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Archives for August 17, 2017

Minimum wage increases lead to more robotics and automation, says new report

August 17, 2017 by David Edwards

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Minimum wage increases lead to more investment in robotics and automation systems, according to a new study.

The report, People Versus Machines: The Impact of Minimum Wages on Automatable Jobs, analysed the US Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey data from 1980 to 2015.

The paper was published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, and authored by Grace Lordan and David Neumark.  [Read more…] about Minimum wage increases lead to more robotics and automation, says new report

Filed Under: News Tagged With: automation, minimum wage, robotics

Robotics investment fund claims 40 per cent returns in one year

August 17, 2017 by David Edwards

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A robotics investment fund claims it has seen returns of almost 40 per cent since it was established a year ago, according to a report on Business Insider. 

Botz is a Nadaq-listed exchange-traded fund, which has holdings in a variety of companies in the robotics and artificial intelligence sectors.

ETFs are like shares in a collection of different companies – usually in a particular sector such as robotics and AI – and they are sold as though they were shares in one company.  [Read more…] about Robotics investment fund claims 40 per cent returns in one year

Filed Under: News Tagged With: bots, etf, exchange-traded fund, global x, investment

Mouser Electronics to distribute Robotis components

August 17, 2017 by David Edwards

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Mouser Electronics has reached a global agreement with Robotis to distribute the company’s components, which include a range of controllers, servo motors, industrial actuators, and open-source development boards. 

The Robotis portfolio is now available from Mouser Electronics, although it’s not clear whether complete versions of the company’s humanoid robots and its TurtleBot will be sold through Mouser.

Robotis’ OpenCM9.04 open-source controllers run on an STMicroelectronics STM32 F1 microcontroller with a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 core.  [Read more…] about Mouser Electronics to distribute Robotis components

Filed Under: Humanoids, News Tagged With: humanoid, mouser electronics, robotics, robotis, turtlebot

WesTec returns to Los Angeles with a focus on the future of manufacturing technology and the workforce

August 17, 2017 by David Edwards

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WesTec returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center September 12-14. 

WesTec is a manufacturing forum presenting the latest in advanced manufacturing technology including precision machining, additive manufacturing and 3D printing, software and digital technologies, advanced materials, tooling and more.

Produced by SME and the Association For Manufacturing Technology, WesTec will showcase and provide hands-on interaction with the latest cutting-edge technologies, global industry leaders addressing the hottest topics and major manufacturing companies bringing their best products, technology and services.  [Read more…] about WesTec returns to Los Angeles with a focus on the future of manufacturing technology and the workforce

Filed Under: Industry, Manufacturing, News Tagged With: event, manufacturing, usa, west coast, westec

Leroy-Somer launches new integrated drive for IMfinity motors

August 17, 2017 by David Edwards

Leroy-Somer Commander ID300

Leroy-Somer has launched Commander ID300, a new integrated drive solution optimized for the control of IMfinity induction motors.

Leroy-Somer says this decentralized system brings together performance and reliability, offering customized solutions for process, manufacturing and intralogistics applications.

With the transition to Industry 4.0 under way, production is evolving in an increasingly complex and demanding environment. As a consequence, companies require more and more quality, risk management, equipment performance and compliance to standards.  [Read more…] about Leroy-Somer launches new integrated drive for IMfinity motors

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: commander 1d300, imfinity, induction motors, integrated drive, leroy-somer, motors

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