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Nidec Leroy-Somer selected by Airbus to develop electric motors for its future hydrogen powered zero-emission engine

February 8, 2023 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Nidec Leroy-Somer has signed an agreement with Airbus, the worlds largest airplane manufacturer, to develop an electric motor for its hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine prototype, as part of Airbus’ ambition to bring the first zero-emission commercial aircraft to market by 2035.

The long-standing expertise and extensive know-how of the French electric motor manufacturer, who already provides proven advanced technologies to many demanding industries, such as navy, nuclear, railway, automotive and robotics is now collaborating on aviation decarbonization.

Leroy-Somer, part of the Japanese Nidec Group since 2017, is entrusted to design and develop a series of electric motor prototypes which meet very high requirements in terms of safety, reliability, energy-efficiency and lowest weight for the targeted power. [Read more…] about Nidec Leroy-Somer selected by Airbus to develop electric motors for its future hydrogen powered zero-emission engine

Filed Under: Design, News Tagged With: airbus, aircraft, aviation, cell, commercial, design, develop, electric, engine, expertise, fuel, high, hydrogen, leroy-somer, manufacturer, motor, motors, nidec, powered, project, prototypes, selected, technologies, zero-emission

Hydraulic Log Splitter Maintenance Tips

January 22, 2023 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Log splitters are a useful tool to have in your arsenal, so they deserve proper care. Over time, even small issues will build up and create noticeable drops in the efficiency of your log splitter.

If you’re looking for ways to ensure your splitter is kept in optimal condition, then you’ve come to the right place. We will walk through some of the most useful log splitter maintenance tips. [Read more…] about Hydraulic Log Splitter Maintenance Tips

Filed Under: Engineering Tagged With: check, cord, coupling, damage, don, engine, expensive, fluid, hydraulic, inspect, inspection, lead, log, loose, machine, maintenance, oil, perform, pump, ram, regularly, replace, splitter

How to Inspect a Car Before You Buy it

December 23, 2022 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

When you use an online car auction site like SCA, you may be wondering if you can inspect the auto auction vehicles before you bid on them. Because they are online auto auctions, you have the benefit of direct access to auto auctions all over the United States, but that can make inspecting the cars before buying them a challenge.

As you browse the auction site, you may notice that the salvage autos from auctions have a thumbnail photo of the car you can click that will take you to the listing description. In the descriptions, you will find a lot more information about the vehicle. [Read more…] about How to Inspect a Car Before You Buy it

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: actual, auction, auctions, auto, buy, car, checked, damage, engine, find, history, inspection, listing, mechanical, mileage, online, reading, report, site, title, vehicle, vehicles, website

Bowe Group leads $8.2 million investment round in robot software company Mov.ai

November 21, 2022 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Bowe Group, a provider of integrated automation technology, has led an $8.2 million investment round in Mov.ai, a startup specializing in autonomous mobile robots software.

The investment round includes Mov.ai’s existing investors State of Mind Ventures, NFX, and Viola Ventures.

Automation is playing an increasingly important role in the supply chain, specifically in intralogistics, with robots at the forefront of this trend. [Read more…] about Bowe Group leads $8.2 million investment round in robot software company Mov.ai

Filed Under: News, Software Tagged With: ability, amr, automation, bowe, customer, director, engine, group, integrators, intralogistics, investment, managing, manufacturers, market, meet, mov.ai, platform, robot, robotics, robots, round, software, ventures

Veo Robotics launches ‘new and improved’ safeguarding system for human-robot collaboration

November 21, 2022 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Veo Robotics, the industrial automation company that created FreeMove, a 3D safeguarding system for industrial robots that enables dynamic human-robot collaboration, has released its new and improved FreeMove 2.0 Engine. 

The redesigned FreeMove 2.0 Engine is a high-performance industrial computer with a proprietary safety architecture that works alongside FreeMove Sensors to monitor workcells in 3D. It implements dynamic Speed and Separation Monitoring to enable safe interaction between humans and robots.

The launch coincides with a growing need for manufacturers to create safer facility floors as their use of automation – and in particular robots – increases. [Read more…] about Veo Robotics launches ‘new and improved’ safeguarding system for human-robot collaboration

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: collaboration, dynamic, engine, floors, freemove, human-robot, humans, improved, industrial, manufacturers, manufacturing, monitor, monitoring, productivity, robot, robotics, robots, safe, safeguarding, safety, speed, system, veo, workcells

10 Winter Car Problems You Can’t Ignore

October 26, 2022 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

In most parts of the country, winter means dealing with frigid temperatures, snow, ice and salt-covered roads. At first glance, this may not seem like it has much to do with your car or your driving.

However, the truth is that winter can present serious dangers when you’re behind the wheel and expose the vehicle itself to serious damage. Pay attention to these 10 common winter car problems and you’ll be prepared to handle whatever Mother Nature throws your way. [Read more…] about 10 Winter Car Problems You Can’t Ignore

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: battery, car, cold, door, driving, engine, fuel, ice, locks, parts, plugs, power, problems, properly, spark, temperatures, time, tire, weather, windshield, winter, won

RGo Robotics exits stealth mode with $20 million in funding and ‘major customer wins’

May 10, 2022 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

RGo Robotics, a pioneer in artificial perception technology that enables mobile robots to understand complex surroundings and operate autonomously, has exited stealth mode with $20 million in funding.

The investment round, led by MoreTech Ventures, will allow RGo Robotics to continue rapid expansion of both its R&D and commercial teams to bring its Perception Engine to market.

RGo Robotics develops disruptive AI-powered technology for autonomous mobile robots, which allows them to achieve 3D, human-level perception. Its Perception Engine gives mobile robots the ability to understand complex surroundings and operate autonomously like humans. [Read more…] about RGo Robotics exits stealth mode with $20 million in funding and ‘major customer wins’

Filed Under: Computing, News, RGo Robotics Tagged With: complex, engine, market, mobile, partner, perception, rgo, robot, robotics, robots, technology

Indy Autonomous Challenge racecar sets new speed record for driverless vehicle

April 29, 2022 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

The Indy Autonomous Challenge racecar, a Dallara AV-21 programmed by team PoliMOVE from Politecnico di Milano, Italy, and the University of Alabama, USA, has set a new land speed world record of 192.2 mph / 309.3 kph at the historic Kennedy Space Center.

Operating the Dallara AV-21, PoliMOVE set out to push the limits of a boosted engine package during test runs yesterday at Space Florida’s Launch & Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center.

The upgraded engine package, capable of delivering 30 percent more horsepower than previous models, will be on all IAC racecars moving forward. Future competitions will be announced in the coming months. [Read more…] about Indy Autonomous Challenge racecar sets new speed record for driverless vehicle

Filed Under: Autonomous vehicles, News Tagged With: autonomous, challenge, dallara, engine, future, iac, indy, limits, package, performance, polimove, racecar, record, space, speed, team, technology, university, vehicles

The Most Typical Flaws in Used Cars

April 5, 2022 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Used cars are a viable purchase option when you have a limited budget. You can get a lot of value if you research diligently and inspect the vehicle thoroughly before buying it. Combine this with used car warranties and you won’t need to worry about excessive repair costs.

You’re prone to getting a car with failing parts without doing your research. Knowing the usual issues in used vehicles will enable you to check for potential problems so you can avoid a bad purchase. Here are the most common flaws in used cars. [Read more…] about The Most Typical Flaws in Used Cars

Filed Under: Engineering Tagged With: better, body, brake, buying, car, cars, check, damage, engine, find, good, inspect, issues, problems, purchase, repair, vehicle

Tips for Your Car Maintenance

January 6, 2022 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Taking care of your vehicle is a duty that comes with being self-employed. Yes, it’s time-consuming and costly, but the money you spend now will save you money in the long run.

One of the encouraging aspects of today’s vehicles is that they need fewer service visits to maintain them in peak operating conditions.

Maintaining your vehicle isn’t a one-time event. You don’t have to wait for your parents to recap you to get your tires rotated or renewed oil. [Read more…] about Tips for Your Car Maintenance

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: automobile, bulb, care, cars, check, critical, engine, essential, help, light, lighting, maintenance, minutes, money, oil, pressure, procedures, properly, repair, required, safety, standard, tire, tires, vehicle

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