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Danish startup Kassow Robots has started production of two new collaborative robots which the company recently added to its product portfolio.
The two new cobots are the KR 1410 and the KR 1805.
Kassow says the KR 1805 has an 1.80-metre robot arm, which gives it an “unrivalled reach in the cobot market”, and opens up completely new applications for customers in industry. [Read more…] about Kassow Robots begins production of two new 7-axis collaborative robots
Going digital is not a unique thing anymore. Instead, it is a crucial step for any business. Almost all organizations have their websites and online platforms.
Another step further, organizations now have their applications that can be easily accessed, and their services easily availed from.
However, having an app would mean running it too. That is why companies tend to outsource application management processes to help them run the app smoothly. [Read more…] about How to Outsource the Enterprise Application Management Processes
Fanuc is to introduce its new “RoboNano α-NTiA” at SPIE Photonics West 2020, February 4-6, in San Francisco, Booth #5684.
Designed to help manufacturers improve productivity, the RoboNano is described as an “ultra-precise machine tool offering the ultimate in finish quality for optical surfaces”.
Available in two models, including the new RoboNano α-NTiA for turning applications and the RoboNano α-NMiA for 5-axis milling and scribing / engraving, the RoboNano meets the requirements of the most demanding applications in the automotive, biomedical, and watchmaking industries. [Read more…] about Fanuc to introduce new RoboNano ‘ultra precise’ machining tool
Automotive manufacturers need to accelerate digital transformation initiatives in order to survive disruption, according to analysis by GlobalData.
From automation and seamless connectivity to personalization, digital technologies are putting the automotive industry in a state of disruptive transition.
Against this backdrop, auto manufacturers need to explore new digital solutions across the value chain to conceive new models and survive in the rapidly transforming industry, says GlobalData, a data and analytics company. [Read more…] about Automotive manufacturers need digital transformation to survive disruption
There are many operational challenges today that are constraining organizations in their search for new advancements to improve their business procedures and accelerate product development cycles.
Rapid prototyping services has risen as a key empowering innovation, with its capacity to abbreviate item plan and advancement time.
Rapid prototyping services is an innovation for rapidly manufacturing physical models, utilitarian models and little clumps of parts legitimately from PC supported plan (CAD) information. [Read more…] about Rapid Prototyping Services: A Key Empowering Innovation
by Mai Tao
Omron has introduced its sixth wave of factory automation control equipment.
The company says the devices are built on a common design platform for unified product specifications, for further innovation in control panel building.
The products will be available as 237 models in six categories. [Read more…] about Omron introduces new control panel equipment for factory automation
by Mai Tao
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has released a new range of its MELIPC Series industrial-use computers for data computing, edge computing, remote monitoring, and the integration of hardware and software technologies.
The MELIPC Series is targeted towards original equipment manufacturers and end users running general manufacturing applications, and especially those who require a computing and data monitoring solution that takes up a limited amount of space with a small footprint.
Most importantly, MELIPC is designed to enable internet of things on factory floors that have not been introduced to it yet, or improve it where it is already enabled. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi launches new range of industrial computers
by Keyam
General Motors has announced the second major expansion of its full-size pickup production capacity this year: a $150 million investment at Flint Assembly to increase production of the all-new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups.
This news follows GM’s announcement last month to expand light-duty, full-size pickup production capacity in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in response to strong customer demand.
GM has invested more than $1.6 billion in the Flint Assembly since 2013, enabling an increase in the truck plant’s production capacity of the all-new Chevrolet and GMC HD pickups by about 40,000 vehicles annually, including more crew cab models and diesels. [Read more…] about GM to invest $150 million in Flint truck assembly plant
by Anna
Omron Corporation has launched the E2EW Series of Full Metal Proximity Sensors, which have the world’s longest sensing distances, the company claims.
The automotive industry needs lighter automobiles, for electric vehicles and low fuel consumption, encouraging the material change in automotive components from iron to aluminium.
This will increase mixed production lines containing iron and aluminium. Full metal proximity sensors are mainly used in welding processes. However, previous full metal proximity sensors have short sensing distances.
[Read more…] about Omron releases full metal proximity sensor for auto industry
by Sam Francis
Nvidia, a chip maker and computing systems supplier, has been selected to lead an autonomous vehicle safety group, called the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), set up by European automotive suppliers.
As well as CLEPA, Nvidia also works with key international organizations formulating standards and regulations for automated vehicles.
These include the International Standards Organization (ISO), the United Nations Economic Commission of Europe (UNECE), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring Systems (ASAM). [Read more…] about Nvidia selected to lead European autonomous vehicle safety group
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