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Robotic Arc Welding Systems Provider, Robolution, to be Acquired by Lincoln Electric

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Robolution GmbH, a leading European provider of robotic arc welding systems. Based outside of Frankfurt, Germany, the company serves a number of leading automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

20 Nov 2013

Researchers Work on Developing Intelligent Robotic System for Tunnel Inspection

Currently, maintenance and safety inspection of tunnels used for vehicular traffic is carried out by direct in situ observation. This process, which is slow and requires intensive labor, requires that traffic be stopped on entire streets or sections of the underground passageways, resulting in an inconvenience for users.

19 Nov 2013

KUKA Robotics Introduces Triple Lift Mobile Lift Platform at InterAirport Trade Fair

KUKA, the Augsburg-based robot manufacturer and automation specialist, introduced its “Triple Lift” mobile lift platform at the InterAirport trade fair in Munich. The vehicle is designed to accommodate four workers, including their service equipment, and can raise its infinitely adjustable platform to a maximum height of eight meters, which makes it ideal for performing maintenance work on wide-body aircraft.

From KUKA Aktiengesellschaft 19 Nov 2013

Lincoln Electric Dedicates New Automation Center of Excellence in Brazil

Last week, the Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric Company opened its new Automation Center of Excellence – Brazil before a large group of customers, supplier partners and employees. A welcome was extended by Reinaldo Nogueira, Mayor of the city of Indaiatuba, who stressed the importance of creating an environment for businesses to grow and in which their employees could feel comfortable making their home.

From Lincoln Electric UK (Ltd) 18 Nov 2013

KUKA Robotics to Exhibit Latest Solutions at Fabtech 2013

KUKA Robotics to debut the latest in robotic welding innovations for the welding and fabricating industry at FABTECH 2013.

From KUKA Aktiengesellschaft 18 Nov 2013

Over 9,700 Manufacturing, Industrial Professionals Gather for Automation Fair Event

Houston became the hub of the automation world today when more than 9,700 manufacturing and industrial professionals gathered for the first day of the Automation Fair event, hosted by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork members.

From Rockwell Automation, Inc. 15 Nov 2013

UR5 Robot Arm Rings NASDAQ Closing Bell to Mark Launch of Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF

ROBO-STOX LLC, the world leader in developing investment solutions targeting the robotics and automation space, commemorated the launch of the ROBO-STOX™ Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (Ticker: ROBO) by having a robot ring the closing bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York's Times Square on Tuesday, November 12, 2013.

15 Nov 2013

Mind-Controlled Robots Hold Potential in Medicine, Manufacturing Fields

Worried that machines will someday control the human race? If so, relax.

14 Nov 2013

New Forecast Report on Semiconductor Factory Automation

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Semiconductor Factory Automation: Technology Issues and Market Forecasts." report to their offering.

11 Nov 2013

Universal Robots to Launch ROBO-STOX Global Robotics and Automation Index

Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of industrial robots, has been chosen by ROBO-STOX to represent the burgeoning robotics industry. On Tuesday, November 12 at 4pm EST, Universal Robots’ UR5 robot arm, equipped with a three-fingered gripper from SCHUNK, will press the button activating NASDAQ’s closing bell.

11 Nov 2013