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Epson Elevates Automation to New Heights with Expanded 6-Axis Robot Lineup

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New C-B Series with Integrated RC700E Safety Controller Features Next-Level Performance, Flexibility and Speed in a Compact Design

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Epson Robots, the #1 SCARA robot manufacturer in the world, today expanded its 6-Axis robot lineup with the new C-B Series powered by the RC700E controller with integrated SafeSense™ technology. The series includes the C4B, C4LB, C8LB, C8XLB, and C12XLB. Designed for precision and efficiency, these models cater to a wide range of automation needs, ensuring top performance in various industrial environments.

Epson Elevates Automation with New C-B Series 6-Axis Robots Powered by RC700E Controller with SafeSense Technology

Leveraging four decades of expertise, the C-B Series offers next-level performance and flexibility in a compact footprint. It features advanced GYROPLUS® vibration reduction technology for fast production speeds and smooth motion control. The C-B Series offers multiple arm configurations with a reach of up to 1,400 mm, handling demanding tasks with ultra-high precision. Its SlimLine design integrates seamlessly into Standard and Cleanroom/ESD environments, supporting payloads of up to 12 kg while maintaining a small form factor.

“To meet the most demanding needs of high-tech automation users, we have expanded the innovative features from the top-of-the-line GX-Series SCARA robots to the top-of-the-line C Series 6-Axis robots,” said Scott Marsic, group product manager, Epson Robots. “The new C-B Series addresses a wide range of automation and workplace safety needs while underscoring Epson’s commitment to advance industrial automation with cutting-edge solutions that optimize performance and reliability across diverse manufacturing environments.”

The RC700E controller, featuring SafeSense technology, allows for safe human-robot interaction without a safety fence through safety-rated speed and position monitoring combined with a proper risk analysis. This advanced functional safety technology enhances productivity by enabling faster machine interactions for daily operations, potentially reducing the need for physical safety barriers and thus lowering the overall footprint and cost of the automation system. Combined with no-code Epson RC+® Express software, users can easily create industrial collaborative solutions with exceptional speed and repeatability.

Additional features include:

Ultra-high performance and flexibility — high throughput with heavy payloads and multiple arm configurations to accomplish many of the most demanding tasks with leading-edge precisionSlimLine design — compact wrist pitch enables access to hard-to-reach areas in confined spaces; it offers tabletop and ceiling mounting options with 600 and 900 mm reaches available for the C4B and C4LB models, 900 and 1,400 mm reaches available for the C8LB and C8XLB models and a 1,400 mm reach available for the C12XLB modelFast cycle times — high acceleration, smooth motion and fast settling times help maximize throughput with proprietary Epson GYROPLUS vibration reduction system, plus no ringing or overshoot2Ultimate ease of use — intuitive and feature-packed Epson RC+ development software helps create powerful solutions with a simple user interface, integrated debugger and advanced 3D simulatorLow total cost of ownership — includes battery-less encoders and Epson RC+ software with no recurring license fee; rich suite of safety features included with RC700E controller; robots are TUV-certified to meet ISO 10218-1 and UL1740 safety standardsIntegrated SafeSense Technology — standard and advanced safety features can allow for increased productivity and worker protection safety while potentially minimizing machine footprint due to the reduction of physical barriers with a proper risk assessmentIndustrial collaborative workcell tools — combine SafeSense technology and no-code Epson RC+ Express software to easily develop industrial collaborative solutions with remarkable speed and repeatabilityBuilt for demanding environments — Standard, Cleanroom (ISO32)/ESD and Protected IP67 models availableAdvanced integrated options — Vision Guidance, Parts Feeding, Force Guidance, Conveyor Tracking and FieldbusIndustry 4.0 ready — advanced OPC UA for robotics connectivity provides next-level integration and monitoring

Availability
The C4B, C4LB, C8LB, C8XLB, and C12XLB are now available through Epson Robots’ channel of distributor partners. To learn more about the Epson C-B Series of 6-Axis robots, please visit: https://epson.com/6-axis-robots.

About Epson Robots
Epson Robots is a global leader in PC-controlled precision factory automation, with well over 150,000 units sold worldwide1 and a product line of hundreds of models of easy-to-use SCARA and 6-Axis robots based on a common PC-based platform. Building on four decades of experience, Epson Robots delivers robots for precision assembly and material handling applications in the aerospace, appliance, automotive, biotechnology, consumer product, electronics, food processing, medical device, pharmaceutical, plastics, semiconductor, and telecommunication industries. For more information, visit www.epsonrobots.com.

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson’s goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson’s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), X (x.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

1 Epson internal sales data through 2021.
2 When operated within specifications.
3 The C4B, C4LB and C8LB series comply with ISO Class 3 (ISO 14644-1) cleanroom standards. The C8LXB and C12XLB series comply with ISO Class 4 (ISO 14644-1) cleanroom standards.

EPSON, Epson RC+ and GYROPLUS are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. SafeSense is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2024 Epson America, Inc.

 

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Compete for $150K Prizes: Join Spatial Joy 2024 The Global AR Application Development Championship

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HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Spatial Joy 2024 The Global AR Application Development Championship is now open for registration! Organized by Rokid, a global leader in human-computer interaction through augmented reality, this championship invites AR developers globally to harness voice, gesture, and visual AI technologies to create groundbreaking AR experiences. Powered by the self-developed YodaOS-Master operating system, Rokid AR glasses deliver exceptional spatial computing performance.

What is Spatial Joy 2024 about?
In September 2022, Rokid kicked off its first AR Application Development Championship. The second championship, held last year in collaboration with Unity and Agora, quickly established itself as the largest AR application development event in China. As Rokid celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, we are excited to present “Spatial Joy,” our newly branded global championship, open to developers worldwide for the first time, and positioned as the flagship event in the AR industry.

Why join Spatial Joy 2024?

Compete for a $150,000 prize poolFree access to Rokid AR Lite or Rokid AR studioDiscounted rates on purchasing Rokid productsFree participationTechnical support from Unity and AgoraInternational exposure within the AR industryOpportunity to attend the award ceremony in China

Who can participant?
The championship is open to global AR developers of all levels, including students, independent developers, teams, and professionals across sectors such as healthcare, retail, education, gaming, entertainment, lifestyle, and more.

How to register?
Detailed registration guidelines and requirements are available online at [https://t.rokid.com/iwvwcxkn]. Developers can register and submit their projects through Rokid official website at [www.global.rokid.com].

Spatial Joy 2024 Timeline:

Registration Deadline: October 16, 2024Final Project Submission Deadline: November 15, 2024Finalists Announcement: December 27, 2024Award Ceremony: January 11, 2025

About Organizer
Rokid has expanded its global presence, making notable progress in key markets across North America, Europe, and Asia, including a successful campaign on Kickstarter. With a decade of expertise, Rokid has revolutionized AR technology, transforming how users interact with both digital and physical environments.

Join us in shaping the future of AR with Rokid – enter Spatial Joy 2024 The Global AR Application Development Championship Now!

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Summit of Whose Future? Girls Have the Answers: Leaders Must Listen

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Young Women Activists Launch “What Girls Want,” Demand World Leaders Put Girls at the Center of Summit of the Future 

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today in New York, more than 50 young women from around the world – including Nobel Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai – gathered to take government to task for failing to prioritize girls and young women in the upcoming Summit of the Future. The group is backed by acoalition of girl-centered non-profit organizations, institutions, and funds who synthesized the demands of girls at www.whatgirlswant.com.

At a demonstration near the UN, alongside life-size cutouts of world leaders dressed ironically as “girl experts”, the activists delivered a strong message: world leaders aren’t the experts on what girls want for their futures – girls are. 

Eylül Erçin, 19, from Türkiye, shared: “The time has passed for girls and young women to be treated as mere afterthoughts. Leaders must include us in the foundational design of these processes, ensuring that our priorities are integrated into shaping the future we will inherit. Anything less is unacceptable.”

Today’s event is about more than calling out a process failure. Girls i from around the world delivered a forward-looking call to action this week. They expect governments, institutions, and community leaders to step up and help shape a more equitable future.

Alongside fellow activists, Malala said: “Even at 27, I know better than to assume I understand best what girls want. Everywhere I go, girls are eager to share their vision for their futures. As adults, it is our job to listen, fund their work and follow their lead. It is not too late for world leaders to do right by girls. They can start by prioritizing their demands in tomorrow’s final Summit deliberations and by investing resources to match their words.”

The evidence is clear: investing in girls and delivering on their rights transforms economies, societies, and the environment, advancing the SDGs and building a future that girls deserve.

About What Girls Want 

This effort was produced by a collaboration of girl-centered organizations, institutions, funders, and allies. The campaign is anchored around work to collate insights, data, and stories from 20+ public consultations with girls and young women over the past decade, driven by a shared desire to center girls’ demands in spaces where they are being ignored. 

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whatgirlswantpress@gmail.com

nate.powers@edelman.com

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48-Hour Saudi Visa Processing, Major Discounts and Unmissable Giveaways – Only at ‘Spectacular Saudi’ in Mumbai

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NEW DELHI, Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Saudi’s national tourism brand, ‘Saudi Welcome to Arabia’ is hosting its first-ever immersive consumer event ‘Spectacular Saudi’, from September 25 to October 2,  from 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at R2 Ground in BKC, Mumbai.

Slated to transport visitors straight to the Heart of Arabia; the 8-day immersive experience will give visitors a glimpse into Saudi’s many wonders and iconic experiences – all while extending the warm Saudi welcome. To give consumers a truly memorable experience Saudi is offering exclusive giveaways and discounts specially curated for Indian travellers.

What’s more, Indian travellers can fast-track their Saudi visas exclusively at the event. All you need is a valid Visa or Mastercard credit card! Head on over to one of eight dedicated Tasheer kiosks, ensure the name on the credit card matches the passport, and have sufficient funds available on the card. After that, sit back and relax as your visa will be in hand within 48 hours!

It has never been easier to visit Saudi. With the most seamless visa process offered to date, the excitement doesn’t end there. On the travel front, SAUDIA Airlines is offering special deals, including a buy one get 50% off on the second ticket if travelling business class. Additionally, all economy class tickets will be 15% off. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in daily giveaways for free flight tickets for two to Saudi. With over 50+ travel trade offers, visitors can access incredible cashback and discounts on Saudi travel packages. Additionally, those booking Saudi packages will enjoy complimentary cultural city tours. Group tour packages to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam will be available exclusively at the event, starting at INR 99,999 for 5 nights.

Visitors can expect unique immersive experiences–including exhibits, culinary delights, Ardah dancers, Saudi coffee, traditional scents, and fashion–all under one roof. So don’t miss out and register here to experience a piece of Saudi, right in the heart of Mumbai.

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