Day: January 12, 2017
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Bossa Nova Robotics partners with Digimarc on retail product scanning technology
Bossa Nova Robotics and Digimarc are collaborating to automate planogram compliance by combining the two companies’ scanning and robotics technologies. A planogram is a visual representation of the layout of a store and the arrangement of its products. Bossa Nova says its robot would help retailers make more strategic, money-saving inventory management decisions.
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Boeing completes prototype parts for 777X wing at new billion-dollar advanced manufacturing facility
Boeing says it has completed prototype parts for the wing of its new 777X Dreamliner aircraft. The company is using advanced manufacturing methods, including additive or 3D printing, in the construction of the passenger plane at its new $1 billion Everett, Washington facility. When completed, the wing for the 777X will be the largest wing…
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Universal Robots signs up Cimtec Automation as US distributor
Partnership augments Cimtec’s automation component offering to southeast US Cimtec Automation has been selected as Universal Robots’ distribution partner for collaborative robots serving the US southeastern region. The partnership augments Cimtec’s automation components and will provide even more advanced automation tools to “improve its customers’ manufacturing quality and efficiency”, says a statement from Cimtec. Dan Keenan,…
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Yaskawa to invest €25 million to expand manufacturing operations in Europe
Industrial robotics and automation giant Yaskawa is expanding its manufacturing operations in Europe. The company says it aims to become one of the two leading manufacturers of industrial robots in strategic target markets in the medium term. The company outlined its vision at a press conference hosted by Hiroshi Ogasawara, representative director and president of Yaskawa Electric, and Manfred Stern, president and…
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The Construct launches Robot Operating System courses
The Construct has launched its first Robot Operating System Navigation course. Beginning on February 13, the one-week training course includes direct, individualised guidance from experienced tutors. The course can be undertaken online, through the web, or in Barcelona – if you’re lucky enough to live in Barcelona. The Construct also said it has now opened…
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ABB wins $100 million order to upgrade historic power link In California
Converter station upgrade to improve power reliability of 46-year-old Pacific Intertie power link ABB has won an order worth more than $100 million from the US utility Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, to modernize the existing Sylmar high-voltage direct current converter station in California. This station is an important part of the electricity link…