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Briefing – Investing in robotics and automation: Supporting ideas through crowdfunding platforms

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In this article, Robotics and Automation News takes a look at crowdfunding platforms

If you’ve got some money to invest, you may have considered, or even participated in, a crowdfunding campaign. 

You wouldn’t be alone, of course, since literally billions of dollars have been raised in the past few years through such platforms.

The giants of the crowdfunding market are names you may be familiar with – Kickstarter and Indiegogo come to mind immediately.  [Read more…] about Briefing – Investing in robotics and automation: Supporting ideas through crowdfunding platforms

Industry automation myths debunked

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People are generally allergic to change, even if it can help them. We are used to living our lives a certain way and discourage change, often neglecting its benefits.

However, change is constant and you cannot stop it, especially when it comes to technology.

Consider escalators. They replaced stairs, which helps people climb quicker and without much effort, but when the technology came out, it was hated due to the myths and a lack of understanding about how escalators worked.  [Read more…] about Industry automation myths debunked

Nord Drivesystems develops ‘economical drive solutions’ for conveyor systems

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Nord Drivesystems says it has developed “economical drive solutions with a high overload capacity for the special requirements of pallet conveyor technology”.

Nord Drivesystems supplies optimally matched, individually configurable and flexible drive technology which reduces the number of versions and minimises costs, especially for transporting pallets and cage pallets with roller or chain conveyors.

For simple pallet conveyor technology applications, Nord says it has developed an efficient drive combination consisting of an asynchronous motor and a Nordac Base frequency inverter.  [Read more…] about Nord Drivesystems develops ‘economical drive solutions’ for conveyor systems

Portescap expands its range of brushless DC motors

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Portescap is proud to announce the expansion of the Ultra EC range of brushless DC slotless motors with the introduction of the new 30ECT motor.

This 4 pole motor offers ultra high torque and power (up to 245W, max continuous) without compromising on the smooth operation and long life you expect from Portescap’s brushless slotless motors.

The new 30ECT motor is available in two lengths: the 30ECT64 and the 30ECT90.  [Read more…] about Portescap expands its range of brushless DC motors

Honeywell launches gas metering monitoring solution

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Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) has launched a new gas metering solution that provides monitoring of midstream metering systems for operations, maintenance and leadership teams.

Honeywell Connected Plant Measurement IQ for Gas is said to enhance the metering operation’s reliability and safety while cutting costs by massively reducing the need for site visits.

With advanced diagnostics, at-a-glance dashboards and intelligence analytics, Measurement IQ enables operators to increase metering reliability in the face of skills shortages, dispersed operations and a complex hydrocarbon mix.

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ATS Automation executives open stock market

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Senior executives from ATS Automation and the company’s business partners had the opportunity to open the stock market in Canada recently.

The executives included Andrew Hider, CEO, Ungad Chadda, senior vice president, head of enterprise corporate strategy and external affairs, TMX Group, a financial services company, opened the market to celebrate 25 years listed on Toronto Stock Exchange.

Founded in 1978, ATS is an automation solutions provider addressing the needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, chemicals, consumer products, electronics, food, beverage, transportation, energy, and oil and gas.

ATS Automation Tooling Systems commenced trading on Toronto Stock Exchange on December 21, 1993.

Variohm expands its range of press sensors

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Variohm EuroSensor has expanded its range of pressure sensors with the new and robust EPT7100 series featuring 316 grade stainless steel wetted parts and an integral Packard connector for excellent durability and convenient installation at competitive cost.

With a choice of four hermetically sealed pressure ports and five standard pressure range options from 0.01 to 10 bar, the EPT7100 is an excellent choice for gas or liquid pressure measurement for on- and off-highway automotive, HVAC, compressors, industrial hydraulics and more.

The new sensor is based on a well proven piezo-resistive sensing element and latest ASIC circuitry which does not rely on O-ring sealing or silicon oil. [Read more…] about Variohm expands its range of press sensors

Siemens, Lufthansa and Glaxo gear up for 3D printing expo In(3D)ustry

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The third edition of IN(3D)USTRY is taking shape and the event, organised by Fira de Barcelona, ​​already has the confirmed presence of high level representatives from companies which are successfully using 3D printing.

The event, which this year incorporates new sectors, such as advanced manufacturing, moulds and dies, plastic converters and new materials, will include around thirty speakers and some 50 exhibiting companies.

Amongst the companies which will be taking part in IN(3D)USTRY, from 16 to 18 October at Fira de Barcelona, Spain, are Siemens, Lufthansa Technik, the maintenance division of the German aeronautics company, as well as the British pharmaceutical industry multinational, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

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Ardenna and HUVRdata partners on industrial asset inspection solution

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Ardenna and HUVRdata, who announced a collaboration in April to integrate their respective capabilities into one platform, now have a fully automated defect detection, reporting and analytics solution for the energy sector.

This enhanced platform unites Ardenna’s AI-based automated defect detection software with HUVR’s Automation and Enterprise Industrial Asset Management Reporting and Analytic toolset to provide customers with a solution for industrial asset inspections.

HUVRdata’s platform offers the storage of inspection data from disparate sources in a database, customer-defined inspection checklists and report formats, diagnostic analytics, and business system integrations. The integration of Ardenna’s software automates the defect detection process and automated defect labelling.

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Briefing – Investing: Robotics-related funds doing well on the markets

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In this article, Robotics and Automation News takes a look at the exchange-traded funds that are earning profits from investing in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence stocks.

This is not a financial advice article and we are not suggesting or recommending any investment funds, policies or ideas.

We are simply commenting on investment funds that we have noticed are doing well on the stock markets.  [Read more…] about Briefing – Investing: Robotics-related funds doing well on the markets