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Archives for April 14, 2018

Genesis Robotics enters into strategic venture with Koch

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Genesis Advanced Technology and KCTG, the industrial-technology and engineered-equipment unit of Koch Industries, announced today Genesis Robotics, a subsidiary of GAT, has received a strategic, controlling investment from Koch.

Under the companies’ agreement, they will form a new company – Genesis Robotics and Motion Technologies (Genesis Robotics) – to commercialize innovative electric motor and actuation technologies, including the LiveDrive actuator, that will advance robotics designs and platforms.

“We are excited to partner with Koch to commercialize LiveDrive as well as our other pioneering technologies,” said Michael Gibney, president of Genesis Advanced Technology.

“The investment will enable us to further our work on mechanical inventions to benefit society.”  [Read more…] about Genesis Robotics enters into strategic venture with Koch

Horizon Robotics unveils new AI-embedded smart camera

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AI startup Horizon Robotics has launched a new HD smart camera with embedded artificial intelligence that is capable of facial recognition at up to 99.7 percent accuracy.

The smart camera HR-IPC2143 is a first of its kind with applications in public security for the real-time detection of potential suspects, and in retail for identifying VIP customers as they enter a store.

The device was announced at the International Security Technology Show (ISC West 2018), the largest physical security exhibition in North America.  [Read more…] about Horizon Robotics unveils new AI-embedded smart camera

Hermle says its large part machining centres in mould and tool making offer everything from filing to precision milling

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HETEC’s claim of “Performance is not a matter of chance” exactly expresses the philosophy and strategy of the machining services supplier from Breidenbach.

And that philosophy was born out of Friedhelm Herhaus’ experience: For too long he felt hampered in his desire to put his specialist knowledge and skill to practical use and to the customer’s benefit.

In such cases there is only one way forward: setting up one’s own operation. Together with his brother Günter Herhaus, he founded HETEC OHG, originally in Bad Laasphe.  [Read more…] about Hermle says its large part machining centres in mould and tool making offer everything from filing to precision milling

Aerotech says its ECO series linear stages offer ‘lowest cost of ownership’ in linear motion

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Aerotech says its ECO-LM and ECO-SL series linear stages combine high performance and rugged mechanical design in a cost-effective, economic package.

A comprehensive choice of direct-drive linear motor, rotary servomotor, or stepping motor versions is available across 44 models with travels from 50 mm to 800 mm, plus vacuum and cleanroom versions.

The ECO linear stage series builds upon Aerotech’s long tradition of producing low total cost of ownership motion designs.  [Read more…] about Aerotech says its ECO series linear stages offer ‘lowest cost of ownership’ in linear motion