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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

Construction and mining ‘next frontier’ for robotics adoption, says research company

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The construction and mining industries are the “next frontier” for robotics adoption, according to a report by ABI Research.

In the past, for heavy industry-related locations like mines, robots must either be controlled by teleoperation or navigate autonomously across uneven terrain or within subterranean interiors with little to no human interaction.

This was the same for construction sites, where robots must understand changing floor plans, keep track of inventory, and navigate stairs.  [Read more…] about Construction and mining ‘next frontier’ for robotics adoption, says research company

Healthcare assistive robot market to surpass $1.2 billion by 2024

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The Healthcare Assistive Robot Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $359 million to over $1.2 billion by 2024, as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights.

Increasing incidence of stroke coupled with rising geriatric population worldwide is the key factor that will escalate the demand for healthcare assistive robots during the forecast period.

According to the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, each year, 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke of which around 6 million cases lead to mortality whereas about 5 million remain permanently disabled.  [Read more…] about Healthcare assistive robot market to surpass $1.2 billion by 2024

ISL introduces customizable stepper motors for ‘unlimited industrial automation applications’

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ISL has launched customizable stepper motors for “unlimited industrial automation applications”.

ISL is a provider of value-added manufacturing and engineering services for electronic and electromechanical components.

The company says the hybrid, permanent magnet and variable reluctance stepper motors meet the exact positioning, holding torque, and repeatability specifications of the broadest array of automation designs.  [Read more…] about ISL introduces customizable stepper motors for ‘unlimited industrial automation applications’

Global mobile robot market forecast to grow by more than 30 percent

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The worldwide market for mobile robots is forecast to grow by more than 30 percent, according to a report by Interact Analysis. 

In its latest quarterly report on the global mobile robot market, Interact Analysis says: “Following a strong first half, revenue growth from automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots accelerated in Q3 2018, with the industry expanding by more than 30 percent compared to the same quarter a year before.

“All major regions – Americas, APAC, EMEA – experienced growth in the quarter, but the Americas was highest overall.”  [Read more…] about Global mobile robot market forecast to grow by more than 30 percent

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