Hexagon launches mould and die suite, to make short work of complex manufacturing
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has released the HxGN Mould & Die, a suite of dedicated CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and manufacturing), engineering, and automation tools empowering mould and die and tool manufacturers to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and produce high quality tools for their customers across industries ranging from automotive to […]
Planting Machines in “Machine-tending” — Operations in a Collaborative Industry 5.0 World
Shih Pin Tan, Head of Sales Channel Asia Pacific, Universal Robots Boasting a fleet of over 10,000 aircraft, taking a commercial flight in Asia might not be as novel as before. In generations prior, it was not as easy to manufacture these machines, with the average commercial jet airliner […]
Electronics Asia Conference 2023 to Highlight IoT, AI/ML, Automotive, and Wireless Developments
Now on its second year, EAC will focus on how IoT, AI/ML, automotive, wireless, and the industrial sectors are powering innovations in Asia’s semiconductor ecosystem. Following the success of its inaugural edition, the second Electronics Asia Conference (EAC), a virtual conference and exhibition organised by AspenCore, the publisher of EE […]
XCMG Machinery takes centre stage with intelligent and eco-friendly construction machinery
Leading construction machinery manufacturer XCMG Machinery exhibited 28 flagship equipment products from eight major sectors, innovative intelligent technologies, and comprehensive set solutions at the 16th China Beijing International Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, and Mining Machines Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2023) held from September 20 to 23 in Beijing, China. […]
Malaysian manufacturers share journeys at APAC cobot conference
The manufacturing industry is a key contributor to Malaysia’s export revenue, job creation and GDP, at 24 percent in Q2’23, second only to services industry. Despite slipping by 4 percent in June, Malaysia’s manufacturing sector still recorded a sales value of RM147.4 billion—highlighting its importance and untapped potential to the nation’s economy. […]
Lishen Battery selects Siemens Xcelerator to scale sustainable battery production
Lishen Battery to leverage Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software and battery digital thread to establish traceability and transparency along the entire value chain Siemens Digital Industries Software recently announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Tianjin Lishen Battery Joint-Stock Co., Ltd. (Lishen Battery), a leading high-tech company […]
Asia-Pacific to spearhead global economic growth in 2023
The global economic growth is poised to gain momentum in 2023 due to easing inflation pressures in food and energy sectors, the gradual revival of European nations, strong growth potential in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, and North America’s resilient labor market. As economies move through diverse business cycle stages, regional […]
Tool Up, India – biggest event of the year at HTF Expo 2023
With the turn of the decade, India has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, owing to the infrastructure boom and exponential growth in export sector with industrial tools, machinery and equipment leading the way. The global Power Tools market was valued at US$ 26.61 Billion […]
TANAKA establishes production system in China for fuel cell electrode catalysts
Contributing to carbon neutrality in China’s rapidly growing fuel cell market via a technical assistance agreement with Chengdu Guangming Paite Precious Metal Co., Ltd. in China. TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K., which operates an industrial precious metals business as a core company of TANAKA Precious Metals,has signed a technical assistance agreement […]
Universal Robots Academy empowers over 200,000 people to use collaborative robotics
Since 2016, Universal Robots has offered robotics training to customers and others with an interest in collaborative robots. And now, after having grown increasingly popular in the past years and with 119 onsite training centers across the globe, more than 200,000 robotics enthusiasts have joined the Universal Robots Academy. “It […]
Profile:Mharicar Castillo-Reyes, President and CEO of Asticom, The Philippines
Where do you see work opportunities for Gen Z? When considering work opportunities for Gen Z? Tech-enabled companies such as Asticom present a wealth of promising prospects. Gen Z is a digitally native generation, and their tech-savvy nature aligns perfectly with the demands of this industry. In the shared services […]
PLN to develop electricity ecosystem in Tanzania
Tanzania Electric Supply Co. Ltd. (TANESCO), a parastatal company incorporated in 1931, has adopted a business transformation implemented by Indonesian state-owned electric company PT PLN (Persero), aiming to carry out similar developments in Africa. The agreement was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between President Director […]
AutoStore launches new R5 Pro Robot
AutoStore’s new R5 Pro Robot for large-scale operations frees up space for additional products in the warehouse and improves Robot efficiency at a reduced lower total cost of ownership. AutoStore now has available the R5 Pro Robot, the latest version of the company’s field-proven R5 Robot. This new robotic solution is designed to address the specific demands of large-scale e-commerce operations, emphasising better space usage, higher performance, and reduced total ownership costs for companies running multishift operations at scale. The R5 Pro offers an edge by augmenting productivity per Robot during extended operations, optimising space usage, and reducing the total cost of ownership, ultimately enhancing the customer experience while boosting profitability. The R5 Pro is designed to meet the needs of e-commerce organizations with large-scale multishift operations. Key features and benefits of the R5 Pro Robot include: Enhanced productivity: By deploying the R5 Pro at a large AutoStore site, customers can reduce the number of Robots required on the same grid by up to 15%, when compared to using the R5 Robot, enabling better routing and enhanced system efficiency. Continuous operations: The use of an LTO (Lithium-Titanium Oxide) battery in the R5 Pro allows rapid charging, improving individual Robot availability during multishift operations. Space and Cost Optimisation: Up to 86% fewer chargers required with the LTO battery allows for more efficient use of warehouse space, accommodating additional SKU storage or reducing the required footprint. In addition, customers achieve significant cost savings related to electrical infrastructure.