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Logic Supply launches GPU-capable, small industrial PC for image processing

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Industrial and internet of things hardware manufacturer Logic Supply has launched the MC850 small form factor, GPU-capable computer, featuring Intel Kaby Lake processing.

The industrial PC offers compatibility with the latest generation 10-Series Nvidia graphics cards, and an integrated power supply.

Logic Supply says its MC850 Series is ideal for high-end image processing applications like machine vision, virtual reality, fog computing, edge devices, industrial IoT and interactive digital signage.  [Read more…] about Logic Supply launches GPU-capable, small industrial PC for image processing

Riftek launches automated software for robotic weld seam tracking and measurement

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Riftek, the optoelectronic measurement and systems manufacturer, has released a new multifunctional software application that utilises its RF625 series 2D laser scanners for automated seam tracking and measurement with welding robots.

Available with full support in the in the UK and Ireland from Ixthus Instrumentation, Riftek’s exclusive distributor, the Riftek Lamia software is intended for recognizing, tracking and measuring geometric parameters of objects such as weld seams in accordance with a selected maths algorithm which is derived from a template.

The PC based software interfaces to the client robot controller to transmit results and includes data visualisation and the setting and control of the RF625 laser scanner’s parameters.  [Read more…] about Riftek launches automated software for robotic weld seam tracking and measurement

GE Ventures and Silver Lake invest $40 million into Aras product lifecycle management

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GE Ventures and Silver Lake have invested $40 million into Aras, a provider of enterprise product lifecycle management software.

The investment round was led by Silver Lake Kraftwerk, a fund of Silver Lake, with participation from GE Ventures, the investment arm of General Electric.

Aras says it will use this minority investment to drive growth, expand operations – including Aras’ service and support – and further extend Aras’ technology leadership through development and acquisitions.  [Read more…] about GE Ventures and Silver Lake invest $40 million into Aras product lifecycle management

B&R gives its industrial PC more power with Intel Xeon processor

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B&R’s Automation PC 910 is now optionally available with an Intel Xeon processor to make it more powerful, says the company.

The new microarchitecture provides a “50 per cent increase in performance” compared to the previous high-performance Core i processors, adds B&R, which was recently acquired by industrial giant ABB.

This level of performance allows effective handling of all applications that require fast analysis of large amounts of data, such as machine vision, data preparation for cloud applications and data mining for collection and analysis of quality data.  [Read more…] about B&R gives its industrial PC more power with Intel Xeon processor

PTC’s product lifecycle management bookings double over last four quarters

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PTC says bookings for its product lifecycle management software-as-a-service solution have doubled over the last four quarters.

This expansion complements PTC’s new subscription model and aligns with the recent findings of a cloud PLM study conducted by CIMdata, an independent global strategic management consulting and research authority focused on the PLM market.

According to CIMdata, 95 percent of current and prospective cloud PLM customers surveyed plan to purchase PLM Cloud in the next 24 months, while 72 percent plan to in just 13 months.  [Read more…] about PTC’s product lifecycle management bookings double over last four quarters

Product lifecycle management provider Arena receives strategic growth investment from JMI Equity

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Arena Solutions, a provider of cloud-based product lifecycle management solutions has received an investment from JMI Equity, a growth equity firm focused on investing in software companies. 

Arena describes itself as all-in-one product development platform that unites PLM, application lifecycle management, supply chain collaboration, and quality management systems.

Founded in 2000, Arena claims it invented cloud-based PLM and today provides an all-in-one product development platform that unites PLM, ALM, supply chain collaboration, and QMS for the design and manufacture of complex electronics.  [Read more…] about Product lifecycle management provider Arena receives strategic growth investment from JMI Equity

Oracle and Mitsubishi Electric to jointly develop internet of things platform for smart manufacturing

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Oracle is partnering with Mitsubishi Electric to develop an internet of things platform for smart manufacturing.

Mitsubishi Electric developed its new FA-IT Open Platform for factory automation with Oracle Cloud.

Using edge computing between devices and business applications, the new platform enables the rapid collection, analysis, and utilization of data at production site, says the company.  [Read more…] about Oracle and Mitsubishi Electric to jointly develop internet of things platform for smart manufacturing

Global industrial PC market to reach $9 billion by 2025

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The global market for industrial computers is being driven by rising adoption of the internet of things and is expected to grow to almost $9 billion, according to a new report by Transparency Market Research. 

The global industrial PC market features several players aggressively targeting technological innovation through research and development activities.

The competitive rivalry among these companies is expected to remain high over the forecast period. [Read more…] about Global industrial PC market to reach $9 billion by 2025

Kollmorgen updates its developer network software

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Kollmorgen says it has updated its developer network, added more functions and made it easier to use on mobile and desktop computer.

“It’s so much easier when you work as a team,” say the company in a statement. “This is why Kollmorgen has thoroughly revised and expanded the web-based customer community KDN – Kollmorgen Developer Network.”

The new version of the online knowledge base is really easy to use on all PCs, tablets, and smartphones – thanks to its responsive design, says the company.  [Read more…] about Kollmorgen updates its developer network software

GE Digital launches new version of manufacturing execution system

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GE Digital has launched the latest version of its manufacturing execution system software, Production Manager.

The company says the new version of Production Manager addresses important issues where existing plant floor IT systems are inconsistent across plants and, therefore, managers can’t re-use configurations, leverage expertise, or lower overall MES costs.

The software completely digitizes paper-based processes so companies can increase production output per person, reduce reporting and administration, decrease defects and material required, and ensure up-to-date routes and work instructions.  [Read more…] about GE Digital launches new version of manufacturing execution system