Day: June 21, 2018
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Briefing – Robotics and Automation in Manufacturing: Making America create again
In this article, Robotics and Automation News ponders on the prospects for, and recent history in, America’s manufacturing sector. One of the main reasons Donald Trump won the US presidential election is because he pledged to revitalise the American manufacturing sector and bring back jobs that have been lost to other nations over the past couple of…
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Robotiq launches ‘first’ gripper ready for Universal Robots’ new e-Series collaborative robot
Robotic end-effector specialist Robotiq has launched what it claims is the first electric gripper ready for the e-Series, the new generation of collaborative robots from Universal Robots. Robotiq says the Hand-E was developed within the Universal Robots+ ecosystem. UR+ is like an app shop set up by Universal Robots to enable other companies to develop…
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ABB showcases vision of digital factory of the future at automatica
ABB announced a new, intelligent design approach to its robotic solution portfolio at automatica 2018, which it says will provide customers with more flexibility and a better return on investment in automation. The new approach will allow the portfolio to be easily tailored to a wider range of needs, both for today’s dynamic markets and…
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Helix Linear launches catalog of 3D models of its products
Helix Linear Technologies has launched an online product catalog of 3D CAD models for its popular configurable products, including lead screw technologies and PRA actuators. Built by Cadenas PartSolutions, the configurator enables customers to instantly find, configure and download a digital 3D CAD model of the Helix product they need. A manufacturer of linear motion and…
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Siemens, Lufthansa and Glaxo gear up for 3D printing expo In(3D)ustry
The third edition of IN(3D)USTRY is taking shape and the event, organised by Fira de Barcelona, already has the confirmed presence of high level representatives from companies which are successfully using 3D printing. The event, which this year incorporates new sectors, such as advanced manufacturing, moulds and dies, plastic converters and new materials, will include…
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Opinion: Super-material graphene could lead to an electric vehicle breakthrough
Electric vehicle manufacturers and battery makers have long been searching for the “holy grail” technology that could lower the cost of batteries while also extending their range. Government research labs, venture capital, startups, and large corporations have all toyed with different ways to get to the promise land. But one material is emerging as the…
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Ardenna and HUVRdata partners on industrial asset inspection solution
Ardenna and HUVRdata, who announced a collaboration in April to integrate their respective capabilities into one platform, now have a fully automated defect detection, reporting and analytics solution for the energy sector. This enhanced platform unites Ardenna’s AI-based automated defect detection software with HUVR’s Automation and Enterprise Industrial Asset Management Reporting and Analytic toolset to…
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ABB launches newest member of its YuMi collaborative robot range
ABB has launched the newest member of its YuMi collaborative industrial robot family. The company had unveiled the model in Japan towards the end of last year, and this looks to be the formal launch in Europe. The company unveiled the new, single-arm version – full technical name the ABB IRB 14050 single-arm collaborative robot…
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Industry analysis: 8 technologies that will transform manufacturing
Advisory firm ABI Research has listed what it regards as the most transformative technologies in manufacturing. The company outlines how the technologies fit together with each other in its report Smart Manufacturing. The eight transformative technologies the report highlights are: Additive manufacturing Artificial intelligence and machine learning Augmented reality Blockchain Digital twins Edge intelligence Industrial…
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ABB launches third-generation of its ‘Foundry Prime’ industrial robot arm
ABB has launched the third-generation of its “Foundry Prime” industrial robotic arm. The company says the new robot “reduces maintenance cost by up to 60 percent” and operates at “15 percent less energy consumption”. The IRB 6790 (main picture) targets high-pressure water-jet cleaning applications in harsh industrial environments with 100 percent humidity.