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Unisys to Offer Enhanced Automated Solutions for Homeland Security

Unisys has received Land Border Integration (LBI) contract from the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency of the Department of Homeland Security for developing an automated system for enhanced detection of vehicles and persons crossing the US land that borders with Canada and Mexico.

30 Oct 2010

Searidge to Offer Remote Monitoring Solution to MALTA Airport

Searidge Technologies has declared that it has been chosen by Malta Air Traffic Services (MATS), Malta International Airport’s air navigation service provider, for offering ground surveillance solution for the airport.

30 Oct 2010

Rockwell Develops ControlLogix to Handle Kuka’s PA Robots

Rockwell, in partnership with Kuka, has developed a new controller termed as ControlLogix Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs), which can effectively control PA robots of Kuka.

From Rockwell Automation, Inc. 30 Oct 2010

FDA Certifies Roche’s Automated HCV Load Test

Roche has declared that it received FDA approval for its PCR COBAS TaqMan HCV Test, v2.0, which can determine the quantity of hepatitis C viral RNA present in the HCV affected humans’ serum or plasma sample.

30 Oct 2010

R2 Humanoid Set for November 1 Launch

The Discovery shuttle carrying Robonaut2 or R2 is all set to be released into outer space on November 1 to help astronauts working at the International Space Station (ISS).

30 Oct 2010

Researcher Develops Robotic System to Correct Walking Gaits

Cara Lewis, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences of Boston University, has built a robotic system to correct the walking gait of a healthy person, thereby averting hip impairments.

30 Oct 2010

Czech Government to Procure Foster-Miller’s TALON Robot

The Government of Czech Republic has made a contract with Foster-Miller for procuring TALON mine disposing robot and mine detectors to help their soldiers involved in foreign missions.

30 Oct 2010

BU Professor Develops World’s First Micro-Drill Robot

Professor Peter Brett of Brunel University has developed the first-ever micro-drill robot for surgery. The robot will be displayed at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) 'Robotics in Surgery' summit, which will be held at Birdcage Walk in London on November 3.

30 Oct 2010

Automated Biomedical Testing Giant Beckman Coulter to Attend OHC

Beckman Coulter, a global supplier of automated biomedical testing products, has declared that its Senior VP and CFO, Charlie Slacik will offer a presentation at the Oppenheimer 21st Annual Healthcare Conference, which will be held on November 3, 2010.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 30 Oct 2010