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Archives for October 8, 2018

Epson to launch new industrial robot solutions at Pack Expo

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Epson Robots says it will be launching the Synthis T6 All-in-One SCARA robot as well as Force Guide, a high performance integrated force guidance solution at the Pack Expo event.

The company will also showcase various leading robots for factory automation in addition to leading a discussion for users new to factory automation.

Epson says the Synthis T3 and new T6 All-in-One SCARA robots offer “the perfect way to automate factories without wasting time or money on expensive, complex, slide-based solutions”.  [Read more…] about Epson to launch new industrial robot solutions at Pack Expo

BMW and Daimler plan to headquarter joint mobility company in Berlin

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The BMW Group and Daimler AG plan to locate the headquarters of their proposed global mobility company in Berlin.

The two partners are purposely seeking to establish this innovative mobility services provider outside of their respective Group structures in Germany’s capital city.

They plan to combine and strategically expand their existing on-demand mobility offering in the areas of CarSharing, Ride-Hailing, Parking, Charging and Multimodality.

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Johnson Controls acquires Lux Products Corporation

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Johnson Controls has acquired the assets of Lux Products Corporation (LUX), a leader in residential thermostats and smart home products. Lux markets several successful residential and commercial lines ranging from timers to smart home thermostats including Kono and Geo.

“The acquisition of Lux strengthens our portfolio in the consumer retail channel and offerings in thermostats,” said Chris Eichmann, vice president, general manager of Johnson Controls.

This announcement comes shortly after the launch of Johnson Controls’ new GLAS®, a new smart thermostat that features a translucent OLED touchscreen display, among other high-tech features.

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Boeing extends partnership with Siemens’ Mentor Graphics

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Boeing has entered into an agreement to expand its use of Siemens‘ Mentor Graphics software. The long-term agreement provides Siemens technology in the areas of electrical systems design, electronic products design and mechanical analysis.

Focusing on technologies from Siemens’ Mentor Graphics acquisition, Boeing will standardise on a common, company-wide platform for semiconductor design and verification, printed wire board design and manufacture, electrical system design and manufacture (including wire harness) and thermal and fluid analysis of mechanical designs.

“Our partnership with the Siemens-Mentor team will combine best-in-class electrical design tools with Boeing’s vast experience and knowledge in our 2CES transformation of electrical design,” said John Harnagel, Engineering Director, Boeing Defense and Space.

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