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Universal Robots to Showcase Robotic Arms at Automate Show

Universal Robots' collaborative robots have opened up a new market for robotics in North America. The distributor list of the Danish robotic arms is rapidly expanding as resellers show the robots to end customers with production processes previously thought impossible to automate due to cost and complexity.

17 Jan 2013

Roboteq Introduces Magnetic Sensor to Steer Automatic Guided Vehicles

Roboteq, Inc. introduces a magnetic guide sensor capable of detecting and reporting the position of a magnetic field along its horizontal axis. The sensor is intended for line following robotic applications, using adhesive magnetic tape to form a track guide on the floor.

From Roboteq, Inc. 11 Jan 2013

CMU and Anglo American Partner to Develop Innovative Mining Robotics

Carnegie Mellon University has signed a five-year master agreement with one of the world's largest mining companies, London-based Anglo American PLC, to develop robotic technologies for mining.

10 Jan 2013

Wynright Introduces Autonomous Robotic Truck UNloader for Warehouse Applications

Wynright Corporation, a leading independent, U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems, today revealed it has added a new, patented Robotic Truck UNloader (RTU) to its extensive line of robotic solutions for warehouse and distribution center (DC) applications.

9 Jan 2013

Automated Systems Manufacturer Tennessee Rand Acquired by Lincoln Electric

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has acquired the privately-held automated systems and tooling manufacturer, Tennessee Rand, Inc.

3 Jan 2013

SITA Finland Procures Two ZenRobotics Recycler Systems

SITA Finland Ltd. a subsidiary of Europe's largest environmental services provider SUEZ Environnement, and ZenRobotics Ltd., the world leader in robotic recycling today announced a deal for the world's first multiple robot waste sorting process.

24 Dec 2012

Automated Microelectronics Packaging Equipment Provider Wins 2012 Exporter of the Year Award

Palomar Technologies, the world-leading provider of precision microelectronics and optoelectronic packaging systems, was selected as the winner of the 2012 Exporter of the Year award, presented at the San Diego North Economic Development Council (SDNEDC) Annual Business Luncheon.

14 Dec 2012

ABB Expands Global Offering of Robotics Solutions with Gresin Acquisition

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced today the acquisition of Gresin Grupo Estudios Industriales, S.A.L., a privately owned company that specializes in refurbishment solutions for mechanical presses. The acquisition is in line with ABB's strategy to expand its global offering of robotics solutions.

From ABB Robotics 13 Dec 2012

Eyelit 5.0 Software Lowers Cost of Adapting Automation in Manufacturing Operations

Eyelit Inc., a manufacturing software provider for visibility, control, and coordination of manufacturing operations for the aerospace & defense, discrete electronics, semiconductor, and photovoltaic (solar) industries, announced today the release of version 5.0 of its suite of technologically advanced manufacturing software.

13 Dec 2012

Latest Industrial Robot Systems Displayed at 14th China Hi-Tech Fair ELEXCON

The continuous downturn faced by the international economy since the beginning of the year has adversely affected the growth of the entire electronics industry. Almost all electronic components manufacturers are facing tough times and are unable to find a way out of a sluggish global electronics market.

6 Dec 2012