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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, 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
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 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 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 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
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
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
Siemens is strengthening its digitalization offerings – in particular, its product lifecycle management platform – through a new acquisition.
Siemens has reached an agreement to acquire Solido Design Automation, a provider of machine learning-based variation-aware design and characterization software.
Siemens says the purchase will strengthen the integrated circuit design and verification technologies it already offers through Mentor, a previous acquisition. [Read more…] about Siemens acquires integrated circuit software developer Solido Design Automation to strengthen its digital offerings
A Chinese collaborative robot manufacturing startup company called Aubo has raised $9 million in funding from Fosun.
Fosun is a conglomerate based in China with a widely diversified investment portfolio.
Fosun has previously invested in Aubo and believes the cobot maker has the potential to become a “unicorn”, a startup with a valuation of $1 billion or above. [Read more…] about Chinese collaborative robot maker Aubo Robotics raises $9 million in funding
