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Siasun Robot & Automation has become the first Chinese company to join the US Robotic Industries Association.
Siasun is said to be China’s largest robot supplier and integrator. By joining RIA, the company will gain greater access to the association’s members, partners and personnel.
It may also learn about new technologies and more support for any plans expansion in America. [Read more…] about Siasun becomes first Chinese company to join leading US robotics association
The Port of Melbourne is the site of what is said to be the world’s first fully automated container handling terminal.
The system was developed and delivered by Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and Navis, part of Kalmar Business Area within Cargotec.
The automation solution is called OneTerminal, and was supplied to International Container Terminal Services Incorporated at the Port of Melbourne, Australia. [Read more…] about ‘World’s first’ fully automated port terminal opens in Melbourne
B&R’s Automation PC 910 is now optionally available with an Intel Xeon processor to make it more powerful, says the company.
The new microarchitecture provides a “50 per cent increase in performance” compared to the previous high-performance Core i processors, adds B&R, which was recently acquired by industrial giant ABB.
This level of performance allows effective handling of all applications that require fast analysis of large amounts of data, such as machine vision, data preparation for cloud applications and data mining for collection and analysis of quality data. [Read more…] about B&R gives its industrial PC more power with Intel Xeon processor
Kollmorgen says it has updated its developer network, added more functions and made it easier to use on mobile and desktop computer.
“It’s so much easier when you work as a team,” say the company in a statement. “This is why Kollmorgen has thoroughly revised and expanded the web-based customer community KDN – Kollmorgen Developer Network.”
The new version of the online knowledge base is really easy to use on all PCs, tablets, and smartphones – thanks to its responsive design, says the company. [Read more…] about Kollmorgen updates its developer network software
Minimum wage increases lead to more investment in robotics and automation systems, according to a new study.
The report, People Versus Machines: The Impact of Minimum Wages on Automatable Jobs, analysed the US Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey data from 1980 to 2015.
The paper was published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, and authored by Grace Lordan and David Neumark. [Read more…] about Minimum wage increases lead to more robotics and automation, says new report
ROBO, believed to be the first robotics and automation exchange traded fund, has reached a new milestone in terms of its assets under management.
Index provider ROBO Global, which has holdings in more than 100 listed companies, says investors have embraced its dedicated focus on robotics, automation and artificial intelligence.
The ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF recently surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, and its managers say it has achieved the psychologically significant benchmark less than four years after launching. [Read more…] about Largest robotics and automation investment fund now has $1 billion in assets under management
It’s not a glamorous business, logistics. Doesn’t make the mainstream news very often. And it’s not likely to be the top career choice for most people.
It’s understandable. After all, how interesting can it be to move boxes from point A to point B?
Put like that, it’s not much to write home about. But now, with driverless vehicles everywhere, augmented reality glasses and exoskeletons for warehouse workers, and robotics and automation technologies of all kinds promising to transform the industry worldwide, logistics is about to get much more interesting. [Read more…] about DHL could stop Amazon from taking over the world. Probably
Comau has signed deals with two new partner companies in Greece and Argentina.
In Greece, Comau has appointed the Nimac Group as its robotics distributor.
Nimac (pictured above) is located in Thessalonikki, and started the production of horizontal panel saws in 1977. It is now said to be one of the top manufacturers in the beam saws sector.
The newly created business line, Nimac Robotics, will bring the Comau’s robotics and automation products portfolio to the Greek market. [Read more…] about Comau signs up new robotics and automation partners in Greece and Argentina
The news that investments in robotics and automation companies have out-performed all other investments on the stock market will only add to the allure of this sector.
Fuelled by a renewed fascination and technological advancement in artificial intelligence, investors are enthusiastically looking for funds and companies in which to put their money.
There’s very few investments in life or in history that can offer get-rich-quick returns, but certainly a wise investor could make substantial returns if they are careful with their money. [Read more…] about Interview: Leading robotics and automation fund manager planning to launch new investment vehicle
US President Donald Trump’s trade policies will “trigger the biggest wave of automation in history”, according to an economics expert writing on Forbes.com.
Trump has spoken out against a variety of international trade agreements to which the US had previously signed up to.
And since he became president, Trump has taken the US out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and is discussing how to also take it out of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or Nafta. [Read more…] about ‘Trump’s trade war will trigger the biggest wave of automation in history’, says expert
