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Swisslog and Kuka join forces to strengthen CarryPick

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CarryPick, an automated storage and order fulfillment system, has a new KMP600 automated guided vehicle (AGV), developed in close collaboration between KUKA and Swisslog.

Synergies have allowed for a number of technical enhancements that make the AGV suitable for use in multiple industries. The CarryPick solution will be globally supported as part of the KUKA portfolio.

Better mechatronics make the vehicle much quieter and enable a more ergonomic workspace, while also increasing battery life. [Read more…] about Swisslog and Kuka join forces to strengthen CarryPick

Fujitsu and INESA establish smart manufacturing joint venture in China

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A new joint venture, INESA Intelligent Technology, to provide services and a platform for smart manufacturing solutions in China has been set up by Fujitsu Limited, Fujitsu (China) Holdings, and INESA Group, a major state-owned company in China that provides smart city solutions.

Fujitsu and INESA began their collaboration in the smart manufacturing field in 2015, and expanded the scope of that collaboration in 2017, to a broad-based collaboration, including smart cities.

By linking the experience INESA has developed on the front lines of manufacturing for over 80 years with Fujitsu’s ICT technologies such as IoT, big data, and AI, this new venture aims to provide total solutions for the manufacturing industry in China, optimizing customers’ manufacturing processes, improving the efficiency of factories, and reducing costs through detailed manufacturing management.

[Read more…] about Fujitsu and INESA establish smart manufacturing joint venture in China

Large-scale battery to counter power outages launched

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Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has developed a container-type large-scale energy storage system for instantaneous voltage drop countermeasures, and has released the developed system to the market in cooperation with Japan Facility Solutions, Inc., a 100％ subsidiary of Tepco Energy Partner, Inc.

The energy storage block of this system uses the olivine-type iron phosphate lithium-ion battery “Fortelion”, manufactured by Murata subsidiary Tohoku Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and is used in combination with an AC-DC converter made by Meidensha Corporation or Yamabishi Corporation.

Instantaneous voltage drop (a momentary drop in power system voltage) such as due to lightning strikes to power transmission lines may have a large impact, such as stopping production in factories.

[Read more…] about Large-scale battery to counter power outages launched

Large Chinese home appliance manufacturer to increase use of robotics and automation

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One of China’s largest home appliance manufacturers is planning to increase its use of robotics and automation technologies in an effort to become more productive. 

Gree, which must be a competitor of home appliances giant Midea, another Chinese company, is said to be “setting up unmanned factories”, some of which are already established.

This is according to China.org, which seems to be a government-connected news website.  [Read more…] about Large Chinese home appliance manufacturer to increase use of robotics and automation

3D printing gives design flexibility for bathroom manufacturer

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Kitchen and bath product maker Kallista has made a the spout of a tap produced using 3D Systems’ 3D printing materials and technology.

“Designers usually need to consider a manufacturing process and they have to design around that process,” said Bill McKeone, design studio manager, Kallista.

“3D Systems’ breadth of materials and technologies allowed us the freedom to create a unique, functional faucet (tap) which would not have been possible with a traditional manufacturing process.”

[Read more…] about 3D printing gives design flexibility for bathroom manufacturer

Innovative sensors now also determine correct positioning for the world of Industry 4.0

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The detection of objects in systems is an important part of automation today.

Objects have to be reliably detected and measured, as well as verifying that they are correctly positioned.

The scope of possible applications is almost limitless and is continuously expanding – for example, detecting valve and flap positions, the position of PV panels for optimal exposure to light, the position of a ship’s rudder, automation tasks in the machine-tool industry, and so on.  [Read more…] about Innovative sensors now also determine correct positioning for the world of Industry 4.0

Electronics industry increasingly relies on collaborative robots to boost productivity, says Rethink Robotics

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Rethink Robotics says its collaborative robot Sawyer augments human efforts by taking on tedious tasks like circuit board testing, quality control

Rethink Robotics, a provider of collaborative robots for the manufacturing industry, has seen significant collaborative robot adoption by leading electronics manufacturers.

The company says manufacturers are “increasingly choosing Rethink Robotics’ Sawyer to increase productivity and relieve employees from performing repetitive tasks”.

Sawyer is characterized by intelligent force control, which enables the precise and appropriate use of force when handling electronic components, fragile parts and high-quality accessories.  [Read more…] about Electronics industry increasingly relies on collaborative robots to boost productivity, says Rethink Robotics

Plex Systems achieves record sales of cloud manufacturing solution

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Plex Systems, a provider of cloud enterprise resource planning software for manufacturing, says it achieved “another record year” in 2017.

The company says nearly 600 manufacturers now run Plex in approximately 2,000 facilities around the world.

Plex also introduced new analytics applications, integration capabilities, and an expanded suite of supply chain products in 2017, helping manufacturers improve their planning and decision-making on the shop floor and across enterprises.  [Read more…] about Plex Systems achieves record sales of cloud manufacturing solution

New Scara robot from IAI

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IAI has released a new Scara robot, the IXA Series Scara, which the company says has much faster cycle times than previous models.

The robot is claimed to be low price, giving low vibration accurate positioning. It is equipped with a battery-less absolute encoder as standard.

The robot is suitable for applications such as high-speed transport to touch panel inspection boxes, high-speed parts assembly, and pick up and place of radiators and chips.

Baumüller to present intelligent automation solutions at Hannover

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Baumüller, the automation and innovative electric drive company, will present its wide range of Industry 4.0 solutions at the Hannover Messe from April 23-27, 2018.

Visitors to the stand (hall 14, stand H12) can find out about the design of new drive systems and the optimization of existing drive systems as well as current service concepts from the field of Industry 4.0.

The automation specialist equips entire machine modules, from the motor to the software, which can then be linked to each other via suitable interfaces or that can be integrated into existing systems.

[Read more…] about Baumüller to present intelligent automation solutions at Hannover

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