Market trends and business perspectives
Cloos and Baumüller say they have found efficiencies in the new robotic welding system they have implemented.
The two companies introduced a platform-independent and scalable control solution last year.
The aim was to achieve the highest level of precision with accelerated dynamics. [Read more…] about Cloos and Baumüller find increased efficiency in automated welding technology
WinSystems, a provider of industrial embedded solutions, has launched a new single-board computer.
The company says the new PPM-C412 series is designed for demanding environments and applications, and offers a broad spectrum of I/O features and the ability to expand functionality in a densely populated, standalone SBC solution.
The new computer is also PC/104-Plus-compatible, and delivers greater performance and a clear upgrade path for current PPM-LX800 users while providing full ISA-compatible PC/104-Plus expansion, says WinSystems. [Read more…] about WinSystems launches new single-board computer for industrial applications
Rockwell Automation has launched an infrastructure-as-a-service which the company says simplifies and accelerates networks.
The new service bundles networking products and remote-monitoring support into one contract.
Rockwell says a secure and robust network infrastructure is essential to improving overall competitiveness in a connected enterprise, but designing, deploying and maintaining this infrastructure can be complex and time consuming for many companies, and is often too costly for their capital budgets. [Read more…] about Rockwell Automation launches infrastructure-as-a-service to simplify setting up industrial networks
Like most business sectors, the cosmetics industry is a growing market for industrial robotics and automation suppliers.
At the moment, it’s a relatively small market compared to automotive, electronics, and other sectors, but according to a study by Alltake Market Research, unit shipments in the sector will grow more than 20 per cent by 2022.
However, Alltake combines cosmetics and pharmaceutical into one category for its projections. [Read more…] about Robots in the cosmetics industry: Complex tasks for sophisticated machines
The terms “additive manufacturing” and “3D printing” are used interchangeably, although it seems additive manufacturing suggests an industrial context whereas 3D printing has become so widespread that it could be considered a consumer technology now.
The majority of those who use such processes are, however, makers or manufacturers, meaning they’re on the supply side of the economy rather than the demand side.
Perhaps the reason why 3D printers are not yet completely in the consumer domain is that they’re not totally perfect. The high-end machines can probably get close to perfection, but not at a price point which can unlock consumer markets. [Read more…] about Additive manufacturing: It’s a matter of finding the right composition
Chinese home appliances giant Midea says it has completed its acquisition of German company Kuka, one of the world’s largest industrial robot manufacturers.
While the deal prompted some consternation among those who said the German government should stop the takeover, as well as with those people who subsequently demanded the European Union make it more difficult for Chinese companies to buy EU companies, the two companies are now part of the same group.
Technically, Kuka was acquired by Midea’s subsidiary company, Mecca International. [Read more…] about Midea embarks on journey to transform itself into a ‘high-tech industry leader’
