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Archives for September 25, 2018

Moxa launches remote access solution for connection to machines

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To serve the needs of OEMs and machine builders who require remote connections to manage and maintain their machines at remote sites, Moxa has launched the Moxa Remote Connect Suite.

The suite is a remote connection management platform that includes server and client software and a hardware gateway to facilitate secure remote access.

The platform is hosted on Amazon EC2 and  ‘Gateway’ connects Ethernet-based edge devices to the server portal securely. Included is ‘Client’, which is a software tool that can connect an engineer’s laptop to the server portal.

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Groupe PSA and EasyMile test autonomous tow tractor

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Groupe PSA is trialling a TractEasy autonomous industrial tow tractor to automate part of its Sochaux plant.

TractEasy is a driverless tow tractor with a maximum towing capacity of 25 tonnes and the ability to drive among other vehicles at speeds of up to 25 km/h.

In Sochaux, the TractEasy drives up to 15km/h – the current speed limit at the facility – on a 3 km circuit and makes round trips between the supplier industrial park and the assembly shop.

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Hyundai invests in WayRay to develop holographic navigation

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Hyundai Motor Company is investing in Swiss deep-tech startup WayRay AG to speed the development of a holographic augmented reality (AR) navigation system for future vehicles, aiming to introduce it in vehicles as early as 2020.

WayRay’s holographic AR solutions create a true augmented reality experience where virtual objects are seamlessly integrated into a vehicle’s interior environment.

Compared with conventional head-up displays (HUD) available in the market, WayRay’s technology has a smaller projection system that provides a clearer image, which can be installed in almost any vehicle, says the company.

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