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Kistler to demonstrate robotic measurement solutions at Automate event

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Kistler is planning to demonstrate its comprehensive measurement chain for press-fit and joining processes including force sensors, light barriers, maXYmos monitoring units and robotics application at the Automate Show 2019 in Chicago, Illinois, from April 8-11, 2019 at booth 9354.

The increasing network of machines and systems driven by Industry 4.0 calls for efficient and flexible industrial manufacturing solutions. Individual production processes have to be optimized consistently and continuously to remain competitive in the long run.

Kistler offers a range of monitoring and control solutions for press-fit and joining processes, including sensors, measuring chains, monitors, evaluation units and joining modules for automated assembly and robotic applications.  [Read more…] about Kistler to demonstrate robotic measurement solutions at Automate event

Nilfisk partners with Brain Corp to develop connected autonomous cleaning robots

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Brain Corp, a San Diego-based artificial intelligence and robotics technology company is partnering with Nilfisk, a Copenhagen-based cleaning solutions provider.

Nilfisk will license Brain Corp’s BrainOS technology, the leading AI platform for the production, deployment, and support of autonomous mobile robots.

The partnership will allow Nilfisk to further accelerate the development of an industry-leading portfolio of connected autonomous cleaning solutions.  [Read more…] about Nilfisk partners with Brain Corp to develop connected autonomous cleaning robots

Alta Equipment acquires Nitco

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Alta Equipment has entered into an agreement to purchase Northland Industrial Truck Company, or Nitco.

The acquisition will expand Alta’s business into the New England market, adding full-service materials handling sales operations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Maine.

Nitco and its construction equipment group, Northland JCB, will continue to operate as wholly owned subsidiaries of Alta, with no changes to leadership or business operations.  [Read more…] about Alta Equipment acquires Nitco

From collaborative robots to colleague robots: Harting to showcase ‘industrial intelligence with instinct’ at Hannover Messe

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Previously responsible for the rough, collaborative robots – or “cobots” – will take on more and more activities in the future, side by side with humans, says Harting, one of the leading industrial automation companies in the world.

In cooperation with customers and partners, Harting will showcase various scenarios and technologies “with a fine hand” at the Hannover Messe event.

As part of one demonstration, a robotic cell in which a Kuka collaborative robot writes “For Luke from Papa” on a little yellow box.  [Read more…] about From collaborative robots to colleague robots: Harting to showcase ‘industrial intelligence with instinct’ at Hannover Messe

Mitsubishi Electric to launch new servo and motion control unit

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation plans to launch a new series of servo systems – the General Purpose AC Servo MELServo J5 series (65 models) and the iQ-R Series Motion Control Unit (7 models) – starting from May 7.

These will be the world’s-first1 servo system products on the market to support the CC-Link IE TSN2 next-generation industrial open network.

Offering industry-leading performance (servo amplifier frequency response and so on) and compatibility with CC-Link IE TSN, these new products will contribute to enhanced machine performance and accelerate the advancement of smart factory solutions.  [Read more…] about Mitsubishi Electric to launch new servo and motion control unit

Standards set in industrial cloud communication

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Cloud computing has gained acceptance across the board in the last few years with an increasing variety of solutions from different providers.

The problem: Different specifications and incompatible interfaces increase the effort and make the connection across cloud limits very complex.

Harting is therefore taking part in an initiative for a uniform standard for cross-cloud communication. The results will be presented at the Hannover Messe 2019.

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Avidbots raises $23.6 million in new funding for its floor cleaning robot

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Avidbots, a maker of commercial floor-cleaning robots, has raised $23.6 million in new funding.

The company says it will use the funds to accelerate global expansion, and wants to bring robots to everyday life to “expand human potential”.

The Series B funding round was led by returning investor True Ventures. Other returning investors include GGV Capital, SOSV, Real Ventures, and 500 Startups Canada.  [Read more…] about Avidbots raises $23.6 million in new funding for its floor cleaning robot

Omron to demonstrate flexible manufacturing solutions at Automate Show

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Automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas will demonstrate a diverse solution portfolio encompassing traceability, flexible manufacturing, human-machine collaboration and more at the upcoming Automate Show in Chicago this April.

The company says it will showcase “applications for the factory of today and that of the future”.

The biennial Automate Show gives attendees the opportunity to see many of the world’s cutting-edge manufacturing technologies in action.  [Read more…] about Omron to demonstrate flexible manufacturing solutions at Automate Show

EnerSys to launch next-generation power solutions at ProMat

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EnerSys, a provider of stored energy solutions for industrial applications, is planning to launch its next-generation power solutions at this year’s ProMat Show.

EnerSys is inviting attendees of ProMat to experience “What’s Happening NexSys” in the company’s line of intelligent and flexible power solutions.

To kick off this year’s show, EnerSys will formally launch its NexSys battery solutions on April 8, 2019 at 11 am CDT in booth S612.  [Read more…] about EnerSys to launch next-generation power solutions at ProMat

IMI Precision Engineering to launch electric actuator solution at Hannover Messe

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IMI Precision Engineering is preparing to launch its new electric actuator solution at the Hannover Messe industrial technology show.

The company says its new actuator, called the IMI Norgren Elion, is designed to reduce energy consumption and total cost of ownership.

It adds that it is “ideally suited” for applications within the automotive, packaging and labelling, materials handling, machine tools and food and beverage sectors.  [Read more…] about IMI Precision Engineering to launch electric actuator solution at Hannover Messe