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David Edwards

Omron takes its ‘Factory Harmony’ exhibit to ATX West

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Industrial automation company Omron has taken its interactive “Factory Harmony” exhibit to ATX West to demonstrate the factory floor of the near-future.

The company followed up its showing at the Consumer Electronics Show with an exhibit of advanced artificial intelligence, automation and robotics at ATX West 2019.

Known for its industry-leading core technology, Sensing & Control + Think, Omron will bring its new interactive Factory Harmony exhibit to ATX with a team of experts who collaborate with customers to provide customized automation solutions for factory line efficiency and business growth.  [Read more…] about Omron takes its ‘Factory Harmony’ exhibit to ATX West

Industrial Internet Consortium and OpenFog Consortium merge

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The Industrial Internet Consortium and OpenFog Consortium have united their organizations.

The IIC, now incorporating OpenFog, is the single-largest organization focused on industrial internet of things, artificial intelligence, fog and edge computing.

The IIC and OpenFog are said to be the two largest and most influential international consortia in Industrial IoT, fog and edge computing.  [Read more…] about Industrial Internet Consortium and OpenFog Consortium merge

Nidec to acquire 70 percent stake in Desch Group

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Nidec Corporation has agreed to acquire a 70 percent ownership of a privately owned German company, Desch Antriebstechnik and its group companies in Germany and China, from its owners.

The transaction will be made through Nidec-Shimpo, a Germany-based affiliate of Nidec’s subsidiary, Nidec-Shimpo Corporation.

Desch was founded in 1906 and manufactures and sells large precision gearboxes. It has approximately 400 employees and last year had revenues of around $100 million.  [Read more…] about Nidec to acquire 70 percent stake in Desch Group

Technical insight: System-based guidance for robot vision

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In this article, SICK, one of the largest providers of sensors to industry, provides an insight into robot vision, position determination and part localization in 2D and 3D

SICK’s Robot Vision portfolio contains a whole range of innovative solutions for 2D and 3D localization of parts in automated, robot-assisted handling processes.

Different options are available to suit each task: Streaming cameras, vision sensors, snapshot cameras, or smart cameras become the robot’s eyes based on the measuring ranges, fields of view and volumes of view, resolutions, or part movements involved in the task.

The system solutions are designed with easy integration and fast operational readiness in mind, at both installation and operation level.  [Read more…] about Technical insight: System-based guidance for robot vision

Epson to showcase latest robots at ATX West

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Epson Robots will be showcasing its latest robots, including the 6-Axis- and Synthis T-Series All-in-One SCARA robots at the Automation Technology show, ATX West.

Epson says its robots are designed for “maximum efficiency and productivity” for small parts assembly in industries ranging from automotive and medical development, to lab automation, consumer electronics, electronic components and industrial.

The company claims to be the “number-one SCARA robot manufacturer in the world”.  [Read more…] about Epson to showcase latest robots at ATX West

Commercial UAV Expo Europe announces exhibitors

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Organizers of the third annual Commercial UAV Expo Europe, an international trade fair and conference focused on commercial drone integration and operation for large enterprise end-users and asset owners, have announced an impressive list of exhibitors and supporters for the 2019 event 8-10 April in Amsterdam.

Lisa Murray, group director at Diversified Communications, organizer of the event, says: “Scores of best-in-class UAS vendors, trade media and organizations as well as vertical industry media and organizations have put their support behind Commercial UAV Expo Europe.

“Their endorsement is a vote for Commercial UAV Expo Europe and an important step in creating a single unified event where various stakeholders come together to advance commercial UAS in Europe.”  [Read more…] about Commercial UAV Expo Europe announces exhibitors

Van production expands for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi in France

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The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance has added new production capacity in its manufacturing facilities in Maubeuge and Sandouville, France.

Maubeuge serves as Renault’s small van center of excellence and Sandouville is the production center for the Renault Trafic van.

By the end of the strategic plan, Alliance 2022, the Alliance aims to double annual synergies to €10 billion.  [Read more…] about Van production expands for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi in France

Crouzet extends its range of intelligent electric motors

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Industrial automation company Crouzet has extended its range of intelligent electric motors.

The company says its SQ75 DCmind Brushless 600W motor has integrated electronics and “knows no limit”.

The new motor’s onboard intelligence, its safety functionalities and its communication capabilities, SQ75 offers new applications to Crouzet. This new addition of the DCmind Brushless range is manufactured in France and is available in three versions from 310 W to 600 W.  [Read more…] about Crouzet extends its range of intelligent electric motors

Toilet-cleaning robot goes on sale at Amazon for $500

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Amazon is selling a portable toilet-cleaning robot for $500.

The robot, called “Giddel”, was developed by service robotics company Altan Robotech.

Altan says Giddel scrubs hard to reach places, and that its efficacy has been tested by SGS, an industrial product testing organization.  [Read more…] about Toilet-cleaning robot goes on sale at Amazon for $500

Automated storage and retrieval systems market forecast to see significant growth

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The automated storage and retrieval systems market is expected to grow at an annual growth rate of 7.6 percent during the period 2018-2028, according to a report by Fact.MR.

North America is likely to maintain its lucrativeness in the automated storage and retrieval systems market, accounting for nearly 30 percent revenue share of the global market in 2018.

The report opines that opportunities will not be limited to developed regions alone; the automated storage and retrieval systems market in Asia Pacific excluding Japan is likely to register the highest annual growth throughout the forecast period.  [Read more…] about Automated storage and retrieval systems market forecast to see significant growth