Archives for September 13, 2019

House built using robotic and digital technologies claimed to be ‘world’s first’

September 13, 2019 by Sam Francis

House built using robots and 3D printing technologies claimed to be a first

ETH university in Zurich, in partnership with industrial companies, has built what is claimed to be “the world’s first” inhabited house to be digitally planned and digitally built with the help of robots and 3D printers. (See video below.)

Called the “DFAB House” (main picture), the construction is part of a project that involves the Empa materials science and technology project and Eawag, an aquatic research company. [Read more…] about House built using robotic and digital technologies claimed to be ‘world’s first’

ROEQ launches ‘world’s most precise’ docking station for Mobile Industrial Robots

September 13, 2019 by David Edwards

ROEQ claims to have launched the “world’s most precise docking station for Mobile Industrial Robots”.

The new docking station’s ± 1mm repeatability ensures precise delivery of products and pallets carried by the autonomous mobile robots from Mobile Industrial Robots equipped with ROEQ’s cart solution.

The company unveiled its new product at Pack Expo, which is also the first chance to see ROEQ’s new TR1000 Top Roller live – a unique new conveyor top module for MiR1000, the largest model from Mobile Industrial Robots with up to 1,000 kilo payloads. [Read more…] about ROEQ launches ‘world’s most precise’ docking station for Mobile Industrial Robots

Agtech startup Robotics Plus wins prestigious award

September 13, 2019 by David Edwards

Robotics Plus, a developer of robotics and automation technologies for the agriculture sector, has won a prestigious award in its home region of Australia-New Zealand.

The startup has won an ANZLF Trans-Tasman Innovation and Growth Award, from the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum.

The awards, which celebrate innovation, growth and impact of emerging businesses in Australia and New Zealand, were presented by Prime Minister Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern at a reception in Auckland this week. [Read more…] about Agtech startup Robotics Plus wins prestigious award

Expanded Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show returns to Toronto

September 13, 2019 by David Edwards

An expanded Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show returns to Toronto at the end of this month with a focus on the technologies driving the future of Canada’s manufacturing sector.

Top-notch speaker on the roster include industry innovators Jim Balsillie, Jean Charest and Ric Fulop.

CMTS is said to be Canada’s leading industry event and is held at the International Centre Toronto, from September 30 to October 3. This year, organisers say it will be bigger in both size and scope. [Read more…] about Expanded Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show returns to Toronto