OEM Off-Highway

Boston Dynamics Launches Commercial Sales of Spot Robot

The Spot robot is designed to go where other robots can’t go and can be reconfigured for various use cases including those within heavy-duty off-road applications.

Spot’s modular platform is intended to be easily-configurable, with a number of accessories and add-ons available to customize its use.

Batteries, Capacitors

Case Study: Extreme Vehicles Get Extreme Battery Power Solution

Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power

A new battery system is developed to meet the needs of an autonomous vehicle operating in harsh military and other off-highway applications.

The Vanguard battery pack is designed to easily fit within the compact ARGO J8 autonomous unit.

Monitors/Display

TTControl Vision 3 Display

The Vision 3 display offers the high bandwidth and high processing power to be the face of highly scalable and versatile vehicle system architectures.

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PMA June 2020 Business Conditions Report Shows Optimism for Improved Conditions

Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)

The Precision Metalforming Association's latest report shows members expect an improvement in business conditions with 57% anticipating an increase in orders.

PMA says metalforming companies are anticipating an increase in orders for the coming months.

Automated Systems

Caterpillar Acquires Marble Robot Inc.

Caterpillar Inc.

Acquisition of the robot and autonomous technology solutions company will further aid Caterpillar's heavy equipment automation strategy.

The acquisition of Marble will aid with further development of autonomous systems for industries such as mining.

Design & Engineering Insights: Vertex 3D Collaboration Platform Eases Access to Engineering Data

Vertex Software LLC

Vertex's collaboration platform converts engineering information into a 3D geometry which can be made available to all teams at a company needing access to the data.

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COVID-19 to Accelerate Digitalization in Manufacturing

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the need to further digitalize manufacturing facilities and remove silos, says Kari Terho of Elisa Corp.

The digital twin factory is based on real-time data, and shows what is happening in the 'real' factory so operators and management can make fact-based decisions.

Engineering & Manufacturing

National Instruments Introduces New Brand Identity

NI (formerly known as National Instruments)

Now known as NI, the company is reaffirming its commitment to providing engineering solutions and to those who utilize them.

NI's engineering tools aid with the testing and development of various systems in a variety of industries.

Forestry & Lawn

Italian Lawn and Garden Equipment Market Declines in First Half of 2020

A 23.1% drop in sales was reported for the first quarter, and sales of lawn and garden equipment are forecast to be down 9% in 2020.

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DEUTZ Announces Changes to Torqeedo Management Team

DEUTZ Corporation

Dr. Ralf Plieninger and Dr. Michael Rummel will form Torqeedo's new senior management team and CEO/founder Dr. Christoph Ballin moves to the Advisory Board.

The e-DEUTZ concept is one of the many electric powered products under development as part of the DEUTZ's electrification strategy.

Total U.S. Tractor Sales Increased 15.1% in May 2020

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

AEM says larger machinery remains in decline due to continued uncertainty in the overall agricultural economy.

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TE Connectivity Adds Harsh Environment Connectors Acquired from Molex

TE Connectivity - Industrial & Commercial Transportation business unit

Adding the XRC, SRC and ML-XT connectors and XRC terminals to TE Connectivity's portfolio enables it to expand its offering for heavy-duty applications.

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