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Perseverance’s first year on Mars: Purdue professor, mission team member looks at what is ahead

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Almost one year into the Mars rover mission, accomplishing its goal is on the horizon for Purdue University’s Briony Horgan and the Perseverance team.

February 18 will mark one year since the rover landed on the red planet following a seven-month, 300-million-mile flight across space.

Horgan, associate professor of planetary science in the Purdue College of Science’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, says anticipation is building as the team focuses on the mission goal: researching a now-dry large river delta. [Read more…] about Perseverance’s first year on Mars: Purdue professor, mission team member looks at what is ahead

Door locking systems manufacturer turns to Delta for machine vision robotic solution

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Metal LS, a Bulgarian manufacturer of door locking systems, door and window handles and building hardware, started planning the new automated assembly of door locks in 2019.

The robotic systems that the company already used for other applications were too large for the planned production site, so the new solutions needed to be as compact and precise as possible, in addition to being state of the art.

Door and security locks are precision parts with standard dimensions and components stipulated in DIN standards. Therefore, quality and precision were especially important deciding factors for Metal LS. [Read more…] about Door locking systems manufacturer turns to Delta for machine vision robotic solution

Kuka releases new delta robot for which ‘hygiene is the essence’

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Kuka Robotics has launched a new delta robot for which “hygiene is of the essence”, according to the company.

Kuka says the new robot is made entirely of stainless steel and calls it “the hygiene robot”, adding that it “impressively performs challenging pick-and-place applications in the food and packaging industries”.

It also scores highly in the electronics and pharmaceutical industries with flexible application possibilities. [Read more…] about Kuka releases new delta robot for which ‘hygiene is the essence’

Delta Honored for its Substantial Contribution to Climate Change and Water Security Issues

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Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today announced it has been rated “A” leadership level in both the “climate change” and “water security” categories of the Global Climate Change Report 2020 released by CDP, the prominent environmental non-profit assessment organization. Of the 9,600 companies in the world that responded to the CDP evaluation this year, Delta is one of the few leading companies in Taiwan to have obtained the aforementioned “double A” rating, an honor that demonstrates Delta’s substantial contribution to mankind’s fight against climate change and water security challenges through decisive actions that nurture the megatrend of global sustainable development.

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Delta acquires industrial automation software company Trihedral

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Delta Electronics is to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Trihedral Engineering, a Canadian SCADA and IIoT software company, for more than $33 million.

The acquisition will unite Delta’s hardware and Trihedral’s software in the rapidly growing field of automation, AI, and data analytics.

Delta says the initiative will further strengthen its sales expansion in various fields such as industrial automation for smart manufacturing. [Read more…] about Delta acquires industrial automation software company Trihedral

Sarcos Robotics supplies exoskeleton to Delta Air Lines

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Delta Air Lines is partnering with Sarcos Robotics to test a mobile and dexterous exoskeleton designed to boost employees’ physical capabilities and bolster their safety.

Sarcos, a maker of exoskeletons, has developed the Sarcos Guardian XO, a battery-powered, full-body exoskeleton designed to boost human performance and endurance while helping to prevent injury.

This robotic suit, designed for employees to wear, does the heavy lifting. By bearing the weight of the suit and the payload, the exoskeleton may enable an employee to lift up to 200 pounds repeatedly for up to eight hours at a time without strain or fatigue. [Read more…] about Sarcos Robotics supplies exoskeleton to Delta Air Lines

Delta Electronics and JTC Corporation agree initiative to develop smart manufacturing systems in Singapore

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Delta Electronics, a provider of power and thermal management solutions, and JTC Corporation, the lead government agency responsible for developing industrial infrastructure, have signed an agreement to collaborate to drive adoption of Industry 4.0 technology.

Delta will set up an Industry 4.0 Solutions and Training Center to support JTC customers, upskill small- and medium-sized business partners and provide advanced automation solutions to tackle problem statements in Singapore’s manufacturing industry.

Jackie Chang, vice president, Southeast Asia and India of Delta Electronics, says: “Delta is greatly looking forward to collaborating with JTC to support its customers with our deep domain knowledge in electronics. [Read more…] about Delta Electronics and JTC Corporation agree initiative to develop smart manufacturing systems in Singapore

Mitsubishi Electric introduces range of ‘high-performance’ delta robots

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Mitsubishi Electric has extended its MELFA articulated arm and SCARA robot offering to include a range of delta robots.

Mitsubishi says the new robots combine its “award-winning servo technology” with the latest mechanicals from e-F@ctory Alliance partner Codian Robotics.

With Mitsubishi Electric already one of the world’s largest suppliers of light payload industrial robots and Codian a market leader in delta mechanics it’s a combination that enables the user to achieve reliable performance in higher speed pick and place operations, with the advantage of simple set-up and programming from one the markets main automation brands. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi Electric introduces range of ‘high-performance’ delta robots

Fanuc launches new food-grade delta robot

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Industrial automation giant Fanuc has launched a new “food-grade” delta robot.

The company says its new DR-3iB “sets a new standard for robotic food handling in terms of payload, speed, reach and sanitation”.

The new DR-3iB delta robot is Fanuc’s latest solution for picking and packing primary and secondary food products. [Read more…] about Fanuc launches new food-grade delta robot

Delta Electronics starts construction of new office building in Netherlands

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Delta Electronics has held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of its new building in the “Automotive Campus” in Helmond, the Netherlands.

Delta is a large, Taiwan-headquartered company which provides a huge range of industrial technologies including robotic arms.

The new building will become the base for its industrial automation business in Europe, Middle East and Africa. [Read more…] about Delta Electronics starts construction of new office building in Netherlands