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Semtech launches new solution for ‘next-generation’ LoRa platform

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Semtech, a supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, has launched its “next-generation” LoRa devices and wireless radio frequency (RF) technology (LoRa Technology) chipsets enabling innovative LPWAN use cases for consumers with its advanced technology.

Addressing the need for cost-effective and reliable sensor-to-cloud connectivity in any type of RF environment, the new features and capabilities will significantly improve the performance and capability of Internet of Things (IoT) sensor applications that demand ultra-low power, small form factor and long range wireless connectivity with a shortened product development cycle.

The next generation LoRa radios extends Semtech’s industry leading link budget by 20 per cent with a 50 per cent reduction in receiver current (4.5 mA) and a high power +22 dBm option.  [Read more…] about Semtech launches new solution for ‘next-generation’ LoRa platform

Panasonic to establish new company to strengthen factory solutions business in North America

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Panasonic has established a new company for its North America operations.

Panasonic Corporation today announced the establishment of Panasonic System Solutions North America Company as a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, Panasonic’s Newark, New Jersey-based subsidiary.

The new company will be formally established on April 1, 2018.  [Read more…] about Panasonic to establish new company to strengthen factory solutions business in North America

Nachi-Fujikoshi profits increase by 44 per cent, led by strong demand for industrial robots

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Nachi-Fujikoshi, one of the world’s largest industrial robot manufacturers, is believed to have increased its profits by 44 per cent. 

The industrial robots segment is said to have grown by more than 50 per cent and now accounts for more than 10 per cent of sales.

Nikkei says the earnings jump was due to growing demand for factory automation equipment, especially from China.  [Read more…] about Nachi-Fujikoshi profits increase by 44 per cent, led by strong demand for industrial robots

Arrow Electronics acquires eInfochips

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eInfochips, a product engineering services firm, had signed an agreement to fully transfer and merge its business with Arrow Electronics.

Arrow Electronics is a technology design, manufacturing support, and supply chain services company.

Following the merger, eInfochips will become a fully owned subsidiary of Arrow Electronics.  [Read more…] about Arrow Electronics acquires eInfochips

Delta machine vision system enables up to eight high-speed cameras to be connected

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The latest Delta Machine Vision System DMV2000 Series is claimed to provide a “smart and user-friendly” operation interface of high-speed, high-precision (up to 12 MB), and multi-processing ability: up to eight high-speed cameras can be connected to this stand-alone system.

It supports multi-input and output, standard industrial network interfaces (Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485) and various machine vision inspection functions.

With the help of vision inspection tools in the DMV Series, the product quality and efficiency of the automated production line are substantially enhanced.  [Read more…] about Delta machine vision system enables up to eight high-speed cameras to be connected

Mitsubishi Electric to launch collaborative robots

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Mitsubishi Electric, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial robots, is preparing to launch collaborative robots. 

The company admits it is a late arrival in the collaborative robotics market in comments to Nikkei.

Mitsubishi Electric “has come to collaborative robotics later than others, we intend to make ease of use our selling point”, Nikkei quotes a spokesperson as saying.  [Read more…] about Mitsubishi Electric to launch collaborative robots

Delta says its Asda-A3 servo drive is ‘perfect’ for robots

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Delta says its Asda-A3 Series AC Servo Drive is designed for applications that require high-speed response, great accuracy and smooth motion.

Delta claims the drive’s built-in motion functions are “perfect” for machine-tools, electronics manufacturing, robots and packaging / printing / textiles machinery.

The company adds that the Asda-A3 benefits from absolute type encoder features that deliver outstanding performances with 3.1 kHz frequency response.  [Read more…] about Delta says its Asda-A3 servo drive is ‘perfect’ for robots

Planview acquires LeanKit to strengthen product lifecycle management product for engineers

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Enterprise software and work and resource management company Planview has acquired LeanKit.

Planview says the acquisition further expands its mission to “support all of the ways that organizations and their employees do work”.

Planview says Leankit is a “leader in enterprise Kanban for engineers”, and its capabilities are the “perfect addition” to Planview’s solutions portfolio.  [Read more…] about Planview acquires LeanKit to strengthen product lifecycle management product for engineers

AR Systems develops new automation and control systems for indoor agriculture industry

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Company says its new system provides comprehensive control for automated farms, one of the fastest growing segments in aritech

Automated Retailing Systems has unveiled its newest comprehensive control integration for the indoor agriculture market.

AR Systems also announced that it is the exclusive provider of automated control technologies to Grow Pod Solutions, a California-based developer of indoor container-based farms.

AR Systems provides the farming control software, its proprietary “bipolar ionization” system, fertigation scheduling, and full-time surveillance.  [Read more…] about AR Systems develops new automation and control systems for indoor agriculture industry

Record-breaking revenues projected for the linear motion products market

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By Syed Mohsin Ali, research analyst, industrial automation, IHS Markit

According to the 2017 edition of the Linear Motion Products Report from IHS Markit, total global revenue from linear motion products is projected to hit a record high of $7.3 billion in 2017.

Demand for linear motion products in the electronics and electronics-assembly industries — particularly for battery manufacturing facilities and improved global economic conditions — have facilitated growth.

This new revenue record was preceded by a substantial growth rate of 6.1 percent in 2016, primarily a result of high demand from China and a 10.1 percent stronger exchange rate for the Japanese yen against the US dollar.  [Read more…] about Record-breaking revenues projected for the linear motion products market