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David Edwards

Yaskawa empowers South Africa’s robotic future with precision in 2024

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Leading robotics and automation company, Yaskawa Southern Africa is at the forefront as a forward-thinking leader, actively anticipating and embracing industry-shaping trends.

National Sales Manager at Yaskawa, Jan T’Hart, shares insights on the future of automation, pinpointing the trends set to redefine manufacturing in the country.

Delving into the new year, Yaskawa’s strategic vision prioritises technological advancements, industry-specific needs, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. [Read more…] about Yaskawa empowers South Africa’s robotic future with precision in 2024

Mujin expands into Europe with new office in the Netherlands

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Mujin, a specialist in intelligent robotic automation, has opened its first European office, strategically located in the Netherlands.

This expansion follows a series of transformative achievements, including significant funding, global expansion, and growing market adoption.

Mujin’s new European headquarters, situated in the heart of the Netherlands, represents a pivotal step in the company’s commitment to global expansion, driven by an $85 million Series C funding round. [Read more…] about Mujin expands into Europe with new office in the Netherlands

Unchained Robotics raises €5.5m in new funding

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Making truly plug-and-play robotics technologies accessible to every company is the goal of Paderborn, Germany-based start-up Unchained Robotics.

The automation platform covers over a dozen robotics manufacturers, finally offering SMEs broad-based access to standard robotics.

The new €5.5 million of capital will continue to fuel their global expansion and deepen their services and partnerships. [Read more…] about Unchained Robotics raises €5.5m in new funding

Clevon autonomous vehicle delivers and collects linen from tourist resort

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The face of holiday park services in the Netherlands is changing as visitors at Landal GreenParks now find a robot welcoming them among the staff.

Since joining the team in November, Clevon’s delivery robot has supported the parks team by delivering and collecting linen to and from the recreation homes in the holiday park.

For a long time, Landal GreenParks has been working on introducing robots with innovative features to make work easier, better and more fun. [Read more…] about Clevon autonomous vehicle delivers and collects linen from tourist resort

Fugro strengthens position in marine robotics with acquisition of Sea-Kit International

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Fugro has reached a binding agreement for the acquisition of the remaining shares in Sea-Kit International, a long-standing partner in the development of hi-tech uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for low carbon emission maritime operations and research.  [Read more…] about Fugro strengthens position in marine robotics with acquisition of Sea-Kit International

Falling Demand is Undermining Government Investment in Battery and Semiconductor Tech

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Improvements in battery and semiconductor technology are essential for automation. Physically instantiated AI systems need power cells that can fuel them for work. Tethering them to long cables is impractical in most situations.

Unfortunately, demand for these ancillary technologies is drying up, despite billions of dollars in direct U.S. government funding. Slowing growth in electric vehicle sales is partly to blame.

Still, pundits are also anticipating Donald Trump’s return to the Whitehouse, dampening sentiment in the science and technology sector’s long-term investment plans. [Read more…] about Falling Demand is Undermining Government Investment in Battery and Semiconductor Tech

The Advantages of Using the Ionic Framework for Cross-Platform App Development

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Recent years have been marked by a dramatic increase in the use of portable devices, thus bringing more mobility and comfort into our lives. As the demand for smartphones keeps growing, it creates the need for top technologies to use for app development.

Among all the readily available solutions, developers tend to use the Ionic Framework, which possesses a great deal of benefits for mobile app development.

Let’s explore all the advantages the Ionic platform offers and discover why it is the first to consider when looking for web and app development services. [Read more…] about The Advantages of Using the Ionic Framework for Cross-Platform App Development

Geofencing and its Role in Layered Counter Drone Solutions

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Imagine a future where drones only fly when invited and under boundaries drawn digitally across the sky. This is the new reality that airspace management is redefining thanks to geofencing, a technological marvel.

This article explores the many uses of geofencing as a component of a multi-layered counter drone solution, assisting organizations in preventing unwanted incursions and optimizing drone-powered services.

Are counter-drone solutions essential?

Drones could pose significant security issues, such as interfering with privacy rights or interrupting vital operations. This is the developing drone age reality, and to protect our skies and ground, we need effective counter-drone technologies. [Read more…] about Geofencing and its Role in Layered Counter Drone Solutions

Autonomous excavator constructs 6-metre-high dry-stone wall

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ETH Zurich researchers from Gramazio Kohler Research, the Robotics Systems Lab, Vision for Robotics Lab, and the Chair of Landscape Architecture deployed an autonomous excavator to build a 6-metre-high and 65-metre-long dry-stone wall.

The wall is embedded in a digitally planned and autonomously excavated landscape and park. The team developed this innovative design application as part of the National Centre of Competence in Research for Digital Fabrication (NCCR dfab). [Read more…] about Autonomous excavator constructs 6-metre-high dry-stone wall

ABB extends no-code Wizard Easy Programming to industrial robots

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ABB Robotics has extended the scope of its free Wizard Easy Programming software to include its six-axis industrial robots powered by an OmniCore controller in addition to its collaborative robots.

This makes ABB the first robot manufacturer to offer an easy-to-use, no-code programming tool for cobots and six-axis industrial robots, lowering barriers to automation for new users and offering ecosystem partners and integrators an efficient tool to support their customers.

“Addressing industry challenges and opportunities is essential to sustain and accelerate the worldwide adoption of robotics automation,” says Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics. [Read more…] about ABB extends no-code Wizard Easy Programming to industrial robots

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