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Environmentally-firendly buildings provide $6 billion in benefits to health and climate, says a new Harvard study supported by United Technologies.
These previously undocumented benefits are in addition to $7.5 billion in energy savings, for a combined $13 billion in total benefits.
The public health benefits include fewer hospitalizations and reduced climate impacts. [Read more…] about Green buildings provide $6 billion in benefits to health and climate, says Harvard study
Contributed by PowerJackMotion.com, which specialises in the production of electric motors, linear actuators, gearboxes for use in automation, solar energy, smart household appliances, robots, and more
The tremendously growing popularity of motion controlled devices has created some truly unique opportunities for young motion control enthusiasts.
So if you are passionate about creating machines and systems that automate mechanical tasks and get things done easier and faster, you could use some clarification on what motion control components are, how they work and how you can use them in creative ways to reduce human effort and increase efficiency.
The right motion control architecture is central to the efficacy of your project. To achieve precision motor control, a number of critical factors need to be considered, such as choosing the right motion control components and their right placement. [Read more…] about Infographic: Fundamentals of motion control
Lacuna Space extends LoRaWAN network global coverage with satellite connectivity
Semtech, a supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, and Lacuna Space announced its collaboration with key industry leaders, including the European Space Agency and Parametric, to extend a LoRaWAN network by providing satellite connectivity to fill voids between the terrestrial gateways out of cellular reach and give continuous global coverage.
Lacuna Space uses a constellation of polar low-earth orbiting satellites to receive messages from sensors integrated with Semtech’s LoRa devices and wireless radio frequency technology (LoRa Technology) on the ground. [Read more…] about LoRaWAN network now available to aliens as Semtech and Lacuna start receiving messages from space
Company forecasts global industrial robotics market to double in value to $70 billion in next five years
Eisvogel Group, the specialist industrials investor based in Zurich, has acquired a majority stake in Prisma Group, a leading Italian designer and manufacturer of industrial automation solutions, to support its next stage of growth. The deal value was not disclosed.
This is the third investment that Eisvogel has made since the firm was formed in May 2015 and is typical of its focused approach to backing future industrial champions that are at the forefront of Industry 4.0. [Read more…] about Specialist industrials investor Eisvogel backs third business in robotics and automation sector
Herga Technology, a switching and sensing component manufacturer, has added a new range of 2.4 GHz wireless remote controls for industrial machinery and equipment switching.
With a standard range of 30 to 40 metres, the new 6313 and 6314 series transmitter and receiver modules are available with a choice ergonomic handsets with up to 10 buttons and receivers with 5 or 11 relays at 12/24 VDC at 1 A.
The range features robust 16-channel radio frequency technology with simple pairing set-up. [Read more…] about Herga adds 2.4 GHz transmitter-receiver system for industrial control applications
Volvo Trucks says its “pioneering automation work” focuses on safety and the ongoing importance of professional drivers
The steady advancement of vehicle automation technologies creates exciting possibilities for the future of the transport industry and society as a whole.
Volvo Trucks has been at the forefront of this global evolution for well over two decades and believes automation will increasingly transform the way we live and work in the coming years.
The technological possibilities of tomorrow have intrigued and inspired us for generations. Today, technology moves faster than ever. Robots are taking over service industries. [Read more…] about Volvo Trucks shows off its ‘pioneering automation work’
ABB boss Ulrich Spiesshofer has been praising the musical talents of the company’s YuMi collaborative robot.
The chief executive of the industrial giant is said to have musical talents of his own and can play the clarinet, saxophone and accordion.
Robotics and Automation News has been trying to get an interview with Spiesshofer but he gave an exclusive interview to Forbes instead. [Read more…] about ABB boss talks up musical talents of company’s YuMi collaborative robot
Californians are famous for being laid back, going surfing, and… attacking robots?
In what is probably one of the weirdest stories to emerge so far this year, residents of California have reportedly been attacking driverless cars and other autonomous wheeled vehicles.
And no one really knows why.
They’ve been shouting out them, too, apparently. [Read more…] about Laid-back Californians totally lose it and go on the rampage, attacking driverless vehicles everywhere, apparently
Strictly speaking, Hidden Reserves is probably not an appropriate film to write about for us because it doesn’t include robots, but it’s such a good science-fiction film.
The central theme of the story is highly original, and we don’t want to give it away if you haven’t seen it, though that makes it very difficult to write about.
We suggest you watch it first before reading this, although we will minimise any spoilers. [Read more…] about Hidden Reserves: Dispensing with death for debt’s sake
If you’ve seen the original 1982 film Blade Runner, you’ll probably understand why the makers of the sequel borrowed so much from it.
The look and feel as well as some of the storylines… so much of the new film, Blade Runner 2049, released last year, is an update and continuation of the story and style of the original.
And who can blame the studio and director for that? The original is regarded as a cult classic. It was based on a short story called Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, written by Philip K. Dick, widely regarded as one of the best science fiction writers ever. It was directed by Ridley Scott and starred Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer and Sean Young – all at the peak of their skills and charisma. [Read more…] about Blade Runner 2049: Part update, part remake, and part new. But not bad at all
