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Archives for February 12, 2020

Comau’s brief history of exoskeletons

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Since 1965, when the first exoskeleton was produced for military use, exoskeletons have been increasingly popular in the manufacturing world, supporting workers and improving the quality of their working hours. (See video below.)

In 2018 more than 7,000 units were sold in manufacturing, according to ABI Research data.

However, the potential market need would be 60,000 units for all types of exoskeleton, with an estimated growth rate of more than 50 percent from 2019 to 2024. [Read more…] about Comau’s brief history of exoskeletons

LiDAR in mapping market predicted to surpass $4 billion by 2026

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The global market for LiDAR in mapping is expected to exceed $4 billion by 2026, according to research by Global Market Insights.

The rising demand to reduce the risks associated with natural disasters such as floods, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes is supporting the demand for LiDAR in mapping solutions, says the company.

The LiDAR in mapping market growth is also attributed to the increase in government efforts to identify new sources of energy. [Read more…] about LiDAR in mapping market predicted to surpass $4 billion by 2026

Webinar: Latest trends in LiDAR

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Webinar: Latest trends in LiDAR
March 10, 2020 10:00 am Central Time (US and Canada)

RoboticsAndAutomationNews.com is proud to present what will almost certainly be one of most important webinars of this year.

Entitled “Latest trends in LiDAR”, and presented by SICK sensors expert Aaron Rothmeyer, the webinar will take a deep dive into a technology that is constantly evolving and provides a number of benefits for industrial automation.

In recent years, LiDAR has been more heavily used on autonomous mobile robots. But from robotics to the factory floor, LiDAR technology is now commonplace in industrial automation of many types. [Read more…] about Webinar: Latest trends in LiDAR

Showcasing the future of nonwoven materials

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Visitors and exhibitors will gather at Index 20, the world’s leading nonwovens exhibition, in Geneva from 31st March to 3rd April 2020, to participate in the industry’s largest platform for cutting-edge nonwoven technologies.

Non-woven fabric is a fabric-like material made from staple fibre and long fibres, bonded together by chemical, mechanical, heat or solvent treatment. The term is used in the textile manufacturing industry to denote fabrics, such as felt, which are neither woven nor knitted. The applications of nonwovens are many and varied, and include many in the automotive industry.

Over the course of four days of the Index event, more than 13,500 visitors and over 750 exhibitors representing around 100 countries will gather to meet like-minded professionals as well as take part in industry workshops, seminars, and networking events. [Read more…] about Showcasing the future of nonwoven materials

Otto Motors expands its autonomous mobile robots business to Japan

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Otto Motors, the industrial division of Clearpath Robotics, is expanding into the Japanese market.

The move marks Ontario-based Otto’s first expansion outside North America.

Otto Motors produces self-driving vehicles – also referred to as “autonomous mobile robots” or warehouse robots – that move materials within manufacturing and warehousing facilities. [Read more…] about Otto Motors expands its autonomous mobile robots business to Japan