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ABB launches new range of ‘next generation’ collaborative robots

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ABB is expanding its collaborative robot portfolio with the new GoFa and SWIFTI cobot families, offering higher payloads and speeds, to complement YuMi and Single Arm YuMi in ABB’s cobot line-up.

These stronger, faster and more capable cobots will accelerate the company’s expansion in high-growth segments including electronics, healthcare, consumer goods, logistics and food and beverage, amongst others, meeting the growing demand for automation across multiple industries.

GoFa and SWIFTI are intuitively designed so customers need not rely on in-house programming specialists. This will unlock industries that have low levels of automation, with customers able to operate their cobot within minutes of installation, straight out of the box, with no specialized training. [Read more…] about ABB launches new range of ‘next generation’ collaborative robots

A Complete Breakdown of the Online Investment Concept

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The modern world of investment opportunities is filled with an abundance of different notions that will help users easily achieve all of their goals.

This is of great importance, especially if you are just now starting the process of investment. Having all of this in mind, if you want to reach all of the goals that you want to achieve regarding the world of stock investment, then you should make sure that you have the right approach at hand.

This notion will help you establish the perfect starting point that will ultimately lead you to success. As mentioned above, the latest features that are incorporated into this whole segment are tied with the most recent technological updates. This way the creation of the online investment concept is born. [Read more…] about A Complete Breakdown of the Online Investment Concept

How Businesses Can Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest Technology

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Nowadays, technology evolves quickly. Progress and advances in technology are growing at a far faster rate than ever before. Intelligent new products are invented and developed continually. It can feel almost impossible to keep up with the latest innovations, as there are just so many of them being announced all of the time.

Generally, all these technological advancements have been great news for businesses. It is now easier than ever before for companies to engage with their target audience and market products directly to them using social media. App technology has also meant that businesses have a brand-new and hassle-free way to encourage customers to shop with them or use their services, and this provides more choice and convenience for the customer too.

Technology does not just make our lives easier, although it is incredibly convenient. It also represents significant opportunities for businesses. In general, most consumers embrace technology and see it as a positive tool to enhance their daily life. [Read more…] about How Businesses Can Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest Technology

3 Things That Every Good Courier Company Needs

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Most businesses need a courier service at some time or another, so it’s a venture that could prove profitable in the longer term.

Whether you already have your own courier business or are thinking of starting one, there are some key things that you should try to focus on that could help to make your business a success.

Here are 3 things that every good courier company needs. [Read more…] about 3 Things That Every Good Courier Company Needs

Epson signs up Industrial Control as distributor in Michigan

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Epson Robots has signed up Industrial Control, a provider of factory automation solutions, products, and training, as an official distributor of Epson Robots automation solutions in the state of Michigan.

Epson says Industrial Control’s wealth of knowledge and experience gained through long-standing relationships with machine builders, combined with Epson Robots’ technology, will help manufacturers “reach today’s challenging factory automation objectives”.

Mark Ermatinger, CEO of Industrial Control, says: “Customers are asking for smarter, pre-engineered, and turn-key solutions to help reduce risks and save time. [Read more…] about Epson signs up Industrial Control as distributor in Michigan

Things You Should Know About Humanoids

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Back in the days, it was hard to imagine that we’d be making and using robots and artificial intelligence. But now, it’s 2021, and we’re enjoying the perks of the advancements in our technology.

These creations have made things so convenient for us. We may be far from living like the Jetsons yet, but the innovations we experience today is already something. [Read more…] about Things You Should Know About Humanoids

Trees and power lines

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Trees are an important part of our lives; they add aesthetic value to the surrounding environment, improve air and water quality, reduce soil erosion, and provide shade during the scorching summer months.

Likewise, power lines serve the machinery and equipment we interact with every day, adding luxury and efficacy to our lives.

While these two provide amazing benefits, when trees and power lines are in close proximity to roads, they become a potential hazard to motorists and can cause extreme vehicle damages and bodily injuries if they fall over or motorists accidentally run into them.

Read on to find out how to stay safe while driving on roads with trees and power lines. [Read more…] about Trees and power lines

ABB launches new maintenance service for fleets and individual robots

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ABB has launched a condition-based maintenance service for fleet and individual robot assessments.

The company says the new service enables optimized production performance through improved robot management.

ABB’s new Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) service enables robot users to create a preventive maintenance schedule for individual or robot fleets based on real-time operational data, to optimize productivity and minimize downtime. [Read more…] about ABB launches new maintenance service for fleets and individual robots

Cruise and GM partner with Microsoft to commercialize self-driving vehicles

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Cruise and General Motors have entered a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft to accelerate the commercialization of self-driving vehicles.

The companies will bring together their software and hardware engineering excellence, cloud computing capabilities, manufacturing know-how and partner ecosystem to transform transportation to create a safer, cleaner, and more accessible world for everyone.

Dan Ammann, Cruise CEO, says: “Our mission to bring safer, better, and more affordable transportation to everyone isn’t just a tech race – it’s also a trust race. [Read more…] about Cruise and GM partner with Microsoft to commercialize self-driving vehicles

Mecademic reports ‘increasing demand’ for its tiny robots

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Mecademic says it is seeing “increasing demand” for its tiny robots. The company has unveiled a redesigned website partly to reflect the changes in its business.

The Canadian company says the redesign “marks a major leap forward into the international robotics industry”, propelling Mecademic on its mission to facilitate automation for increasingly more industrial companies, research facilities, and manufacturers around the world.

Ilian Bonev, co-founder at Mecademic and world-renowned robotics precision expert, says: “Our new website provides a holistic library of never-before-seen robotics resources to help users start automating quickly, easily, and at lower costs. [Read more…] about Mecademic reports ‘increasing demand’ for its tiny robots