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Archives for June 19, 2018

Denison Consulting Group offers power management for manufacturers

June 19, 2018 by Anna

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 of production disruptions and can cost manufacturers billions of dollars in downtime, lost production and inefficiencies.

[Read more…] about Denison Consulting Group offers power management for manufacturers

Filed Under: News Tagged With: denison, power management

Volvo demonstrates autonomous bus in Sweden

June 19, 2018 by Anna

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 safer and more comfortable travel as well as more efficient handling of vehicles in the depot.

“With low noise level and emission-free operation, electric bus systems provide an excellent alternative for attractive and sustainable public transport,” says Håkan Agnevall, President Volvo Buses.

[Read more…] about Volvo demonstrates autonomous bus in Sweden

Filed Under: News, Transportation Tagged With: bus, volvo

Universal Robots launches e-Series ‘next-generation’ of its collaborative robot

June 19, 2018 by Sam Francis

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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 e-Series includes technology advances that enables faster development for a wider variety of applications, offers easier programming than ever, and meet the very latest ISO safety standards.  [Read more…] about Universal Robots launches e-Series ‘next-generation’ of its collaborative robot

Filed Under: Industrial robots, Industry, News Tagged With: automatica, collaborative robot, e-series, Universal Robots

Comau unveils new exoskeleton at Automatica

June 19, 2018 by Sam Francis

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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 says the “Mate Fit for Workers” exoskeleton uses an advanced spring-based passive structure, which is lightweight and breathable, and provides “highly effective postural support without the need for batteries, motors or other failure-prone devices”.  [Read more…] about Comau unveils new exoskeleton at Automatica

Filed Under: News Tagged With: comau, exoskeleton, iuvo, össur

JOT Automation’s capital stock sold to Victory Precision

June 19, 2018 by Sam Francis

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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 as the main seller.

According to Petri Halonen, JOT Automation CEO, the additional engineering and production resources provided by Victory Precision will significantly help JOT to pursue the opportunities of the fast-developing market and modern technologies.  [Read more…] about JOT Automation’s capital stock sold to Victory Precision

Filed Under: Industry Tagged With: china, finland, jot automation, suzhou victory precision manufacture company, victory precision

Collaborative robotics startup Kassow Robots signs up Project Group as first customer

June 19, 2018 by Sam Francis

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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 was able to present the German Project Group as its first partner.  [Read more…] about Collaborative robotics startup Kassow Robots signs up Project Group as first customer

Filed Under: Industrial robots, Industry, News Tagged With: automatica, kassow robots, packaging, project group

GreyOrange and Ground providing ‘intelligent logistics’ automation solution to Japan’s largest homebuilder

June 19, 2018 by Sam Francis

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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 will be installed at its “Intelligent Logistics Center” in Tokyo for multiple shippers.  [Read more…] about GreyOrange and Ground providing ‘intelligent logistics’ automation solution to Japan’s largest homebuilder

Filed Under: Logistics, News, Transportation Tagged With: daiwa house industry, greyorange, ground inc, warehouse robots

Ansys partners with PTC to develop ‘groundbreaking’ simulation-driven 3D design solution

June 19, 2018 by Sam Francis

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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.  [Read more…] about Ansys partners with PTC to develop ‘groundbreaking’ simulation-driven 3D design solution

Filed Under: Design Tagged With: ansys, ansys discovery live, engineering design, ptc, ptc creo, simulation

Epson brings ‘WorkSense’ dual-armed robot to Europe

June 19, 2018 by Sam Francis

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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 Spanier, head of robotic solutions at Epson in the EMEAR region, says: “We know that robot adoption is likely to increase at between 10-20% year-on-year across Central and Eastern European countries over the next two years, the highest growth rate globally after China.  [Read more…] about Epson brings ‘WorkSense’ dual-armed robot to Europe

Filed Under: Industrial robots, Industry, News Tagged With: automatica, dual-arm robot, epson robots, industrial robot, worksense w-01

OnRobot and OptoForce target 250 per cent growth in Southeast Asia

June 19, 2018 by Sam Francis

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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 appointment of Niels Ole Sinkbæk Sørensen as sales manager, Asia Pacific, who oversees business expansion in the region for both companies, based in Kuala Lumpur.  [Read more…] about OnRobot and OptoForce target 250 per cent growth in Southeast Asia

Filed Under: Features, Industrial robots, Industry Tagged With: collaborative robots, onrobot, optoforce, robot sensing, southeast asia

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