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Archives for April 9, 2019

Hahn showcases ‘broad spectrum’ of automation solutions at Automate

April 9, 2019 by David Edwards

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Hahn says it is showcasing a “broad spectrum” of automation solutions which can help manufacturers around the world to automate more than ever before.

At the ongoing Automate Show, in Chicago April 8-11, 2019, experts of the Hahn Group are giving insights about industrial automation and robot solutions at booth #7372.

Hahn Automation, Rethink Robotics, and Walther Systemtechnik will be present at the show.  [Read more…] about Hahn showcases ‘broad spectrum’ of automation solutions at Automate

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: automate show, automation, hahn group

Ericsson and ABB expand partnership to accelerate wireless automation for flexible factories

April 9, 2019 by David Edwards

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Telecommunications technology company Ericsson and industrial giant ABB have strengthened their collaboration to accelerate the industrial ecosystem for flexible wireless automation.

The partnership will enable enhanced connected services, industrial internet of things, and artificial intelligence technologies in the future.

The partners established their joint vision for future flexible production with automation and wireless communication by signing a Memorandum of Understanding at Hannover Messe 2019.  [Read more…] about Ericsson and ABB expand partnership to accelerate wireless automation for flexible factories

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: 5g, abb, ericsson, wireless communications

RightHand Robotics system surpasses 10 million picks with RightPick platform

April 9, 2019 by Sam Francis

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RightHand Robotics, a provider of autonomous robotic piece-picking solutions, has released its RightPick2 solution, the company’s next-generation, integrated software and hardware product platform.

The launch was made at the ongoing ProMat Show in Chicago, a major showcase for material handling automation for supply chain, distribution and manufacturing.

RightPick2 is an autonomous piece-picking platform that handles the core task of picking and placing individual items as part of a wide range of warehouse workflows and processes.  [Read more…] about RightHand Robotics system surpasses 10 million picks with RightPick platform

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: promat show, righthand robotics

Epson expands industrial robot lineup

April 9, 2019 by Sam Francis

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Epson Robots has expanded its SCARA robot lineup with the introduction of four new robots – the LS3-B, LS6-B, LS10-B and LS20-B.

The new robots will be available in the summer and fall of 2019 with the LS10-B shipping in June.

The LS10-B SCARA robot will be showcased at the ongoing Automate Show, at Epson Robots booth #7566.  [Read more…] about Epson expands industrial robot lineup

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: automate show, epson robots, scara robots

Augean Robotics raises $1.5 million to commercialize farm robot

April 9, 2019 by Sam Francis

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Funding to accelerate development of robot-enabled solutions to agricultural industry labor challenges, says the company

Augean Robotics, a Philadelphia-based startup developing a collaborative robotic platform for the agriculture industry, says it has raised $1.5 million in its seed funding round.

The round was led by ffVC, with participation from S2G Ventures, Radicle Growth, and several others. As part of the round, Adam J. Plotkin from ffVC and Kirk Haney from Radicle Growth joined Augean’s board.

Augean says it provides robot-enabled solutions to the agriculture industry, addressing the significant labor challenges faced by today’s growers–chief among them rising wages and a shrinking workforce.  [Read more…] about Augean Robotics raises $1.5 million to commercialize farm robot

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: agriculture robot, augean robotics

Game designers face competition from new AI system

April 9, 2019 by Sam Francis

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Creating computer games scenes is often a time-consuming job, and requires skills in 3D design applications as well as some coding knowledge.

For a lot of humans, it can be a satisfying and rewarding job, with the average salary of a game designer of approximately $90,000.

But how long before artificial intelligence is able to design scenes for computer games and do the coding as well?  [Read more…] about Game designers face competition from new AI system

Filed Under: Computing, News Tagged With: artificial intelligence, computer game design, promethean ai

Harvard unveils robot that builds walls

April 9, 2019 by Sam Francis

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Harvard’s Wyss Institute has unveiled a robot that can build walls. The university says the idea is to have the robot build barriers against floods, among other things. (See video below.)

In a blog post, the Wyss Institute says the robot that can “autonomously drive interlocking steel sheet piles into soil”.

The structures that the robots builds “could function as retaining walls or check dams for erosion control”, it adds.  [Read more…] about Harvard unveils robot that builds walls

Filed Under: News, Science Tagged With: harvard, robot, romu, wall building robot, wyss institute

Rocket Lab expands into satellite building services

April 9, 2019 by Sam Francis

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US small satellite launch company Rocket Lab is expanding its production to include the in-house designed and built Photon satellite platform.

Whereas the company previously concentrated on launch services, having launched 25 satellites so far, Rocket Lab now delivers an integrated spacecraft build and launch service.

The “end-to-end mission solution” enables small satellite customers to focus on delivering their service from orbit and generating revenue, rather than building their own satellite hardware, says the company.  [Read more…] about Rocket Lab expands into satellite building services

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: photon, rocket lab, satellite building

inVia Robotics expands partnership with Rakuten to multiple new warehouses across the US

April 9, 2019 by Sam Francis

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inVia Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation solutions for e-commerce, has expanded the application of its Picker robots in additional Rakuten Super Logistics warehouses across the United States.

Following the success of an initial installation in 2018, RSL will roll out inVia’s automation technology for picking across its fulfillment network.

Rakuten Super Logistics is a national leader in e-commerce order fulfillment as a third-party logistics provider.  [Read more…] about inVia Robotics expands partnership with Rakuten to multiple new warehouses across the US

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: invia robotics, rakuten super logistics, warehouse robots

Alstom to equip Indian metros with control and signalling solutions

April 9, 2019 by Anna

Alstom is to equip Mumbai Metro lines 2A, 2B and 7, and Pune Metro lines 1 and 2, with Urbalis 400, Alstom’s latest generation of Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) technology.

The contract for Mumbai Metro, awarded by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC), is to provide the CBTC signalling system as well as a state-of-the-art telecommunication system for the three elevated lines. The combined lengths of lines 2A, 2B and 7 make it one of the most extensive signalling projects in the country.

The signalling scope includes design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of Urbalis 400 and includes supply and commissioning of on-board equipment for 63 trains.

[Read more…] about Alstom to equip Indian metros with control and signalling solutions

Filed Under: News, Transportation Tagged With: alstom, india, metros, signalling, train control

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