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Archives for June 27, 2018

HRG showcases robotics biosphere at automatica 2018

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HIT Robot Group (HRG), one of China’s leading robot manufacturers, has presented its Robotics Biosphere, a comprehensive set of services for companies at various business stages, to attendees at automatica 2018, in Munich, Germany.

HRG has also showcased eight of its products and connected with hundreds of clients that are looking to explore the Chinese market.

Developed over three years, HRG’s Robotics Biosphere has provided support and services to companies in the robot industry to land, grow and sustain their businesses in China.

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B+B SmartWorx launches new industrial Ethernet extenders

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B+B SmartWorx has released several new Ethernet extender models. The most compact and affordable solution, EKI-1751-AE, uses copper wire to extend Ethernet beyond its 100 m limitation and can also extend the network over coaxial cable.

The new model includes specifications for wide -40°C to 75°C temperature range, DIN rail mounting and dual 12 to 48VDC power inputs for redundancy.

Additionally, two more models have been released that include the capability to remotely power end devices by Power over Ethernet (PoE).

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Microtechnology event reports ‘solid performance’ from the 17th EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show

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With the recovery in the watchmaking and jewellery industry in full swing, the 17th EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show met with an extremely positive response, both in terms of the business that was done as well as the number of visitors who attended, which equalled the same high level seen in previous years.

When the EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show closed its doors after four days, the 820 exhibitors and the organisers alike were said to have had a big smile on their faces.

“One of the main successes of the 2018 event is what exhibitors have told us about the quality of the international and Swiss visitors present at Palexpo,” explains Alexandre Catton, director of the trade show.  [Read more…] about Microtechnology event reports ‘solid performance’ from the 17th EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show

EPHJ: SY&SE wins the 2018 exhibitors’ grand prize

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Microtechnology event EPHJ has honoured SY&SE with this year’s 2018 exhibitors’ grand prize.

In a break with technological tradition, the young start-up from La Chaux-de-Fonds has created a sensation with the revolutionary new material bonding technology intended to replace glue or other welding techniques.

The competition was created seven years ago to honour the year’s most innovative project at the EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show.  [Read more…] about EPHJ: SY&SE wins the 2018 exhibitors’ grand prize

Siemens and HP expand collaboration for industrial 3D printed parts

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HP Inc. and Siemens have expanded their longstanding collaboration to enable even more advanced functionality across a broader set of Siemens PLM software to change the way users can design and manufacture with HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology.

With the latest releases, Siemens, a leader in digial innovation software, and HP, the global industry leader in 3D printing, will enable users of Siemens’ NX™ software and Solid Edge software to design and produce full colour 3D-printed parts.

HP’s Jet Fusion 3D 300/500 series is the industry’s first 3D printing solution for the production of engineering-grade, functional parts in full colour, black or white – with voxel-level control – in a fraction of the time of other solutions, it is claimed.

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Briefing – Investing in robotics and automation: Supporting ideas through crowdfunding platforms

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In this article, Robotics and Automation News takes a look at crowdfunding platforms

If you’ve got some money to invest, you may have considered, or even participated in, a crowdfunding campaign. 

You wouldn’t be alone, of course, since literally billions of dollars have been raised in the past few years through such platforms.

The giants of the crowdfunding market are names you may be familiar with – Kickstarter and Indiegogo come to mind immediately.  [Read more…] about Briefing – Investing in robotics and automation: Supporting ideas through crowdfunding platforms

ESIT demonstrates new collaborative robot at FabTech Canada

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ESIT has been demonstrating its new collaborative robot at the recent FabTech Canada event.

The company says its “GCIR” robot platform has successfully passed the “M-phase” review panel, which is probably to do with manufacturing.

“Now, we are going to process the small-quantity phase,” says the company on its website, adding that “our cobot … officially enters the market at the end of August”.  [Read more…] about ESIT demonstrates new collaborative robot at FabTech Canada

BMW claims to be ‘first’ global automaker to obtain autonomous driving licence in China

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BMW claims to have become the first international automaker to obtain an autonomous driving road test license in China.

The German auto giant says this is “important step” on its path to autonomous driving.

BMW Group officially obtained the Shanghai Intelligent Connected Autonomous Driving Test License, issued by the Intelligent Connected Vehicle Road Test Promotion Team – consisting of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau and Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission. [Read more…] about BMW claims to be ‘first’ global automaker to obtain autonomous driving licence in China

Only a quarter of businesses currently able to attract recruits with right skills, says Epicor

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Modern enterprise resource planning software, robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence could plug emerging industry skills gap and help businesses get fit for digital transformation

With over half the industry’s workforce aged over 35, and a third aged over 40, businesses in manufacturing, lumber, distribution, and retail are facing a dangerous skills gap on their factory floors, if they fail to recruit new talent before too long.

This is one of the findings of the latest research from Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth.

Only a quarter (23%) of businesses agreed they find it easy to attract the right talent, with the right industry knowledge, suggesting they might soon hit crisis point.  [Read more…] about Only a quarter of businesses currently able to attract recruits with right skills, says Epicor