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David Edwards

Autonomous mapping robots in action at Fog World Congress

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Robots to create real-time maps of venue for Fog World Congress 2018 attendees, showcasing that fog computing systems from various domains can communicate

When you arrive at Fog World Congress 2018, watch out for the robots. Autonomous mapping robots will be traversing and mapping the venue floor in real-time for conference attendees. It’s fog in action, designed to validate that fog computing systems from various domains can communicate, explained conference organizers.

Scheduled for October 1-3 in San Francisco, Fog World Congress 2018 is the largest gathering of fog computing leaders and edge influencers worldwide. It is produced by the OpenFog Consortium in collaboration with IEEE Communications Society.

A live, proof-of-concept demonstration of the autonomous mapping robots will take place in the exhibitor area during the conference.  [Read more…] about Autonomous mapping robots in action at Fog World Congress

Robots will take old jobs off humans and give them new ones, says World Economic Forum

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A new study by the World Economic Forum has found that robots might take millions of jobs off humans, but those jobs will be replaced with better-paying ones.

WEF conducted the detailed study in partnership with the Boston Consulting Group. Their findings strongly point to a future in which human workers will be increasingly retrained.

This type of activity – learning new skills – is already part of the current economic scenario as companies always look to compete, but robots will accelerate this trend.  [Read more…] about Robots will take old jobs off humans and give them new ones, says World Economic Forum

Universal Robots gives away a golden robot to one person in each of its geographical areas around the world

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Universal Robots, widely recognized as the market leader in collaborative robots, earlier this year announced that it is celebrating its 25,000th cobot sale by giving away a Gold Edition cobot, shipped free of cost, to one lucky customer.

However, due to a huge response and interest from customers all around the world, Universal Robots has decided to offer a Gold Edition cobot to a customer in each of Universal Robots’ geographical areas worldwide.

The reward for each of these customers is the previously announced Golden Cobot with the joints painted in a rich, gold-colored finish, which is a refreshing take on Universal Robots’ iconic blue and grey cobots.  [Read more…] about Universal Robots gives away a golden robot to one person in each of its geographical areas around the world

IMTS 2018 sets new record for most exhibition space, highest number of exhibitors and booths

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The International Manufacturing Technology Show, opened this morning to record numbers: 1,424,232 sq. ft. of exhibit space and 2,123 booths representing 2,563 exhibiting companies.

Exhibitors have brought in more than 55 million lbs. of machinery on 4,465 trucks with eight machines weighing more than 100,000 lbs.

As of Sept. 7th, the number of pre-registered visitors exceeded 113,000, which is also on pace for a possible record. IMTS 2018 runs from Sept. 10 – 15 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.  [Read more…] about IMTS 2018 sets new record for most exhibition space, highest number of exhibitors and booths

Faro launches new automated inspection system

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Faro, which specializes in 3D measurement and imaging solutions for factory metrology and 3D machine vision, has launched the Faro OneClick system exclusively to members of the Faro Early Adopter Program.

The early adopter program provides its members access to new innovative, solutions before they become broadly available.

OneClick will be exclusively showcased at the International Manufacturing Technology Show occurring September 10-15 in Chicago, Illinois at the McCormick Place Convention Center in the Faro booth located in the east building, level 3 – quality assurance – booth # 135825.  [Read more…] about Faro launches new automated inspection system

SysPro showcasing new ERP technology at IMTS

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SysPro, a global provider of Enterprise Resource Planning software, is demonstrating the company’s latest ERP software at this week’s International Manufacturing Technology Show at Chicago’s McCormick Place, Booth #133260.

The latest release of SysPro is a cloud-first ERP solution designed to add significant value, flexibility, control and operations visibility to manufacturers and distributors.

The new version integrates a number of new features, including a web-based version of SysPro, social media as a collaboration tool, and a host of new IT capabilities, including artificial intelligence.  [Read more…] about SysPro showcasing new ERP technology at IMTS

3D Systems and GF Machining ‘integrate additive and subtractive manufacturing’

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3D Systems and GF Machining Solutions are launching their first joint solution, the DMP Factory 500.

The companies say the DMP Factory 500 is “a scalable manufacturing system designed to transform metal manufacturing through simplified workflows to build higher quality seamless metal parts up to 500 mm x 500 mm x 500 mm with lower total cost of operation”.  [Read more…] about 3D Systems and GF Machining ‘integrate additive and subtractive manufacturing’

Timken completes acquisition of Cone Drive

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The Timken Company, a manufacturer of engineered bearings and power transmission products, has completed its acquisition of Cone Drive, a maker of precision drives used in diverse markets including solar, automation, aerial platforms, and food and beverage.

Cone Drive is headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, and has manufacturing operations in the United States and China. The company has a global customer base and employs approximately 500 people.

The Cone Drive business produces a broad range of highly customizable precision drive products that include Cone Drive and H-Fang branded high-torque worm gears, harmonic solutions and precision slew drives.

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

Iridium and Rolls-Royce to target ‘all the world’s waterways’ with autonomous vessels

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Iridium Communications and Rolls-Royce Marine are to expand the reach and capabilities of autonomous vessels.

The companies say “all the world’s waterways” are an option for autonomous vessels, with the Iridium satellite network providing “pole-to-pole connectivity”.

Iridium has signed an agreement with smart shipping pioneer Rolls-Royce Marine, in support of their autonomous vessel development program.  [Read more…] about Iridium and Rolls-Royce to target ‘all the world’s waterways’ with autonomous vessels

Factory automation market predicted to reach $368 billion by 2025

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The global market for factory automation is predicted to grow $368 billion by 2025.

This is according to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled Factory Automation Market by Control and Safety System, Component, and Industry Verticals: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2017-2025.

The global factory automation market accounted for $191 billion in 2017, and is expected to reach $368 billion by 2025, registering annual growth of 8.8 percent from 2018 to 2025.  [Read more…] about Factory automation market predicted to reach $368 billion by 2025