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Sector spotlight: Record growth of semiconductor market good sign for industrial robot manufacturers

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The global semiconductor market is growing at a phenomenal rate, evidence of which can be seen by anyone who cares to look around them.

Almost everyone on Earth either directly or indirectly uses some sort of device or machine which contains semiconductor technology.

And in some ways, this is just the beginning of the semiconductor revolution.

As Kawasaki Robotics notes on its website: “In the space of a generation, the semiconductor industry has evolved from a niche specialty to a fundamental driver of the global economy.”  [Read more…] about Sector spotlight: Record growth of semiconductor market good sign for industrial robot manufacturers

Toyota Motor Europe and Dassault Systèmes collaborate on ‘next-generation digital marketing’ system

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Dassault Systèmes and Toyota Motor Europe have signed a three-year contract to collaborate on an optimised digital production process to create next-generation digital marketing solutions for all new car launches in Europe.

These solutions will feature localised and personalised content targeting consumers seeking new, customised experiences in the car buying journey.

With Dassault Systèmes’ “Virtual Garage” industry solution experience, Toyota Motor Europe can leverage 3DExcite high-end visualisation applications for automated and integrated digital marketing asset production processes.  [Read more…] about Toyota Motor Europe and Dassault Systèmes collaborate on ‘next-generation digital marketing’ system

Omron to showcase wide range of factory automation, AI and sensor technologies at CES

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Omron Corporation is showcasing its latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, automation and sensing and control at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Omron inaugural booth at CES focuses on the harmony that can be achieved between humans and machines with interactive demonstrations showing how technological innovation can effectively meet business and societal challenges.

Exhibits at the Omron CES booth include a mobility demo for automotive driver safety, a sustainable platform for efficient energy consumption, and the US debut of Forpheus – the world’s first AI-equipped table tennis tutor.  [Read more…] about Omron to showcase wide range of factory automation, AI and sensor technologies at CES

STMicroelectronics’ sensors to provide data for new Qeexo machine learning products

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Qeexo, a developer of machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for sensor data, and STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor company, are partnering to further accelerate integration of Qeexo’s FingerSense technology by original equipment manufacturers.

Already, Qeexo’s FingerSense platform, which can differentiate between fingertip, knuckle, nail, and stylus-based touches, has been deployed on over 100 million devices worldwide.

FingerSense’s proprietary machine learning algorithms utilize sensor data from STMicroelectronics’ FingerTip multi-touch screen-control and MEMS sensor products to dramatically enhance the user experience of mobile devices.  [Read more…] about STMicroelectronics’ sensors to provide data for new Qeexo machine learning products

Semtech launches new solution for ‘next-generation’ LoRa platform

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Semtech, a supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, has launched its “next-generation” LoRa devices and wireless radio frequency (RF) technology (LoRa Technology) chipsets enabling innovative LPWAN use cases for consumers with its advanced technology.

Addressing the need for cost-effective and reliable sensor-to-cloud connectivity in any type of RF environment, the new features and capabilities will significantly improve the performance and capability of Internet of Things (IoT) sensor applications that demand ultra-low power, small form factor and long range wireless connectivity with a shortened product development cycle.

The next generation LoRa radios extends Semtech’s industry leading link budget by 20 per cent with a 50 per cent reduction in receiver current (4.5 mA) and a high power +22 dBm option.  [Read more…] about Semtech launches new solution for ‘next-generation’ LoRa platform

Panasonic to establish new company to strengthen factory solutions business in North America

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Panasonic has established a new company for its North America operations.

Panasonic Corporation today announced the establishment of Panasonic System Solutions North America Company as a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, Panasonic’s Newark, New Jersey-based subsidiary.

The new company will be formally established on April 1, 2018.  [Read more…] about Panasonic to establish new company to strengthen factory solutions business in North America

Global semiconductor industry breaks monthly sales record and edges closer to $400 billion annual sales

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Worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $37.7 billion for the month of November 2017, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. 

The above figure represents an increase of 21.5 percent compared with the November 2016 total of $31 billion and 1.6 percent more than the October 2017 total of $37.1 billion.

The SIA, a US industry organisation monitoring, says all major regional markets posted both year-to-year and month-to-month sales increases in November, with the Americas market leading the way.  [Read more…] about Global semiconductor industry breaks monthly sales record and edges closer to $400 billion annual sales

Nachi-Fujikoshi profits increase by 44 per cent, led by strong demand for industrial robots

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Nachi-Fujikoshi, one of the world’s largest industrial robot manufacturers, is believed to have increased its profits by 44 per cent. 

The industrial robots segment is said to have grown by more than 50 per cent and now accounts for more than 10 per cent of sales.

Nikkei says the earnings jump was due to growing demand for factory automation equipment, especially from China.  [Read more…] about Nachi-Fujikoshi profits increase by 44 per cent, led by strong demand for industrial robots

If AI ruled the world: Yandex Data Factory boss’ predictions for 2018

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By Jane Zavalishina, chief executive officer, Yandex Data Factory

2018 will be the year of practical artificial intelligence adoption.

AI is all too often associated with “futuristic” applications like self-driving cars or robots.

As a consequence, many business leaders view AI as a risky, capital-intensive innovation where return on investment is not guaranteed. [Read more…] about If AI ruled the world: Yandex Data Factory boss’ predictions for 2018

Research says: Kids will be best of friends with robots in future!

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Yes! A contemporary research has shown that children are going to leave human companions in the near future and what is going to take the foremost position is nothing but the bots.

Moreover, thanks to the fact that there is a huge variety of robotic toys available in the stores like Dealslands.co.uk at an affordable rate, kids are getting abundantly habituated with this concept.

The study further revealed that the children in the age group of five and 18 years old states that they expect to become friends with a robot in the future.  [Read more…] about Research says: Kids will be best of friends with robots in future!