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Controlco to Distribute SysMik’s Automation and Control Solutions in US, Latin American Regions

Controlco, a leading systems integrator based in the California Bay Area recently announced a new distribution agreement with SysMik GmbH Dresden, a Germany-based provider of control devices and building automation solutions. Controlco will begin immediately selling SysMik products to the United States and Latin America region (LAR).

8 Aug 2014

NASA TV to Air Final Docking of ESA ATV Cargo Carrier with International Space Station

The fifth and final docking of a European Space Agency cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station will air live on NASA Television Tuesday, Aug. 12, beginning at 8 a.m. EDT.

8 Aug 2014

ATK and NASA Complete Solid Rocket Booster CDR for Unmanned Space Launch System Flight

ATK has successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) with NASA to verify that the five-segment solid rocket booster is on track for an unmanned, first flight of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) in 2017. The SLS vehicle is planned to launch humans deeper into space than ever before.

8 Aug 2014

Mars Odyssey Spacecraft Adjusts Orbit Timing in Preparation for Comet Siding Spring's Flyby

NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft has successfully adjusted the timing of its orbit around Mars as a defensive precaution for a comet's close flyby of Mars on Oct. 19, 2014.

8 Aug 2014

Different Techniques Tested out for Recovering NASA's Orion Spacecraft

A team of technicians, engineers, sailors and divers just wrapped up a successful week of testing and preparing for various scenarios that could play out when NASA's new Orion spacecraft splashes into the Pacific Ocean following its first space flight test in December.

8 Aug 2014

Global Market for Intelligent Building Automation Technologies Forecast to Increase at 4.9% CAGR%

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Intelligent Building Automation Technologies Market by System & Services, IT Technologies & Industry Verticals - Global Advancements, Worldwide Forecast & Analysis (2014 - 2019)" report to their offering.

8 Aug 2014

GPS Mobile Solutions to Offer ZTR’s Rugged Industrial Telematics

ZTR Control Systems announced a new partnership agreement with GPS Mobile Solutions today. GPS Mobile Solutions will now offer their customers the complete line of rugged industrial telematics from ZTR Control Systems. GPS Mobile Solutions is a privately-owned company located in Raleigh, North Carolina offering industry leading Mobile Workforce Technologies.

7 Aug 2014

Ground Robotics Capability Conference: Seegrid to Highlight Automated Guided Vehicles

Mitchell Weiss, Chief Technology Officer for Seegrid Corporation, global leader of robotic vision-guided automated guided vehicles (AGVs), will present the companys’ automation products at the Ground Robotics Capability Conference and Exhibition organized by the National Defense Industrial Association. Weiss’ presentation will take place during the panel on “Synergy and Parallel Markets” at 10 a.m. on August 13, 2014.

7 Aug 2014

Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract to Provide IBNS and Steering Gear Systems for Guided Missile Destroyers

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded contracts from the U.S. Navy, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works and Huntington Ingalls Industries to provide integrated bridge and navigation systems and steering gear systems to modernize Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers (DDGs).

7 Aug 2014

Recovery Simulation Completed for Orion Spacecraft Test Article

In a simulated ocean recovery of an Orion spacecraft test article, Lockheed Martin, NASA and the U.S. Navy practiced recovery techniques for retrieving the crew module after it splashes down at sea following its first test flight later this year. This test allowed the team to evaluate procedures, hardware and personnel responsible for the recovery.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 7 Aug 2014

Design Automation Conference Names Members of 52nd Executive Committee

The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the premier conference devoted to electronic design and design automation, has named the members of the 52nd DAC Executive Committee.

7 Aug 2014

Neurotechnology Introduces SentiBotics Development Kit

Neurotechnology, a provider of robotics and high-precision object recognition and biometric identification technologies, today announced the introduction of the SentiBotics Development Kit. SentiBotics includes a mobile robotic platform with a 3D vision system, modular robotic arm and accompanying Neurotechnology-developed, ROS-based software with complete source code.

7 Aug 2014

New Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site Opened in Southern Maryland

The University of Maryland (UMD) A. James Clark School of Engineering today announced the launch of a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site in Southern Maryland. With support from the University System of Maryland, the site will bring together leaders in academia, industry, and government to accelerate UAS research.

6 Aug 2014

NASA Opens Next Round of CubeSat Launch Initiative

NASA is opening the next round of its CubeSat Launch Initiative, part of the White House Maker Initiative, in an effort to engage the growing community of space enthusiasts that can contribute to NASA's space exploration goals.

6 Aug 2014

Series B Financing from Omega Fund to Help Andrew Alliance Expand Reach of Novel Co-Worker Robot

Andrew Alliance announced today that the Company will be opening up a Boston office in Copley Square. The Company also announced the closing of a series B financing round from Omega Funds, a leading global healthcare fund specializing in late stage life science investments.

6 Aug 2014

Robotics News

Controlco to Distribute SysMik’s Automation and Control Solutions in US, Latin American Regions

NASA TV to Air Final Docking of ESA ATV Cargo Carrier with International Space Station

ATK and NASA Complete Solid Rocket Booster CDR for Unmanned Space Launch System Flight

Mars Odyssey Spacecraft Adjusts Orbit Timing in Preparation for Comet Siding Spring's Flyby

Different Techniques Tested out for Recovering NASA's Orion Spacecraft

Global Market for Intelligent Building Automation Technologies Forecast to Increase at 4.9% CAGR%

GPS Mobile Solutions to Offer ZTR’s Rugged Industrial Telematics

Ground Robotics Capability Conference: Seegrid to Highlight Automated Guided Vehicles

Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract to Provide IBNS and Steering Gear Systems for Guided Missile Destroyers

Recovery Simulation Completed for Orion Spacecraft Test Article

Design Automation Conference Names Members of 52nd Executive Committee

Neurotechnology Introduces SentiBotics Development Kit

New Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site Opened in Southern Maryland

NASA Opens Next Round of CubeSat Launch Initiative

Series B Financing from Omega Fund to Help Andrew Alliance Expand Reach of Novel Co-Worker Robot

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