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Archives for September 21, 2018

BASF opens modular lab for automotive OEM coatings at its Münster site

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BASF’s Coatings division has opened a new laboratory for automotive OEM coatings at its site in Münster, Germany.

The modular “Lean Lab” concept aims to ensure optimised, digitalised and transparent processes and efficient use of resources in the laboratory area throughout Europe.

Discrete working processes of the lab employees and the use of standardised and automated processes allow BASF to meet future market requirements quickly and flexibly.

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Energid launches update to robotic motion control and path planning software

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Energid has released Actin 5, a significant update to its software development kit motion control software, that allows robotic system developers to focus on the robot’s task rather than joint movement and paths.

The Actin software responds in real time to sensory input and directs the robot on the most efficient path while avoiding collisions. The robot motion is updated dynamically without requiring reprogramming, even in dynamic, mission-critical environments.

It has a new robot controller development framework that is configurable through XML for application on a wide range of platforms, including real-time operating systems.

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