Robotics & Automation News

Where Innovation Meets Imagination

power

Astrodyne TDI opens ‘cutting-edge manufacturing facility’ in Malaysia

by

Astrodyne TDI, a manufacturer of power electronics, power distribution units, and EMI filters, has opened its new “state-of-the-art manufacturing facility” in Penang, Malaysia.

This development marks a “significant milestone in our company’s growth and commitment to serving our customers with leading-edge manufacturing capabilities”, it says.

ATDI says the new factory boasts 32,000 square feet of initial production space with a committed expansion to 75,000 square feet in 2024. [Read more…] about Astrodyne TDI opens ‘cutting-edge manufacturing facility’ in Malaysia

Getting Started with Power BI Trial: A Step-by-Step Guide to Harnessing its Analytical Capabilities

by

Businesses rely on efficient data analysis to make wise decisions and gain a competitive edge in today’s data-driven environment.

Microsoft’s potent business intelligence tool, Power BI, enables users to turn unprocessed data into interactive reports and dashboards that are aesthetically attractive.

If you’re unfamiliar with Power BI and want to learn more about its features, this step-by-step tutorial will show you how to sign up for the Power BI Trial. By the conclusion, you’ll have a strong foundation to use Power BI’s analytical capabilities. [Read more…] about Getting Started with Power BI Trial: A Step-by-Step Guide to Harnessing its Analytical Capabilities

German Bionic debuts wearable ‘Power Suit’ for healthcare workers in North America

by

German Bionic, an exoskeleton developer, has launched its “Apogee+” powered exoskeleton to the North American healthcare market.

Merging cutting-edge robotics with research-backed, data-driven insights, the wearable technology aims to “redefine the landscape of support for caregivers – cultivating a realm of enhanced well-being and sustainable working conditions for nursing and care professionals”, according to German Bionic. [Read more…] about German Bionic debuts wearable ‘Power Suit’ for healthcare workers in North America

e-con Systems unveils ‘advanced multi-camera solutions’ for Qualcomm Robotics Kit

by

e-con Systems, a designer and manufacturer of OEM cameras, has launched an “advanced and extensive” multi-camera solution which it says will “fully unlock” the power of the Qualcomm RB5 Robotics Development Kit’s potential.

This solution allows connecting up to six cameras (MIPI or GMSL2 or a combination of both) simultaneously.

econ Systems’ cutting-edge camera solution, along with Qualcomm’s high compute power of 15 TOPS, low power consumption, and thermal dissipation, is the perfect choice for applications such as drones, delivery robots, and autonomous shopping systems. [Read more…] about e-con Systems unveils ‘advanced multi-camera solutions’ for Qualcomm Robotics Kit

Wiferion launches compact wireless charging system for small mobile robots

by

Wiferion, an energy solution supplier powering mobile robots and autonomous industrial vehicles through wireless charging, introduced its new inductive etaLINK 1000 charging system to the US market, making its successful wireless charging technology available to smaller robots for the first time.

The new mobile charging unit integrated into the robot measures just 160 mm – making it 36 percent smaller than the etaLINK 3000, Wiferion’s standard charging system for autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and autonomous guided vehicles (AGV).

etaLINK 1000 has all the advantages of the larger models, such as high positioning tolerance, maintenance-free operation, and fast start up of power transfer in around one second. Wiferion will debut the etaLINK 1000 at Automate, May 22-25, 2023, in Detroit. [Read more…] about Wiferion launches compact wireless charging system for small mobile robots

CNH Industrial unveils ‘first’ electric tractor prototype with autonomous features

by

CNH Industrial has unveiled the New Holland T4 Electric Power – which the company says is “the industry’s first all-electric light utility tractor prototype with autonomous features” – at its Tech Day in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at the start of this year.

A concentrated effort between CNH’s team of experts in the USA (Burr Ridge, Detroit) and Italy (Modena) was able to halve this prototype’s development time thanks to collaboration with CNH’s strategic partner Monarch Tractor – an electrified agtech innovator based in California, USA. CNH says its expertise and resources, in conjunction with Monarch’s disruptive technology, “made this world-first result possible”.

This product milestone is the latest development in CNH’s strategic plan for electrification. The prototype presented is branded New Holland Agriculture, while the commercial model will also extend to the CNH Case IH Brand. It follows the launch of the multi award-winning e-Source power pack – an external generator for electric farm implements. [Read more…] about CNH Industrial unveils ‘first’ electric tractor prototype with autonomous features

Vanguard to invest $6 million in automaton at Georgia facility

by

Briggs & Stratton, one of the world’s largest producers of engines for outdoor power equipment, is making an additional investment of $6 million in its Advanced Battery Manufacturing facility in Tucker, Georgia, to improve the safety, efficiency and production capacity of its Vanguard Lithium-Ion Battery Packs through the addition of automated equipment within its manufacturing process.

The 78,000-square-foot facility opened in 2020 to support a strategic supply agreement with Ingersoll Rand to power Club Car vehicles with Vanguard Lithium-Ion Battery Packs.

The Tucker location includes four production lines with the capacity to accommodate future growth as the demand for battery power continues to grow across the off-highway industry. [Read more…] about Vanguard to invest $6 million in automaton at Georgia facility

Security robots ‘deter crime and minimize risk’, says Knightscope

by

The concept of automated policing began as a science fiction concept years ago, but today it is “real and impactful”, according to security robotics specialist Knightscope.

The sophistication of robot-powered security is even more interesting than sci-fi to Stacy Stephens, the co-founder and chief client officer of Knightscope.

Launched in 2013, the Mountain View, California, public safety technology services company was the first in the world to deploy mobile, fully autonomous security robots (ASRs) in public spaces such as malls, parking lots and neighborhood parks. [Read more…] about Security robots ‘deter crime and minimize risk’, says Knightscope

New York Power Authority cleared to fly drones beyond line of sight

by

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has received its first federal approval to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the pilot in command.

In a significant step forward, this Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver enables NYPA to conduct fully remote drone operations such as asset and vegetative management inspections at its Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project in Schoharie County.

NYPA’s growing drone program supports its industry-leading asset management strategies and is part of an Authority-wide digitization initiative to modernize grid infrastructure to advance the efficient delivery of clean power statewide. [Read more…] about New York Power Authority cleared to fly drones beyond line of sight

Bosch to acquire 12 percent of Husqvarna

by

Bosch has agreed to acquire shares in the long-established Swedish company Husqvarna. The acquisition will increase its shareholding to roughly 12 percent in the company’s share capital in total. Numbers were not disclosed. 

Husqvarna is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. In acquiring these shares today, Bosch intends to strengthen the battery alliance between the two companies.

Husqvarna also includes the Gardena subsidiary and its Flymo brand, both of which are also partners in the Bosch Power Tools division’s “Power for All Alliance”. [Read more…] about Bosch to acquire 12 percent of Husqvarna