Archives for September 25, 2017

GE Digital to switch to Amazon and Microsoft instead of building its own data centres

September 25, 2017 by Sam Francis

General Electric’s digital business unit became one of the world’s largest software companies by offering an internet of things platform for industrial operations.

GE Digital’s Predix software platform enabled machines in factories to send data through the sensors attached to them to the associated computer interfaces.

GE claims to be the first company to have done this, and it has made huge amounts of money doing so. [Read more…] about GE Digital to switch to Amazon and Microsoft instead of building its own data centres

UN lists technologies most likely to have the biggest global impact

September 25, 2017 by Sam Francis

The United Nations Global Compact has listed a number of technologies which it says are most likely to impact the global population.

Among the list are a number of technologies regularly featured on this website, including robotics, autonomous cars, drones, internet of things, digital agriculture, and additive manufacturing, among others.

Working with PA Consulting Group, the UN promoted what it describes as “breakthrough innovation and disruptive technologies” at a UN Global Compact Leaders Summit.

Alan Middleton, CEO of PA Consulting Group, moderated the panel discussion at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit, held in New York City. [Read more…] about UN lists technologies most likely to have the biggest global impact

Markets update: Investments in robotics and related technologies

September 25, 2017 by Sam Francis

By investment analysts at Market News Updates

The robotics sector has experienced record growth in the US, partly as a result of the government’s a policy of discouraging manufacturers from leaving the country.

As a result, American businesses have turned towards robotics and automation technologies to cope with rising labor costs.

Because of this, investors positioned in companies pursuing robotics, retail automation and artificial intelligence technologies are rewarded with new 52-week highs. [Read more…] about Markets update: Investments in robotics and related technologies

Delta launches new IIoT-enabling platforms for automation at Pack Expo

September 25, 2017 by Sam Francis

Delta, a provider of power and thermal management solutions, is launching three new internet of things platforms at Pack Expo.

The three new platforms are:

the DIACloud platform;
EtherCAT machine control network platform; and
EtherNet/IP information connectivity network platform.

The IIoT platforms are designed to support the growing IIoT and Industry 4.0 initiatives of machine builders within the packaging industry. [Read more…] about Delta launches new IIoT-enabling platforms for automation at Pack Expo

ABB to showcase range of solutions at Pack Expo

September 25, 2017 by Sam Francis

ABB will feature a broad range of robotic and motion technologies for packaging and warehouse distribution applications at Pack Expo 2017, September 25-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (#C-5242).

The exhibit highlights the advanced level of collaboration, digitalization and simplification unique to ABB, which provides manufacturers the flexibility to efficiently adapt production and packaging as evolving consumer preferences require a shift from mass production to mass customization.

Collaboration comes in the form of YuMi, the industry’s first truly collaborative robot, and SafeMove2, the latest generation of ABB’s safety certified robot monitoring software, providing a new level of human-robot interaction that enhances both productivity and workplace safety. [Read more…] about ABB to showcase range of solutions at Pack Expo

Universal Robots to exhibit new scalable solutions for fast-changing market at Pack Expo 2017

September 25, 2017 by Sam Francis

Universal Robots is showcasing a new cobot-assisted, mobile and modular tabletop system featuring vision-guided multiple part feeding and kitting with conveyor tracking and case loading/unloading at Pack Expo.

While most robotic cells and automated machinery in the market are stationary solutions designed to complete one task for their usable life, Universal Robots certified system integrator, Allied Technology, has taken a new approach.

“We believe a robot cell should be modular, flexible, and easy to use. The systems we design are scalable and allow for a company to easily make changes when production has new requirements or a new product to run,” says president of Allied Technology, Mike Halley.

Halley adds that Universal Robots has given Allied Technology a great advantage in a market where high mix/low volume is becoming the norm. [Read more…] about Universal Robots to exhibit new scalable solutions for fast-changing market at Pack Expo 2017

Epson Robots launches ‘all-in-one’ Scara robot for simple applications

September 25, 2017 by Sam Francis

Epson says the new robot addresses the need for a ‘cost-effective and easy-to-use automation solution’

Epson Robots has showcased a new scara industrial robot at Pack Expo.

Scara is the acronym for Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm.

Epson Robots, which claims to be the “number-one scara robot manufacturer in the world”, says the new model expands its line of industrial scara robots. [Read more…] about Epson Robots launches ‘all-in-one’ Scara robot for simple applications