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DENSO Robotics Releases New Free Guide

DENSO Robotics, provider of robotics solutions, has released a new eight page free guide titled “Selecting Robots for Use in Drug Discovery and Testing: What Are the Essential Things to Know?”

8 Feb 2011

ABB Robotics Extends Functionality of IRC5 Compact Controller

ABB Robotics has included the functionality of IRC5 Compact Controller in IRB 120, IRB 140, IRB 260, IRB 360 FlexPicker, IRB 1410 and IRB 1600 robot series. It provides several benefits like minimum controller footprint and easier commissioning of several applications.

8 Feb 2011

Space Station Robot Successfully Completes its First Task

Dextre, the Canadian Space Agency’s robotic handyman aboard the International Space Station, completed its first real job early this week, unpacking two critical pieces of equipment delivered by Japan’s Kounotori2 spacecraft – the space equivalent of a moving van.

By Andy Choi 7 Feb 2011

SANOVO Announces Acquisition of Packaging Automation Company

SANOVO ENGINEERING, developer of pasteurization and egg processing systems, has declared the acquisition of Italproject. Italproject offers automation and robotic solutions for packaging industries.

7 Feb 2011

King’s School Student Develops Robotic Finger

Benjamin Moss, student of King’s School, developed a robotic finger and demonstrated it in the CREST Awards, held at the World Museum, Liverpool. He will participate in ‘Big Bang: UK Scientists’ and Engineers’ Fair’, which is part of the National Science and Engineers Contest.

7 Feb 2011

Distributech 2011 to Include AlertEnterprise’s NERC CIP Compliance Automation Solution

AlertEnterprise has announced that its NERC CIP Compliance Automation Solution for Utilities will be showcased at Distributech 2011, which will be held in San Diego between February 1 and 3, 2011.

7 Feb 2011

ADLINK Technology Develops EOS-2000 for Industrial Automation Applications

ADLINK Technology has included the latest EOS-2000 embedded vision system in their embedded vision platforms portfolio.

7 Feb 2011

Hansen Medical and Philips Team up on Robotics for Invasive Procedures

HANSEN, a provider of flexible robotics and the developer of robotic technology for 3D control of catheter movement, announced it has entered into patent and technology license agreements, with Philips to allow them to develop and commercialize the non-robotic applications of Hansen Medical's Fiber Optic Shape Sensing and Localization (FOSSL) technology.

By Andy Choi 6 Feb 2011

Japan Looks to Robots for Future Aged Care

Automated help in the home and hospitals could be the answer to all sorts of problems. A rapidly ageing ‘first world’ is therefore paying close attention to Japan's dalliance with automated care.

By Andy Choi 6 Feb 2011

WestPack 2011 to Include Robotics and Packaging Automation Solutions

UBM Canon has organized WestPack 2011, an exclusive trade show and conference showcasing the latest industrial equipments like automation systems, containers, packages, robotics, bags and industrial software.

5 Feb 2011

Midlands Design + Manufacturing Show to Include Machine Vision Systems of DALSA and STEMMER IMAGING

Midlands Design & Manufacturing Show will include DALSA’s single point and multipoint inspection systems and STEMMER IMAGING’s CVS Image Station Compact EOS-1000n, working on the Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology.

From STEMMER IMAGING GmbH 5 Feb 2011

Radwell to Launch European Headquarters in Staffordshire

Radwell International, provider of industrial automation solutions, will soon open its European headquarters in Staffordshire. The new office measures 50,000 sq ft and is located in the Lymedale Business Park.

5 Feb 2011

PI Releases New Linear Accelerator for Automation Applications

PI has released the M-272 linear actuator, ideal for automation applications. It is developed based on the PILine ultrasonic ceramic motor that does not require maintenance.

5 Feb 2011

MVTec Partners Nvidia to Develop New Machine Vision Solution

MVTec has partnered with Nvidia to build an innovative machine-vision solution to enhance the product supervision process.

From MVTec Software GmbH 5 Feb 2011

IVC Acquires Remote Monitoring Systems Developer, Longwatch

Industrial Video and Control (IVC) has declared the acquisition of Longwatch, leading developer of video management software for several applications related to process control and industrial automation segments.

5 Feb 2011