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Scaling Success: ABB Robots Help Nespresso to Speed Up Order Handling

February 11, 2025 As demand for its premium coffee continues to grow, Nespresso sought an automated solution to streamline order handling, including complex, multi-blend requests. Working through Nespresso’s 3PL partner, ID Logistics, ABB delivered a cutting-edge robotic system that adapts to changing demands, achieving: With first-line training provided for IDL’s staff, the system not only…

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ABB’s Automation System Boosts Order Accuracy for IDL and Enhances Productivity for Nespresso

February 11, 2025 The challenge Swiss coffee brand Nespresso, renowned for its premium reputation, prides itself on its high-quality customer experience. As part of its continued investment in delivering excellent customer satisfaction, the company needed an automation system which could accurately handle complex orders and provide the flexibility to meet fluctuations in demand. The solution…

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Harmonic Drive Actuators with Integrated Drive Technology

February 11, 2025 Discover the future of motion control. This video explores how integrated drive technology (IDT) from Harmonic Drive is revolutionizing the precision motion control industry. Watch as they demonstrate key features of our advanced actuators and how your industrial automation projects can benefit from them. Packed with features, IDT actuators are your last…

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Harmonic Drive® Strain Wave Gear – Zero Backlash

February 11, 2025 Harmonic Drive® strain wave gearing utilizes a unique operating principle which is based upon the elastic mechanics of metals. The greatest benefits are the zero-backlash characteristics and the weight and space savings compared to other gears because our gear mechanism consists of only three basic parts. They are the: Wave Generator, Flexspline…

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Electromate Announces Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium in Vancouver, BC

February 6, 2025 Electromate is pleased to announce its biennial Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium (Showcasing Precision and Robotic Knowledge), scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Vancouver (Surrey), British Columbia. This complimentary event is tailored for OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and engineering students in the greater Vancouver area. Sorry, no competitors, please. Event Details:…

Hitachi Establishes Its Fourth Corporate Venture Capital Fund to Capture Technology Turning Points and Future Growth Opportunities
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Hitachi Establishes Its Fourth Corporate Venture Capital Fund to Capture Technology Turning Points and Future Growth Opportunities

February 6, 2025 Total Assets Under Management (AUM) Reaches 1 Billion USD, Contributing to Sustainable Growth with a World-Class Investment Scale Hitachi, Ltd. recently announced the establishment of the fourth fund of the corporate venture capital (hereinafter referred to as “CVC”) fund “HV Fund” with a purpose to identify startups with the potential to create or…

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Identifying, Assessing and Minimizing Risks: Designing Safe Mobile Robots

February 5, 2025 Mobile robots – whether it be automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) – are playing an increasing important role in mobile intralogistics because they significantly increase automation and efficiency in warehouses, production facilities and distribution centers. They general share their operating area with people. Special requirements on their design…

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Introducing SIRAS | The Professional Drone with Thermal + Visible Imaging

February 5, 2025 Engineered for performance and affordability, SIRAS is optimized for industrial and utility inspection, public safety, firefighting, and search and rescue missions. This easy-to-fly UAV is equipped with a high-resolution radiometric thermal (FLIR Boson®) and 16 MP visible camera payload. With a startup time of 60 seconds, hot swappable batteries, radar-based front collision…

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ABB and Agilent Technologies Enter Collaboration to Advance Laboratory Automation

February 5, 2025 ABB Robotics and Agilent Technologies collaborate to produce automated laboratory solutions ABB Robotics and Agilent Technologies, a global leader in analytical and laboratory technology and software, have signed a collaboration agreement to deliver automated laboratory solutions. Working together, ABB and Agilent will combine the benefits of their technologies to enable companies across…

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Teledyne FLIR Launches Prism Supervisor Software, Enhances UAS Autonomous Capabilities

January 31, 2025 Prism Supervisor integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time, AI-based observations Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, recently announced the release of Prism™ Supervisor, the latest addition to its Prism embedded software ecosystem. Prism Supervisor integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time, AI-based observations at the edge to improve…

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Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Professional Drone is Now Available in Canada

January 31, 2025 Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Professional Drone is Now Available in Canada Teledyne FLIR (part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated) has announced that, for the first time, the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS™ professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS) will be available across Canada. This is being made possible through Rocky Mountain Unmanned Systems (RMUS). The SIRAS professional drone is designed for professional missions,…

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How XVP Photonics Automates Micro-Optical Alignment and Assembly with the Meca500 Six-Axis Robot

January 30, 2025 See how XVP Photonics, a leader in optics and photonics product development, integrated Mecademic’s Meca500 six-axis robot into its process and unlocked a cost-effective platform for high-precision applications in their field. XVP Photonics provides assembly process automation for most of its projects. When introduced to Mecademic’s Meca500 six-axis robot, they saw an…

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Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium

January 29, 2025 Event Details Electromate would like to invite you to exhibit at their Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium (Showcasing Precision and Robotic Knowledge), which will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Vancouver (Surrey), British Columbia. Details on the event are below. Date  Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 9:00am to 3:00pm Location SFU Surrey Campus…

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ABB Robotics Introduces AppStudio No-Code Tool for Robot Interface Programming

January 29, 2025 ABB Robotics Introduces AppStudio No-Code Tool for Robot Interface Programming ABB Robotics has launched AppStudioTM, an intuitive no-code software tool designed to empower users of all experience levels to quickly and easily create customized robotic user interfaces. With intuitive functionality and features including a collaborative cloud-based library enabling users to share application…

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How to Build Better Robotics with Integrated Actuators

January 29, 2025 Integrated actuators are transforming the way robotics are designed, offering compact, highly efficient solutions that improve performance and reduce complexity. This detailed article by Harmonic Drive delves into the benefits of integrated actuators, explaining how they combine a motor, gearhead, and feedback system into a single unit to enhance precision, reliability, and…

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Ontario Welcomes More Than $1 Billion Investment to Strengthen Automotive Supply Chain

January 28, 2025 Linamar Corporation’s expansion will create more than 2,300 new jobs across the province The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of more than $1 billion from Linamar Corporation, a leading Ontario-based auto parts manufacturer, to expand its existing operations across the province. The investment is expected to create more than 2,300 good-paying…