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Sam Francis

Global spending on semiconductor fabrication equipment set to reach all-time high

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Almost 80 new semiconductor companies are set to invest more than $220 billion in equipment and facilities, with 2019 set to mark an “all-time spending high”, says industry body.

According to Semi, global fab equipment spending will increase 14 percent this year to $62.8 billion and is expected to rise 7.5 percent, to $67.5 billion, in 2019, marking the fourth consecutive year of spending growth and the highest investment year for fab equipment in the history of the industry.

The figures come from the latest World Fab Forecast Report published by Semi.  [Read more…] about Global spending on semiconductor fabrication equipment set to reach all-time high

MRMC showcases robotic camera operation solutions at IBC

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MRMC is showcasing its robotic camera operation solutions at IBC, an event for the broadcast industry.

The company, which is part of the Nikon Group, will be revealing new products, new stands and developed a new robotics dance routine especially for the show.

MRMC regards itself as a “world leader in motion control robotics”, and is debuting a range of new products designed for live sports capture at IBC 2018.  [Read more…] about MRMC showcases robotic camera operation solutions at IBC

TÜV Rheinland launches ‘industry’s first comprehensive robot integrator program’

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Technical standards body TÜV Rheinland has launched what it describes as “the industry’s first comprehensive robot integrator program”.

TÜV Rheinland says its customers can now list all compliant robotic cells under one label, significantly increasing efficiency and lowering costs.

TÜV Rheinland is one of the leading independent international providers of technical services for testing, inspection and certification.  [Read more…] about TÜV Rheinland launches ‘industry’s first comprehensive robot integrator program’

New Scale Robotics gains Universal Robots certification for precision parallel gripper

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New Scale Robotics, a division of New Scale Technologies, has received Universal Robots certification for its NSR-PG-10-20-UR Precision Parallel Gripper.

Universal Robots certification confirms that the smart gripper is fully compatible with UR collaborative robots and meets all published specifications.

David Henderson, CEO of New Scale Technologies, says: “We are delighted to receive endorsement from Universal Robots for the NSR-PG, created specifically to install and operate on UR robots in under 30 minutes.  [Read more…] about New Scale Robotics gains Universal Robots certification for precision parallel gripper

Humatics launches new ‘microlocation’ platform for robots and autonomous vehicles

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Humatics Corporation, a developer of “microlocation” products, has launched its Spatial Intelligence Platform.

The platform comprises radio-frequency beacons deployed in a constellation, mobile sensors, and a software suite.

Humatics says these “ultra-precise positioning products will revolutionize how robots and industrial automation equipment locate themselves, navigate through complex environments, and collaborate with people”.  [Read more…] about Humatics launches new ‘microlocation’ platform for robots and autonomous vehicles

ATS Automation receives $80 million order booking from electric vehicle maker

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Canadian company ATS Automation Tooling Systems says it has received an order booking from “a global automotive manufacturer” for a fully automated battery assembly system.

The total enterprise program is valued at approximately $80 million – that’s Canadian dollars, which equates to about $62 million US.

Approximately $7.6 million of this has already been received and recorded in order bookings for the first quarter of fiscal 2019.  [Read more…] about ATS Automation receives $80 million order booking from electric vehicle maker

Springer Nature launches new ‘Intelligent Technologies and Robotics’ e-book collection

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Springer Nature has launched a new e-book collection called “Intelligent Technologies and Robotics”.

New and emerging research areas such as ambient intelligence, big data and human-machine collaboration will be a major focus of the new collection.

Springer says this is “a specially-tailored e-book collection focusing on the fields of intelligent technologies and robotics”.  [Read more…] about Springer Nature launches new ‘Intelligent Technologies and Robotics’ e-book collection

Autodesk showcasing its generative design technology at IMTS

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Autodesk is showcasing a number of products and recent updates that it says are “powering the convergence of design and manufacturing”.

The company has a huge range of software which are used in architecture and construction, and increasingly in the manufacturing industry.

Among the new Autodesk developments on show at IMTS are listed below.  [Read more…] about Autodesk showcasing its generative design technology at IMTS

Sisu and Sixense launch ‘high-speed’ robot programming solution using virtual reality

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Sixense, a provider of immersive computing solutions for enterprises, and Sisu, a creator of industrial robot systems, are partnering to offer Sisu’s Vudu system for industrial robot programming.

Sixense’s advanced motion-tracking has enabled Sisu to launch their most intuitive system yet, reducing programming time from days or hours to just minutes, according to the company.

Sixense’s motion tracking solution pairs perfectly with Sisu’s Vudu system by providing highly accurate tracking data to enable extremely precise control for programming industrial robots and machinery.  [Read more…] about Sisu and Sixense launch ‘high-speed’ robot programming solution using virtual reality

A&K Finishing achieves ‘record growth’ with Plex Manufacturing Cloud

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Plex Systems, a provider of cloud enterprise resource planning and manufacturing execution system software, says plastic paint solution provider A&K Finishing has “doubled its sales one year after implementing the Plex Manufacturing Cloud”.

A&K Finishing paints components for industrial companies such as automotive manufacturers Tesla, BMW, and General Motors; electronics manufacturer Bose; and furniture company Steelcase.

The company uses advanced manufacturing technology on the shop floor, including automated robots and open spray booths on multiple paint lines, to complete many parts in just 44 minutes.  [Read more…] about A&K Finishing achieves ‘record growth’ with Plex Manufacturing Cloud