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Kuka launches new generation of the KR Quantec series

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Kuka has revised its best-selling product series to date: the KR Quantec. Among other things, the series has been optimised in terms of performance, cost-effectiveness and flexibility.

The new generation can now be ordered, with initial delivery scheduled for April 2019.

Since its market launch in 2010, over 100,000 KR Quantec series robots have been delivered. The reasons for this, the company says, are high reliability and the “all-rounder” robot’s uniquely broad spectrum of applications, compared with competitors.

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Toyota Research Institute unveils P4 automated driving test vehicle

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Toyota Research Institute (TRI) showed the TRI-P4 automated driving test vehicle at CES last week. The P4 is based on the all-new fifth-generation Lexus LS flagship sedan and will be used in TRI’s two-track Guardian and Chauffeur automated driving system development.

The P4 has Lexus’ new generation of chassis and steering control technology, which provides greater agility and allows for more responsive and smoother manoeuvres during automated driving.

It has two additional cameras to improve situational awareness on the sides and two new imaging sensors―one facing forward and one pointed to the rear―specifically designed for autonomous vehicles. The imaging sensors feature new chip technology with high dynamic range.

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Mercedes Benz Vans presents its ‘Vision Urbanetic’

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At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Mercedes-Benz Vans presented its Vision Urbanetic, a study that opens up new perspectives on autonomous driving.

It is said to enable the needs-based, sustainable and efficient transport of people and goods – and meet the needs of cities, companies from a wide range of industries, as well as travellers and commuters in innovative ways.

The concept reduces traffic flows, relieves inner-city infrastructures and contributes to a new urban quality of life. At the same time, it offers an outlook on future-oriented technologies for the interaction between human and machine.

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Hahn Group continues growth with acquisition of Rethink Robotics IP and appointment of Philipp Unterhalt

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Hahn Group says it is continuing to grow after it recently acquired the intellectual property of Rethink Robotics and with the appointment of Philipp Unterhalt. 

Unterhalt has been appointed managing director of the Hahn Group and interim CEO of Rethink Robotics.

Following the recent years’ success and ensuring long-term profitable growth, the company says the Hahn Group is further strengthened with the appointment of Unterhalt, who will work alongside Thomas Hähn and Klaus Siegmund.  [Read more…] about Hahn Group continues growth with acquisition of Rethink Robotics IP and appointment of Philipp Unterhalt

AVL and Comau partner to deliver advanced solutions for the electric vehicles market

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AVL List GmbH, a leader in engineering, simulation and testing technology for powertrain systems, and Comau SpA, a leading company in industrial automation products and systems, have joined forces to develop simulation, design, assembly and testing of powertrain systems and components.

As of January 1, 2018, AVL and Comau have an open cooperation in simulation, design, assembly and testing of powertrain components for electric as well as traditional vehicles.

The agreement will ensure customers have access to robust, standard solutions on a global scale, backed by a local presence, resulting in higher quality and a shorter time to market.

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Continental pioneers tyre tests with self-driving test vehicles

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At its test site in Uvalde, Texas, U.S.A., Continental has commissioned the first driverless tyre test vehicle for a wide range of road surface types.

The aim is to make the test results for Continental’s passenger and light truck tyres more conclusive and minimise the impact of the test procedure on the results. The new test vehicle is based on Continental’s automated Cruising Chauffeur, which was developed for motorways.

The test vehicle is controlled using a satellite-based navigation system. Equipped with camera and radar sensors, the car will be able to react immediately to people, animals, or other unexpected objects on the track, even without a driver.

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ZF promotes sensor portfolio for autonomous driving

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At CES this year, ZF highlighted its sensor portfolio for detecting vehicle surroundings – both inside and outside of the vehicle – to help to enhance the safety of conventional and automated vehicles.

The resulting architecture – including a new, full-range radar, solid-state LiDAR, innovative cameras and acoustic sensors – are combined with supercomputers from the ZF ProAI product family to create a powerful overall sensor system.

“As system architects for autonomous driving, we’ve developed a sensor set which equips cars with all of the necessary senses to digitally detect their surroundings,” said Torsten Gollewski, head of Advanced Engineering at ZF and general manager of Zukunft Ventures GmbH.

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Comau supports ‘Made’ Industry 4.0 centre in Italy

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The “MADE” Competence Centre, spearheaded by the Polytechnic of Milan, has been launched in Italy.

Comau – a member of the FCA Group and leader in the field of industrial automation – is a partner company, with a place on the MADE Board of Directors.

MADE is a public-private partnership formed by 39 partners from the business and academic world.

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Hahn Group acquires Rethink Robotics technology

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The Hahn Group, an international automation and robotics technology firm, has strengthened its portfolio and service offering by acquiring robotic technology from US robotic pioneer Rethink Robotics, which shut down in October.

Hahn Group has acquired all patents and trademarks of Rethink Robotics as well as its software platform “Intera5”.

Using the Intera software platform, which enables users to intuitively program industrial robots, Rethink Robotics has been the leader in the industrial deployment of collaborative robots, or “cobots.”

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Digital manufacturing platform Vention raises $17 million for growth plans

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Vention, a next-generation digital manufacturing platform for custom factory equipment, has completed a $17 million Series A financing round led by Bain Capital Ventures.

The company also released its second major platform upgrade since its founding in 2016.

Bain Capital Ventures joins Vention’s previous investors White Star Capital, Bolt, and Real Ventures.  [Read more…] about Digital manufacturing platform Vention raises $17 million for growth plans

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