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AutoStore, the Norwegian robot technology company, reported revenues of $195 million in 2019, up 36 percent from 2018.
The company generated earnings of $108 million following the “continued strong demand for automated warehouse solutions”.
AutoStore adds that the outlook remains strong, despite short-term Covid-19 impact. [Read more…] about AutoStore reports record revenue growth for 2019
Moving your small business online is a great way to build your business brand and help open up brand new avenues to market your product or service.
However, opening your business up online can also leave you open to cyber-attacks, which means that in addition to developing a website and strong digital marketing strategy, you need to think about developing a strong cybersecurity policy.
While a cyberattack is potentially harmful regardless of who is the victim, for a business it can be even more damaging and potentially deadly. [Read more…] about The Importance of Cybersecurity in the Modern Workforce: 3 Tips to Protect Your Company
OnRobot, the makers of robotics tools for collaborative applications, has released a compact, large-stroke three-finger gripper.
OnRobot says its 3FG15 makes previously hard-to-automate precision handling of cylindrical parts “easy to program and deploy, and provides flexibility for a wide range of part sizes”.
CEO of OnRobot, Enrico Krog Iversen, says: “Our new 3FG15 three-finger gripper was developed as a response to existing pneumatic three-finger grippers that are bulkier and less flexible. [Read more…] about OnRobot launches new gripper for handling cylindrical objects
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
Autonomous buses and robotic shuttles reflect “strong societal trends”, such as ageing populations who are less mobile and the record numbers of people moving to cities, according to a new report.
These are among the findings of a study by IDTechEx, Robot Shuttles and Autonomous Buses 2020-2040, said to be the first in-depth report on the subject.
Robot shuttles are an important new, reconfigurable form of transportation for goods and people that may even function as mobile offices, workshops, restaurants and more. [Read more…] about Autonomous buses and shuttles reflect ‘strong societal trends’, says report
by Sam Francis
Industrial automation provider ABB and telecommunications equipment company Ericsson have strengthened their commitment to accelerate the industrial ecosystem for flexible wireless automation, which will enable enhanced connected services, industrial IoT and artificial intelligence technologies in the future.
The partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Hannover Messe 2019, establishing their joint vision for future flexible production with automation and wireless communication.
The collaboration comes during the Industry 4.0 era and 5G connectivity which allow businesses to realize increased productivity, with the help of automation and digitalization. [Read more…] about ABB and Ericsson partner to accelerate wireless automation for flexible factories
Dow returns to The Battery Show Europe this year to showcase its broad and growing portfolio of conductive silicone technologies with the launch of DowSil EC-6601 Electrically Conductive Adhesive.
This next-generation material is engineered for reliable performance and electromagnetic compatibility in various transportation, communications and consumer electronics applications.
It combines strong shielding against electromagnetic interference across a wide range of frequencies with durable mechanical and conductive properties over time.
[Read more…] about Dow launches new electromagnetic interference shielding technologiesRobotics and Automation News was established in May, 2015, and is now one of the most widely-read websites in its category.
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