Day: February 7, 2017
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Vehicle safety becoming ‘increasingly complex’, says ZF boss
Majority of vehicles will be driven autonomously in 20 years, he says The boss of one of the world’s largest automotive parts manufacturers says today’s road vehicles are becoming more sophisticated and ensuring their safe operation more complex. Speaking at an industry event, Dr Stefan Sommer, CEO of ZF Friedrichshafen, also said the further development of safety…
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ABB approves Chinese company Recon to bid for major automation projects
Recon Technology, which describes itself as an independent oilfield services provider operating primarily in China, has been authorised by ABB to participate in bidding for various projects in the future, including automation system products projects. Recon says it anticipates cooperating with ABB in the future to provide integrated automation solutions, products and product quality assurance services for…
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Trump policy on China: Playing hardball
By Edward Tse, Gao Feng Advisory Donald Trump’s recent appointment of Peter Navarro to head his newly formed White House National Trade Council has sparked controversy. Navarro is known for his hawkish views on China and many believe that, by appointing him, the US president-elect is signalling that he will play hardball with China on…
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Rethink Robotics launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ software platform
Rethink Robotics has launched what it describes as a first-of-its-kind software platform that connects everything in a smart factory. The collaborative industrial robot maker says the extensible software is “redefining automation deployments and providing a gateway to the factory of the future”. Rethink Robotics calls its software platform Intera 5, and says it “connects everything from…
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iPhone X to be based on OLED display technology
Valuewalk.com: The iPhone X will be characterized by several new features including the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display that is increasingly being linked with it.
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Smart travel for future cities: Integrating and connecting new tram lines
The main feature that makes a public transport system smart is enhanced control and monitoring features. In the case of the Nottingham trams Express Transit project, in the UK, these functionalities became a reality through the collaboration of big industry names such as Taylor Woodrow, Alstom, and Boulting Technology. Nottingham Express Travel Phase Two In…