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David Edwards

Korea Smart Factory Foundation prepares for growth

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Organisers of the Smart Factory Expo 2018 and Korea Smart Manufacturing Industry Association, along with venue providers Coex, say they are preparing for record attendance and participation at next year’s event.

Their forecasts are based on the general trend in the industrial sector in South Korea as well as this year’s event.

The organisers say there was a record number of exhibitors at this year’s event, with a total of 1,193 booths occupied by 397 companies this year – the “highest in history”, they say.  [Read more…] about Korea Smart Factory Foundation prepares for growth

Specim launches ‘world’s first’ mobile hyperspectral camera

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Specim claims it has launched the world’s first mobile hyperspectral camera. The company says the new device enables analysis of material samples “anywhere, in seconds”.

Specim adds that the new camera – Specim IQ – “sets a new standard in usability and information availability.”

Hyperspectral cameras collect information from across the electromagnetic spectrum, with the aim of obtaining the spectrum for each pixel in the image of a scene.  [Read more…] about Specim launches ‘world’s first’ mobile hyperspectral camera

Chinese company launches new range of collaborative robots

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A Chinese company called Han’s Robot has launched a new range of collaborative industrial robots. 

Han’s Robot is a subsidiary of Han’s Laser, also linked to Han’s Motors, and the new collaborative robot is called Elfin.

The robot is available in three variations according to payload – 3 kg, 5 kg and 10 kg.  [Read more…] about Chinese company launches new range of collaborative robots

NXP launches new version of the Linux operating system customised for industrial operations

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NXP has launches what it describes as a “community-based industrial Linux distribution for Industry 4.0”.

Open Industrial Linux, or OpenIL, provides immediate access to industrial time-sensitive networking technology, says NXP.

NXP Semiconductors is best known for making computing chips but also has a big business in connectivity solutions, which is what Industry 4.0 is about – connecting machines to the internet.  [Read more…] about NXP launches new version of the Linux operating system customised for industrial operations

Emerson launches ‘scalable automation technology’ for renewable power and microgrid markets

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Emerson, a global technology and engineering company, has launched automation technology for utilities and independent power producers that rely more and more on diverse renewable energy sources and that serve the fast-growing microgrid market.

Its new, modular Ovation OCC100 controller extends Emerson’s Ovation control technology by managing the flow of energy from various sources to ensure continuous, reliable generation for these emerging industries.

This small footprint, scalable technology is also well-suited to critical water and wastewater applications.  [Read more…] about Emerson launches ‘scalable automation technology’ for renewable power and microgrid markets

Infineon supplying chips for Audi A8, said to be ‘world’s first series production car with autonomous driving features’

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Infineon Technologies is supplying computing technology for the Audi A8, which is claimed to be “the world’s first series production car with autonomous driving features”.

Infineon says it supplies key components for the Audi A8 which gives the car level 3 automated driving capabilities.

The ability of cars to self-drive is split into a number of different levels, as defined by the international engineers’ association, SAE.  [Read more…] about Infineon supplying chips for Audi A8, said to be ‘world’s first series production car with autonomous driving features’

Omnicell launches ‘revolutionary’ new automated pharmacy system

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Omnicell, a provider of medication automation solutions, has launched the latest version of its pharmacy automation machine.

The Omnicell XR2 Automated Central Pharmacy System, designed with input from leading health system pharmacies, streamlines critical workflows to maximize inventory control, improve operational efficiency, and increase medication safety.

The system utilizes robotic technology to eliminate numerous manual tasks, freeing up time for more value-added work, says the company.  [Read more…] about Omnicell launches ‘revolutionary’ new automated pharmacy system

Swarm Technology to be awarded second patent for IoT and robotics applications

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Swarm Technology says the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a “notice of allowance” in connection with its patent application 14/340,332 relating to “intent-based automation” within the fields of internet of things, networking and robotics.

Alfonso Iniguez, the company’s founder and CEO, says: “We are thrilled to receive this Notice of Allowance from the USPTO.

“With respect to robotics, our technology enables adaptive collective behavior. We are currently developing swarm robots for autonomous landmine detection. [Read more…] about Swarm Technology to be awarded second patent for IoT and robotics applications

Rockwell launches new AI system for monitoring and managing industrial operations

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Rockwell Automation has launched a new artificial intelligence system which the company says “models, monitors and optimizes industrial operations”. 

The company says that the “novel” AI system learns specific applications and alerts operators to errors, and suggests solutions.

Creating diagnostic analytics solutions in industrial operations has long required expert data scientists with a deep understanding of the specific application to be analyzed, says Rockwell.  [Read more…] about Rockwell launches new AI system for monitoring and managing industrial operations

Horizons launches new investment fund for robotics and automation related technologies

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A company in Canada has launched a new investment vehicle for people interested in robotics, automation and related sectors. 

Horizons ETFs Management, which is a subsidiary of the Mirae Asset Financial Group, is partnering with Robo Global in offering the exchange-traded fund, which will be called Horizons Robo.

Horizons Robo says it seeks to replicate the performance of the Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index.  [Read more…] about Horizons launches new investment fund for robotics and automation related technologies