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Cincoze, a manufacturer of embedded systems, has launched the P2100 Series, including P2102 and P2102E.
The P2102 is a slim, fanless, embedded computer with the P2102E offering greater expandability.
Supporting Cincoze’s innovative modular design, the P2100 Series can also work as a panel PC when combined with various Cincoze display modules. [Read more…] about Cincoze launches new fanless embedded computer
Automotive systems maker Denso is partnering with chipmaker Qualcomm to develop what they call “next-generation cockpit systems”.
Though they use the word “cockpit”, they probably mean vehicle dashboards rather than aircraft cockpits.
In recent years, the amount of information provided by a vehicle to the driver has increased due to advanced driver assistance functions using cameras and sensors, as well as various entertainment functions. [Read more…] about Denso partners with Qualcomm to develop ‘next-generation’ vehicle dashboards
Automotive systems manufacturer ZF says its advanced driver assistance system technology is the “most affordable” in the industry.
Automated driving for personal passenger vehicles continues to be an important advancement in the quest toward “zero accidents” for all automotive companies.
ZF is concentrating on Level 2+ semi-automated systems that deliver advanced safety and convenience functions – and along with its partners has developed the most affordable Level 2+ system in the industry. [Read more…] about ZF claims its ADAS technology is ‘most affordable’ in the industry
Yaskawa Electric, one of the largest industrial robot manufacturers in the world, has begun sales of its new collaborative robot.
The Motoman HC20 DT is said to be anti-dust and drip-proof, with a payload capacity of 20kg and a maximum reach of 1,700 mm.
Yaskawa launches its new cobot against the background of a labor shortage that is worsening due to a decline in the working-age population. [Read more…] about Yaskawa begins sales of its new collaborative robot
Mitsubishi Electric has released the company’s smallest and most powerful compact programmable logic controller to date – the FX5UC series Premium Micro PLC.
The company says the new PLC’s diminutive size is set to help machine builders and manufacturers pack “ever more functionality into a smaller space”, while also providing the web access and network connectivity demanded by the latest smart factory applications.
Mitsubishi Electric launched its first range of micro controllers, the FX family of PLCs, over 35 years ago as part of the MELSEC-F series. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi launches ‘smallest, most compact’ programmable logic controller
Toyota has launch the new version of its Welwalk WW-2000, a robot designed to provide rehabilitation support to individuals with lower limb paralysis as a result of stroke and other causes.
Orders for the new model commenced in November 2019 and planned to be delivered in February 2020.
The Welwalk WW-2000 upgrades the various features of the prior model (the Welwalk WW-1000), namely the rehabilitation support functions based on motor learning theory and the ease of use in clinical settings. [Read more…] about Toyota launches new version of walking rehabilitation robot
Continental says its new server concept is a “central element” for the conversion to a service-oriented electronics architecture in highly connected ID electric cars.
Volkswagen uses the server as an in-car application server (ICAS1) for ID vehicle models based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB).
High computing power and a consistent separation of hardware and software are paving the way for new functions and convenient over-the-air updates. [Read more…] about Continental vehicle server connects VW ID electric vehicles
Hanwha Robotics has demonstrated a CNC machine tending solution using its HCR-5 collaborative robot.
The company says the demand for collaborative robot solutions is increasing because such solutions enable the operator to reduce waiting times during the process.
These solutions also relieve workers from ergonomically unfavorable and hazardous jobs. [Read more…] about Hanwha demonstrates CNC machine tending using collaborative robot
SICK has been showcasing its robotic area protection system, saying that the technology makes collaborative robot safety simple.
The Safe Robotics Area Protection (SRAP) safety system from SICK provides process-based protection for collaborative robot applications.
The safety system provides machine operators with unrestricted, yet safe, access to a robot’s working area at any time, by adapting the operating conditions to the position of the person. [Read more…] about SICK showcases robotic area protection system
by Sam Francis
B&R now offers SafeRobotics functions for tripods to safely monitor all types of delta kinematic systems – or delta robots.
The company says serial axes can also be included in the calculations, for example when tripods are mounted on moving platforms.
Safe robot monitoring is implemented using the safety functions Safely Limited Position, Safely Limited Orientation, Safely Limited Joint Position and Safely Limited Speed. [Read more…] about B&R brings safety to delta robot kinematics
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