Hitachi Establishes Its Fourth Corporate Venture Capital Fund to Capture Technology Turning Points and Future Growth Opportunities
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Hitachi Establishes Its Fourth Corporate Venture Capital Fund to Capture Technology Turning Points and Future Growth Opportunities

February 6, 2025 Total Assets Under Management (AUM) Reaches 1 Billion USD, Contributing to Sustainable Growth with a World-Class Investment Scale Hitachi, Ltd. recently announced the establishment of the fourth fund of the corporate venture capital (hereinafter referred to as “CVC”) fund “HV Fund” with a purpose to identify startups with the potential to create or…

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Identifying, Assessing and Minimizing Risks: Designing Safe Mobile Robots

February 5, 2025 Mobile robots – whether it be automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) – are playing an increasing important role in mobile intralogistics because they significantly increase automation and efficiency in warehouses, production facilities and distribution centers. They general share their operating area with people. Special requirements on their design…

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Introducing SIRAS | The Professional Drone with Thermal + Visible Imaging

February 5, 2025 Engineered for performance and affordability, SIRAS is optimized for industrial and utility inspection, public safety, firefighting, and search and rescue missions. This easy-to-fly UAV is equipped with a high-resolution radiometric thermal (FLIR Boson®) and 16 MP visible camera payload. With a startup time of 60 seconds, hot swappable batteries, radar-based front collision…

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ABB and Agilent Technologies Enter Collaboration to Advance Laboratory Automation

February 5, 2025 ABB Robotics and Agilent Technologies collaborate to produce automated laboratory solutions ABB Robotics and Agilent Technologies, a global leader in analytical and laboratory technology and software, have signed a collaboration agreement to deliver automated laboratory solutions. Working together, ABB and Agilent will combine the benefits of their technologies to enable companies across…

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Teledyne FLIR Launches Prism Supervisor Software, Enhances UAS Autonomous Capabilities

January 31, 2025 Prism Supervisor integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time, AI-based observations Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, recently announced the release of Prism™ Supervisor, the latest addition to its Prism embedded software ecosystem. Prism Supervisor integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time, AI-based observations at the edge to improve…

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Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Professional Drone is Now Available in Canada

January 31, 2025 Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Professional Drone is Now Available in Canada Teledyne FLIR (part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated) has announced that, for the first time, the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS™ professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS) will be available across Canada. This is being made possible through Rocky Mountain Unmanned Systems (RMUS). The SIRAS professional drone is designed for professional missions,…

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How XVP Photonics Automates Micro-Optical Alignment and Assembly with the Meca500 Six-Axis Robot

January 30, 2025 See how XVP Photonics, a leader in optics and photonics product development, integrated Mecademic’s Meca500 six-axis robot into its process and unlocked a cost-effective platform for high-precision applications in their field. XVP Photonics provides assembly process automation for most of its projects. When introduced to Mecademic’s Meca500 six-axis robot, they saw an…

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Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium

January 29, 2025 Event Details Electromate would like to invite you to exhibit at their Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium (Showcasing Precision and Robotic Knowledge), which will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Vancouver (Surrey), British Columbia. Details on the event are below. Date  Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 9:00am to 3:00pm Location SFU Surrey Campus…

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ABB Robotics Introduces AppStudio No-Code Tool for Robot Interface Programming

January 29, 2025 ABB Robotics Introduces AppStudio No-Code Tool for Robot Interface Programming ABB Robotics has launched AppStudioTM, an intuitive no-code software tool designed to empower users of all experience levels to quickly and easily create customized robotic user interfaces. With intuitive functionality and features including a collaborative cloud-based library enabling users to share application…

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How to Build Better Robotics with Integrated Actuators

January 29, 2025 Integrated actuators are transforming the way robotics are designed, offering compact, highly efficient solutions that improve performance and reduce complexity. This detailed article by Harmonic Drive delves into the benefits of integrated actuators, explaining how they combine a motor, gearhead, and feedback system into a single unit to enhance precision, reliability, and…

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Ontario Welcomes More Than $1 Billion Investment to Strengthen Automotive Supply Chain

January 28, 2025 Linamar Corporation’s expansion will create more than 2,300 new jobs across the province The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of more than $1 billion from Linamar Corporation, a leading Ontario-based auto parts manufacturer, to expand its existing operations across the province. The investment is expected to create more than 2,300 good-paying…

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Guide to Mechatronics – Part 7: Challenges and Problem-Solving in Mechatronics

January 27, 2025 The field of mechatronics, while innovative and dynamic, comes with its own technical and integration challenges. These challenges often stem from the interdisciplinary nature of mechatronic systems and the complexity of blending mechanical, electronic, and computational elements into a cohesive unit. Technical Challenges Integration Challenges Problem-Solving Approaches Addressing these challenges requires a…

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NearFi Transmission Technology from Phoenix Contact

January 27, 2025 NearFi is the contactless real-time transmission technology from Phoenix Contact. With protocol-independent Ethernet communication, it offers flexible application options for any Ethernet protocol. NearFi couplers enable power (up to 100 W) and real-time Ethernet data (100 Mbps, full duplex) to be transmitted across an air gap of a few centimeters. This allows you to use…

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ABB Robotics Names T-Robotics and Mbodi as AI Startup Challenge Winners

January 24, 2025 ABB Robotics recently declared T-Robotics and Mbodi the winners of its 2024 ABB Robotics AI Startup Challenge, marking a significant milestone in advancing artificial intelligence solutions for industrial robotics. Selected from over 100 global applicants, these pioneering startups will help transform how industrial robots understand, learn, and adapt to complex manufacturing environments…

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One Equity Partners Completes Investment in Comau, an Italian Industrial Automation Leader

January 24, 2025 One Equity Partners Completes Investment in Comau, an Italian Industrial Automation Leader One Equity Partners (“OEP”), a middle market private equity firm, have announced that it has completed a majority investment in Comau S.p.A. (“Comau”), making Stellantis an active minority shareholder. Comau is a global technology company specializing in industrial automation and advanced robotics. As…

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Siemens Unveils Breakthrough Innovations in Industrial AI and Digital Twin Technology at CES 2025

January 24, 2025 Siemens is showcasing its vision for the future where data, AI and software-defined automation will converge to enable unprecedented flexibility, optimization and continuous improvement across the world’s industries, for companies of any size. This ambition is at the heart of Siemens’ presence at CES 2025, the world’s most influential tech event. Siemens…