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Mai Tao

Mitsubishi introduces low-profile direct drive for direct control of a servo motor

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation has introduced a low-profile direct drive motor to enable direct and accurate control of a servo motor.

Machine designers and end users looking for direct control of a load without traditional transmission components will be interested in the new Low-Profile Direct Drive Motors (TM-RG2M / TM-RU2M), says Mitsubishi.

Built with speed and precision in mind, it provides a smaller footprint and allows for more compact, efficient, and precise machines than those typically built using rotary servo motors. Applications that are well suited for the new motor include coating and vapor deposition systems, index tables, tool changers, rotary material handling robots, and rotary axis on XYθ inspection positioning systems.  [Read more…] about Mitsubishi introduces low-profile direct drive for direct control of a servo motor

Hyundai Robotics prioritises research and development in future plans

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Hyundai Robotics is prioritising its activities in research and development and says such activities are central to its future plans.

The company held one of its annual technology R&D briefings recently at its Bundang, South Korea office.

The event was attended by COO Seo Yoo Seong and more than 100 executives and employees.  [Read more…] about Hyundai Robotics prioritises research and development in future plans

Doosan to make stronger push into collaborative robotics

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Doosan is planning to make a stronger push into collaborative robotics.

Doosan Robotics CEO, Lee Byung-Seo, says: “Collaboration is the key, not the 1: 1 replacement with the worker.”

As the debate about the Fourth industrial revolution continues, interest in cooperative robots, which have become hot topics in the manufacturing industry, is spreading. [Read more…] about Doosan to make stronger push into collaborative robotics

Toyota updates its virtual crash test dummy software

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Version 6 will contribute to the development of collision safety technologies for future vehicles, including automated

Toyota and its research and development unit has released Version 6 of the Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) virtual crash dummy software.

Researched and developed for over 20 years by the two companies, THUMS simulates detailed computer analysis of human body injuries caused by vehicle collisions.

The new software features internal organ modeling and a new muscle model that simulates a variety of occupant postures, including braced and relaxed, permitting a more detailed analysis by anticipating various occupant postures as the widespread deployment of automated vehicles continues to advance.  [Read more…] about Toyota updates its virtual crash test dummy software

Geek Plus Robotics to showcase advanced warehousing robotic solutions at LogiMAT

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Geek Plus Robotics has released what it says is the “world’s first interweaving robot sorting system” with the latest version of its Geek Picking System at LogiMAT 2019, the international trade fair for intralogistics solutions, to be held in Stuttgart, Germany from February 19 to 21.

Geek Plus says it is now a leading artificial intelligence-driven robotic solution and service provider – and China’s top supplier of warehousing and logistics robotics.

Now it is bringing its award-winning solutions “Geek Sorting System” to Stuttgart for LogiMAT. Its wide range of automated and intelligent devices is capable of handling the material – pallets, boxes, and single pieces – from goods receipt, unloading, put-away, to picking, packing and order shipment.  [Read more…] about Geek Plus Robotics to showcase advanced warehousing robotic solutions at LogiMAT

Ground and Soft Robotics partner on material handling solution

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Logistics automation company Ground Inc concluded a sales partnership agreement with Soft Robotics to provide the first of its “SuperPick” solution in Japan.

Soft Robotics is a startup company originating in the United States, founded mainly in 2013 by researchers at Harvard University.

The company’s “SuperPick” is to apply atypical individuals with high precision and speed like a human hand by applying technologies such as proprietary latest vision technology, algorithms, patented materials, and so on.  [Read more…] about Ground and Soft Robotics partner on material handling solution

SIAF Guangzhou celebrates 10 years as South China’s ‘foremost platform’ for intelligent manufacturing

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Marking its 10th edition this year, SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou (SIAF), the pre-eminent trading platform for intelligent manufacturing solutions in South China, says it will continue to keep pace with the ever-changing industry as the smart factory concept looks set to feature prominently during the show.

Over the past nine years, SIAF has endeavored to stay at the forefront of the industry in a rapidly evolving market. The show has grown steadily to become one of the most important platforms promoting industry convergence as well as business networking. This must-attend event will once again be concurrently held with Asiamold at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from 10-12 March 2019.

Together, the two shows will utilize 62,000 sqm of exhibition space spanning five halls. It is expected that up to 950 internationally renowned brands will exhibit, attracting over 80,000 visitors from 45 countries and regions. A wide range of application sectors will be featured including automotive engineering, consumer goods, electric engineering, household appliances, mechanical engineering, packaging and printing, medical and pharmaceutical, textile and lighting.  [Read more…] about SIAF Guangzhou celebrates 10 years as South China’s ‘foremost platform’ for intelligent manufacturing

Australians developing robotic sheep-shearing system

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Australia is facing a human labor shortage in the area of sheep-shearing, just at a time when demand for wool has been increasing. The country has around 73 million sheep and approximately 2,800 shearers.

To try and tackle this problem, the industry association Australian Wool Innovation has been researching and developing robotic sheep-shearing systems. (See video below.)

The organization has been testing delta robots as well as robotic arms. The ones shown in the main picture above were made by Rethink Robotics, which was recently effectively taken over by Hahn Group.  [Read more…] about Australians developing robotic sheep-shearing system

Cincoze launches new fanless embedded computer

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Cincoze has launched a new fanless embedded computer with an Intel Pentium N4200 / Celeron N3350 processor.

The company says the new device is “ideal for entry-level edge computing” applications.

Cincoze, a specialist manufacturer of embedded computing platforms, says the new DA-1100 series is a “palm-sized fanless embedded computer”.  [Read more…] about Cincoze launches new fanless embedded computer