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Versatile and cost-effective single-board computer for energy-efficient applications.  www.kontron.com Kontron, a leading global supplier of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), is expanding its range of board line products based on the powerful i.MX93 dual-core processor from NXP. The cost-effective CPU board impresses with its versatility and performance. The BL i.MX93 offers a combination of powerful processors and modern interfaces, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. The BL i.MX93 offers a wide range of interfaces and connectivity options. These include an LVDS display interface that supports high-resolution displays and provides clear visualization for automation solutions. The MIPI CSI camera interface allows camera modules to be connected for image and video applications. Of particular note are the two Gigabit Ethernet ports which, in addition to standard interfaces such as USB, serial and CAN bus, provide reliable network connectivity for data-intensi

CubeBOX Blues and Space Cabinet user-friendly robotic cells will exhibit in Taiwan. Distribution partners of Tezmaksan, a leader in CNC automation systems, will participate in the upcoming Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) 2025, which will be held from March 3 - 8 at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei, Northern Taiwan. This highly anticipated event, one of the largest exhibitions in the machine tool industry, will feature the latest advancements in metal cutting machinery, automation solutions and cutting-edge technology. At TIMTOS 2025, four Tezmaksan distributors will highlight its CubeBOX robotic automation systems, with a focus on the innovative CubeBOX Blues DR, CubeBOX Blues DR Max 3P and CubeBOX Blues Space Cabinet solutions. These state-of-the-art systems are designed to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce downtime and enhance flexibility, making them ideal for modern smart factories and Industry 4.0 environments. The CubeBOX Blues series offers a r

E-con Systems See3CAM_37CUGM is a 3MP monochrome USB camera with HDR imaging. It is suitable for applications like barcode scanners and autonomous mobile robots.  www.e-consystems.com e-con Systems®, a global leader in embedded vision solutions, is excited to unveil the latest innovation, See3CAM_37CUGM – a 3MP Global Shutter HDR Monochrome USB Camera. Powered by e-con's high-performance TintE ISP and featuring the Sony® IMX900 sensor, this camera delivers exceptional HDR imaging for high-precision applications such as barcode scanners, pick and place robots, autonomous mobile robots, intelligent transportation systems, sports analytics and more. e-con’s proprietary TintE ISP ensures on-camera Quad HDR processing up to 120 dB, eliminating motion artifacts and enhancing image clarity in dynamic environments. Fast Auto Exposure & Auto Gain Control rapidly adjusts the exposure levels in each frame when lighting changes, ensuring barcode accuracy in logistics, object detection i

ANYmal’s autonomous capabilities will enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability in the ecosystem of Kanadevia Inova, setting a new benchmark for digitalized asset management.  www.anybotics.com Kanadevia Inova, a global leader in the Waste to X sector, has selected ANYbotics as its preferred ground robot supplier to enhance digital inspection and maintenance services across its operations. This strategic partnership, formalized through a preferred partnership agreement, integrates ANYmal robots into the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Digital Solutions service areas of Kanadevia Inova and envisages Kanadevia Inova adopting ANYmal robots into its service portfolio. Advancing Asset Management Through Cutting-Edge Automation Kanadevia Inova, (formerly Hitachi Zosen Inova and rebranded in October 2024), will modernize asset management through robotics, IoT, and specialized digital platforms. Following a successful demonstration deployment of ANYmal at its O&M site in Slough (UK

A team of some 15 engineers is developing new and more advanced methods for collecting and analysing data to improve the efficiency of Vattenfall’s operations.  group.vattenfall.com The question of how we best can benefit from AI is being asked all across society today. At Vattenfall, Dag Wästlund has been addressing the issue for almost a decade, today as manager of the Data Science and AI Section at Vattenfall’s research and development department. A team of some 15 engineers is developing new and more advanced methods for collecting and analysing data to improve the efficiency of Vattenfall’s operations in virtually all areas and all types of power generation. “AI will bring huge benefits in terms of streamlining operations and will also contribute to the green transition,” Wästlund says. “Today, there is a lot of hype around AI and what you can do with ChatGPT and other models, but AI will be capable of so much more than we have seen so far.” He himself uses

Dassault Systèmes joins KUKA’s mosaixx digital ecosystem to provide customers with an easy way to purchase and use its 3DEXPERIENCE platform.  www.3ds.com Dassault Systèmes announced its partnership with the global industrial automation and robotics company KUKA to provide manufacturing industries with comprehensive solutions that meet growing demands in robotics and automation. Under the terms of the agreement, Dassault Systèmes is joining mosaixx, KUKA’s digital ecosystem for industrial software solutions, offering KUKA customers an easy way to purchase and use Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform and applications. By expanding customer access to virtual twin technology and enhanced collaboration capabilities, Dassault Systèmes and KUKA with its newly founded segment KUKA Digital can unlock opportunities for companies to drive the development of more efficient and adaptable solutions that transform their operations. The global market value of industrial robot inst

The partnership enables users to easily operate all of VC's 50+ MIPI cameras with Phytec embedded imaging processor boards.Jan-Erik Schmitt (Vision Components, left) and Martin Klahr (Phytec, right) announce a collaboration between the two companies for embedded vision projects. The corresponding drivers are already included in the Linux BSP of the Phytec modules. As a first result, both companies are presenting the Phytec phyBOARD-Pollux Embedded Imaging Kit with NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor and VC MIPI IMX900 Color camera at embedded world. The kit will soon be available via the sales channels of both companies, whereby the VC MIPI Camera can be freely selected. Customers will benefit from the wide range of image sensors, perfect interaction with the processor boards and comprehensive support in the development and integration of their vision projects. Vision kits with NXP i.MX 8M Plus and i.MX 8M Mini processors Phytec has developed a corresponding adapter for the phyBOARD-Pollux

Facing automation pressure, Robert Bürkle simplifies robot programming with the SRCI interface, enabling easy PLC-based control amid skilled labor shortages.  www.yaskawa.eu.com Laminators for credit cards and photovoltaic modules, painting systems for the furniture industry and everything related to wood processing: Robert Bürkle GmbH in Freudenstadt has a diverse product range. The company specializes in pressing and coating technologies for floors, doors and wood-based panels. Rolling, casting and spray-painting systems are also part of the portfolio. Especially in wood processing, the plant manufacturer must often handle heavy workpieces. These include lightweight panels for the caravan industry that weigh between 180 and 250 kilograms – and are thus too heavy for a human being. “With these requirements, it was inevitable that robots be included in new plant concepts,” recalls Marian Michels, who has been working as a PLC programmer since graduating from his electrica

3D UNIV+RSES integrates advanced generative AI into Dassault Systèmes' 'POWER'by' on the 3EXPERIENCE platform, enabling virtual twin integration, AI training, and IP protection across industries.  www.3ds.com Dassault Systèmes opened up its new horizon as part of the Generative Economy by introducing “3D UNIV+RSES” that embed multiple generative AI technologies at the core of global IP Lifecycle Management (IPLM) for the benefit of its clients. This evolving architecture will permit its large client base to fully exploit their rich, high-quality patrimony of 3D design, virtual twins and PLM data in a new space of representation, the premier digital environment to train new categories of Experience as a Service (XaaS) ─ namely: Generative Experiences (GenXp), Virtual Companions, as well as intelligent Virtual Twin Experience as a Service (VTaaS). Dassault Systèmes’ “POWER’byAI” approach and its multi-AI, industry-aware platforms ─ 3DEXPERIENCE (manufacturing), MED

The partnership enables users to easily operate all of VC's 50+ MIPI cameras with Phytec embedded imaging processor boards. Phytec and Vision Components have agreed to collaborate on the integration of cameras into embedded systems. The partnership enables users to easily operate all of VC's 50+ MIPI cameras with Phytec embedded imaging processor boards. The corresponding drivers are already included in the Linux BSP of the Phytec modules. As a first result, both companies are presenting the Phytec phyBOARD-Pollux Embedded Imaging Kit with NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor and VC MIPI IMX900 Color camera at embedded world. The kit will soon be available via the sales channels of both companies, whereby the VC MIPI® Camera can be freely selected. Customers will benefit from the wide range of image sensors, perfect interaction with the processor boards and comprehensive support in the development and integration of their vision projects. Vision kits with NXP i.MX 8M Plus and i.MX 8M Mini p