Ambrell Corp., Scottsville, N.Y., introduced the world’s first induction heating collaborative robot or “cobot,” a programmable machine that performs a variety of repetitive tasks.
Siemens AG, Germany, has acquired a majority stake (85%) in Materials Solutions Ltd., England, for its capabilities in additive manufacture of superalloy parts.
Solar Atmospheres, Souderton, Pa., announces the formation of Vacuum Pump Services Corp., a service center in which skilled technicians will repair, rebuild, recondition, and service all brands of vacuum pumps.
A team of chemists has developed a method to yield highly detailed, 3D images of the insides of batteries. The technique, based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), offers an enhanced approach to monitor the condition of these power sources in real time.