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inVia Robotics adds warehouse ‘social distancing features’ to its software

May 14, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

inVia Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation solutions for e-commerce businesses, has added “social distancing features” to its inVia Logic software and inVia PickMate user tool.

inVia says the new features proactively keep workers at a safe distance from each other and also notify both warehouse workers and warehouse management if that distance is breached.

The company adds that this “helps businesses immediately enact safety first measures” as the economy starts to cautiously reopen, and have them in place as we navigate towards a new normal which will most certainly include increased e-commerce ordering. [Read more…] about inVia Robotics adds warehouse ‘social distancing features’ to its software

Mitsubishi launches ‘smallest, most compact’ programmable logic controller

November 29, 2019 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

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

RightHand Robotics and Element Logic launch integrated robotic piece-picking solution

October 2, 2019 by Sam Francis

RightHand Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation technology, and Element Logic, an AutoStore partner, have launched an integrated robotic piece-picking solution that combines the technologies of both companies.

The announcement was made in conjunction with IMHX in Birmingham, UK, September 24-27.

The robotic piece-picking solution combines award-winning technology from RightHand Robotics with Element Logic software and AutoStore’s automated storage and retrieval system. [Read more…] about RightHand Robotics and Element Logic launch integrated robotic piece-picking solution

Element Logic to deliver ‘world’s largest’ AutoStore installation at Prime Cargo warehouse

September 10, 2019 by Sam Francis

Element Logic, a warehouse automation provider which has developed a robotic piece-picking system, is to deliver what is claimed to be “the world’s largest AutoStore installation within third-party logistics” for Prime Cargo.

E-logistics company Prime Cargo says investing in the huge robot warehouse from AutoStore will “ensure faster deliveries”.

As the first provider of e-commerce logistics in Denmark, Prime Cargo now completely automates the product picking process. [Read more…] about Element Logic to deliver ‘world’s largest’ AutoStore installation at Prime Cargo warehouse

Logic Supply launches ‘high-performance’ edge computing device

September 2, 2019 by David Edwards

Industrial and IoT computer hardware manufacturer Logic Supply has unveiled the Karbon 700 “high-performance rugged computer”.

Designed for reliability in challenging environments, Karbon 700 is intended for use as a data logger, NVR or edge device in heavy industrial, in-vehicle or remote installations in the manufacturing, physical security and energy management industries.

Murat Erdogan, Logic Supply VP of products, says: “The Edge continues to expand further out from the data center, placing increasingly challenging environmental demands on hardware. [Read more…] about Logic Supply launches ‘high-performance’ edge computing device

Xilinx unveils ‘world’s largest’ FPGA chip with 9 million system logic cells

August 21, 2019 by David Edwards

Xilinx has launched what it claims is the “world’s largest” FPGA chip featuring 9 million system logic cells.

Xilinx says the new chip represents the expansion of its 16 nanometer (nm) Virtex UltraScale+ range.

The new FPGA – the Virtex UltraScale+ VU19P – has 35 billion transistors, and provides “the highest logic density and I/O count on a single device ever built”, according to Xilinx. [Read more…] about Xilinx unveils ‘world’s largest’ FPGA chip with 9 million system logic cells

Samsung Electronics to invest $115 billion in logic chip businesses by 2030

April 26, 2019 by Anna

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, will invest KRW 133 trillion (US$115 billion) by 2030 to strengthen its competitiveness in System LSI and Foundry businesses.

The investment plan is expected to help the company to reach its goal of becoming the world leader in not only memory semiconductors but also logic chips by 2030.

The company also plans to create 15,000 jobs in R&D and production to bolster its technological prowess.

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New fanless PC designed for flexibility in industrial IoT applications

January 25, 2018 by Anna

With an eye toward the evolving needs of today’s industrial computer users, Logic Supply has unveiled the small form factor, fanless ML350.

Powered by Intel Apollo Lake processing, the ML350 is a customizable computing platform, purpose-built from board to chassis for applications ranging from digital signage and machine automation, to industrial IoT and edge computing.

The ML350 has been engineered to strike an ideal balance between size and performance, while allowing for optimal configuration, claims the company.

Software developer and integrator Universal Logic receives order for 60 Yaskawa Neocortex AI robotic work cells

July 25, 2017 by Sam Francis

An industrial technology integrator called Universal Logic says it has receieved a large order for 60 of its specially designed robotic work cells.

The company has developed a software-intense work cell which it calls Neocortex, aimed at supply chains and logistics operations which require automated material handling systems for high-mix, high volume applications.

Universal Logic’s Neocortex Goods to Robot Cells for automated order fulfillment of consumer goods have now been ordered by an undisclosed customer, who wants 60 complete cells for their order fulfillment of consumer goods. [Read more…] about Software developer and integrator Universal Logic receives order for 60 Yaskawa Neocortex AI robotic work cells

Automation Direct launches new CPU for its programmable logic controllers

June 29, 2017 by Sam Francis

Automation Direct has added two new “feature-enhanced” CPUs to its DirectLogic DL405 programmable logic controller product line.

The D4-454 and D4-454DC-1 provide all the capabilities of the D4-430, D4-440 and D4-450 CPUs, using updated microprocessor technology allowing the D4-454 to be the CPU of choice for the DL405 family.

Both D4-454 CPUs include a built-in power supply and four communication ports. [Read more…] about Automation Direct launches new CPU for its programmable logic controllers