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David Edwards

Westworld set to return for second series as trailer is released

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There’s something nasty at the heart of Westworld, but then, you probably already knew that. 

The massively popular, much-discussed US television science fiction drama series is being scheduled for a second run, starting in April, with a trailer already released (see video below).

In preparation, we thought we’d dust off the box set of the first series and watch all 10 episodes in one go so we can tell you something about it.  [Read more…] about Westworld set to return for second series as trailer is released

Leuze launches ‘smallest’ camera-based sensor for fine positioning in warehouse storage applications

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Leuze electronic claims it has launched the industry’s smallest camera-based sensor.

The IPS 200i is designed for compartment fine positioning with high-bay storage devices in single-depth storage.

Leuze says the sensor has some “powerful advantages”, particularly its fast commissioning and simple alignment.  [Read more…] about Leuze launches ‘smallest’ camera-based sensor for fine positioning in warehouse storage applications

AImotive raises $38 million funding for its autonomous driving technology

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AImotive, a startup developer of autonomous vehicle technology, has closed its $38 million Series C funding round.

The funding round was led by B Capital Group and Prime Ventures, with participation from Cisco Investments, Samsung Catalyst Fund, and Series A and B investors Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Inventure, Draper Associates and Day One Capital.

AImotive will use this new round of funding to continue developing its proprietary autonomous driving technology, which relies primarily on affordable, off-the-shelf camera sensors and artificial intelligence-based vision processing.  [Read more…] about AImotive raises $38 million funding for its autonomous driving technology

Picosun partners with STMicroelectronics to offer 300 mm atomic layer deposition technology

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Picosun, a supplier of atomic layer deposition (ALD) thin film coating technology for semiconductor manufacturing, is partnering with STMicroelectronics to develop the next-generation 300 mm production solutions for advanced power electronics.

Power electronic components are right at the heart of many core elements of our society, where energy saving, sparing use of natural resources, and CO2 emission reductions are called for to provide for sustainable future.

Energy production with renewables such as wind and solar, clean transportation with electric vehicles and trains, and industrial manufacturing with energy-smart power management and factory automation are key markets where the demand for advanced power components is increasing.  [Read more…] about Picosun partners with STMicroelectronics to offer 300 mm atomic layer deposition technology

Impinj ships 25 billionth Rain RFI­­­­­D endpoint integrated circuit

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Impinj, a provider of Rain RFID solutions, says it has now shipped its 25 billionth Monza endpoint integrated circuit, including 7.1 billion in 2017 alone.

Impinj claims it has shipped more endpoint ICs than all other Rain RFID suppliers combined.

Impinj’s vision is to deliver digital life to everyday items such as retail apparel, medical supplies, luggage, automobile parts and more, extending the reach of the Internet by a factor of 1,000.  [Read more…] about Impinj ships 25 billionth Rain RFI­­­­­D endpoint integrated circuit

Electronic design automation industry revenue increases to more than $2.3 billion in last quarter

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The Electronic System Design Alliance Market Statistics Service reports that electronic design automation (EDA) industry revenue increased 8 percent for Q3 2017 to $2,262.2 million, compared to $2,093.7 million in Q3 2016.

The four-quarters moving average, which compares the most recent four quarters to the prior four quarters, increased by 11.5 percent.

“For the second consecutive quarter, the EDA industry reported increases in all product categories and geographic regions,” said Walden Rhines, board sponsor for the ESD Alliance MSS and president and CEO of Mentor, a Siemens business.  [Read more…] about Electronic design automation industry revenue increases to more than $2.3 billion in last quarter

Framos releases static dimensioner for intelligent package and storage optimization in logistics operations

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Framos has released a “Static Dimensioner” which the company says provides intelligent package and storage optimization for logistics operations.

For warehouse logistics, the right master data and dimensions of both inbound and outbound goods are crucial to determine the perfect packaging for storage and shipment optimization.

The Framos Static Dimensioner is an autonomous static precision solution, capable of calculating accurate three-dimensional size and weight measurements for automated master data acquisition.  [Read more…] about Framos releases static dimensioner for intelligent package and storage optimization in logistics operations

Delta machine vision system enables up to eight high-speed cameras to be connected

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The latest Delta Machine Vision System DMV2000 Series is claimed to provide a “smart and user-friendly” operation interface of high-speed, high-precision (up to 12 MB), and multi-processing ability: up to eight high-speed cameras can be connected to this stand-alone system.

It supports multi-input and output, standard industrial network interfaces (Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485) and various machine vision inspection functions.

With the help of vision inspection tools in the DMV Series, the product quality and efficiency of the automated production line are substantially enhanced.  [Read more…] about Delta machine vision system enables up to eight high-speed cameras to be connected

Business forecasts for robotics and automation industries

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Prediction is a tricky business, but with good-quality historical data, one should be able to make reasonably accurate forecasts about what the next few years have in store. 

Here are a few of the reports which analyse the robotics and automation market as well as related markets to provide insights which may help you plan your business.

Global Industrial Robot Vision Systems Market 2017-2021
A newly emerging market which currently probably does not offer a whole lot of statistics, but it’s certainly set for growth judging by the increasing demand for robotic vision systems.
Researcher: Technavio
Report price: $2,500

Global Robotic Tool Changers Market 2017 – Production, Sales, Supply, Demand, Analysis & Forecast to 2021
An overview of the global market for robotic tool changers, this report also takes a close look at the leading companies in the market as well as some of the key technologies.
Researcher: MRS Research Group
Report price: $2,900

Industrial Robot Servo Motor Market 2017-2022 Share, Growth, Market Dynamics, Key Manufacturers, Economic Impact and Forecast
The entire industrial robotics sector grew out of the servo motor, apparently, so this is a key market and technology. This report looks at the opportunities in the market and outlines the factors that are, and will be, driving future growth.
Researcher: Absolute Reports
Report price: $3,000

Automotive Robotics Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2017-2025
The global market for automotive robots is continuing to grow, even though the automotive trade is already the largest buyer of industrial robots. This report looks at the type of robots the automotive industry uses and looks at the leading robot suppliers.
Researcher: Transparency Market Research
Report price: $5,200

Industrial Automation Market Research Report – Forecast 2022
Industrial automation is a large area set for tremendous growth going forward, with many more smart factories using industrial internet of things networks. This report looks at a variety of markets and technologies.
Researcher: Market Research Future
Report price: $4,450

 

Progress in sensors present a ‘huge opportunity’ to advance automotive market, says Osram Opto Semiconductors

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More reliable sensor technology will increase the speed to market for semi-autonomous vehicles, and provide a more comfortable and safe journey for drivers, says Osram Opto Semiconductors

Today’s automotive market is a showcase of some of the most important next-generation technologies, as vehicle manufacturers are among the first to adopt the latest technology developments, including the use of visible and invisible light for state of the art sensor technology, to create the ultimate driving and passenger experience.

Therefore, the work from leading companies like Osram Opto Semiconductors plays an important role to realise real-life applications for sensors in safety, security and comfort.  [Read more…] about Progress in sensors present a ‘huge opportunity’ to advance automotive market, says Osram Opto Semiconductors