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Kreatize raises €4 million for digital platform for industrial components production

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Kreatize, which claims to be Germany’s first fully-automated digital platform that supports the production of industrial components for the mechanical engineering market and its manufacturing partners, has raised €4 million in its Series A round of funding only 18 months after market launch.

The main investors involved in this round are Earlybird Venture Capital and Atlantic Labs.

Kreatize primarily serves the manufacturing industry – a market that offers enormous potential for digitization, as it is still characterized by analog, manual and inefficient processes and non-transparent prices.  [Read more…] about Kreatize raises €4 million for digital platform for industrial components production

SemCon increases interest in digitized and sustainable manufacturing industry

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Product development company SemCon says it is increasing its interest in digitized and sustainable manufacturing industry.

The company says the demand for digitization in the manufacturing industry is ever-increasing, and well as creating sustainable production, there are “major streamlining benefits and savings to be made”.

Semcon is now aiming to significantly increase its presence in the industry with a unique mix of digital expertise and extensive experience in production optimisation.  [Read more…] about SemCon increases interest in digitized and sustainable manufacturing industry

Robotics challenge: ExxonMobil extends deadline for $60,000 competition

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ExxonMobil is offering $60,000 in a robotics challenge designed to find new innovations in the field of energy. 

The company has extended its deadline for submissions to May 13th, 2019.

The aim of the challenge is to develop solutions for “pain points and technology gaps” in the natural resources industry.

The Robotics Reverse Pitch Challenge, organized by BBL Ventures, is inviting submissions from local and international businesses as well as educational institutions.

Prospective entrepreneurs are also invited to enter the competition.

For more information, visit: https://info.bblventures.com/springenergychallenge

Arnold Machine joins Rockwell Automation partner network

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Arnold Machine has been named as an original equipment manufacturer program participant in the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program.

As an OEM Program Participant, Arnold Machine enhances quality and consistency while optimizing costs and reducing waste by building automated systems for automotive, oil and gas and appliance manufacturers, including:

  • automated adhesive dispensing systems;
  • robotic and automated spray systems;
  • automated assembly systems;
  • process heating equipment; and
  • material handling systems.

OEM Program Participants are required to demonstrate a commitment to offering high-quality, innovative machinery and equipment that uses Rockwell Automation solutions.  [Read more…] about Arnold Machine joins Rockwell Automation partner network

Abstract raises $30 million to enable designers to work like developers

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Abstract, the git-enabled design workflow platform that already supports thousands of modern product design teams, has raised $30 million in Series C funding.

Lightspeed Venture Partners led the round with participation from existing investors Scale Venture Partners, Amplify Partners, and Cowboy Ventures, bringing the total funding to-date to $54.2 million.

As part of this financing, Lightspeed partner Nakul Mandan will be joining the company board.  [Read more…] about Abstract raises $30 million to enable designers to work like developers

ExxonMobil offering $60,000 prize money for robotics innovations

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Energy giant ExxonMobil is offering $60,000 prize money as part of its first-ever robotics and automation innovation competition.

Organized by BBL Ventures, the “Reverse Robotics Pitch Challenge for ExxonMobil” is open now and is inviting innovation in a number of areas.

BBL Ventures, a technological innovation company specializing in the natural resources industry, there are “pain points and technology gaps” for which there are many opportunities to build solutions, provide funding, and aid in scaling new companies.  [Read more…] about ExxonMobil offering $60,000 prize money for robotics innovations

Five ideas for smart cities emerge in tech contest

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Sponsored by Honeywell‘s corporate citizenship initiative Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the TeChallenge Competition in Bucharest challenged students to combine innovative thinking with automated solutions to protect environment, save energy and improve living standards.

The event encourages students from Politehnica University and local high schools in Romania to develop their technical knowledge and creativity in areas such as energy efficiency, new energy sources, renewable technologies, intelligent technologies, smart cities, mobility and natural gas in the 21st century.

Here are some of the most interesting ideas they came up with.

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Husqvarna launches high-performance, all-wheel robotic lawnmower

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What looks at first glance like an all-terrain supercar is actually designed to mow your lawn, even on undulating terrains, and can even be operated by voice command

Husqvarna has released its Automower 435X AWD, an artificial intelligence-enabled, robotic mower with all-wheel drive and smart home connectivity.

The company describes the impressive-looking machine as an “iconic, fully autonomous robotic lawnmower”.

Automower is designed to manage rough terrain and slopes with and can climb steep slopes of up to 70 percent, and works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and provides an open API for smart home integration.  [Read more…] about Husqvarna launches high-performance, all-wheel robotic lawnmower

TDK sensors enhance Qualcomm Robotics RB3 platform

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TDK Corporation is working with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. through its group company, InvenSense, to contribute a product portfolio of MEMS motion and audio sensor solutions to the new Qualcomm Robotics RB3 Platform.

Based on the Qualcomm SDA/SDM845 system-on-chip (SoC), the Qualcomm Robotics RB3 platform is a set of hardware, software and tools designed to help manufacturers and developers create advanced consumer, enterprise and industrial robotics products.

The platform will support InvenSense’s 6-axis IMUs (3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer), capacitive barometric pressure sensor, and multi-mode digital microphones.

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Toyota updates its virtual crash test dummy software

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Version 6 will contribute to the development of collision safety technologies for future vehicles, including automated

Toyota and its research and development unit has released Version 6 of the Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) virtual crash dummy software.

Researched and developed for over 20 years by the two companies, THUMS simulates detailed computer analysis of human body injuries caused by vehicle collisions.

The new software features internal organ modeling and a new muscle model that simulates a variety of occupant postures, including braced and relaxed, permitting a more detailed analysis by anticipating various occupant postures as the widespread deployment of automated vehicles continues to advance.  [Read more…] about Toyota updates its virtual crash test dummy software