Day: November 30, 2017
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Infineon supplying chips for Audi A8, said to be ‘world’s first series production car with autonomous driving features’
Infineon Technologies is supplying computing technology for the Audi A8, which is claimed to be “the world’s first series production car with autonomous driving features”. Infineon says it supplies key components for the Audi A8 which gives the car level 3 automated driving capabilities. The ability of cars to self-drive is split into a number…
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Omnicell launches ‘revolutionary’ new automated pharmacy system
Omnicell, a provider of medication automation solutions, has launched the latest version of its pharmacy automation machine. The Omnicell XR2 Automated Central Pharmacy System, designed with input from leading health system pharmacies, streamlines critical workflows to maximize inventory control, improve operational efficiency, and increase medication safety. The system utilizes robotic technology to eliminate numerous manual…
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Swarm Technology to be awarded second patent for IoT and robotics applications
Swarm Technology says the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a “notice of allowance” in connection with its patent application 14/340,332 relating to “intent-based automation” within the fields of internet of things, networking and robotics. Alfonso Iniguez, the company’s founder and CEO, says: “We are thrilled to receive this Notice of Allowance from…
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Rockwell launches new AI system for monitoring and managing industrial operations
Rockwell Automation has launched a new artificial intelligence system which the company says “models, monitors and optimizes industrial operations”. The company says that the “novel” AI system learns specific applications and alerts operators to errors, and suggests solutions. Creating diagnostic analytics solutions in industrial operations has long required expert data scientists with a deep understanding…
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Chinese startup develops industrial robot for Foxconn for smartphone manufacturing
A Chinese startup company called Megvii has developed an industrial robot for Foxconn to use in its smartphone manufacturing operations. Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision, is the main supplier to Apple, making iPhones and iPads for the tech giant. Foxconn is also said to be the world’s largest contract manufacturer, employing a massive…
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Horizons launches new investment fund for robotics and automation related technologies
A company in Canada has launched a new investment vehicle for people interested in robotics, automation and related sectors. Horizons ETFs Management, which is a subsidiary of the Mirae Asset Financial Group, is partnering with Robo Global in offering the exchange-traded fund, which will be called Horizons Robo. Horizons Robo says it seeks to replicate the…
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First NSK academy maintenance tutorial goes live
Following the launch earlier this year of the NSK academy online training platform, the first in a new series of maintenance tutorial modules has now been added to the site. The tutorials show how to use the innovative range of maintenance and service tools offered as part of NSK’s AIP+ Added Value Programme. Providing a…
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Nord DriveSystems showcasing networked drive electronics and IoT technologies at SPS IPC Drives
Nord DriveSystems is showcasing its new innovations in drive electronics at the ongoing SPS IPC Drives exhibition. The new NordAC Link series of field distribution systems, designed for networked intralogistics facilities with many drive axes, provides an especially good user experience. These frequency inverters and motor starters enable flexible configuration of features and functions to…