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The Most Sensitive and Durable Robot Hand Yet Created

February 11, 2025 When Google DeepMind wanted a robot hand for their latest project in AI machine learning, they turned to Shadow Robot. This latest creation isn’t just one of the most sensitive and dexterous robotic hands yet created, but it’s sufficiently robust to endure impacts that have destroyed previous designs. Throughout human history, the…

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Scaling Success: ABB Robots Help Nespresso to Speed Up Order Handling

February 11, 2025 As demand for its premium coffee continues to grow, Nespresso sought an automated solution to streamline order handling, including complex, multi-blend requests. Working through Nespresso’s 3PL partner, ID Logistics, ABB delivered a cutting-edge robotic system that adapts to changing demands, achieving: With first-line training provided for IDL’s staff, the system not only…

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ABB’s Automation System Boosts Order Accuracy for IDL and Enhances Productivity for Nespresso

February 11, 2025 The challenge Swiss coffee brand Nespresso, renowned for its premium reputation, prides itself on its high-quality customer experience. As part of its continued investment in delivering excellent customer satisfaction, the company needed an automation system which could accurately handle complex orders and provide the flexibility to meet fluctuations in demand. The solution…

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Harmonic Drive Actuators with Integrated Drive Technology

February 11, 2025 Discover the future of motion control. This video explores how integrated drive technology (IDT) from Harmonic Drive is revolutionizing the precision motion control industry. Watch as they demonstrate key features of our advanced actuators and how your industrial automation projects can benefit from them. Packed with features, IDT actuators are your last…

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Harmonic Drive® Strain Wave Gear – Zero Backlash

February 11, 2025 Harmonic Drive® strain wave gearing utilizes a unique operating principle which is based upon the elastic mechanics of metals. The greatest benefits are the zero-backlash characteristics and the weight and space savings compared to other gears because our gear mechanism consists of only three basic parts. They are the: Wave Generator, Flexspline…

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At Major IEA Conference, Decision-Makers from Tech, Energy and Government Underscore AI’s Implications for Energy Security and Transitions

February 11, 2025 IEA Executive Director emphasises ‘there is no AI without energy – specifically electricity’ at event involving 500 participants, including tech & energy leaders and government ministers Leading figures from governments, the energy sector, the tech industry and civil society gathered this week for the first major international meeting of its kind addressing…

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Pilz Automation Safety Canada L.P. Is Pleased to Announce the Promotion of Marcus Graham to the Role of National Channel Manager

February 10, 2025 Marcus will continue his role as Senior Technical Sales Representative at Pilz for the Southwestern Ontario region, while also taking on the responsibility of overseeing nationwide partnerships with distributors and integrators. In this expanded role, Marcus will not only drive sales in Southwestern Ontario but also strengthen relationships with our valued partners…

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Electromate Announces Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium in Vancouver, BC

February 6, 2025 Electromate is pleased to announce its biennial Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium (Showcasing Precision and Robotic Knowledge), scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Vancouver (Surrey), British Columbia. This complimentary event is tailored for OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and engineering students in the greater Vancouver area. Sorry, no competitors, please. Event Details:…

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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Update to ISA/IEC 62443 Standards Addresses Organization-Wide Cybersecurity in Industrial and Critical Infrastructure Operations

February 5, 2025 Update to ISA/IEC 62443 Standards The International Society of Automation (ISA) — the leading professional society for automation — has announced the publication of ANSI/ISA-62443-2-1-2024, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems. It is the latest update to the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards, the widely used global consensus-based automation and control systems cybersecurity standards. Addressing cybersecurity on…

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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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Wieland Electric and Ross Controls Offer TÜV-Certified Training Program for Functional Safety Experts

January 25, 2025 International Certification Course Qualifies Participants as “Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) for Electrical and Fluid Power Systems” in Just 5 Days Wieland Electric, in collaboration with Ross Controls, a global leader in safety solutions for fluid power and poppet valve technology, is proud to announce newly added TÜV-certified training courses, “CFSE –…

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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,…