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Automaker BYD to sell ‘general-purpose’ humanoid robots for $10,000 each

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BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle and battery manufacturer, has launched a new solar-powered humanoid robot, named “BoYoboD”.

This “general-purpose” robot is designed to assist with various household chores, including laundry, folding clothes, vacuuming, raking leaves, and cleaning bathrooms. Priced at approximately $10,000 (73,000 yuan), BYD plans to begin deliveries in China by December 2025.

BoYoboD is equipped with advanced artificial intelligence and features a solar power charging kit. Users can place the accompanying solar panel system outdoors, allowing the robot to autonomously recharge when its battery falls below a user-defined threshold. [Read more…] about Automaker BYD to sell ‘general-purpose’ humanoid robots for $10,000 each

Danobat launches ‘most precise robot on the market’

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The machine tool manufacturer Danobat has entered the industrial robotics sector with the launch of the DMTR range, a development which the company says “redefines industry standards”.

Danobat says the new machine – which it describes as the ‘most precise robot on the market” – sets a new benchmark in accuracy and efficiency, combining the flexibility of a robot with the stability and precision of a machine tool.

The DMTR range achieves three times the pose accuracy compared to other solutions, and obtains exceptional levels of pose repeatability in critical operations such as drilling, riveting and tapping. [Read more…] about Danobat launches ‘most precise robot on the market’

Eighteen new semiconductor fabs to start construction in 2025

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The semiconductor industry is expected to start 18 new fab construction projects in 2025, according to SEMI’s latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report.

The new projects include three 200mm and fifteen 300mm facilities, the majority of which are expected to begin operations from 2026 to 2027.

In 2025, the Americas and Japan are the leading regions with four projects each. The China and Europe & Middle East regions are each tied for third place with three planned construction projects. [Read more…] about Eighteen new semiconductor fabs to start construction in 2025

Autonomous vehicle accident: Who is at fault and how a car accident lawyer can help

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Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, have completely changed the way we think about transportation.

They are at the cutting edge of technological innovation and has the potential to reduce human error and increase road safety, but accidents involving AVs still happen, which begs the difficult question of who is at fault in a crash involving an AV.

The Complicated Fault System in AV Mishaps

The dynamics of AV accidents involve a multitude of factors, in contrast to traditional auto accidents where fault is usually attributed to one or more human drivers. [Read more…] about Autonomous vehicle accident: Who is at fault and how a car accident lawyer can help

PCBWay now offers multi-colored printed circuit boards

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PCBWay now offers designers the chance to print any color image on the PCB they design

Printed circuit boards are often overlooked by the very consumers they work so hard to serve, and that’s fine because they are not meant to stand out – in fact, they are usually hidden away inside the device somewhere. PCBs provide essential functionality to the device they are embedded into. Therefore, they tend to be whatever colors the PCB manufacturer offers.

And until now, the overwhelming majority of PCBs have been green in colour. That is because of the solder mask – almost every manufacturer uses the green standard solder mask.

The main reason is that green is thought to be be the most functional color: you can have white text on it and it will show up well, while still protecting the circuits underneath.

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Seegrid ends distribution agreements with Toyota subsidiary in favour of direct sales

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Seegrid, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions for palletized material handling, has decided to terminate its product and distribution agreements with Raymond Corporation, a division of Toyota, effective upon the conclusion of a ninety-day notice period.

Joe Pajer, CEO of Seegrid, says: “This move will allow us to sell and service the full Seegrid-branded product line across all market segments rather than serving a large portion of the market through Raymond.

“We are seeing more customers desire a direct relationship with Seegrid as we roll out our new lift truck products and release innovative technology enhancements across our product line.” [Read more…] about Seegrid ends distribution agreements with Toyota subsidiary in favour of direct sales

Moderna quadruples capacity with automated warehouse from Mecalux

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The intralogistics group Mecalux has equipped Moderna Products’ plant in Izegem, Belgium, with an automated warehouse connected to production.

With the pet industry growing rapidly – projected to reach a value of $500 billion by 2030, according to Bloomberg – Moderna Products aims to double its sales in the next five years.

The company will continue providing cat litter trays, beds, carriers, feeders and water dispensers for pets in over 79 countries worldwide. [Read more…] about Moderna quadruples capacity with automated warehouse from Mecalux

Doosan robot central to coffee machine deal with Everysys

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Doosan Robotics, a manufacturer of industrial and collaborative robotics, has announced an exclusive partnership with Everysys, a Swiss manufacturer of commercial coffee machines. 

The Eversys Cameo coffee machine will now be featured in “Dr Presso”, Doosan’s robot café module, which could be described as a robotic work cell.

Dr Presso can prepare 15 types of hot and cold coffee, now with the same in-cup quality found in specialized franchises. Doosan says Dr Presso is “the only robot on the market that can close the caps on coffee cups”. [Read more…] about Doosan robot central to coffee machine deal with Everysys

Aerospace manufacturer JPB Système reaches ‘production milestone’ of 5 million flight parts

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JPB Système, a manufacturer of technology solutions for aerospace, aeronautic and other industries, says it has manufactured “five million separate flight parts since the start of its production operations over 20 years ago”.

The milestone predominantly comprises component parts used to produce JPB Système’s innovative LULYLOK B-nut self-locking device and borescope self-locking plug, both of which are supplied to global aircraft engine manufacturers including Safran, Rolls Royce, GE and Pratt & Whitney.

The figure also includes a number of other smaller parts, fittings and fasteners produced across the company’s Industry 4.0 enabled manufacturing facilities. [Read more…] about Aerospace manufacturer JPB Système reaches ‘production milestone’ of 5 million flight parts

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

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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