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SEMI-GAS Systems Introduces New GigaGuard Pressure Status Indicator

SEMI-GAS® Systems, an industry-leading provider of ultra-high purity gas delivery equipment, debuts its new GigaGuard™ Pressure Status Indicator (PSI) for monitoring gas supply pressure from 1 or 2 pressure switches with single or dual outputs. The compact controller is SEMI-GAS' latest addition to the GigaGuard gas control product line and the manufacturer's economical solution for indicating pressure changes in manual, non-hazardous gas applications where minimal facility monitoring is desired.

3 Oct 2014

Leading Technology Companies Form Small UAV Coalition

Leading technology companies today formally announced the formation of the Small UAV Coalition to help pave the way for commercial, philanthropic, and civil use of small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in the United States and abroad. Chief among the organization's goals is to advance a regulatory environment that will support safe, reliable, and timely operation of small UAVs.

3 Oct 2014

Global Military Unmanned Maritime Systems Market Forecast to Double by 2020

The global unmanned maritime systems (UMS) market is a relatively nascent market in which innovations are rapidly improving capabilities. Some of these innovations are being developed by companies in response to the large demand requirements from oil and gas companies.

1 Oct 2014

Bimba Introduces IntelliSense Technology Platform for Condition-Based Monitoring

Bimba Manufacturing, an industry leading innovator of actuation technology, today announced the introduction of IntelliSense®, a technology platform that will enable users to be proactive about maintenance and system optimization. A one-of-its-kind breakthrough in pneumatics, IntelliSense® combines sensors, cylinders, and software to deliver real-time performance data, enhancing productivity without sacrificing quality or efficiency.

1 Oct 2014

AeroVironment Receives US Army Spare Parts Orders for RQ-11B Raven and RQ-20A Puma UAS

AeroVironment, Inc. today announced it received three firm fixed-price orders from the United States Army totaling $27,178,075 for RQ-11B Raven® and RQ-20A Puma AE™ unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) spare parts. The company received two orders on August 29, 2014 and one on September 18, 2014. Delivery is anticipated within 12 months.

From AeroVironment, Inc. 1 Oct 2014

Robotic Exoskeleton Company, Ekso Bionics, Signs MoU with SoldierSocks

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc., a robotic exoskeleton company, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SoldierSocks, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to working with veterans and veteran organizations. Over the next three years, SoldierSocks has established a goal of purchasing 80 Ekso GT™ robotic exoskeleton suits for VA Hospitals, organizations serving veterans, and eventually direct to veterans.

1 Oct 2014

NCKU Hosts Workshop on Creating Robot Ideas for Everyday Life

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), southern Taiwan, hosted UTokyo i.school x NCKU Smart Seed Union International Workshop September 27- 28, with more than 40 participants from the University of Tokyo (UTokyo), Japan, and universities from Taiwan including National Taiwan University (NTU) and NCKU.

1 Oct 2014

Cassini Synthetic Aperture Radar Reveals Mysterious Feature in Titan Sea

NASA's Cassini spacecraft is monitoring the evolution of a mysterious feature in a large hydrocarbon sea on Saturn's moon Titan. The feature covers an area of about 100 square miles (260 square kilometers) in Ligeia Mare, one of the largest seas on Titan. It has now been observed twice by Cassini's radar experiment, but its appearance changed between the two apparitions.

1 Oct 2014

Remote Monitoring May Help Improve Patient Care and Accelerate Medical Research

An aging population and an increased incidence of debilitating illnesses such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease means there is pressure on technology to offer assistance with healthcare - monitoring and treatment. Research published in the International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing points to remote monitoring as offering a way to improve patient care and even accelerate medical research.

1 Oct 2014

Intel and Mitsubishi Electric Collaborate to Develop Factory Automation Systems with IoT Technologies

Intel Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation today announced a new collaboration to develop next-generation factory automation (FA) systems with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and a pilot program at Intel’s backend manufacturing facility in Malaysia.

1 Oct 2014

Ricoh’s TotalFlow Path Workflow Solution Automates Processes for Printers

Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced its new RICOH TotalFlow Path workflow solution – a hardware-agnostic offering designed to intelligently connect multiple production print processes, ultimately increasing automation.

30 Sep 2014

Northrop Grumman Selected to Execute Next-Generation Tactical Exploited Reconnaissance Node Program

Northrop Grumman Corporation is developing new, advanced unmanned systems to support the Department of Defense's capability to deploy global persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and strike capabilities in a faster and more cost-effective way.

30 Sep 2014

New Report on Global and Chinese Vision Guided Robotics Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Vision Guided Robotics Industry Report 2014" report to their offering.

30 Sep 2014

FDA Clears Single-Site Wristed Needle Driver for da Vinci Si Surgical System

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the Single-Site Wristed Needle Driver for use in single-incision surgery. This latest addition to the Single-Site suite of instruments has been cleared for use with the da Vinci Si Surgical System for minimally invasive removal of the uterus (hysterectomy), the ovaries and fallopian tubes for benign conditions, as well as removal of the gallbladder.

From Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 30 Sep 2014

ABB Implements Advanced Load-Grid Automation Solution Developed as Part of Grid4EU Project

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has implemented an advanced load-grid automation solution developed as part of the EU-funded *Grid4EU project which supports the EU’s 2020 climate and energy targets and lays the groundwork for the development of tomorrow’s electricity grids.

From ABB Robotics 30 Sep 2014