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Yamaha Motor to open advanced technology centre for robotics, AI and IT 

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Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is to open the Yamaha Motor Advanced Technology Center in Yokohama City, Japan, to further advanced technology development in the robotics, artificial intelligence, and IT fields.

As a hub for development of advanced technology such as AI/IoT, motion control, and image processing in the robotics field, Yamaha Motor plans for the Center to progressively commit, recruit, and develop advanced specialist human resources in each field.

At the same time, Yamaha Motor is also positioning the Center as a hub for open innovation, promoting linkages and collaboration with companies, universities, and research institutions which possess knowledge and strengths in advanced technology fields.

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Janome releases new robot arm series

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Janome Industrial Equipment  has announced the release of a new robot arm, the Servo Scara JS3 series. The rigid robot arm is useful for a wide range of tasks, from transporting small parts to assembly operations.

The arm features high speed movement, up to 8,300mm/sec with a short standard cycle time of 0.29 sec and the teaching software is claimed to make both equipment setup and fine tuning during operation easy.

Internal wiring and air tubing minimises interference from peripheral devices and cables with the area behind the robot is accessible, eliminating extra movement and increasing robot installation flexibility.

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Kuka launches new collaborative robot

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Kuka Robot Group has launched a new collaborative robot it calls “LBR iisy”. (See video below.)

The company says the new machine is specifically designed for work in the electronics sector but can be applied in many others.

In a statement, Kuka says: “The LBR iisy is incredibly effective and impressive both in industrial series production and in environments with dynamic, unstructured workplaces previously closed to automation.”

Copan to showcase robotic solution for clinical microbiology

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Copan Diagnostics is showcasing a robotic solution for clinical microbiology.

The company says the solution is now launched in North America.

The solution seems to integrate an ABB YuMi collaborative robot and what Copan says is its “latest technology for full laboratory automation”.  [Read more…] about Copan to showcase robotic solution for clinical microbiology

CHL Systems becomes authorized Fanuc integrator

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CHL Systems is now an “Authorized System Integrator” for Fanuc America.

Fanuc is a global leader in automation for manufacturing, and is estimated to have the largest number of industrial robotic arms installed around the world.

As a leading manufacturer and integrator for the past 60+ years, CHL Systems says it provides “a unique level of expertise for primary and secondary material handling solutions for general foods, meat, poultry, baking, confectionery, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals”.  [Read more…] about CHL Systems becomes authorized Fanuc integrator

Co-founder and CTO of Universal Robots wins Engelberger Award

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Esben Østergaard (main picture), co-founder and chief technology officer of Universal Robots, a market leader of collaborative robots, has been awarded the automation industry’s most prestigious honour, the Engelberger Robotics Award.

Singapore, May 28, 2018: The American Robotic Industries Association (RIA) announced Esben Østergaard as the recipient of the Engelberger Robotics Award 2018.

Østergaard spearheads the development of Universal Robots’ collaborative robot arms (cobots) representing one of the most significant technology breakthroughs coming out of the robotics community in decades.  [Read more…] about Co-founder and CTO of Universal Robots wins Engelberger Award

Universal Robots in central role in JVC electronics factory

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Universal Robots is gaining market share in south-east Asia’s most populous nation, Indonesia. 

PT JVC Electronics Indonesia says it has enhanced productivity, output quality and workers’ wellbeing with Universal Robots’ cobots, while saving over $80,000.

Universal Robots is, by unit sales, the leading collaborative robotics company.  [Read more…] about Universal Robots in central role in JVC electronics factory

Plus One Robotics exits stealth mode, launches picking system and enters funding round

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Plus One Robotics, a 3D vision and controls developer for robotic automation in the logistics and e-commerce markets, has exited stealth to announce the commercial release of the PickOne Perception system, an integrated 3D vision solution for imaging parcels and generating robot pick points.

Plus One Robotics has partnered with leaders in robot manufacturing, system integration, and e-commerce to develop this technology for the order fulfillment and parcel shipping markets.

Rising consumer demand for shorter delivery times has increased the need for improved efficiency in sortation, induction, and singulation of the millions of packages which must be handled each day.  [Read more…] about Plus One Robotics exits stealth mode, launches picking system and enters funding round

Almost 7,000 robotics companies now established in China

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There are almost 7,000 robotics companies now established in China, according to a report from Xinhua.

Xinhua says the exact number established in 2017 alone is actually 1,686.

That brings the total number of robotics companies established in China to more than 6,500 according to Xinhua’s calculations.  [Read more…] about Almost 7,000 robotics companies now established in China

Chancellor Merkel hand in hand with the robot of tomorrow

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel explored the possibilities of the Schunk SVH 5-finger grippers at the Hannover Messe.

She visited the IBG Automation booth, where the head of the German government, together with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and his wife Angélica Rivera, got up close and personal with the robotic hands of Schunk.

“The Hannover Messe has succeeded in impressively demonstrating that the digitization of industrial production and the trend toward Industry 4.0 will be pivotal global topics in the years ahead,” emphasized Henrik A. Schunk, Managing Partner, CEO, Schunk GmbH & Co. at the conclusion of the trade show.

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