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Archives for March 16, 2018

Electric car market in China ‘outpacing Western counterparts’

March 16, 2018 by Mai Tao

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By Edward Tse, Gao Feng Advisory

China’s electric vehicle market and is now outpacing its Western counterparts.

Already the largest auto market in the world, China is now also the largest electric vehicle market.

It is also the largest car market for many global automakers, including Volkswagen, BMW, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz.  [Read more…] about Electric car market in China ‘outpacing Western counterparts’

Filed Under: Transportation Tagged With: china, edward tse, electric vehicles, gao feng advisory

Electronics industry increasingly relies on collaborative robots to boost productivity, says Rethink Robotics

March 16, 2018 by Sam Francis

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Rethink Robotics says its collaborative robot Sawyer augments human efforts by taking on tedious tasks like circuit board testing, quality control

Rethink Robotics, a provider of collaborative robots for the manufacturing industry, has seen significant collaborative robot adoption by leading electronics manufacturers.

The company says manufacturers are “increasingly choosing Rethink Robotics’ Sawyer to increase productivity and relieve employees from performing repetitive tasks”.

Sawyer is characterized by intelligent force control, which enables the precise and appropriate use of force when handling electronic components, fragile parts and high-quality accessories.  [Read more…] about Electronics industry increasingly relies on collaborative robots to boost productivity, says Rethink Robotics

Filed Under: Features, Industrial robots, Industry Tagged With: collaborative robot, industrial robot, rethink robotics, sawyer

Cincoze launches sunlight-readable panel PC and touch monitor for industrial and rugged applications

March 16, 2018 by Sam Francis

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Cincoze has launched a sunlight readable panel PC and touch monitor for industrial and rugged applications.

The company says the CS-100 series incorporates an ultra high brightness backlight module up to 1,600 nits which provides superior readability under a high-ambient light condition and even direct sunlight.

The company says CS-100 series also supports wide range operating temperature (maximum range: -20°C ~ 70°C) to ensure stability and reliability of the system in outdoor environments.  [Read more…] about Cincoze launches sunlight-readable panel PC and touch monitor for industrial and rugged applications

Filed Under: Computing Tagged With: cincoze, tablet pc

Plex Systems achieves record sales of cloud manufacturing solution

March 16, 2018 by David Edwards

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Plex Systems, a provider of cloud enterprise resource planning software for manufacturing, says it achieved “another record year” in 2017.

The company says nearly 600 manufacturers now run Plex in approximately 2,000 facilities around the world.

Plex also introduced new analytics applications, integration capabilities, and an expanded suite of supply chain products in 2017, helping manufacturers improve their planning and decision-making on the shop floor and across enterprises.  [Read more…] about Plex Systems achieves record sales of cloud manufacturing solution

Filed Under: Computing, Industry Tagged With: cloud manufacturing solution, enterprise resource planning, plex systems

KEB adds new safety features to drive products

March 16, 2018 by David Edwards

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KEB has added functional safety modules to the latest generation of the company’s drive products.

When paired with a Safety PLC, which is also available from KEB America, KEB Functional Safety Drives provide a cost-effective control and automation solution with standardized safety features, says the company.

New generation drives from KEB, like the S6 Servo Drive, feature SIL3 Safe-Torque-Off as standard.  [Read more…] about KEB adds new safety features to drive products

Filed Under: Computing Tagged With: industrial drive products, keb america, module

42Q launches new IIoT cloud solution for manufacturers

March 16, 2018 by David Edwards

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42Q, a provider of cloud manufacturing solutions, has released its Rapid IIoT Cloud Solution.

The company says the new solution “easily connects production equipment such as PLCs, SCADA servers, IIoT devices, smart sensors and more to 42Q’s cloud manufacturing platform”.

The Rapid IIoT Cloud Solution includes shop floor connectivity, real-time storage of factory data, statistical process control, and end-user analytics and reporting, all designed specifically to simplify digital factory transformation and implementation of the industrial internet of things.  [Read more…] about 42Q launches new IIoT cloud solution for manufacturers

Filed Under: Computing Tagged With: 42q, cloud manufacturing solution, iiot

New Scara robot from IAI

March 16, 2018 by Anna

IAI has released a new Scara robot, the IXA Series Scara, which the company says has much faster cycle times than previous models.

The robot is claimed to be low price, giving low vibration accurate positioning. It is equipped with a battery-less absolute encoder as standard.

The robot is suitable for applications such as high-speed transport to touch panel inspection boxes, high-speed parts assembly, and pick up and place of radiators and chips.

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: iai, ixa, scara

Honda Walking Assist Device approved for sale in the EU

March 16, 2018 by Anna

The Honda Walking Assist Device, an assistive device for use in the training and rehabilitation of walking, has obtained the Medical Devices Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC) certification, which enables Honda to commercialize the device within the European Union (EU) countries.

Conformity with EU standards (EU Directives) and affixing the CE marking on the product, a certification mark that indicates conformity with EU standards, are mandatory in order to distribute and sell the product in EU countries.

While continuing its research and development efforts since 1999, Honda began lease sales of the Honda Walking Assist Device in November 2015 to organizations and businesses in Japan as an assistive device for use in the training of walking.

As of today, the Honda Walking Assist Device is being used at approximately 250 facilities throughout Japan to assist training of walking and measure walking capability.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: honda, walking assist

Baumüller to present intelligent automation solutions at Hannover

March 16, 2018 by Anna

Baumüller, the automation and innovative electric drive company, will present its wide range of Industry 4.0 solutions at the Hannover Messe from April 23-27, 2018.

Visitors to the stand (hall 14, stand H12) can find out about the design of new drive systems and the optimization of existing drive systems as well as current service concepts from the field of Industry 4.0.

The automation specialist equips entire machine modules, from the motor to the software, which can then be linked to each other via suitable interfaces or that can be integrated into existing systems.

[Read more…] about Baumüller to present intelligent automation solutions at Hannover

Filed Under: Features, Industry Tagged With: baumüller, hannover

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