Day: August 15, 2017
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Ingram Micro investing $10 million in warehouse automation startup HDS Global
Computer technology provider Ingram Micro is to invest $10 million into warehouse automation startup HDS Global, according to a report on the Wall Street Journal. HDS is said to be developing “swarm” software which enables different robotic systems to work together in warehouses. Ingram, which claims to be the world’s largest distributor of computer and technology…
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Opinion: Digitalization, big data, artificial intelligence, agility… what really creates value for industrial companies?
By Vincent Champain, GE Digital For years industrial companies have been looking for opportunities to enhance the operational efficiency of their assets and processes. Unsurprisingly, new technologies and agile working have opened a new world of possibilities to the manufacturing sector. In recent years, new technologies, such as big data and artificial intelligence, have considerably…
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Opinion: Materials handling automation and robotics requires IIoT monitoring
By John Hayes, Vecna Robotics There is a frequent complaint of Industry 4.0, Big Data, and the Industrial Internet of Things. Too much data, little of which can be accessed and used effectively. From tuggers, automated guided carts, and automated guided vehicles, there is a real need to include IIoT monitoring which defines the next…