Archives for June 25, 2019

Stereotaxis launches robotic magnetic navigation system and imaging system

June 25, 2019 by Anna

Stereotaxis, a leader in robotic technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, has introduced Stereotaxis Genesis RMN, a robotic platform that it claims is a significant advancement in robotic magnetic navigation technology.

The system provides the established benefits and reliability of robotic magnetic navigation in a highly innovative architecture that is faster, smaller, lighter and more flexible, says the company.

Since the original launch of the Niobe I system in 2003, improvements in Stereotaxis’ robotic system have remained iterative. Genesis RMN uses novel smaller magnets that rotate along their centre of mass and are held by flexible robotic arms.

New Mercedes-AMG four-cylinder turbo engine now in series production

June 25, 2019 by Anna

The completely newly developed Mercedes-AMG 2.0-litre M 139 engine is the world’s most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine in series production, claims Daimler.

With this engine, Mercedes-AMG has even exceeded the previously most powerful M 133 by 30 kW (41 hp).

Maximum torque has also increased from 475 to up to 500 nm. With an output per litre of up to 155 kW (211 hp), the new Mercedes-AMG high-performance turbo engine ranks ahead of many well-known super-sports car engines, says Daimler.

General Motors to invest $24 million to expand truck production at Indiana plant

June 25, 2019 by Anna

General Motors Co. (GM) is making a new round of upgrades to its Fort Wayne Assembly plant in Indiana, USA, to further increase production of the all-new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups – especially crew cab models.

Combined sales of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab pickups, which launched in the second half of 2018, were up 20 percent in the first quarter of 2019 versus a year ago.

GM is projecting another significant increase for the second quarter. Customer deliveries of the double-cab models built in Fort Wayne began during the first quarter.