Airspan Networks inc. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., announced that they have finalized terms for a strategic partnership. This represents the first step for Mitsui towards investing in and growing its 5G business, in one of the most promising technologies of tomorrow and players in the space. As part of this collaboration, Mitsui will also be able to provide financial and commercial support, to Airspan for large scale 5G rollouts. Furthermore MKI a fully owned subsidiary of Mistui will provide … [Read more...] about Airspan partners with Mitsui
IT & Equipment
UR launches heavy-duty payload cobot
Universal Robots (UR), the most trusted and widely-deployed collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturer in the world, announces the immediate availability of the UR16e which boasts an impressive 16 kg payload capability. UR16e combines the high payload with an arm reach of 900 mm and has a pose repeatability, the ability to precisely reproduce the same desired poses or positions, on repeat, of +/- 0.05 mm. This makes it ideal for automating tasks such as heavy-duty material handling, … [Read more...] about UR launches heavy-duty payload cobot
MHIAEL to Retrofit of IPC Modules on Boeing 787 Trent 1000 Engines
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines, Ltd. (MHIAEL), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) based in Aichi Prefecture, has received an order from All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) for retrofitting of the intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) modules(1) equipped on the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines which powers their fleet of Boeing 787 mid-size aircrafts. The first shipment of a retrofitted engine was completed on September 11. MHIAEL has been awarded the … [Read more...] about MHIAEL to Retrofit of IPC Modules on Boeing 787 Trent 1000 Engines
New energy chain guide for storage and retrieval machines proves successful in practice
The SIVAplan GmbH & Co. KG is a specialist in sophisticated storage systems mainly for foodstuff logistics. For its storage and retrieval machines, SIVAplan has successfully tested a new energy chain guide system, which offers a weight advantage while making the installation much faster. Meanwhile, the "guidelok slimline P" system from the motion plastics specialist igus has proven itself in series production. The SIVAplan GmbH & Co. KG has made its mark all over the food … [Read more...] about New energy chain guide for storage and retrieval machines proves successful in practice
Damco extends partnership with BluJay
BluJay Solutions, a leading provider of supply chain software and services powered by the world’s first Global Trade Network, announces a new multi-year agreement with Damco to continue use of its Transportation Management for Forwarders software platform, moving from on-premise to the cloud. A BluJay customer since 2011, Damco has been one of the world’s leading providers of freight forwarding services for more than 100 years, helping customers manage their cargo. Damco is … [Read more...] about Damco extends partnership with BluJay
1,354 igus e-chain cables meet RoHS II requirements
"RoHS" stands for "Restriction of Hazardous Substances" and regulates the use of hazardous substances in electronic devices. This EU directive aims to avoid harmful components such as lead, mercury or plasticisers in products and work environments. All of igus' 1,354 highly flexible chainflex cables comply with the requirements of the current RoHS II directive. This ensures legal and functional safety for machine builders and safe use and disposal for the user. With 1,354 types, igus … [Read more...] about 1,354 igus e-chain cables meet RoHS II requirements