Seven-member cobot family cuts cycle times by 25%
24 May 2023 Dobot, the Chinese collaborative robot manufacturer which claims to be the country’s biggest exporter of industrial robots, has announced a family of seven cobots with… Read More
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Mitsubishi takes stake in motion software developer Movensys
22 May 2023 Mitsubishi Electric has formed a partnership with the Korean company, Movensys, which develops motion control software for AC servomotors and sells it mainly in Asia. Read More
Google’s robot software arm unveils easy-to-use platform
17 May 2023 Intrinsic, the robotics software company launched by Google’s parent Alphabet in 2021, has announced a robotics development platform that it believes will speed up access… Read More
Simulation software uses digital twins to optimise drives
2 May 2023 Siemens has announced simulation software that can be used to engineer and commission variable-speed drives, based on digital twins. The Sinamics DriveSim Advanced software allows… Read More
Siemens links up with Microsoft and IBM to deliver its vision
2 May 2023 At the recent Hannover Messe, Siemens announced partnerships with several key players in the OT/IT world, including IBM and Microsoft, aimed at promoting its vision… Read More
Industrial AI and IT portfolio includes ‘first virtual PLC’
14 April 2023 At this month’s Hannover Messe, Siemens is unveiling an open portfolio for automating and operating industrial production. Called Industrial Operations X, the interoperable portfolio brings… Read More
First ‘virtual PLC’ will allow software-based automation
14 April 2023 Siemens is presenting a virtual PLC (programmable logic controller) for the first time at the 2023 Hannover Messe. The Simatic S7-1500V is designed to meet… Read More
Platform unites robots and sensors, boosting development
2 March 2023 An Israeli developer of robot software has announced a new capability that integrates autonomous robots with sensors, cameras and automation systems, thus cutting robot development… Read More
11kg capacity cobot promises leading speed and accuracy
22 February 2023 ABB has announced a robot designed to bridge the gap between existing industrial and collaborative robots (cobots). The Swifti CRB 1300 cobot is claimed to… Read More
‘Revolutionary’ software lets anyone program robots
21 February 2023 A French developer has announced “revolutionary” software that allows non-experts to program and simulate almost any type of industrial robot, without needing to do any… Read More
