Archives for March 7, 2019

Volvo partners with Singapore university to launch ‘world’s first’ 12-metre fully electric autonomous bus

March 7, 2019 by Mai Tao

Global automaker Volvo has partnered with a Singapore university to launch what they say is “the world’s first 12-metre fully electric autonomous bus”. (See video below.)

Volvo Buses and the Nanyang Technological University and Singapore’s Land Transport Authority say the new autonomous bus is the first of two buses they plan to operate.

They add that the vehicle has “completed rigorous testing and is ready for trials on designated public roads”. [Read more…] about Volvo partners with Singapore university to launch ‘world’s first’ 12-metre fully electric autonomous bus

Geek Plus Robotics to launch new products at Asian logistics event

March 7, 2019 by Mai Tao

Geek Plus Robotics is planning to launch new warehouse automation products at Last Mile Fulfilment Asia 2019.

Geek Plus says it will demonstrate a moving system, M100, and the upgrade version of picking system, P800, at Last Mile Fulfilment Asia in Singapore on 27 and 28 March 19.

The payload of the P800 is 1,000 kg and three times faster to achieve high-speed-auto-fulfilment process. [Read more…] about Geek Plus Robotics to launch new products at Asian logistics event

Global warehouse robotics market worth $6 billion by 2025: Hexa Research

March 7, 2019 by Anna

The global warehouse robotics market is expected to reach USD 6.00 billion by 2025, according to a report by Hexa Research.

The increasing importance of automation in the manufacturing sector is driving the market for robotics across the globe.

The products find utility as material handling equipment in various industries including automotive, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, electronics, oil & gas, construction, and e-commerce.

Critical Manufacturing to showcase ‘ground-breaking’ manufacturing execution system at Hannover Messe

March 7, 2019 by David Edwards

Critical Manufacturing is planning to showcase what it describes as its “ground-breaking” manufacturing execution system at Hannover Messe.

The company says it is helping high-tech manufacturing companies optimize efficiency, enhance quality, reduce costs and make their businesses more agile with its “ground-breaking manufacturing execution system”.

Critical Manufacturing says it will be showcasing the “enormous capability” of this modern, Industry 4.0 ready, modular system at this year’s Hannover Messe from 1st to 5th April.

Critical Manufacturing MES has been designed for complex discrete industries including electronics, semiconductor and medical devices. [Read more…] about Critical Manufacturing to showcase ‘ground-breaking’ manufacturing execution system at Hannover Messe

ABB launches environmental monitoring solution for control room operators

March 7, 2019 by Anna

ABB is launching a new digital solution to give control room operators insight into their own environmental conditions, with the possibility to adjust them according to their individual preferences.

As part of its unified, cross-industry, digital offering, ABB Ability, the solution adapts to each individual’s needs by measuring factors such as air quality, temperature, lighting environment and humidity.

Operators also receive information on factors such as how long they have been standing or sitting, with recommendations for actions that will increase their well-being.

Cincoze introduces compact and rugged workstation

March 7, 2019 by Mai Tao

Cincoze, a manufacturer of embedded computing platforms, introduces its new Diamond Extreme Series rugged workstation, the DX-1100.

It is based on workstation-grade Intel C246 chipset to support 8th Generation Intel Xeon/Core processors (formerly codenamed Coffee Lake S) at only 3.2 liters sized for space-limited requirements.

With new generation Intel processors, support for up to 6 processing cores, and the latest professional graphics, you’ll tackle even the most demanding high-end and multi-task applications. [Read more…] about Cincoze introduces compact and rugged workstation

Airbus satellite and space technology centre begins operation

March 7, 2019 by Anna

Airbus’ Friedrichshafen site in Germany has opened Europe’s most state-of-the-art satellite integration and space technology centre, known as the Integrated Technology Centre (ITC).

The ITC, which triples the area of clean room space to 4,200 m2, is dedicated to building satellites, probes, space instruments and experimental technologies. The centre took two years to build at a total cost of approximately €45 million.

“Space flight has undergone huge positive development over the past few years,” said Nicolas Chamussy, Head of Airbus Space Systems.