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Sick, the sensor specialist, has been named a Top 50 Robotics Company by the Robotics Business Review.
The RBR50 is an annual list of the 50 most innovative and transformative robotics companies that have achieved commercial success in the past year.
Sick provides sensor technology for a number of robotics applications, including navigation for mobile platforms. [Read more…] about Sensors supplier Sick selected as Top 50 robotics company
US President Donald Trump’s proposed increase in tariffs will hit $350 billion worth of goods imported from China, according to economic analysts.
Trump announced his intention to impose the additional tariffs recently in a tweet, but the US and China are currently locked in trade talks and there may be some modifications to the proposal.
The effects of his announcement, however, have been far-reaching, and are said to be the reason for the $1 trillion fall in share prices around the world.
[Read more…] about Trump trade tariffs to hit $300 billion worth of Chinese goodsThe biggest event for direct investment in Odense, home to the world-famous Danish robotics cluster, Odense Investor Summit 19, takes place June 26.
The event offers a unique opportunity to see the most promising and exciting technologies in the fields of robotics, drones and health tech plus access to fellow investors and investor networks.
With the prospect of an estimated 2-300 per cent growth by 2025, the Danish robotics cluster has a unique appeal to international investors.
[Read more…] about Denmark conference highlights high-growth robotics companiesToday’s waste management system can’t deal with the tons of trash that are generated every single day.
Automating the procedure of trash disposal or sorting, by using artificial intelligence for smart waste management and recycling, is expected to be better garbage disposal method to recycle.
Do you remember the story of the sci-fi movie, Wall-E, where robot waste compactors were stationed on earth to clean it? [Read more…] about 5 Technologies That Would Change Waste Management Industry
Workhorse, the electric vehicle developer, could be about to take over General Motors’ Lordstown, Ohio facility in a deal which may see the two companies form a joint venture.
This is according to a tweet by US President Donald Trump, whose comments appear to have pre-empted the deal and caught the two companies by surprise.
Trump tweeted: “GREAT NEWS FOR OHIO! Just spoke to Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, who informed me that, subject to a UAW agreement etc., GM will be selling their beautiful Lordstown Plant to Workhorse, where they plan to build Electric Trucks. GM will also be spending $700,000,000 in Ohio…
[Read more…] about Workhorse might be taking over GM’s massive facility in OhioSensors manufacturer Sick is launching its newest safety laser scanner, outdoorScan3.
The company says outdoorScan3 is the first safety laser scanner certified to IEC 62998 for use in outdoor applications.
The outdoorScan3 allows automated guided vehicle systems to navigate safely through outdoor industrial environments.
[Read more…] about Sick launches ‘first ever’ outdoor safety laser scannerDow returns to The Battery Show Europe this year to showcase its broad and growing portfolio of conductive silicone technologies with the launch of DowSil EC-6601 Electrically Conductive Adhesive.
This next-generation material is engineered for reliable performance and electromagnetic compatibility in various transportation, communications and consumer electronics applications.
It combines strong shielding against electromagnetic interference across a wide range of frequencies with durable mechanical and conductive properties over time.
[Read more…] about Dow launches new electromagnetic interference shielding technologiesChinese export companies have strongly criticized President Donald Trump for deciding to increase tariffs on imports into the US by another 10 percent, bringing them up to 25 percent for hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of manufactured goods.
Comments reported by the South China Morning Post say Chinese exporters are decrying Trump as a business “killer” who “never plays by the rules”.
One exporter, Liao Yu, who produces bags and suitcases, said: “A 25 per cent [tariff] will kill everyone.”
[Read more…] about Chinese exporters accuse Trump of not playing by the rulesIndustrial motors giant Nidec is planning to build a $500 million facility in China, according to a report on Nikkei.
The factory will specialize in manufacturing motors for electric vehicles, a growing market in China and the rest of the world.
The proposed location is said to be the Jinpu New Area in the port city of Dalian, north-east China, about 500 km east of Beijing.
[Read more…] about Nidec to build $500 million facility in China to make motors for electric vehiclesUS President Donald Trump is preparing to raise tariffs on Chinese imports to 25 percent from the current 15 percent.
The levies will affect approximately $350 billion worth of Chinese exports to America.
Trump made the announcement through Twitter. He tweeted: “For 10 months, China has been paying tariffs to the USA of 25 percent on $50 billion dollars of high-tech, and 10 percent on $200 billion of other goods.
[Read more…] about Trump to raise tariffs on China goods to 25 percent
