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Archives for March 6, 2018

Bewildered and confused

March 6, 2018 by Abdul Montaqim

Technology is moving so fast that those of us who have been around a while may find a lot of things bewildering and confusing.

Why, for example, do so many websites and apps that you never heard of have so many visitors and users?

Why are startup companies whose product or service you don’t understand attracting tens of millions of dollars in investment money?  [Read more…] about Bewildered and confused

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: confusion, opinion, technology

A closer look at the German microelectronics sector

March 6, 2018 by Sam Francis

Microelectronics, as the name suggests, is all about tiny electronics systems, whether we’re talking about a self-contained device or a component. 

But mostly it’s about silicon-based components and devices, typified by microchips, which are known collectively semiconductors.

Obviously, microelectronics is a subfield of the larger electronics sector so the two intersect at the basic level.  [Read more…] about A closer look at the German microelectronics sector

Filed Under: Features, Industry, Manufacturing Tagged With: germany trade & invest, microelectronics, semcionductor market share

Yaskawa to adopt ‘Intel Inside’ strategy and supply core parts to other industrial robot makers

March 6, 2018 by Sam Francis

Yaskawa, one of the largest industrial robot manufacturers in the world, is preparing to supply core robot parts to smaller Chinese competitors, according to a report in Nikkei. 

This is a new strategy for the company, which is part of the giant Japanese Yaskawa Electric company and produces robots under the global brand names of Yaskawa and Motoman.

Nikkei reports that Yaskawa has decided to take an approach similar to the “Intel Inside” campaign in which chipmaker Intel chose to supply processors to computer manufacturers rather than launch its own computer brand.  [Read more…] about Yaskawa to adopt ‘Intel Inside’ strategy and supply core parts to other industrial robot makers

Filed Under: Industrial robots, Industry, News Tagged With: motoman, robot components, robot parts, yaskawa, yaskawa electric

Fighting robots taking over Chinese television

March 6, 2018 by Sam Francis

Chinese television stations are being overrun by fighting robots if a report on Qz.com is to be believed. 

The website claims that numerous TV shows are in production ready for broadcast this year, with one show – King of Bots, produced by Zhejiang TV – already proving a success.

All shows feature battling robots built by enthusiasts who have grown up watching similar programmes produced in the US and elsewhere.  [Read more…] about Fighting robots taking over Chinese television

Filed Under: News Tagged With: china, robot battle tv show

Rockwell releases new version of Studio 5000 software

March 6, 2018 by Sam Francis

Rockwell Automation has released the latest version of its Studio 5000 software, claiming it optimizes productivity and reduces design time.

Rockwell says the latest release includes a modern user interface and productivity-enhancing features across all applications.

The company says engineers can now more quickly design, build and commission automation systems using the newly enhanced Rockwell Software Studio 5000 integrated development environment.  [Read more…] about Rockwell releases new version of Studio 5000 software

Filed Under: Computing, Industry, News Tagged With: industrial automation software, rockwell automation, studio 5000

Comau signs up new distributor in Malaysia

March 6, 2018 by Anna

Comau Robotics & Automation Products has a new distributor in Malaysia, DNC Automation. With headquarters in Puchong, Selangor Malaysia, DNC has over 20 years of industry automation experience and more than 2.000 customers.

The professional distribution and industrial engineering company provides a one-stop solution combining industrial automation, mechanical design, quality and cost-effective solutions with value-added services to its customers, says Comau.

DNC is also the distributor of Siemens, and other professional automation suppliers, as well as a partner of other manufacturers. DNC will focus on general industry, and industries in supporting applications such as palletizing, machine tending, assembling, welding, etc. in its region.

[Read more…] about Comau signs up new distributor in Malaysia

Filed Under: News Tagged With: comau, DNC, malaysia

Komatsu reaches 10-year milestone in autonomous haulage

March 6, 2018 by Anna

Komatsu is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the commercial deployment of its Autonomous Haulage System (AHS).

More than 100 AHS trucks operate in Australia, North and South America and Komatsu plans to accelerate the pace of AHS deployment.

In 2005, Komatsu began the AHS trial at Codelco’s copper mine in Chile and succeeded in achieving the world’s first commercial AHS deployment with Codelco in January 2008.

[Read more…] about Komatsu reaches 10-year milestone in autonomous haulage

Filed Under: News, Transportation Tagged With: ahs, komatsu

Toshiba launches new robot in Chinese market

March 6, 2018 by Anna

Toshiba Machine Co., Ltd.  has launched sales of its new THE400, a THL series SCARA robot, for the Chinese market.

The THE400 model is a high-rigidity SCARA robot which is said to feature the high responsiveness and high tracking accuracy needed in 3C (Computers, Consumer Electronics, and Communication) industries.

The THE400 model uses an all-new mechanical system design and control functions to provide accurate movement tracking combined with high-speed operation and high payload capacity, says the company. The cycle time reaches 0.3 sec (for 2 kg payload) for enabling operations, which is 19% faster than the previous model.

[Read more…] about Toshiba launches new robot in Chinese market

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: THE400, toshiba

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