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Archives for April 23, 2020

New Universal Robots interface enables ‘fast’ implementation of injection molding applications

April 23, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Universal Robots has launched a new interface which it says enables faster implementation of injection molding applications.

With the Injection Molding Machine Interface (IMMI), Universal Robots says it has launched a “user-friendly and quick solution” for plastics manufacturers to integrate Universal Robots with injection molding machines.

Plastics manufacturers are increasingly turning to collaborative robots to tend injection molding machines. [Read more…] about New Universal Robots interface enables ‘fast’ implementation of injection molding applications

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: applications, cobots, control, easy, immi, injection, interface, machine, machines, molding, plastics, robots, universal, ur

Visteon launches SmartCore cockpit for electric vehicles

April 23, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Visteon Corporation, a provider of automotive technologies, has demonstrated its newest SmartCore cockpit or virtual dashboard.

The company says it is the “world’s first production cockpit domain controller with a third-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platform”.

The new human-machine interface will be installed into Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group’s new pure electric vehicle platform, Aion LX. [Read more…] about Visteon launches SmartCore cockpit for electric vehicles

Filed Under: Design, News Tagged With: aion, cockpit, domain, GAC, hmi, human machine interface, intelligent, lx, smartcore, tencent, vehicle, visteon

Vitesco Technologies to open new R&D center in China

April 23, 2020 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

Vitesco Technologies, the powertrain business of Continental, will build a research and development center in the Chinese port metropolis of Tianjin.

The company has now signed a corresponding agreement with the Administration Committee of the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area.

Vitesco Technologies will develop technologies for hybrid and electric powertrains in the new R&D center, which is scheduled for completion in 2021. [Read more…] about Vitesco Technologies to open new R&D center in China

Filed Under: Infrastructure, News Tagged With: business, center, company, development, drive, electric, electrification, r&d, technologies, tianjin, vitesco

Volvo and Daimler to begin ‘large-scale production’ of hydrogen fuel cells

April 23, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Volvo and Daimler are to begin “large-scale production” of hydrogen fuel cells.

The companies say this enable them to “lead the development of sustainable transportation”.

Sharing the Green Deal vision of sustainable transport and a carbon neutral Europe by 2050, two leading companies in the commercial vehicle industry – Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group – have signed a preliminary non-binding agreement to establish a new joint venture. [Read more…] about Volvo and Daimler to begin ‘large-scale production’ of hydrogen fuel cells

Filed Under: Design, News Tagged With: cell, cells, daimler, fuel, group, hydrogen, joint, transport, truck, venture, volvo

BMW tests ‘fully connected logistics’ system in one of its German factories

April 23, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

BMW is testing a range of “autonomous, connected and intelligent” technologies at its German facilities.

In fact, BMW and three partner companies from Bavaria are exploring the possibilities for making BMW Group Plant Dingolfing a smart factory for logistics.

It’s part of a three-year research project supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. [Read more…] about BMW tests ‘fully connected logistics’ system in one of its German factories

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: autonomous, bavarian, bmw, connected, dingolfing, group, logistics, network, plant, production, project, solutions, technologies

GM and Honda to jointly develop new electric vehicles

April 23, 2020 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

General Motors and Honda have agreed to jointly develop next-generation Honda electric vehicles powered by GM’s Ultium Batteries.

The move builds on GM’s already established advanced technology relationship with Honda.

Honda will develop the “unique” interior and exterior designs for Honda customers. [Read more…] about GM and Honda to jointly develop new electric vehicles

Filed Under: Manufacturing, News Tagged With: develop, electric, gm, honda, vehicles

Audi to ‘gradually restart production’ in Europe

April 23, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Audi will gradually initiate the restart of production at its plants in Europe during the coming weeks.

The company had announced the temporary suspension of production at its European sites in mid-March.

The background to the decision was supply bottlenecks and a drop in demand due to the corona pandemic. [Read more…] about Audi to ‘gradually restart production’ in Europe

Filed Under: Manufacturing, News Tagged With: audi, comprehensive, developed, employees, europe, example, factory, gradually, group, health, measures, plants, production, protection, regulations, restart, safety, work, working, works

XPO Logistics adds Covid-19 dashboard to XPO Connect

April 23, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

XPO Logistics, a global provider of supply chain solutions, has introduced a new digital dashboard for shippers and carriers in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The company integrated the tools with its XPO Connect digital freight platform in North America and Europe.

Mario Harik, CIO, XPO Logistics, says: “We’re giving our customers a central source of vital information as they manage their supply chains in uncharted waters. [Read more…] about XPO Logistics adds Covid-19 dashboard to XPO Connect

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: carriers, connect, covid, dashboard, digital, freight, logistics, platform, shippers, supply, technology, transportation, xpo

Brain Corp launches $1.6 million ‘Robot Relief’ program to support essential businesses

April 23, 2020 by Sam Francis Leave a Comment

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Brain Corp has launched a $1.6 million “Robot Relief” program to support essential businesses.

The company says it will make its technology available to qualifying organisations that are helping in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.

Commercial cleaning robots provide verifiable, consistent cleaning at a time when customer and employee safety has never been more important. [Read more…] about Brain Corp launches $1.6 million ‘Robot Relief’ program to support essential businesses

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: application, autonomous, brain, brain corp, businesses, cleaning, corp, covid, days, employees, essential, facility, floor, health, help, hours, program, provide, relief, robot, robots, services, support, training, workers

The Importance of Cybersecurity in the Modern Workforce: 3 Tips to Protect Your Company

April 23, 2020 by Polly Leave a Comment

Moving your small business online is a great way to build your business brand and help open up brand new avenues to market your product or service.

However, opening your business up online can also leave you open to cyber-attacks, which means that in addition to developing a website and strong digital marketing strategy, you need to think about developing a strong cybersecurity policy.

While a cyberattack is potentially harmful regardless of who is the victim, for a business it can be even more damaging and potentially deadly. [Read more…] about The Importance of Cybersecurity in the Modern Workforce: 3 Tips to Protect Your Company

Filed Under: Computing, Features, Promoted Tagged With: business, company, cyber security, Cyber-attacks, cyberattacks, cybersecurity, data, employees, encrypt, encryption, hackers, help, leave, online, online security, open, outline, personal, policy, practices, protect, safe, secure, security, sensitive, small, strong, times, training

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