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Sam Francis

EPHJ: The essential event for the high precision sector

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The EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show is the international showcase for high precision technologies in the fields of watch-making and jewellery, medical technology and microtechnology.

It is the must-attend event for the presentation of products from these segments, and the 2018 show sounds promising.

For 16 years, the EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show has welcomed a global flagship of expertise in the high precision sector, including the machine segment, represented by a wealth of companies from the sector.  [Read more…] about EPHJ: The essential event for the high precision sector

Fanuc launches new robot simulation software RoboGuide

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Industrial robot gigantico Fanuc has launched an offline robot simulation program called RoboGuide. 

The company says RoboGuide is a robot simulator that simulates both the robot’s motion and application commands, significantly reducing the time it takes to create new motion setups.

To ensure minimal impact on production, cells can be designed, tested and modified entirely offline.  [Read more…] about Fanuc launches new robot simulation software RoboGuide

Fanuc launches new version of Zero Down Time service

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Fanuc America says its Robot LINKi Zero Down Time (ZDT) service is now available to all automotive and non-automotive manufacturers who purchase Fanuc robots.

Launched in 2015 in collaboration with Cisco, ZDT is a predictive analytic service that identifies potential failures so customers can schedule maintenance and repairs, avoiding unexpected breakdowns during production. ZDT received a General Motors Innovation Award in 2016.

Today, over 16,000 robots in the automotive industry are operating with ZDT.

Since its introduction, Fanuc estimates that ZDT has saved customers over 1,300 hours of unexpected production interruptions, which equates to more than $4 million.  [Read more…] about Fanuc launches new version of Zero Down Time service

Kuka teams up with Homag to develop robotic solutions for wood processing industry

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Industrial robot maker Kuka is teaming up with Homag, one of the world’s largest suppliers of machinery and automation solutions to the wood processing industry.

The two companies their goal is the joint development of automated solutions for the wood processing industry.

The Kuka Group is represented around the world with its products and services for a wide range of industries, from the automotive industry and the electronics sector to the healthcare sector to name just a few examples.  [Read more…] about Kuka teams up with Homag to develop robotic solutions for wood processing industry

Proco unveils new collaborative robotic system for packaging industry

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Proco, a supplier and integrator of automation technologies, has unveiled a new collaborative robotic system for the packaging industry. 

The company, which specialises in blow-molding, says it is responding to the latest automation technology which is “sweeping the packaging industry”.

Siva Krish, Proco’s vice president of sales, says: “Collaborative robotic systems are seeing strong growth in the blow molding industry due to the need for greater efficiency and automation.  [Read more…] about Proco unveils new collaborative robotic system for packaging industry

SCM to demonstrate robotic integration for woodworking

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SCM, a supplier and integrator of industrial machinery and components, is to showcase technologies for robotic integration into woodworking. 

The company currently provides a wide range of production technologies for furniture and housing sectors, supplying industrial giants and small workshops.

But while machinery has been used in woodworking for a very long time, robotics in the sector is relatively new.  [Read more…] about SCM to demonstrate robotic integration for woodworking

Singapore establishes new robotics and automation startup incubator

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The tiny Asian island city-state of Singapore has opened a new incubator office and workshop to support startup companies in the robotics and automation sector. 

The “Robotics Centre” is the result of a partnership between Action Community for Entrepreneurship, a private sector organisation, and Advanced New Technology Incubator, the venture capital arm of PBA Group.

PBA is an engineering company and technology integrator which specialises in providing motion control, robotics and automation products.  [Read more…] about Singapore establishes new robotics and automation startup incubator

Trescon’s World AI Show to make its debut in Dubai

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Dubai is set to host the first edition of World AI Show in the wake of the “Smart Dubai Government” initiative.

World AI Show organised by a global business events company Trescon, is gearing up for the launch of the first leg of the series in the happiest city on the planet, before moving on to Singapore, Mumbai, and Paris.

The city of Dubai is sticking true to its name of being the fastest adopter of AI in the continent and hence, there is no other place that is more apt to host the first edition of the show which is taking place on 11-12 April 2018 at The Address Dubai Mall.  [Read more…] about Trescon’s World AI Show to make its debut in Dubai

New issue of ‘Sensor Readings’ magazine out early

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The April issue of Sensor Readings magazine is out slightly early. (Use the online reading app below to view all pages, full-screen option available.)

For new visitors, Sensor Readings is the monthly magazine produced by the same team that produces the Robotics and Automation News website.

It contains a selection of articles from the website as well as original, magazine-only material.

If you would like to advertise your company or event in the magazine, we have some very special offers running at the moment.

Email us our sales team now for more details.

Are food manufacturers too slow in adopting new technology?

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By Rana Tarakji, PDF Electric & Supply

Modern technology has paved the way for many advances in various industries.

In food manufacturing, some of the new technologies has markedly increased efficiency and productivity.

Thanks to automation, better equipment, and innovative applications, the food manufacturing industry has gone a long way from the slow and tedious processes of long factory workers doing everything by hand.  [Read more…] about Are food manufacturers too slow in adopting new technology?