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Autoware aims to make advanced AI available to small manufacturers

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Autoware says it aims to make advanced AI and related technologies available to small- and medium-sized enterprises that would otherwise not be able to afford or implement it.

The EU-funded project calls its offering “cognitive manufacturing”, which includes the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies.

Basicaly, Autoware is a research and development project that helps manufacturing SMEs to integrate new digital technologies in their production processes. [Read more…] about Autoware aims to make advanced AI available to small manufacturers

SICK launches sensors that ‘clean up signal response in six axes’

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SICK has launched its first dynamic 6-axis inclination sensors – the TMS88 D and TMM88 D. It says the new sensors “achieve unrivalled measurement precision and rapid response times”.

The company adds that the sensors will “aid the real-time safe and efficient operation of outdoor vehicles and machinery, such as mobile cranes, construction and agricultural machinery, or municipal vehicles”.

The SICK TMS88 Dynamic and TMM88 Dynamic inclination sensors use inbuilt gyroscope compensation and an intelligent “sensor fusion” algorithm to clean up signal interference caused by sideways slews, shocks and vibrations. [Read more…] about SICK launches sensors that ‘clean up signal response in six axes’

Honeywell to extend maintenance services agreement with Saudi Arabian Airlines

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Honeywell has been selected by Saudi Arabian Airlines to extend maintenance services for auxiliary power units (APUs) installed on the airline’s fleet of Airbus A330 and Boeing 777 aircraft.

The two companies are extending their current partnership, which will enable SAUDIA to structure their fleet and APU maintenance planning in line with the needs of their fleet expansion program.

By optimizing APU maintenance processes, the airline will provide an excellent passenger experience through increased aircraft availability and improved passenger comfort. [Read more…] about Honeywell to extend maintenance services agreement with Saudi Arabian Airlines

Rethink Robotics showcases its cobots at Saudi Emerging Technologies Forum

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Rethink Robotics has showcased its collaborative robotics at the recent Saudi Emerging Technologies Forum. 

Rethink’s parent company, HAHN Group, along with its digital business division, will also be exhibiting at the event.

In a statement, Rethink said taking part in the show will enable it to “learn about global technology trends and the future of automation and exchange ideas with other industry experts”. [Read more…] about Rethink Robotics showcases its cobots at Saudi Emerging Technologies Forum

SoftBank and ICE Robotics launch Whiz commercial autonomous vacuum sweeper

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SoftBank Robotics America and ICE Robotics have launched an autonomous vacuum cleaner called Whiz.

The initial launch is in North American, and Whiz is described as a “commercial-grade autonomous vacuum sweeper”.

The machine has been unveiled at the ongoing ISSA Show North America in Las Vegas, Nevada. [Read more…] about SoftBank and ICE Robotics launch Whiz commercial autonomous vacuum sweeper

Hannover Messe plans to put spotlight on logistics and digital transformation

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Organisers of the Hannover Messe industrial trade show next year plan to put more of a spotlight on logistics and digital transformation.

Industry 4.0 and digitalization are transforming all sectors of the economy, including logistics, where once tried and proven material flow models are becoming obsolete as industry looks for new answers that promise greater flexibility and transparency.

This transformation process is a source of far-reaching opportunities and avenues for growth for all logistics providers. [Read more…] about Hannover Messe plans to put spotlight on logistics and digital transformation

Brain Corp partners with Kärcher to develop new autonomous floor cleaner

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Brain Corp is partnering with Kärcher, one of the world’s largest providers of cleaning technologies, to develop a new type of “autonomous stand-on vacuum cleaner”.

Kärcher and Brain Corp, a San Diego-based artificial intelligence and robotics company, made the partnership announcement at the ISSA Show North America.

The companies aim to develop and bring autonomous floor care solutions to market in a joint effort. [Read more…] about Brain Corp partners with Kärcher to develop new autonomous floor cleaner

Automation 2020: Manufacturers Adopt Overall Pricing Effectiveness

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By Gabriel Smith, chief evangelist at Pricefx

Eliminating pricing waste: Overall Pricing Effectiveness (OPE)

There is an even more effective means to improve profitability than variable cost reduction.

In fact, according to many studies, improving variable cost typically results in a <8 per cent improvement in profitability whereas improving price results in an >11 per cent improvement in operating profit.  [Read more…] about Automation 2020: Manufacturers Adopt Overall Pricing Effectiveness

Winners of the Sprint Robotics Awards 2019 announced

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The winners of the Sprint Robotics Awards 2019 were announced during the Sprint Robotics World Conference for Inspection and Maintenance Robotics 2019 in Rotterdam.

The Sprint Robotics Awards acknowledge and reward exceptional work in inspection and maintenance robotics in our society. [Read more…] about Winners of the Sprint Robotics Awards 2019 announced

Madison College students win industrial robotics competition

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Madison College students Schuyler Bostedt, Garrett Butler and Jonathan Stowell took first place in the Industrial Robotics Competition held during the Wisconsin Manufacturing and Technology Show October 8-10 in Milwaukee.

Bostedt, Butler and Stowell are enrolled in the Electromechanical Technology associate degree program.

The contest tested robotic programming knowledge by challenging students to complete a set of tasks on a Fanuc education robot in three hours. [Read more…] about Madison College students win industrial robotics competition