Siemens: How to Visualize Drive System Behavior in NX Mechatronics Concept Designer
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Universal Robots Posts Record Annual Revenue and 41% Growth
Universal Robots, the Danish producer of collaborative robots, has reported record annual revenue of USD 311M, 41% up on 2020 and 23% up on pre-pandemic results in 2019. The company’s President, Kim Povlsen said: “Universal Robots has had a great year. In a company like ours, which manufactures sophisticated hardware to high quality standards, this sort of growth requires tremendous commitment from all involved. Our production team in Denmark has broken internal records for the number of cobots built, producing 400 cobots in a single week in Q4. Our supply chain experts have worked hard to keep our business running smoothly despite global supply challenges.”
Metro History from Siemens Mobility
View the entire timeline of the history of metros. Starting in the 1860’s with Mobility until today – Metros are an important part of a cities infrastructure. Follow every step of this important history. {videobox}KE7RtYnuO8s{/videobox}
ATMS 2022 Is Postponed to May 10-11
Considering the recent spread of the virus worldwide, we have taken the decision to postpone ATMS 2022, originally scheduled to take place at the International Centre in Mississauga, Canada from 8th to 9th February 2022. Our utmost priority is to safeguard the health and wellbeing of exhibitors, visitors and staff. After we have consulted with our partners, we have concluded that it is in the best interests of our community to defer the event to a later date. Luckily, we were able to reschedule ATMS 2022 quickly, so mark your calendar with the new dates:May 10-11, 2022
FRABA Opens New Factory in Malaysia – New Facility Will Increase Manufacturing Capacity for Large-Volume Products
FRABA, a supplier of sensors for industrial motion control applications, has announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This new facility, which will begin manufacturing operations in the spring, will operate in parallel with FRABA’s existing European factory. This increase in capacity will help the company meet a growing demand for its prod
Forbes Magazine Recognizes ABB as One of Canada’s Best Employers
ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s top employers by Forbes Magazine, with the company ranked #1 within the industry category of “Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Technology Hardware & Equipment. “The greatest asset of any organization is its people. While the past year has been challenging in many ways, it has once again demonstrated the strength of our company and our team. ABB ranked first place in its industry category, based on an independent survey of over 10,000 Canadian employees.
Endress+Hauser Bundles Analysis Expertise: Subsidiaries SpectraSensors and Kaiser Optical Systems Merge into Endress+Hauser Optical Analysis
Endress+Hauser subsidiaries SpectraSensors, Inc. and Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. have joined forces to form Endress+Hauser Optical Analysis, Inc. For the parent Endress+Hauser Group, this merger consolidates its expertise in laser-based measurement technology, strengthens its focus on laboratory and process analysis and positions it to provide customers with even better support for analysis tasks in the future. SpectraSensors and Kaiser Optical Systems boast a long history of innovation and offer market-leading product lines for optical analysis.
Via Rail Reaches Crucial Milestones in Q3 2021
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) reports that, between July and September, it continued to implement its gradual service resumption plan, increasing service levels to over 50% in the Québec City-Windsor corridor and reintroducing one weekly round trip on the Ocean route. As a result of these measures along with an increase in travel demand, VIA Rail recorded a rise in ridership and passenger revenues of 117% and 183% respectively during the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year.
HANNOVER MESSE Will Be Postponed | New Date 30 May – 2 June 2022
Deutsche Messe AG, in close cooperation with the HANNOVER MESSE exhibitor advisory board and partner associations VDMA (Association of German Mechanical and Plant Engineering) and ZVEI (Central Association of German Electrical Engineering and Digital Industry), has rescheduled HANNOVER MESSE 2022 for 30 May–2 June. The show was originally planned for April. Experience shows that summer is best for face-to-face events, so the new date offers all participants the greatest possible safety and planning security. Taking into account the current concentration of events in the summer months, as well as vacation and travel times, HANNOVER MESSE will be carried out once as a four-day event.
Robotics & Mechatronics in the Entertainment Industry
The term Entertainment includes all things music, film, sports, events, and more. Anything we as a collective community enjoy together can be considered entertainment. There are endless and exciting possibilities for the use of robotics and automation within the entertainment industry. In this very high-level overview, Electromate outlines some amazing things that are being done with robotics and mechatronics in entertainment.
ABB Robotics Academy Online Learning
ABB’s online learning content is free of charge and can be viewed on any PC, MAC, smartphone, or tablet with Internet access. Additional content will be added continuously. Select an e-learning or tutorial, submit the required details, and a link will be e-mailed to you. Tutorials include topics like Introduction to OmniCore™ V250XT, Getting started with SWIFTI™ Tutorial, and Getting started with GoFa™ Tutorial, Single-arm YuMi® Tutorial, among others.
Meet Omron’s Danny Cervantes, featured in MICHauto’s “Discover Auto: You Drive the Future” Campaign
Many of today’s high school students know little to nothing about automotive plants, and they often have a wrong impression of the high-tech, modernized industry. They also might assume engineering is the only type of career that’s relevant to automotive, when in fact there are job opportunities in everything from a skilled trade to marketing and sales. Since automotive manufacturing is anticipated to not only grow significantly over the next few years, but also undergo dramatic changes, it’s essential to encourage interest in an automotive career among today’s young people. That’s why Omron is teaming up with organizations like MICHauto to educate high schoolers and college-age students about the industry.
Advanced Robotics | Changing Scene | Industrial Robots (Articulated, Cartesian, Delta, SCARA, etc.) | Logistics and Intralogistics | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Software
Three Ways Today’s New Robotic Solutions Improve Logistics Applications
If you are feeling like your employees are bogged down with repetitive tasks that are preventing them from using their creativity, you’re not alone in the logistics world. Many warehouses and distribution centres continue to rely heavily on manual activities like tote moving and order picking, which drain workers and sometimes lead to stress injuries. Employees can make a greater contribution when they’re freed up from dull, unfulfilling tasks. Fortunately, today’s robotic solutions have advanced to the point where variations in product shapes and sizes are no longer an issue. Omron looks at the potential contributions of collaborative robots (“cobots”) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
Omron at IPC APEX Show January 25 to 27th
Attracting more than 9,000 professionals from over 45 countries each year, IPC APEX EXPO is the premier event for the electronics manufacturing industry. It’s a grat opportunity for anyone seeking to harness powerful inspection solutions that will reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve their company’s competitive edge. In Booth #2732, Omron will be showcasing their full line of SPI, AOI, and AXI equipment as well as factory automation solutions that improve quality, use resources more efficiently, and help build zero-defect manufacturing lines.
Government of Canada Supports Scale-up and Growth of Southern Ontario’s Manufacturing Sector
The manufacturing industry has shown great resilience despite the challenges of the last few years. By adapting to new technologies, production methods, marketing strategies, and business processes, it is becoming more competitive and transitioning to a greener economy. The Canadian government is working to ensure businesses and communities in every region of the country have the tools and support they need to recover, create new jobs, and to seize new opportunities to strengthen the economy.
OTTO Motors Expands Executive Team
OTTO Motors, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) today announced that Ms. Carolyn Garvey and Mr. Donald Leslie have joined OTTO Motors as Co-Presidents, reporting directly to CEO Matthew Rendall. Garvey will work closely with the manufacturing and operations teams and Leslie with sales and service.