Archives for February 12, 2018

ESI looks to capitalise on collaborative robot market growth with its new CanArm model

February 12, 2018 by Sam Francis

Engineering Services Inc is looking to capitalise on growing global demand for collaborative robots with its newly developed cobot.

ESI says its CanArm C-15 cobot is the result of “several years of research … relying on our rich experience”.

ESI is looking to establish itself in a fast-growing market which has seen tens of thousands of robots sold in the past few years, as well as new companies entering the competition. [Read more…] about ESI looks to capitalise on collaborative robot market growth with its new CanArm model

Siemens extends its Simatic industrial automation controller range

February 12, 2018 by Sam Francis

Siemens is extending its Simatic automation controller series for PC-based applications.

The distributed automation controllers now include the new, more powerful Simatic ET 200SP Open Controller CPU 1515SP PC 2 – for standard and fail-safe applications up to Performance Level e.

The new Open Controller, which Siemens says is “particularly suitable for series machine building”, combines the functions of a PC-based software controller with visualization, Windows applications and central I/Os (inputs/outputs) in a single compact device. [Read more…] about Siemens extends its Simatic industrial automation controller range

Automated guided vehicles: Exclusive interview with Kivnon commercial director

February 12, 2018 by Abdul Montaqim

Automated guided vehicles could completely change the industrial technology ecosystem, ushering in the era of cyber-physical operations and reducing the reliance on traditional fixed infrastructure, like monorails and conveyors

Kivnon is probably the world’s leading manufacturer of automated guided vehicles.

Its AGVs are particularly popular in the automotive sector, utilised by a large number of leading automakers – including Volkswagen, Renault, Nissan, Daimler, Seat and others.

Kivnon AGVs are also to be found in industrial companies from other sectors, being used to transport material from one place to another in their facilities. [Read more…] about Automated guided vehicles: Exclusive interview with Kivnon commercial director

MassRobotics receives grant to expand in Boston

February 12, 2018 by Anna

Independent, non-profit organization MassRobotics has received a $2.5 million MassWorks grant to help it expand its operations.

MassRobotics has a mission to create and grow the next generation of robotics and smart connected device companies in Massachusetts, USA. It provides entrepreneurs and innovators the facilities and resources they need to develop, prototype, test, challenge and nurture early ideas.

MassRobotics opened 15,000 sq.ft. of shared workspace in Boston’s Marine Industrial Park in February 2017. Since then, it has grown to house more than 30 companies and organizations, including startups, mature robotics companies and university teams, with more than 70 people working in the space.