Day: June 19, 2018
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Denison Consulting Group offers power management for manufacturers
Denison Consulting Group has launched a managed service to support how global manufacturers measure and manage energy and power quality. U.S. manufacturers consume approximately 30 percent of the nation’s energy, and conservative estimates predict energy costs will rise over 70 percent by 2035. Poor power quality is the reported cause of up to 70 percent…
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Volvo demonstrates autonomous bus in Sweden
Throughout the Volvo Ocean Race competition in Gothenburg, Sweden, the pioneering autonomous Volvo bus will be shown to specially invited guests. The prototype is based on Volvo’s commercially produced electric city bus, which has been modified for autonomous operation. At the demo event there will be presentations to show how this technology can contribute to…
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Universal Robots launches e-Series ‘next-generation’ of its collaborative robot
Universal Robots, widely regarded as a pioneer and market leader in collaborative robots, has launched the “next generation” of its flagship product, the e-Series collaborative robot. The company unveiled the new robot arms at Automatica, in Munich, Germany, and says the innovation is the result of Universal Robots “continuing to improve its ground-breaking technology”. The…
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Comau unveils new exoskeleton at Automatica
Industrial automation solutions company Comau has unveiled “Mate”, its first wearable exoskeleton at Automatica, the international trade fair for automation and mechatronics. Comau says Mate has been designed to improve work quality in an efficient and highly ergonomic manner by providing consistent and advanced movement assistance during repetitive as well as daily tasks. The company…
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JOT Automation’s capital stock sold to Victory Precision
JOT Automation has sold its capital stock sold to Victory Precision. The companies say this is a sign of their further development heading towards globalization, and prepares for the next “quantum leap”. Suzhou Victory Precision Manufacture Company, headquartered in Suzhou, China, purchased the entire capital stock of JOT Automation, with Finnish family company Head Invest…
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Collaborative robotics startup Kassow Robots signs up Project Group as first customer
Kassow Robots, a startup company which is showcasing its collaborative robot at Automatica this week, has already found its first customer. The company says German packaging specialist Project Group has become the first system integrator for Kassow Robots. Kassow staff were particularly pleased that even before the Automatica trade fair had opened its doors, the company…
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GreyOrange and Ground providing ‘intelligent logistics’ automation solution to Japan’s largest homebuilder
Warehouse automation company GreyOrange and e-commerce logistics solutions provider Ground Inc are supplying technology to Daiwa House Industry, which is said to be Japan’s largest homebuilder. The agreement will include the application of GreyOrange’s Butler robotics solutions at the Daiwa’s Ichikawa logistics center, on the outskirts of Tokyo. Daiwa House says the GreyOrange Butler robot…
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Ansys partners with PTC to develop ‘groundbreaking’ simulation-driven 3D design solution
Ansys and PTC have agreed a partnership to accelerate product innovation by providing customers a “world-class simulation-driven design solution”. The two companies that they will together to deliver Ansys Discovery Live real-time simulation within PTC’s Creo 3D CAD software. The combined solution will be sold by PTC as part of the Creo product suite.
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Epson brings ‘WorkSense’ dual-armed robot to Europe
Epson Robots is demonstrating its newly expanded robotics range at Automatica 2018, including its new dual-arm robot, the WorkSense W-01. This newly completed and unique line up of SCARA and vertical axis robots demonstrates Epson’s commitment to robotics innovation and to supporting growth in Europe, meeting the needs of both large and small manufacturers. Volker…
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OnRobot and OptoForce target 250 per cent growth in Southeast Asia
Robotic solutions providers OnRobot and OptoForce – which are both now part of one single company – are aggressively targeting Southeast Asia, aiming to grow 250 per cent in the region this year. Executives at the companies believe the increased demand will come from the electronics, automotive and CNC machining industries. This new assessment follows the…