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Archives for July 17, 2018

Power grid: Integrating large-scale battery energy into the electricity network

July 17, 2018 by Sam Francis

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One of the most challenging issues for power grids is energy storage. The ability to store energy would enable the supply of uninterrupted electricity to customers, but battery technology has been too expensive or not good enough – until now, with all the electric cars on the roads. Claude Olsen, of Gemini.no, explains

Batteries have become so cheap that they can be used for more than just smartphones and electric cars. Now, national electricity network companies will use them to stabilize the power grid.

In the Norwegian city of Skien, the Odds football stadium Skagerak Arena will, next year, be almost self-sufficient with electricity from 5,000 square meters of solar cells on the roof.

However, since the big peak in power consumption is on the day of the match, the energy produced on the other weekdays must be stored in large batteries.  [Read more…] about Power grid: Integrating large-scale battery energy into the electricity network

Filed Under: Features, Infrastructure Tagged With: battery, cineldi, electric car batteries, electricity, gemini, power grid, sintef

Exechon finds new customer for XMini industrial robot

July 17, 2018 by David Edwards

Exechon XMini industrial robot

Exechon Enterprises – a joint venture comprising of Lockheed Martin, Injaz National, and Tecgrant AB – has sold an XMini industrial robotic manufacturing tool to Refco Metals, a UAE-based manufacturer of aluminum assemblies for luxury automobiles.

Shafik Nasser, chairman of Exechon Enterprises, says: “Today’s automotive industry moves fast and requires parts made to the most exacting specifications.

“The XMini creates complex, high-precision parts while streamlining production and lowering costs, making it the perfect partner in a modern manufacturing environment.”  [Read more…] about Exechon finds new customer for XMini industrial robot

Filed Under: Industrial robots, Industry, News Tagged With: exechon enterprises, injaz national, lockheed martin, tecgrant ab, xmini industrial robot

Commentary: Exponential growth of IoT becoming the next tech revolution

July 17, 2018 by David Edwards

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MarketNewsUpdates.com news commentary

Global internet of things markets are poised to achieve significant growth through the use of sensors, widgets, cameras, and platforms that are used to help implement precision digital control and send alerts for all manner or management of devices and machinery.

Visualization and digitization are permitting a growing number of companies and individuals better control of any device or mechanical thing while present a diversity of uses for digital tracking devices in industry, healthcare and consumer markets.

The market is growing at a rapid pace because of increasing popularity and integration in various consumer markets.  [Read more…] about Commentary: Exponential growth of IoT becoming the next tech revolution

Filed Under: Computing, Features Tagged With: cisco, gopher protocol, iot, microsoft, salesforce, sap

Canon partners Aveva on imaging technologies for smart factories

July 17, 2018 by Anna

Canon Inc.  is starting a partnership with Aveva Group plc on smart factories through Canon imaging technologies to achieve “factory visualisation.”

The technology partnership will combine Aveva capabilities, including industrial automation and information management software, with Canon’s imaging technology.

Aveva’s InTouch SCADA1 system will be integrated with Canon products such as network cameras, industrial cameras and software for production centres to create new value based on video and image processing technologies employed on factory floors.

[Read more…] about Canon partners Aveva on imaging technologies for smart factories

Filed Under: Industry, Manufacturing, Miscellaneous, News Tagged With: aveva, canon

Hitachi demonstrates how AI can be used in industrial operations

July 17, 2018 by David Edwards

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Hitachi says its system “contributes to improving efficiency of repair work and more stable operation”

Hitachi has developed a service platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and other advanced digital technologies to automatically propose optimal repair work for various types of industrial machinery.

Hitachi will be commencing joint demonstrative testing in collaboration with its US subsidiary Sullair, which manufactures and sells air compressors, towards the commercial productization of the service platform.

Specifically, Hitachi will verify its performance and advance the development of related applications through applying the service platform to air compressors at Sullair’s own factories and those in use by Sullair customers.  [Read more…] about Hitachi demonstrates how AI can be used in industrial operations

Filed Under: Computing, Features, Industry Tagged With: artificial intelligence, hitachi

How autonomous vehicles navigate Samsung semiconductor production lines

July 17, 2018 by Anna

Self-driving cars sit at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the automobile industry, presenting an exciting new opportunity for transport.

While the commercialisation of autonomous driving awaits technological refinement and regulation, Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor production lines are using systems that share similarities with self-driving technologies.

These systems feature the use of Overhead Hoist Transport (OHT) devices that are responsible for carrying materials automatically around the manufacturing facility.

[Read more…] about How autonomous vehicles navigate Samsung semiconductor production lines

Filed Under: Features, Industry, Miscellaneous Tagged With: factory automation, oht, samsung

Toyota to make connected vehicles its new standard in Japan

July 17, 2018 by Anna

toyota indiana plant

The future of just-in-time vehicle services and support has arrived in Japan in the form of two Toyota vehicles – the Crown and the Corolla Sport, launched just this year.

Crown and Corolla Sport, as the first generation of “Connected Cars,” come standard with an on-board Data Communication Module (DCM) that links to a Controller Area Network (CAN).

By using this hardware, Toyota can provide various connected services to T-Connect subscribers through its proprietary Mobility Service Platform (MSPF), an information infrastructure developed by the company for Connected Cars. Toyota aims to equip most new passenger vehicles in its domestic market with DCM.

[Read more…] about Toyota to make connected vehicles its new standard in Japan

Filed Under: News, Transportation Tagged With: services, toyota

Apttus to integrate Siemens product lifecycle management technology to offer greater customization

July 17, 2018 by Sam Francis

siemens plm teamcenter

Apttus, a software company which specializes in business processes such as quotes and sales, says it will integrate product lifecycle management technology from Siemens within its offering.

The integrated solution will provide customers with unique, end-to-end “Configure Price Quote” solution capabilities that better serve the full breadth of complex use cases, across the spectrum of Configure-to-Order, to custom, Engineer-to-Order.

By leveraging Siemens’ capabilities, such as PLM, 3D visualization, product configuration and design automation, Apttus CPQ is poised to address the most challenging manufacturing industry requirements.  [Read more…] about Apttus to integrate Siemens product lifecycle management technology to offer greater customization

Filed Under: Industry Tagged With: apttus, product lifecycle management, siemens plm, siemens teamcenter

United Technologies to invest $15 billion in US over next five years

July 17, 2018 by Sam Francis

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United Technologies says it plans to hire 35,000 people and make investments of more than $15 billion in research and development and capital expenditures in the United States over the next five years.

The company also launched a dedicated site to highlight its investments in the US: www.utcinvestingintheusa.com.

Gregory J. Hayes, chairman & CEO, United Technologies Corporation, says: “United Technologies is growing globally and growing the fastest in the United States.  [Read more…] about United Technologies to invest $15 billion in US over next five years

Filed Under: Features, Industry Tagged With: investment, united technologies

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