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Robotic Systems Demonstrated at APL-HCEDA Tech Transfer Signing Event

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Md., and the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) have established a technology transfer partnership to bring APL innovation to the marketplace. Howard County Executive Ken Ulman joined APL Director Ralph Semmel and HCEDA Chief Executive Officer Larry Twele as they signed the agreement and announced details of the partnership on Aug. 22.

23 Aug 2013

New Photos and Video Animations of Asteroid Initiative Released by NASA

NASA released Thursday new photos and video animations depicting the agency's planned mission to find, capture, redirect, and study a near-Earth asteroid. The images depict crew operations including the Orion spacecraft's trip to and rendezvous with the relocated asteroid, as well as astronauts maneuvering through a spacewalk to collect samples from the asteroid.

23 Aug 2013

Market for Unmanned Surface Vessels Sees Rapid Growth

Unmanned surface vessels (USV) still lag far behind their aerial equivalents in terms of technical capabilities, technology, and deployment. However, new threats, cost-benefit calculations, operational experiences in the past decade, and new technological developments are driving rapid growth in the market.

23 Aug 2013

Strong Interest in Security and Remote Monitoring Drive Interactive Security Market in Western Europe

Strategy Analytics' research and analysis of the market for interactive security in Western Europe and the US concludes that a robust market is developing to expand home security beyond consumers who traditionally subscribe to such services.

22 Aug 2013

OPT’s Innovative Autonomous Wave Energy Device Deployed Off New Jersey

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT" or "the Company") today announced the deployment off New Jersey of its innovative autonomous wave energy device, marking an important milestone in the roll-out of the Company's Autonomous PowerBuoy® ("APB") product line.

22 Aug 2013

WISE Spacecraft Built by Ball Aerospace to Resume NEOWISE Asteroid Hunting Mission

The Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) spacecraft will emerge from its two-year hibernation next month to resume its near-Earth object NEOWISE asteroid hunting mission.

From Ball Aerospace 22 Aug 2013

Grandville High School RoboDawgs Announces Mentoring Program for Michigan Schools

The Grandville High School RoboDawgs announced a mentoring program today designed to support Michigan high schools that want to apply for a state grant to support a new or existing FIRST Robotics team.

22 Aug 2013

Global Surgical Robot Market Poised to Achieve Significant Growth

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Surgical Robot Market

22 Aug 2013

PACK EXPO 2013: MISUMI USA to Exhibit Mechanical Components for Packaging Automation

MISUMI USA, Inc., a subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation, part of MISUMI Group, Inc. (Tokyo: 9962), will exhibit its portfolio of mechanical components used in packaging machinery, automation and motion control systems at PACK EXPO 2013, September 23-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

21 Aug 2013

KUKA Robotics to Showcase Flexible Solutions for Machine Tool Automation at EMO 2013

At EMO 2013 in Hanover, Germany, KUKA Robotics is presenting flexible solutions for the automation of machine tools. The Augsburg-based robot manufacturer is participating in the largest international platform for production technology, from 16 to 21 September 2013, with a booth covering more than 400 m2. At Booth D32, in Hall 25, KUKA is demonstrating its broad product portfolio for integrating robots with machine tools.

From KUKA Aktiengesellschaft 21 Aug 2013

NASA Unveils Space Exploration Roadmap

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on Tuesday formally welcomed the eight newest candidates to the astronaut corps and unveiled a space exploration roadmap that makes clear the global community is working together on a unified deep space exploration strategic plan, with robotic and human missions to destinations that include near-Earth asteroids, the moon and Mars.

21 Aug 2013

KUKA Robotics to Demonstrate Welding Technology at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN Trade Fair

From 16 to 21 September 2013, KUKA Robotics will be demonstrating its welding competence at the world’s most important welding technology trade fair: SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen. At Booth D129, covering an area of more than 350 m² in Hall 1, the Augsburg-based robot manufacturer will be showcasing new technologies and practical solutions for all manner of customer requirements in the field of welding.

From KUKA Aktiengesellschaft 21 Aug 2013

Media Invited to See NASA’s Hurricane Mission with Global Hawk Unmanned Scientific Aircraft

NASA is inviting media on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to see two Global Hawk unmanned scientific aircraft that will fly over the Atlantic Ocean to study tropical cyclones and their growth process.

21 Aug 2013

Hollysys Automation Technologies to Provide High-Speed Signaling System to Lanzhou-Xinjiang Rail Line

Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd. ("Hollysys" or the "Company"), a leading provider of automation and control technologies and applications in China, announced today that it signed a contract to provide its ground-based high-speed rail signaling system to the Lanzhou-Xinjiang high-speed rail line ("Lanxin High-speed Rail") Xinjiang section ("this section"). The contract is valued at approximately RMB 118.37 million or US$19.20 million.

20 Aug 2013

Raytheon Intercepts Low QE 107mm Rocket in Second Series of Guided Test Vehicle Flight Tests

Raytheon Company successfully intercepted and destroyed a low quadrant elevation (QE) 107mm rocket as part of the second series of guided test vehicle (GTV) flight tests of the Accelerated Improved Intercept Initiative (AI3) program.

20 Aug 2013

Robotics News

Robotic Systems Demonstrated at APL-HCEDA Tech Transfer Signing Event

New Photos and Video Animations of Asteroid Initiative Released by NASA

Market for Unmanned Surface Vessels Sees Rapid Growth

Strong Interest in Security and Remote Monitoring Drive Interactive Security Market in Western Europe

OPT’s Innovative Autonomous Wave Energy Device Deployed Off New Jersey

WISE Spacecraft Built by Ball Aerospace to Resume NEOWISE Asteroid Hunting Mission

Grandville High School RoboDawgs Announces Mentoring Program for Michigan Schools

Global Surgical Robot Market Poised to Achieve Significant Growth

PACK EXPO 2013: MISUMI USA to Exhibit Mechanical Components for Packaging Automation

KUKA Robotics to Showcase Flexible Solutions for Machine Tool Automation at EMO 2013

NASA Unveils Space Exploration Roadmap

KUKA Robotics to Demonstrate Welding Technology at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN Trade Fair

Media Invited to See NASA’s Hurricane Mission with Global Hawk Unmanned Scientific Aircraft

Hollysys Automation Technologies to Provide High-Speed Signaling System to Lanzhou-Xinjiang Rail Line

Raytheon Intercepts Low QE 107mm Rocket in Second Series of Guided Test Vehicle Flight Tests

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