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Sweden looking to make the most of its partner status at Hannover Messe

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Hannover Messe is probably the world’s largest industrial technology trade show. It’s an annual event which last year attracted almost a quarter of a million visitors from around a hundred countries.

For its 6,000 or so exhibitors – which include all the leading industrial robotics and automation companies – Hannover Messe provides a platform to reach markets in virtually every country in the world.

Additionally, every year, the organisers of the event choose a “partner country”, which is given a higher profile in publicity activities and more support to access Germany’s huge industrial base.  [Read more…] about Sweden looking to make the most of its partner status at Hannover Messe

Omron launches smart camera with ‘world’s first’ multi-color light and high-resolution image sensor

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Omron Automation Americas has released a brand-new FHV7-series smart camera featuring what it says is “the world’s first” multi-color light alongside a range image sensors (0.4 MP to 5 MP, with 12 MP coming in the near future).

This unique technology is designed to achieve the industry’s highest standards of precision in vision inspections on high-mix production lines.

Consumers’ quality and safety expectations are becoming increasingly strict, and corporate social responsibility is growing in importance.  [Read more…] about Omron launches smart camera with ‘world’s first’ multi-color light and high-resolution image sensor

Omron takes its ‘Factory Harmony’ exhibit to ATX West

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Industrial automation company Omron has taken its interactive “Factory Harmony” exhibit to ATX West to demonstrate the factory floor of the near-future.

The company followed up its showing at the Consumer Electronics Show with an exhibit of advanced artificial intelligence, automation and robotics at ATX West 2019.

Known for its industry-leading core technology, Sensing & Control + Think, Omron will bring its new interactive Factory Harmony exhibit to ATX with a team of experts who collaborate with customers to provide customized automation solutions for factory line efficiency and business growth.  [Read more…] about Omron takes its ‘Factory Harmony’ exhibit to ATX West

Industrial Internet Consortium and OpenFog Consortium merge

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The Industrial Internet Consortium and OpenFog Consortium have united their organizations.

The IIC, now incorporating OpenFog, is the single-largest organization focused on industrial internet of things, artificial intelligence, fog and edge computing.

The IIC and OpenFog are said to be the two largest and most influential international consortia in Industrial IoT, fog and edge computing.  [Read more…] about Industrial Internet Consortium and OpenFog Consortium merge

Toyota and Panasonic agree to set up automotive prismatic batteries joint venture

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Toyota and Panasonic Corporation have concluded a business-integration contract and a joint-venture contract toward the establishment of a new company (joint venture) related to the automotive prismatic battery business.

The details of the agreements are:

Toyota and Panasonic will establish a joint venture (pending approval from the competition-law authorities in the countries and regions concerned) by the end of 2020.

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iRobot launches robotic lawnmower

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iRobot, the company behind what is probably the leading robotic vacuum cleaner, has launched a robotic lawnmower. (See video below.)

The company claims to be “reinventing lawn care” with its Terra Robot Mower.

iRobot says Terra introduces “cutting-edge navigation technology” with Imprint Smart Mapping and a unique wireless beacon system, for a more intelligent robot lawn mower.  [Read more…] about iRobot launches robotic lawnmower

Technical insight: System-based guidance for robot vision

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In this article, SICK, one of the largest providers of sensors to industry, provides an insight into robot vision, position determination and part localization in 2D and 3D

SICK’s Robot Vision portfolio contains a whole range of innovative solutions for 2D and 3D localization of parts in automated, robot-assisted handling processes.

Different options are available to suit each task: Streaming cameras, vision sensors, snapshot cameras, or smart cameras become the robot’s eyes based on the measuring ranges, fields of view and volumes of view, resolutions, or part movements involved in the task.

The system solutions are designed with easy integration and fast operational readiness in mind, at both installation and operation level.  [Read more…] about Technical insight: System-based guidance for robot vision

Mitsubishi Electric sets up Factory Automation Service Centre in Coimbatore, India

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation will establish an India Coimbatore FA Centre in Coimbatore, in India’s Tamil Nadu State.

Scheduled to commence operations from February 1, the new facility will further strengthen the service network of the company’s factory automation (FA) products in India and facilitate expansion of its FA system business.

Located in the south of the country, Coimbatore is one of India’s major industrial centres, hosting companies active in the textile, automotive parts and IT sectors, all areas where demand for FA products and their related services is expected to increase.

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Bosch to assume full control of electric motor manufacturer EM-motive

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Bosch is now assuming full control of EM-motive, one of Europe’s most successful manufacturers of electric motors.

Bosch and Daimler set up EM-motive GmbH as a fifty-fifty joint venture in 2011. Since then, it has manufactured some 450,000 electric motors.

From the establishment of the joint venture, Bosch secured an option to acquire the shares. A complete takeover was thus already an option in the joint venture agreement.

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SIAF Guangzhou celebrates 10 years as South China’s ‘foremost platform’ for intelligent manufacturing

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Marking its 10th edition this year, SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou (SIAF), the pre-eminent trading platform for intelligent manufacturing solutions in South China, says it will continue to keep pace with the ever-changing industry as the smart factory concept looks set to feature prominently during the show.

Over the past nine years, SIAF has endeavored to stay at the forefront of the industry in a rapidly evolving market. The show has grown steadily to become one of the most important platforms promoting industry convergence as well as business networking. This must-attend event will once again be concurrently held with Asiamold at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from 10-12 March 2019.

Together, the two shows will utilize 62,000 sqm of exhibition space spanning five halls. It is expected that up to 950 internationally renowned brands will exhibit, attracting over 80,000 visitors from 45 countries and regions. A wide range of application sectors will be featured including automotive engineering, consumer goods, electric engineering, household appliances, mechanical engineering, packaging and printing, medical and pharmaceutical, textile and lighting.  [Read more…] about SIAF Guangzhou celebrates 10 years as South China’s ‘foremost platform’ for intelligent manufacturing