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David Edwards

Arnold Machine joins Rockwell Automation partner network

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Arnold Machine has been named as an original equipment manufacturer program participant in the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program.

As an OEM Program Participant, Arnold Machine enhances quality and consistency while optimizing costs and reducing waste by building automated systems for automotive, oil and gas and appliance manufacturers, including:

  • automated adhesive dispensing systems;
  • robotic and automated spray systems;
  • automated assembly systems;
  • process heating equipment; and
  • material handling systems.

OEM Program Participants are required to demonstrate a commitment to offering high-quality, innovative machinery and equipment that uses Rockwell Automation solutions.  [Read more…] about Arnold Machine joins Rockwell Automation partner network

Kistler to demonstrate robotic measurement solutions at Automate event

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Kistler is planning to demonstrate its comprehensive measurement chain for press-fit and joining processes including force sensors, light barriers, maXYmos monitoring units and robotics application at the Automate Show 2019 in Chicago, Illinois, from April 8-11, 2019 at booth 9354.

The increasing network of machines and systems driven by Industry 4.0 calls for efficient and flexible industrial manufacturing solutions. Individual production processes have to be optimized consistently and continuously to remain competitive in the long run.

Kistler offers a range of monitoring and control solutions for press-fit and joining processes, including sensors, measuring chains, monitors, evaluation units and joining modules for automated assembly and robotic applications.  [Read more…] about Kistler to demonstrate robotic measurement solutions at Automate event

BMW creates 2,000 jobs as it starts production of new autonomous electric car

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BMW’s Dingolfing plant director announces the expansion of e-drive production, as well as preparations for series production of the fully electric and “highly automated” BMW iNext

The mobility of tomorrow is being turned into reality to a large extent in BMW’s Dingolfing production plant, in Lower Bavaria, southern Germany.

Ilka Horstmeier, the new director of the plant, is convinced of this. “We want to, and will, emerge as a winner in our industry’s technological transformation,” she says. “And we will continue to pioneer future topics such as e-mobility and autonomous driving.”

In this context, the plant director announced that “we will increase the number of Dingolfing-based jobs in the production of e-drive components several times over in the next few years – to a total of up to 2,000”.  [Read more…] about BMW creates 2,000 jobs as it starts production of new autonomous electric car

Ottobock to launch ‘smallest exoskeleton in the world’ at Hannover Messe

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Ottobock is planning to present a range of innovative new exoskeletons for ergonomic workplaces during the Hannover Messe trade show

Ottobock will be presenting its industrial exoskeletons for the first time at the Hannover Messe trade show.

Visitors to booth G18/1 in hall 17 will have the opportunity to personally test the passive exoskeletons in the Paexo product family and experience the relief they provide.

Dr Sönke Rössing, head of Ottobock Industrials, says: “Exoskeletons designed for industrial settings will bring about permanent changes in many working environments.  [Read more…] about Ottobock to launch ‘smallest exoskeleton in the world’ at Hannover Messe

Alta Equipment acquires Nitco

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Alta Equipment has entered into an agreement to purchase Northland Industrial Truck Company, or Nitco.

The acquisition will expand Alta’s business into the New England market, adding full-service materials handling sales operations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Maine.

Nitco and its construction equipment group, Northland JCB, will continue to operate as wholly owned subsidiaries of Alta, with no changes to leadership or business operations.  [Read more…] about Alta Equipment acquires Nitco

From collaborative robots to colleague robots: Harting to showcase ‘industrial intelligence with instinct’ at Hannover Messe

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Previously responsible for the rough, collaborative robots – or “cobots” – will take on more and more activities in the future, side by side with humans, says Harting, one of the leading industrial automation companies in the world.

In cooperation with customers and partners, Harting will showcase various scenarios and technologies “with a fine hand” at the Hannover Messe event.

As part of one demonstration, a robotic cell in which a Kuka collaborative robot writes “For Luke from Papa” on a little yellow box.  [Read more…] about From collaborative robots to colleague robots: Harting to showcase ‘industrial intelligence with instinct’ at Hannover Messe

Collaborative robot maker Kassow Robots to make its Hannover Messe premiere

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Collaborative robot manufacturer Kassow Robots will make its first appearance at the Hannover Messe event this year.

The technology trade fair takes place from 1 to 5 April 2019. It will be the first chance to visit the company’s own booth since Kassow’s market launch at Automatica in Munich last summer.

The Danish start-up will be attending Hannover Fair together with Project Automation & Engineering. The partner from Kranenburg, Germany, will showcase an automated banding application.  [Read more…] about Collaborative robot maker Kassow Robots to make its Hannover Messe premiere

EnerSys to launch next-generation power solutions at ProMat

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EnerSys, a provider of stored energy solutions for industrial applications, is planning to launch its next-generation power solutions at this year’s ProMat Show.

EnerSys is inviting attendees of ProMat to experience “What’s Happening NexSys” in the company’s line of intelligent and flexible power solutions.

To kick off this year’s show, EnerSys will formally launch its NexSys battery solutions on April 8, 2019 at 11 am CDT in booth S612.  [Read more…] about EnerSys to launch next-generation power solutions at ProMat

E-commerce to accelerate application of droids and drones, says Zebra study

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The e-commerce sector is accelerating the need for droids and drones, according to a new report, which adds that seven in 10 enterprises say e-commerce is also “driving the need for faster field operations”.

Zebra Technologies, a business technology provider, has published the results of its latest vision study on the Future of Field Operations.

The study reveals mobile technology investment is a top priority for 36 percent of organizations and a growing priority for an additional 58 percent to keep up with rapidly evolving and increasing customer demand. [Read more…] about E-commerce to accelerate application of droids and drones, says Zebra study

Semi symposium to consider potential of new technologies

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Semiconductor industry association SEMI has organised a symposium to consider the technology requirements of Europe going forward.

The SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS Europe), scheduled for 31 March to 2 April 2019 in Milan, Italy will soon host discussions about Europe’s most relevant strategic, economic and social needs.

Top European companies, research and public institutions will debate on how Europe can seize the full potential of digital innovation through collaborations in the electronics, components and systems community – from enterprises of all sizes to researchers and academia.  [Read more…] about Semi symposium to consider potential of new technologies