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David Edwards

Microtechnology event reports ‘solid performance’ from the 17th EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show

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With the recovery in the watchmaking and jewellery industry in full swing, the 17th EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show met with an extremely positive response, both in terms of the business that was done as well as the number of visitors who attended, which equalled the same high level seen in previous years.

When the EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show closed its doors after four days, the 820 exhibitors and the organisers alike were said to have had a big smile on their faces.

“One of the main successes of the 2018 event is what exhibitors have told us about the quality of the international and Swiss visitors present at Palexpo,” explains Alexandre Catton, director of the trade show.  [Read more…] about Microtechnology event reports ‘solid performance’ from the 17th EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show

EPHJ: SY&SE wins the 2018 exhibitors’ grand prize

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Microtechnology event EPHJ has honoured SY&SE with this year’s 2018 exhibitors’ grand prize.

In a break with technological tradition, the young start-up from La Chaux-de-Fonds has created a sensation with the revolutionary new material bonding technology intended to replace glue or other welding techniques.

The competition was created seven years ago to honour the year’s most innovative project at the EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show.  [Read more…] about EPHJ: SY&SE wins the 2018 exhibitors’ grand prize

Briefing – Investing in robotics and automation: Supporting ideas through crowdfunding platforms

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In this article, Robotics and Automation News takes a look at crowdfunding platforms

If you’ve got some money to invest, you may have considered, or even participated in, a crowdfunding campaign. 

You wouldn’t be alone, of course, since literally billions of dollars have been raised in the past few years through such platforms.

The giants of the crowdfunding market are names you may be familiar with – Kickstarter and Indiegogo come to mind immediately.  [Read more…] about Briefing – Investing in robotics and automation: Supporting ideas through crowdfunding platforms

ESIT demonstrates new collaborative robot at FabTech Canada

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ESIT has been demonstrating its new collaborative robot at the recent FabTech Canada event.

The company says its “GCIR” robot platform has successfully passed the “M-phase” review panel, which is probably to do with manufacturing.

“Now, we are going to process the small-quantity phase,” says the company on its website, adding that “our cobot … officially enters the market at the end of August”.  [Read more…] about ESIT demonstrates new collaborative robot at FabTech Canada

BMW claims to be ‘first’ global automaker to obtain autonomous driving licence in China

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BMW claims to have become the first international automaker to obtain an autonomous driving road test license in China.

The German auto giant says this is “important step” on its path to autonomous driving.

BMW Group officially obtained the Shanghai Intelligent Connected Autonomous Driving Test License, issued by the Intelligent Connected Vehicle Road Test Promotion Team – consisting of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau and Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission. [Read more…] about BMW claims to be ‘first’ global automaker to obtain autonomous driving licence in China

Only a quarter of businesses currently able to attract recruits with right skills, says Epicor

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Modern enterprise resource planning software, robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence could plug emerging industry skills gap and help businesses get fit for digital transformation

With over half the industry’s workforce aged over 35, and a third aged over 40, businesses in manufacturing, lumber, distribution, and retail are facing a dangerous skills gap on their factory floors, if they fail to recruit new talent before too long.

This is one of the findings of the latest research from Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth.

Only a quarter (23%) of businesses agreed they find it easy to attract the right talent, with the right industry knowledge, suggesting they might soon hit crisis point.  [Read more…] about Only a quarter of businesses currently able to attract recruits with right skills, says Epicor

Industry automation myths debunked

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People are generally allergic to change, even if it can help them. We are used to living our lives a certain way and discourage change, often neglecting its benefits.

However, change is constant and you cannot stop it, especially when it comes to technology.

Consider escalators. They replaced stairs, which helps people climb quicker and without much effort, but when the technology came out, it was hated due to the myths and a lack of understanding about how escalators worked.  [Read more…] about Industry automation myths debunked

Briefing – Design and Prototyping: CAD spells the end of paper and pencil

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In this article, Robotics and Automation News provides an overview of software available for designers of products, components, and systems 

It’s very unlikely that paper and pencil will disappear completely – the headline’s just journalistic hyperbole. But they’re certainly not used by as many people as in the past. 

Pencil and paper will probably always be used to sketch out ideas in the initial stages at least, but with more tablet computers around, along with digital pens or pencils designed for use with them, even those most humble of materials and instruments are getting serious updates.

It’s very unlikely that more than, say, one in a hundred people would continue to use pencil and paper once it has gone past the sketching stage into the actual design phase with a view to producing prototypes.  [Read more…] about Briefing – Design and Prototyping: CAD spells the end of paper and pencil

GM breaks ground on $65 million ACDelco and Genuine GM Parts processing facility

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General Motors has broken new ground on an all-new $65 million ACDelco and Genuine GM Parts processing center on a vacant 141-acre lot near the intersection of Genesee and Davison roads in the City of Burton, in the US.

The facility is being built within the Customer Care and Aftersales division of GM.

GM says the new building is the company’s largest single investment in a warehousing and logistics facility in the United States in nearly 40 years.  [Read more…] about GM breaks ground on $65 million ACDelco and Genuine GM Parts processing facility

Employers and employees alike ‘welcome robots’, says Epicor

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Robot co-workers plug industry-wide skills gap, boost efficiency, automate mundane work, and don’t get involved in office politics, according to new report

With employers struggling to find people with the skills they need, even for entry-level jobs, industrial workers are increasingly seeing the benefits of working with robots, rather than humans, to improve productivity and relieve the pressures they are under.

This is one of the findings of the latest research from Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth.

According to the research, which questioned around 2,500 business respondents in 14 countries, staff are aware of the many benefits of working alongside robots.  [Read more…] about Employers and employees alike ‘welcome robots’, says Epicor

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