Topic: Batteries and Power

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Align Production Systems, Kollmorgen Partner to Advance Automated Guided Vehicles

September 13, 2023 · Align Production Systems and Kollmorgen plan to collaborate on AGV navigation, fleet scalability, and energy efficiency.

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CaPow Brings Constant Power for Mobile Robots to the U.S. With Partner JLC Robotics

September 7, 2023 · CaPow said its Genesis product provides perpetual power to robots without wires, reducing fleet size, space utilization, and battery hazards.

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igus Introduces Energy Supply System for SCARA Robots in Cleanrooms

August 29, 2023 · igus said its new Clean SCARA Cable Solution meets ISO Class 2 requirements for minimal particle emissions, even in high-speed applications.

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Energy Supply Systems for 6-axis Robots

August 23, 2023 · The development of modern industrial robotics is progressing rapidly and provides systems with ever higher throughput rates and increasingly lower cycle times. Thus, the requirements on the energy supply system are growing immensely.

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indie Semiconductor and SiLC Technologies Partner to Deliver FMCW Lidar

August 3, 2023 · indie and SiLC said their collaboration will yield 10x performance, power, and cost over existing lidar sensors for autonomous vehicles.

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Development of Battery-Free Multi-Rotation Absolute Mechanical Encoder

July 18, 2023 · In recent years, greater accuracy, better reliability, and safety are demanded of motors, especially motors used in critical positioning applications. Such systems typically utilize servo motors with encoder feedback along with battery backup, allowing it to perform closed loop absolute control. From these requirements, a battery-free, multi-rotation absolute mechanical encoder was developed. The AZ Series, a closed loop system, adopted this type of sensor and is currently on the market today.

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Raymond University Research Program Now Accepting Proposals to Advance Material Handling Technology

July 14, 2023 · The Raymond Corp. is now accepting applications for technology research grants twice a year to support the future of the materials handling industry.

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As Mobile Robot Market Matures, Vendors Continue to Improve Fleet Capabilities

June 27, 2023 · Mobile robot fleets need to be easy to manage and scale before they can be adopted across industries, and operations software and interoperability standards offer to help.

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Powermat Announces New Wireless Charging Platform at Sensors Converge

June 26, 2023 · Powermat launched a new wireless charging platform designed for mid-power industrial, micro-mobility (e-bikes, e-scooters, golf carts), robotics, medical and telecom applications.

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BYD and Cyngn Provide Preview of AI Powered Autonomous Forklift

June 16, 2023 · BYD is combining its electric forklift with Cyngn's AI-driven autonomy technology for a fully autonomous industrial vehicle, according to the partners.

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CaPow Provides Perpetual Power to Mobile Robot Fleets

May 10, 2023 · CaPow's antenna stickers offer continual power for automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots, eliminating the need for heavy batteries and large charging stations.

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WiBotic Introduces PowerPad Pro to Provide Wireless Charging, Data Transfer for Industrial UAVs

May 4, 2023 · WiBotic said its new PowerPad Pro can wirelessly charge different drones, as well as download and process valuable mission and image data for a number of industrial applications.

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Wireless Power Solutions Are Driving Innovations for ASRS Systems in Warehouses

April 29, 2023 · Automated storage and retrieval systems, or ASRS, are being used by warehouses to better take advantage of vertical space. WiBotic's CEO outlines some interesting developments.

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igus Shows Offerings and Support for Low Cost Automation at Hannover Messe

April 28, 2023 · igus showed not only its motion plastics, cable carriers, and free configuration software at Hannover Messe; it also gave examples of how its low-cost automation can enable many applications.

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Siemens and NVIDIA Demonstrate Collaboration With FREYR Virtual Factory at Hannover Messe

April 27, 2023 · Siemens showed at the German trade show a digital model of a FREYR Battery manufacturing facility that it developed with the NVIDIA Omniverse simulation platform.

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Vecna Robotics Surveys Supply Chain Professionals on the State of the Material Handling Automation Market in 2023

April 4, 2023 · Vecna Robotics and CITE Research surveyed more than 1,000 supply chain professionals across industries and found that warehouses are starting to adopt automation to address labor shortages.

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Raymond Expands Energy Portfolio With New 48V Drop in Lithium Ion Battery

March 31, 2023 · The Raymond Corp. said its Energy Essential Distributed by Raymond battery is available in multiple configurations to meet a variety of electric lift truck operator needs.

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ProMat 2023 Shows Integrated Robotics to Meet the Demands of the Times

March 28, 2023 · ProMat 2023 provided an opportunity to see how integration of warehouse robotics is proceeding, from mobile robots and autonomous lift trucks to digital twins.

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Raymond Shows Off Integrated Intralogistics Systems at ProMat 2023

March 23, 2023 · Raymond Corp. showed its latest autonomous lift trucks at ProMat 2023, as well as new electric vehicles, connected technologies, and educational offerings.

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Conductix-Wampfler Launches Charging Contact System for Mobile Robots

March 20, 2023 · Conductix-Wampfler announced at ProMat 2023 its new Nano+ charging contact system for mobile robots.

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