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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.

[Read more…] about Standards set in industrial cloud communication

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

Lumotive launches new LiDAR to enable autonomous vehicles

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Lumotive, the Bill Gates-funded startup developing LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles, has launched a beam-steering technology which it claims will “significantly improve” the performance, reliability and cost of LiDAR systems for the emerging self-driving car industry.

Initially targeting the robo-taxi market, Lumotive’s patented system uses liquid crystal metasurfaces (LCM) and silicon fabrication to achieve “unmatched levels” of manufacturing efficiency while simultaneously delivering unprecedented range, resolution and frame rate.

Dr William Colleran, Lumotive co-founder and CEO, says: “Lumotive’s solution is ideal for automakers and Tier-1s seeking safer yet more cost-effective perception solutions for their vehicles.  [Read more…] about Lumotive launches new LiDAR to enable autonomous vehicles

Semi symposium to consider potential of new technologies

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Semiconductor industry association SEMI has organised a symposium to consider the technology requirements of Europe going forward.

The SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS Europe), scheduled for 31 March to 2 April 2019 in Milan, Italy will soon host discussions about Europe’s most relevant strategic, economic and social needs.

Top European companies, research and public institutions will debate on how Europe can seize the full potential of digital innovation through collaborations in the electronics, components and systems community – from enterprises of all sizes to researchers and academia.  [Read more…] about Semi symposium to consider potential of new technologies

Heilind supplies more than 9,000 Heyco products

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Industrial components distributor Heilind now supplies the product portfolio of Heyco Products, one of the leading manufacturers in the area of cable management and electromechanical components made of plastic and metal.

Heyco Products offer more than 9,000 items including cable fasteners, grommets, strain reliefs, blind hole plugs, bushings, PCB spacers, LED spacers and distance bolts.

All major products in the portfolio are delivered from stock with no minimum order quantities.  [Read more…] about Heilind supplies more than 9,000 Heyco products

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