laboratory of the Future

NASA about to launch Mars Rover robot

NASA is today launching the latest version of its mobile robot for Mars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIB3JbIIbPU ATI Industrial Automation worked with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratories … [Read More...] about NASA about to launch Mars Rover robot

Brainy alien hunter obsessed with finding life on Mars

A brainy alien-hunter is apparently obsessed with finding life on Mars. The Purdue scientist is playing a critical role in the 2020 NASA Mars rover mission. Briony Horgan (main picture), associate … [Read More...] about Brainy alien hunter obsessed with finding life on Mars

Scientists create ‘first’ map of agroforestry and ecosystem services in Asia-Pacific

A team of scientists have mapped for the first time the research trends in agroforestry and the current state of knowledge in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the research gaps about the ecosystem … [Read More...] about Scientists create ‘first’ map of agroforestry and ecosystem services in Asia-Pacific

Scientists develop new method of teaching surgery to a robot

A team of scientists has developed a new way of teaching surgery to a robot that they say is far more efficient than other methods. In a paper entitled Semi-Supervised Representation Learning from … [Read More...] about Scientists develop new method of teaching surgery to a robot