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Wibu Systems to launch ‘world’s smallest dongle with flash memory’ at SPS

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Wibu Systems says it will launch the world’s smallest dongle with flash memory at this year’s SPS IPC Drives event, which starts next week.

The CmStick / BMC, the latest generation of Wibu-Systems’ hardware elements for the secure licensing of digital know-how, is one of the five nominees for the 2017 Automation Awards, the most prestigious prize to be won in the automation industry.

Visitors to SPS IPC Drives, in Germany, can learn more about the shortlisted products and vote for the winner of their choice.  [Read more…] about Wibu Systems to launch ‘world’s smallest dongle with flash memory’ at SPS

Robotiq launches ‘10 times more sensitive’ force torque sensor

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Robotiq has launched what it says is “10 times more sensitive” version of its FT 300 Force Torque Sensor.

The component comes with Plug + Play integration on all Universal Robots.

Robotiq says the FT 300 performs highly repeatable precision force control tasks such as finishing, product testing, assembly and precise part insertion.  [Read more…] about Robotiq launches ‘10 times more sensitive’ force torque sensor

Fanuc launches new seven-axis robot for automotive spot welding

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Fanuc America has demonstrated a new automotive spot welding robot at the recent Fabtech event.

The new seven-axis R-1000iA/120F-7B’s design is based on the R-1000iA robot series. (See pictures and video below.)

It has a payload of 120 kg and a maximum reach of 2,230 mm.  [Read more…] about Fanuc launches new seven-axis robot for automotive spot welding

Leroy-Somer to launch new motor and drive ranges at SPS

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Leroy-Somer, a business unit of the Nidec group, is preparing for the launch of new ranges at SPS IPC Drives, the Europe’s leading exhibition for electric automation.

Leroy-Somer will be demonstrating Commander ID300, a new integrated drive for the control of its IMfinity induction motors from 0.25 to 7.5 kW.

This all-in-one drive solution has been designed to meet the strategic challenges of increasingly complex and demanding production environments, induced by the transition to Industry 4.0.  [Read more…] about Leroy-Somer to launch new motor and drive ranges at SPS

Vietnam looks to achieve progress through the ‘massive potential’ of the industrial internet

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The “massive potential” of the internet of things will help Vietnam in its goal of becoming an industrial country by 2020, say industry organisations and leaders in the country.

Many of the industrial companies and leaders will be showcasing their solutions and discussing the future at an event and forum called the Asia IoT Business Platform.

The Asia IoT Business Platform will be returning to Vietnam for the 19th edition of its industrial internet of things conference in Ho Chi Minh City.  [Read more…] about Vietnam looks to achieve progress through the ‘massive potential’ of the industrial internet

Epson to launch ‘WorkSense’ autonomous dual-arm industrial robot for industrial applications

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Epson has commercialized what it calls a “seeing, sensing, thinking, working” autonomous dual-arm robot that the company says “will expand the scope of automated production”.

Epson says it will roll out the new robot, named the WorkSense W-01 (main picture and video below), in stages beginning this coming winter.

The company says that, in recent years, manufacturers’ needs have grown more diverse with demand for products fluctuating sharply and a growing necessity to flexibly accommodate small-lot production and just-in-time production.  [Read more…] about Epson to launch ‘WorkSense’ autonomous dual-arm industrial robot for industrial applications

Japan responsible for robots taking over the world, says IFR

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Japan is the world’s predominant industrial robot manufacturer, according to new analysis by the International Federation of Robotics.

The production capacity of the Japanese suppliers reached 153,000 units in 2016 – the highest level ever recorded, says the IFR.

“Today, Japan’s manufacturers deliver 52 percent of the global supply,” adds the IFR.  [Read more…] about Japan responsible for robots taking over the world, says IFR

Pepperl+Fuchs launches new 2D absolute positioning system

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Pepperl+Fuchs has launched a new 2D absolute positioning system which the company provides “maximum reliability, large reading window and codes” to enhance performance.

Pepperl+Fuchs says its new PXV 2-D absolute positioning system sets “new performance benchmarks” when it comes to reliability and handling.

With its large reading window, the system keeps a sufficient number of codes in view, even in relation to track switches and changes to the code tape, syas the company.  [Read more…] about Pepperl+Fuchs launches new 2D absolute positioning system

Xilinx to showcase innovations for industrial IoT solutions at SPS IPC Drives

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Semiconductor company Xilinx is to showcase its latest solutions for factory automation, smart grid and robotics applications at SPS IPC Drives 2017.

More specifically, XIlinx says it provides scalable and comprehensive “all-programmable” industrial internet of things platforms from edge to cloud.  [Read more…] about Xilinx to showcase innovations for industrial IoT solutions at SPS IPC Drives

Iconics integrates human machine interface with ‘head-mounted wearable’ like smart glasses

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A company called Iconics has integrated its human-machine interface with RealWear’s head-mounted industrial wearable which could be described as being like smart glasses (main picture).

Iconics is a software developer which provides a range of HMI and supervisory control and data acquisition solutions, as well as data analytics and energy management.

Iconics says it provides web-enabled OPC UA and BACnet certified visualization, analytics, and mobile solutions for energy, manufacturing, industrial or building automation applications.  [Read more…] about Iconics integrates human machine interface with ‘head-mounted wearable’ like smart glasses