PACK EXPO - Neocortex Artificial Intelligence Provides Flexibility for DePeuter Packaging Solutions' Robotic Systems

Today Universal Robotics Inc. and DePeuter Packaging Solutions announced new flexible robotic packaging systems that combines Universals Neocortex artificial intelligence platform with DPPS process control expertise using Yaskawa Motoman robots. They have robotic packaging solutions on display at Booth S-6177 at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas, September 28-30.

Robotics Business Review Honors 2015 Game Changer Awards Finalists and Winners

The Game Changer Awards honor both the products and innovators pushing the robotics industry forward in critical areas.

Yaskawa Motoman Introduces Injection Molding Machine Software

Operators can interact and control the robot by using an event-driven paradigm and language that is familiar to them.

PACK EXPO - Rethink Robotics' Sawyer Robot Set for Global Deployment

Rethink Robotics new high-performance collaborative robot is now available and being deployed in factories around the world

Intelligrated appoints Dave Schmit as senior vice president, corporate intellectual property

Accomplished legal advisor to lead protection of intellectual property

Robotiq Releases a New Adaptive Robot Gripper with Wide Stroke and Advanced Control

Ideal for high-mix pick and place applications in many diverse industries

NX-Series Safety Control Units - New Stand-Alone, Expandable Solution From Omron Connects Directly to Any Safety Device

The NX-series Safety Control Units inputs support direct connectivity to any kind of safety device.

Pack Expo - Pro Mach Brings a Flexible Packaging Emporium of Solutions to Pack Expo 2015

Two years ago, Pro Mach established its Flexible Packaging Group to be a one-stop shop for flexible packaging. Today with strong annual growth and solutions from filling through palletizing, the group is more than realizing its promise (Pro Mach Flexible Packaging Group Booths C-3221, 3223, and 3323)

AutonomouStuff to bring PolySync Demonstration Kit to RoboBusiness

RoboBusiness 2015, September 23-24 at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, Calif.

Technology gap gives foreign firms the edge in China robot wars

BY GERRY SHIH for Reuters:  In a cavernous showroom on the outskirts of this port city in northeastern China, softly whirring lathes and svelte robot arms represent Dalian Machine Tools Group's (DMTG) vision of an automated future for Chinese manufacturing. On closer inspection, however, most of the machines' control panels bear the logos of Japan's FANUC Corp or the German conglomerate Siemens. The imported control systems in DMTG's products – used in the assembly of everything from smartphones to cement trucks – are symbolic of the technology gap between Chinese and foreign industrial automation firms, just one of several challenges facing China's ambition to nurture a national robotics industry. Chinese robotics firms are also grappling with a weakening economy and slumping automotive sector, and industry insiders already predict a market bubble just three years after the central government issued policies to spur robotics development. "Last year everybody thought they could produce a robot," said Alan Lee, director of Asia sales and business development at Boston-based Rethink Robotics. "When you have market saturation you'll have filtering and M&A. These guys will be the first layer to suffer."  It is a storyline familiar from other new industries such as solar panels: Beijing's policies and subsides trigger a wave of low-margin, low-cost contenders to rush into the market, where, with no meaningful technology of their own, they struggle to compete on price alone.  Cont'd...

OMRON to Acquire U.S. Based Adept Technology

OMRON plans to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Adept common stock through an all cash tender offer followed by a second-step merger. OMRON will offer Adept investors $13.00 per share of Adept common stock, which represents a 63% premium over the closing price for Adept's common stock on September 15, 2015. This values Adept at approximately $200 million. OMRON will fund the tender offer through cash on hand.  Commenting on the acquisition, Yutaka Miyanaga, OMRON Industrial Automation Business Company President, said, "We are delighted Adept Technology, a world leader in robotics, has agreed to join OMRON. This acquisition is part of our strategy to enhance our automation technology and position us for long term growth. Robotics will elevate our offering of advanced automation."  Rob Cain, President and Chief Executive Officer of Adept, added, "We are excited about the opportunity to join OMRON, a global leader in automation. Together, our products will offer new innovative solutions to customers all around the globe."  Full Press Release:

VPX Ejector Handles and Panels From Pixus Offer Quality European Designs for up to 30% Less

Pixus Technologies, a supplier of backplane, chassis, and embedded component solutions, now offers ejector handles and panels for 3U and 6U VPX boards.

Lenze Brings Robot Programming Module to Gantry Pick-and-Place Applications

Software engineering made easy with FAST application software module for robot kinematics and multi-axis coordination

Saft makes breakthrough into China's fast growing industrial robotics sector with lithium battery order for STEP Electric Corporation

· STEP Electric Corporation in China is installing Saft primary lithium batteries to provide memory backup for its industrial robots · Key order provides Saft with strategic entry into Chinas booming industrial robotics market

Pack Expo - Universal Robots Raises the Bar on Collaborative Robotics at Pack Expo

The Danish robot manufacturer, that pioneered the safety systems of collaborative robots, showcases product features that help lower the automation barrier, making a robot truly collaborative. The features on display at Pack Expo 2015 in Las Vegas are portability, ease of use, and integration.

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