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What to Check When Buying from a Used Toyota Dealer in San Diego

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Buying a used car is a smart way to get a reliable vehicle at a lower price. When it comes to dependability, Toyota has long been one of the most trusted automotive brands worldwide.

For San Diego drivers, purchasing a used Toyota can be a cost-effective way to enjoy excellent performance, strong resale value, and low maintenance costs.

However, to make sure you get the best deal, it’s important to know what to check when buying from a Used Toyota Dealer San Diego. [Read more…] about What to Check When Buying from a Used Toyota Dealer in San Diego

Training for Tomorrow: What Level 1 Australian Electricians Must Know About Robo-Assisted Tools and Systems

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The Australian electrical trade is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Where once a toolkit was made up of pliers, screwdrivers, and meters, today’s electricians must also contend with robotics, automation, and digitally integrated systems.

For apprentices and licensed Level 1 electricians in particular, the challenge is no longer just about wiring or installation – it is about understanding how intelligent, robo-assisted tools enhance safety, improve efficiency, and align with new industry standards.

In this forward-looking space, electricians are not only workers but also system integrators, data interpreters, and safety custodians. This exploration considers what tomorrow’s electricians need to know to thrive in a robo-enabled environment. [Read more…] about Training for Tomorrow: What Level 1 Australian Electricians Must Know About Robo-Assisted Tools and Systems

Regal Rexnord partners with ABB for ‘seamless integration of cobot seventh axes’

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Regal Rexnord has joined forces with automation giant ABB Robotics to simplify integration of its GoFa cobots into 7th Axis Cobot Transfer Units (CTUs) from Thomson, one of Regal Rexnord’s linear motion brands.

This collaboration makes the Thomson Movotrak CTU the first cobot 7th axis technology that ABB Robotics has certified for use in its partner ecosystem.

Kevin Zaba, EVP and president, automation and motion control segment of Regal Rexnord, says: “Until now, anyone wanting to use a single, plug-and-play ABB cobot on multiple workstations faced what could be days of programming and communications challenges. [Read more…] about Regal Rexnord partners with ABB for ‘seamless integration of cobot seventh axes’

Spike Dynamics open-sources micro linear piezo actuators that enable ‘muscle-like movement’

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Spike Dynamics, an innovator in advanced actuation technology, announces the open release of its linear piezo actuators, which the company describes as “a breakthrough designed to mimic natural muscle movement in an ultra-compact form”.

By open-sourcing the design, the company aims to accelerate innovation in robotics and wearable devices, where traditional motors are often too bulky, noisy, or fragile.

Unlike traditional product launches, Spike Dynamics is taking a collaborative approach. The company has open-sourced its NASA reviewed actuator design, making it available to researchers, engineers, and startups who want to explore, test, and adapt the technology. [Read more…] about Spike Dynamics open-sources micro linear piezo actuators that enable ‘muscle-like movement’

Gessmann presents new cobot welding cell at Blechexpo 2025

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Gessmann will be presenting its newly developed cobot welding cell with the TM12S from its partner Techman at Blechexpo 2025 in Hall 9, Booth 9227.

The flexible and ready-to-use complete solution was specially designed for the production of small and medium series with frequently changing components.

In view of the shortage of skilled workers and increasing demands for variety, Gessmann offers a future-proof answer to the challenges of modern production processes with the TM12S cobot welding cell. [Read more…] about Gessmann presents new cobot welding cell at Blechexpo 2025

Novarc Technologies launches fully autonomous high-precision tungsten inert gas welding system

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Novarc Technologies, a full-stack AI robotics company pioneering automated welding solutions, has launched its “SWR+TIPTIG Autonomy” system, enabling the performance of high-precision TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, with no operator and fully autonomous welding.

Designed for fabricators who demand X-ray-quality TIG root welds with the speed and throughput of MIG, the SWR™+TIGMIG Autonomy sets a new standard for productivity and versatility in the pipe fabrication industry.

SWR+TIPTIG Autonomy will be unveiled at Schweissen & Schneiden 2025 in Essen, September 15-19 at Novarc’s booth #3C24. [Read more…] about Novarc Technologies launches fully autonomous high-precision tungsten inert gas welding system

Trio launches Motion-PLC controllers to ‘simplify stand-alone machine design’

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Trio Motion Technology has launched the first controllers from its new Motion-PLC range, designed to provide advanced motion control performance with the functionality and simplicity of a programmable logic controller (PLC).

The new class of controller combines high-performance motion control over EtherCAT plus logic and I/O expansion, enabling faster, simpler machine development.

The first models in the range, which are now available to order, comprise the MCS 30, the MCS 40, and the MCS 50 Flexible Machine Controllers. The three controllers scale machine and motion requirements up to eight axes over high-speed EtherCAT. [Read more…] about Trio launches Motion-PLC controllers to ‘simplify stand-alone machine design’

Wachendorff expands range of IO-Link encoders

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Wachendorff Automation is expanding its portfolio of absolute encoders in the WDGA series with variants featuring an IO-Link interface. This makes integration into modern automation environments even easier, more efficient, and more future-proof.

The new IO-Link encoders are based on proven EnDra technology – a maintenance-free multiturn principle without gears or batteries.

They offer high resolution of up to 16 bits (singleturn) and 43 bits (multiturn) and are equipped with the fast IO-Link COM3 interface. The devices are ideal for use in packaging machines or roll-to-roll processes. [Read more…] about Wachendorff expands range of IO-Link encoders

Systraplan unveils new automatic tread booking systems for tyre manufacturing

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The global tyre industry, constantly striving for higher quality and increased efficiency, has long recognized the critical role of automatic tread booking systems.

Systraplan, a specialist in advanced automation solutions, has taken this a step further with its innovative robotic tread booking systems, delivering significant improvements in product quality, operational output, and cost-effectiveness for tyre manufacturers.

The escalating demands for faster extrusion speeds and accuracy in tyre tread production have rendered traditional manual loading methods increasingly obsolete. [Read more…] about Systraplan unveils new automatic tread booking systems for tyre manufacturing

Square Robot gains approval for inspection robot

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Square Robot, a specialist in robotic tank inspections, has developed its newest high temperature inspection robot, the SR-3HT, formally receiving the NEC/CEC Class I Division 2 (C1D2) certification.

The SR-3HT is now commercially available and capable of inspecting above-ground storage tanks where the product storage temperatures range from -10℃ to 55℃ (14℉ to 131℉).

The C1D2 certification was issued by FM Approvals, a third-party Nationally Recognized Test Lab, confirming the system safe for use in hazardous locations. [Read more…] about Square Robot gains approval for inspection robot