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Sam Francis

Universal Robots puts on a show in Singapore for people interested in its technologies

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The Singapore business unit of Universal Robots has put on what it called a “roadshow” for people interested in its collaborative robots and associated technologies.

Established a couple of years ago as Universal’s Asia-Pacific headquarters, the Singapore branch has been enthusiastic in its work in promoting the company’s machines to the local market.

The Universal Robots Ecosystem Roadshow was held a few days ago at the posh Fullerton Hotel in the city-state.  [Read more…] about Universal Robots puts on a show in Singapore for people interested in its technologies

Denso and Symbio to establish technology innovation center in Finland

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Denso, one of the world’s largest suppliers of robotics and automation technologies, is partnering with software company Symbio to establish a technology innovation centre in Finland.

Denso, the main supplier to Toyota and one of the leading automotive component manufacturers in general, says the innovation center in Finland is a joint enterprise based at Symbio’s premises in Espoo, Finland.

Symbio is a technology research and development company with expertise in robotics, automation and internet of things systems.

It’s likely that the first products to emerge from the collaboration will relate to connected, autonomous and electric cars and other vehicles.  [Read more…] about Denso and Symbio to establish technology innovation center in Finland

Techman Robot looking for distributors in Japan for its collaborative robots

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The Techman Robot company is inviting Japanese companies to apply to become distributors for its robotics and automation products. 

The company will be displaying its technologies at the forthcoming International Robot Exhibition in Japan.

Techman is making no secret of the fact that it would like to find local distributors in Japan.  [Read more…] about Techman Robot looking for distributors in Japan for its collaborative robots

ABB and Kawasaki to partner on collaborative robot automation

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Two industrial titans – one from Europe and the other from Asia – have agreed a partnership relating to the development of collaborative robot automation.

The two companies – ABB and Kawasaki – are both industrial giants with wide-ranging business activities, and collaborative robots are actually a relatively small part of their respective operations.

However, it’s probably a sign of how important a technology collaborative robots represent that both are now combining their resources to build an automation ecosystem.  [Read more…] about ABB and Kawasaki to partner on collaborative robot automation

SPS at the nexus of IT and OT convergence

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There seems to be more interest in the SPS IPC Drives event this year than there was last year. 

It’s noticeable to us here at the website because we have received many more press releases and articles talking about the event.

But there could also be another reason. It’s very likely that the trend of connecting machinery to the internet and computerising production processes is the real reason behind the growing interest in the event.  [Read more…] about SPS at the nexus of IT and OT convergence

Heidenhain to unveil new rotary encoders for robots

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Heidenhain will be presenting new encoders designed specifically for the requirements of the robotics, medical technology, and drive technology industries at the upcoming SPS IPC Drives show. 

The company says the drives offer “significantly higher accuracy for robots”.

Heidenhain will present the ECI 4000 absolute inductive rotary encoder for hollow shaft diameters of 180 mm.  [Read more…] about Heidenhain to unveil new rotary encoders for robots

Wibu Systems to launch ‘world’s smallest dongle with flash memory’ at SPS

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Wibu Systems says it will launch the world’s smallest dongle with flash memory at this year’s SPS IPC Drives event, which starts next week.

The CmStick / BMC, the latest generation of Wibu-Systems’ hardware elements for the secure licensing of digital know-how, is one of the five nominees for the 2017 Automation Awards, the most prestigious prize to be won in the automation industry.

Visitors to SPS IPC Drives, in Germany, can learn more about the shortlisted products and vote for the winner of their choice.  [Read more…] about Wibu Systems to launch ‘world’s smallest dongle with flash memory’ at SPS

Omron says its table tennis-playing robot is first of its kind in the world

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Omron has made further advancements in its table tennis robot, Forpheus, which the company continues to develop further each year to showcase in an easy-to-understand manner the evolution of its “Sensing & Control + Think” technology and the human-machine harmony that it targets with this. 

Omron says it has now pushed the evolution of Forpheus into becoming a robot with which beginners through to advanced players can enjoy table tennis rallies, adding serve functionality and smash-handling functionality.

Most notably, with two onboard robots at work, Forpheus becomes now the world’s first robot to have the ability to toss the ball and hit a serve.  [Read more…] about Omron says its table tennis-playing robot is first of its kind in the world

Habey launches alternative to Raspberry Pi board for development of industrial robots

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Habey, a developer of single board computers of a variety of types and form factors, has launched what it says is an alternative to the Raspberry Pi board for developing industrial robotic arms. 

Habey says its “extremely small” Pico-ITX EMB-2230 offers all of the features of its previous product, the EMB-3200, but with greater adaptability for I/O options, power input, and touchscreen display output, through an integrated 40-pin expansion header.

Habey says the new board is “developed for enthusiasts and startup applications that are looking for alternatives to the popular Raspberry Pi board”.  [Read more…] about Habey launches alternative to Raspberry Pi board for development of industrial robots

Bangalore businesses are ‘the most bullish in the world’ about their local digital ecosystem, says Economist Intelligence Unit

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In a study of 45 cities, firms in Bangalore, San Francisco and Mumbai display the greatest degree of confidence in their city’s digital transformation environment

Business leaders in 45 cities around the world are “relatively confident” that they can find the support they need for their digital transformation efforts in the surrounding environment, according to a new study by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Many city environments come up short, however, particularly in the supply of digital talent for firms and city governments’ sharing of public data.

In Connecting Commerce: Business Confidence in the Digital Environment, commissioned by Telstra, a telecommunications and technology company, business confidence in the local environment is particularly high in emerging market cities, which account for seven of the 10 highest readings in the Digital Cities Barometer (see graphs below), which forms part of the report.  [Read more…] about Bangalore businesses are ‘the most bullish in the world’ about their local digital ecosystem, says Economist Intelligence Unit