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Archives for April 24, 2019

Daimler acquires stake in Lithium-ion battery materials firm

April 24, 2019 by Anna

Daimler AG has acquired a minority equity stake in U.S. battery material specialist Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. (Sila Nano) as part of its research and development activities.

Founded in 2011, Sila Nano is a leading developer of new battery materials, which outperform existing lithium-ion technologies.

Along with the acquisition of the equity stake Daimler will get a seat in the Board of Directors of Sila Nano.

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Filed Under: News, Transportation Tagged With: daimler, lithium-ion battery, lithium-ion battery design and manufacture, sila nano

Hitachi to acquire robotic systems integrator JR Automation for $1.4 billion

April 24, 2019 by Mai Tao

Hitachi has entered into a definitive contract for the acquisition of the robotic system integrator business mainly operated by an American headquartered company, JR Automation.

Hitachi will conduct the acquisition with Crestview Partners.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the contract, Hitachi will acquire JR Automation, which builds production lines and logistics systems using industrial robots. [Read more…] about Hitachi to acquire robotic systems integrator JR Automation for $1.4 billion

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: acquisition, automation, business, global, hitachi, hitachi industrial equipment systems, industrial, integrator, jr, jr automation, robotic, systems, will

Epson signs Interfaced Technologies as distributor in Canada

April 24, 2019 by David Edwards

Epson Robots, a supplier of SCARA robots, has signed Interfaced Technologies, a distributor of industrial assembly technology and equipment, as an official distributor for the full line of Epson Robots automation products.

This includes Epson SCARA, 6-Axis and Linear Module robots as well as integrated solutions such as the IntelliFlex Feeding System, Vision Guide, Force Guide and many other industrial automation products offered by Epson Robots.

The distribution territory will cover the Ontario, Canada region. [Read more…] about Epson signs Interfaced Technologies as distributor in Canada

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: automation, canada, customers, distribution, distributor, engineering, epson, epson robots, expertise, full, guide, industrial, interfaced, interfaced technologies, ontario, robots, scara, scara robots, solutions, technologies, technology, well

Audi shows autonomous concept car at Auto Shanghai

April 24, 2019 by Anna

At Auto Shanghai 2019, Audi is introducing its mobility concept for the megacities of the future.

The showcar, known as the Audi AI:ME, offers compact dimensions, a spacious, futuristic interior, and the ability to drive autonomously at level 4.

This allows the occupants to do what they like with their time on board. The Audi AI:ME offers a broad range of high-tech features for communication, entertainment, or simply relaxation.

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Filed Under: News, Transportation Tagged With: ai:me, audi, audi ai:me, auto shanghai, car, drive, driving, level, offers, space

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