FANUC America and Rockwell Automation officially formed a coalition to kick off accelerated work and learn apprenticeship programs designed to upskill current and future workers for jobs in advanced manufacturing, robotics and automation.
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Teradyne, Inc. just recently announced that Kim Povlsen has been appointed President of Universal Robots. Povlsen, a Danish native, brings global executive leadership from a high-tech and commercial perspective and will lead Universal Robots’ next stage of growth and innovation.
Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) was recently pleased to announce the appointment of Robert (Bob) Ellis as Senior Application Engineer, effective February 8th, 2021.
EPLAN offers a variety of training courses to help you further your knowledge and make you a better EPLAN user. Whether you are new to EPLAN or a seasoned user looking for advanced training, EPLAN will have the right training to help you become more efficient than ever before.
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Littelfuse, Inc. recently announced it has acquired Hartland Controls. Headquartered in Rock Falls, Illinois, Hartland Controls is a manufacturer and leading supplier of electrical components used primarily in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) and other industrial and control systems applications.
Advantech has recently partnered with Momenta Ventures to launch the AIoT Ecosystem Fund, a target USD 50 million venture capital fund focused on digital industry.
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Rittal Systems Ltd. (Rittal Canada) was recently pleased to introduce their new experienced Quebec Sales Team: Simon Léger, Ana Cristina Quintero Zapata and Ashley Peluso.
Power management company Eaton recently announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Tripp Lite, a supplier of power quality products and connectivity solutions including single-phase uninterruptible power supply systems, rack power distribution units, surge protectors, and enclosures for data centers, industrial, medical, and communications markets in the Americas.
Phoenix Contact Ltd. is proud to announce and welcome Udayan Pandya as the Company’s Head of Business Area, Industrial Management and Automation (IMA).
Brock Solutions is now an official Business Partner of IT Partner Group, who provides software solutions for the logistics industry; specialized for ports, terminals, agencies, freight forwarders and stevedoring companies.
Latest Articles
Lean Robotics: Making Robots Work in Your Factory
By Samuel Bouchard
WHY I WROTE THIS BOOK
It was winter 2009, and I was on a mission to sell my startup’s first product, a robotic gripper, to the automotive manufacturers of Michigan. My cofounders and I—three friends from the robotics lab at Laval University—had a straightforward business plan for our new company,Robotiq.
At the time, every robotic gripper had custom-made fingers, so whenever manufacturers wanted to use grippers in their robotics-based assembly lines, they had to go through lots of trial and error regarding custom design and fabrication.
Fanuc America Launches New CRX Cobot Website
FANUC America recently announced the launch of a new e-learning website to educate manufacturers and industry about its CRX collaborative robot. The site provides online training modules, a deep dive into a wide range of peripheral device and tooling partners, and the latest product information about its CRX cobot lineup.
CRX PRODUCT FEATURES
FANUC’s new CRX collaborative robots are easy to use and program, safe, flexible, and quick to get up and running for a variety of manufacturing and industrial applications.
Precisely Synchronized Surface Treatment Process Increases Fatigue Life of Metal Parts
Whether manufacturing packaging machines or components for airliners, companies must be able to guarantee all metal parts will remain durable and dependable throughout the product’s lifecycle.
Recognizing this challenge, LSP Technologies pioneered an effective method to increase the strength of metal parts: surface treatment with pulsed laser beams. One of their most recent laser peening systems relies on the flexibility of EtherCAT and PC-based control technology from Beckhoff to meet the most diverse customer requirements.
Mission Until 2030 KUKA Makes Automation Available to Everyone
By Wolfgang Meisen, Head of Corporate Communication
In the next ten years, more and more people around the world will be working with robots. Automation is becoming mainstream and is finding its way into more and more areas.
Easy access to robotics: That’s KUKA’s ambitious goal – and therefore is presenting the first elements of a preview of an operating system of the future at the digital Hannover Messe 2021. Because therein lies the key: simple operation and intuitive handling of automation solutions, which until now have often been reserved for experts.
Product News
Littelfuse: New Features to the MP8000 Bluetooth Overload Relay
The Littelfuse MP8000 Bluetooth Enabled Overload Relay is a smart, universal relay that communicates with your smartphone via Bluetooth. No need to open the control panel.
Monitor real-time data, view fault codes and control unlimited relays through the Littelfuse App on the smartphone you already own from up to 30 feet away.
Amphenol Commercial ix Industrial IP20 Connectors
Amphenol Commercial ix Industrial IP20 Connectors enable Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity for Ethernet and other industrial protocols through all levels of an operation. Amphenol Commercial ix Industrial IP20 Connectors are 10mm-pitch connectors featuring two-point metal latches.
The series is just 25% of the size of an RJ45 connector, allowing greater port density and mating security. These connectors are Power over Ethernet (PoE) capable and provide data performance to Cat6A level (10GBASE-T). The series also features 360° shielding through the mated pair for superior electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection.
Innovative Solution Portfolio for Industrial Automation, Energy Infrastructure, E-Mobility, and Railways
The HARTING Technology Group continues to offer its customers a comprehensive and innovative solution portfolio for the Industrial Automation, Energy Infrastructure, E-Mobility and Railway sectors also in 2021. This was made clear by the management of the Technology Group at the HARTING Experts Camp Kick-Off and the annual trade press conference, taking place as a joint digital event for trade journalists and multipliers. Particular attention is being paid to "Connectivity+", emphasized Dr.-Ing. Kurt D. Bettenhausen, Board Member for "New Technologies and Development" at HARTING.