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Archives for November 20, 2018

Rover Speed launches AI-powered autonomous driving suitcase

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A startup company called Rover Speed has introduced what it claims is “the world’s first AI-powered autonomous driving suitcase” through its newly launched Kickstarter campaign.

But unlike other “smart travel” travel suitcase brands that have come and gone, Rover Speed says what sets its “travel robot” apart is its “effortless autonomous control, obstacle avoidance with smartphone tracking and notifications”.

The luggage – which has already surpassed its Kickstarter goal of $30,000 in just a week – is set to be released to early backers in January 2019. The suitcase will be available for pre-order for the next 20 days.  [Read more…] about Rover Speed launches AI-powered autonomous driving suitcase

Honda inaugurates new motorcycle factory in Bangladesh

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Bangladesh Honda Private Limited (BHL), Honda’s motorcycle business joint venture in Bangladesh, has held the grand opening of its new motorcycle factory in the Abdul Monem Economic Zone, Char Boushia, Gazaria, Munshiganj Disrict, Dhaka Division in Bangladesh.

Honda is expanding its business in Bangladesh. As one of its core responsibilities, BHL is leading the development of the country’s motorcycle industry and contributing to the industrialisation of Bangladesh.

The company has relocated its factory from Gazipur to the new location in the Abdul Monem Economic Zone.

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Honeywell completes acquisition of Transnorm

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Honeywell has completed its acquisition of warehouse automation solutions provider Transnorm. It acquired the Harsum, Germany-based Transnorm from IK Investment Partners for approximately €425 million in a deal that was announced in October.

Transnorm is a global leader in high performance conveyor solutions that are used in diverse end markets such as the parcel delivery, e-commerce fulfilment and airport industries.

Transnorm will be part of Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions (SPS) and will complement its Honeywell Intelligrated business.

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Yaskawa launches digital product configurator of Servo motor 3D part models 

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Yaskawa America, Inc. has launched its new digital product catalogue of Servo motors and motion control products.

Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions, the new tool enables engineers to quickly find, configure and download a 3D part model of Servo motors directly from Yaskawa’s website.

As the world’s largest manufacturer of AC inverter drives, motion control and robotic automation systems, Yaskawa sought a solution to make their products easily available to online customers.

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