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Archives for September 8, 2017

Kuka to replace entire Agilus range of small robots

September 8, 2017 by Sam Francis

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Kuka says it is working on innovations and improvements which will lead to the replacement of its entire Agilus range by the end of this year.

Kuka says the small robots of the KR Agilus series already feature “impressive speed, extreme agility in confined spaces, short cycle times and maximum precision”.

But Kuka has now further developed the KR Agilus sixx.  [Read more…] about Kuka to replace entire Agilus range of small robots

Filed Under: Industrial robots, Industry, News Tagged With: collaborative robot, industrial robot, industry, kuka, kuka agilus, small robot

Quanta Storage aiming to ship 1,000 collaborative robots this year

September 8, 2017 by Sam Francis

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Quanta Storage, the company behind the Techman industrial robot, is aiming to ship 1,000 collaborative robots this year, according to a report on DigiTimes.com. 

The company is further planning to ship another 2,000 units in 2018, says the website.

Techman produces a range of collaborative robots. The TM5 has two models – one with a payload of 6 kg and another with a payload of 4 kg.  [Read more…] about Quanta Storage aiming to ship 1,000 collaborative robots this year

Filed Under: Industrial robots, Industry, Miscellaneous, News Tagged With: collaborative robot, quanta storage, techman robots

Telecommunications company Sprint to employ Pepper robot for customer relations

September 8, 2017 by Sam Francis

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US telecommunications company Sprint is employing Pepper, the humanoid robot from SoftBank Robotics, for customer relations.

SoftBank Robotics America and Sprint to will initially place Pepper in locations where it will interact with Sprint business clients and retail customers.

Pepper is said to be the first humanoid marketing platform that could help businesses and consumers embrace the power of robotics and artificial intelligence.  [Read more…] about Telecommunications company Sprint to employ Pepper robot for customer relations

Filed Under: News Tagged With: customer relations robot, pepper, softbank robotics, sprint

Canvas Technology launches ‘world’s first self-driving carts’ for factories and warehouses

September 8, 2017 by Sam Francis

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A company called Canvas Technology has launched what it claims is the world’s first self-driving industrial cart.

The company says the logistics robot brings driverless vehicles to workplaces “long before self-driving vehicles hit street”.

Canvas says its carts are also the first self-driving vehicles to use 3D vision to map and navigate dynamic indoor workplaces.  [Read more…] about Canvas Technology launches ‘world’s first self-driving carts’ for factories and warehouses

Filed Under: Logistics, News, Transportation Tagged With: autonomous carts, canvas technology, logistics robot, warehouse management systems

GE Ventures and Silver Lake invest $40 million into Aras product lifecycle management

September 8, 2017 by Sam Francis

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GE Ventures and Silver Lake have invested $40 million into Aras, a provider of enterprise product lifecycle management software.

The investment round was led by Silver Lake Kraftwerk, a fund of Silver Lake, with participation from GE Ventures, the investment arm of General Electric.

Aras says it will use this minority investment to drive growth, expand operations – including Aras’ service and support – and further extend Aras’ technology leadership through development and acquisitions.  [Read more…] about GE Ventures and Silver Lake invest $40 million into Aras product lifecycle management

Filed Under: Computing, Industry, News Tagged With: aras, ge ventures, product lifecycle management, silver lake

Offshore drilling company Nabors acquires Robotic Drilling Systems

September 8, 2017 by Sam Francis

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Nabors Industries, an oil and gas drilling company, has acquired Robotic Drilling Systems, a provider of automated tubular and tool handling equipment for the onshore and offshore drilling markets.

This transaction integrates the RDS team and product offering with the technology portfolio of Canrig, Nabors rig equipment subsidiary, and strengthens the development of its drilling automation solutions.

The RDS modular systems are applicable both in onshore and offshore markets, on new builds as well as retrofits.  [Read more…] about Offshore drilling company Nabors acquires Robotic Drilling Systems

Filed Under: Industry, Manufacturing, News Tagged With: nabors industries, robotic drilling systems

Bocap invests $4.2 million in Specim vision systems for waste-sorting robot

September 8, 2017 by Sam Francis

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Spectral Imaging, or Specim, has agreed to an investment of €3.5 million ($4.2 million) by Bocap SME Achievers Fund, with the aim to double its current €10 million revenues by 2020.

Specim is a global pioneer in hyperspectral imaging technology and related products and solutions. Its products are widely used in industrial, environmental and security applications.

Specim’s solutions serve mining industries in drill core scanning and producing mineral maps, agriculture to screen the crops for disease and infestation, and they are key components in waste-sorting robotics.  [Read more…] about Bocap invests $4.2 million in Specim vision systems for waste-sorting robot

Filed Under: News Tagged With: bocap, investment, specim, spectral imaging, waste-sorting robotics

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