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DETROIT — With more than 40,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors, Automate 2025 this week was a prime place to see and learn about the latest industrial automation. Here are some of the latest enabling technologies for manufacturing and logistics as part of our ongoing Automate coverage.
Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today announced the launch of the AURIX TC4Dx microcontroller (MCU), the first member of the latest AURIX TC4x family. The AURIX TC4Dx also fulfills latest cyber security standards according to ISO/SAE21434 including post-quantum cryptography support.
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The Auto DeltaWeld System is a MIG/Flux-cored, pulsed-capable power source designed for collaborative robots , according to Miller Electric Mfg. based company said its system is intended for customers that want the benefits of automated welding without the cost and complexity of traditional power supplies. The Appleton, Wis.-based
As part of the MoU, Infineon will supply a complete chipset, including microcontroller units, balancing and monitoring ICs, power management ICs, drivers, MOSFETs, controller area networks and sensor products. About Infineon Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT.
“Our new service will identify ways to achieve these objectives by optimizing robot energy efficiency, including fine-tuning performance and using the latest robot technologies,” he said. The company said its goal is to provide an easy way to assess and optimize robot power efficiency. Click here to enlarge. Click here to enlarge.
” Kodiak said the latest edition of its autonomous semi-trucks has all the necessary redundant safety-critical hardware. Redundancy is the key to safety, says Kodiak Kodiak noted that its latest autonomous semi-truck includes redundancy across all safety-critical functions.
“The IDS cameras integrated into the test cells capture high-resolution images of the surface of aluminium components from German OEMs, in this case an electric motor,” says Uwe Siegwart, Managing Director at Vivaldi, explaining the camera’s task. Several cam controllers are networked with the edge server.
The following project consortia represent the latest cohort of NGen’s Advanced Manufacturing programs: Commercialization of Quantum Technologies Stream (National Quantum Strategy) $5.6M NGen’s investment of $21.4M in these projects leveraged a total of $37.4M in industry contributions from 15 project consortia. NGen Investment | $8.5M
The UK government has presented a new plan to boost smart electric vehicle (EV) charging, which it claims could save drivers up to £1,000 a year. . To do that we need to build new network infrastructure at pace, using the latest available technologies.
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Cobot Welder now Supports Miller’s Auto DeltaWeld Hirebotics Beacon-powered Cobot Welder with Miller Auto DeltaWeld. The Miller Auto DeltaWeld System is a MIG/flux-cored, pulsed-capable power source designed for cobots. Beacon, a Hirebotics smartphone app, now controls the entire cobot welding setup.
Application of the Year: Tokyo ElectricPower Company (TEPCO) used a remote-controlled robot named Telesco to retrieve a small piece of radioactive fuel from Japans Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Attendees can gain insights into the latest enabling technologies, engineering best practices, emerging trends, and more.
The technology and car giant’s joint venture is called Afeela, with a prototype electric car appearing on-stage at Sony’s press conference ahead of CES 2023 in Las Vegas, which opens today (Thursday). Mizuno said Afeela hoped to begin sales of the car in 2025, with those first vehicles delivered to North America by spring 2026.
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Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of hydraulic and servo presses, hydroforming machines, automation systems, and precision forming equipment is now offering all-electric linear servo actuators on any hot forming or superplastic forming press up to 500 tons. Subscribe to learn the latest in manufacturing. beckwoodpress.com.
exploring the latest innovations in power management and how they can be used in a range of applications. Today’s original equipment manufacturers face a complicated challenge when it comes to power management: An effective design must deliver stable performance while maintaining low power emissions and affordability.
During this presentation, Saunders will discuss the new, electric Atlas humanoid and share insights from being at the forefront of humanoid development for years. ” He will discuss his recent transition to Symbotic , which is delivering advanced AI-powered logistics robot fleets to the global supply chain. At 10:00 a.m.,
The non-profit’s latest report has criticised the rules surrounding the financing of offshore wind farm projects, claiming the government could cause taxpayers to miss out of savings of more than £1.5bn a year from cheaper renewable energy. What is going on?" said Jess Ralston, an energy analyst at the ECIU.
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— Artificial intelligence and robotics both devour power, but simulation, next-generation processors, and good product design can mitigate the draw. Delta designs simulation to manage automation Founded in 1971, Delta Electronics said it is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products.
One of the largest exhibitions of its kind in the world, over 1,700 exhibitors showcase their latest designs to the trade and well-heeled clients. A 100km journey that would cost €250 in fuel in a conventional internal combustion engine-powered 28ft boat, becomes almost free, costing around €20to charge the battery.
DigiKey has released the first episode in Season 3 of its “Factory Tomorrow” video series focused on the latest innovations driving sustainable change in industrial automation. It’s exciting to see the changes that have been implemented in our Lexington, Ky.,
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French power electronics company Schneider Electric announced the Australian launch of a new electric vehicle (EV) charger with new features aimed at making at-home charging easier to install and more cost-effective to use.
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