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Archives for June 26, 2019

ABB expands e-Bus charging portfolio with automated pantograph

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ABB has launched of the latest addition to its e-Bus charging portfolio, Panto Up at public transport show UITP 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden.

It has been designed to provide a flexible, efficient and fully automated charging solution for larger fleets of electric buses, where limited depot space has driven the decision to select buses with a roof mounted pantograph.

Panto Up, combined with ABB’s sequential charging system for a depot, is a charging concept which enables sequential overnight charging of up to three buses at the same time, with an available power range of 50-150kW per vehicle.

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Robotics Plus and its agricultural robotics recognised at technology awards

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Robotics Plus has scooped two awards at New Zealand’s most prestigious technology awards, the 2019 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.

Robotics Plus’ robotic Āporo apple packer won the NZTE Most Innovative Hi-Tech Agritech Solution and the company was named Callaghan Innovation Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau – Māori Company of the Year.

The awards capped off a successful 12 months for Robotics Plus, which included the launch of its first commercial products and an investment of $US8M from partner Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. (Japan), to bring its total investment to $US10M.

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DJI creates high-security solution for government drone programs

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DJI, a leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, is introducing DJI Government Edition, a new comprehensive drone solution created specifically for use in high-security situations by government agencies around the world.

Government Edition’s architecture ensures that drone data – including photos and videos captured during flight – never leave the drone and therefore can never be shared with unauthorised parties including DJI.

This architecture ensures Government Edition meets the stringent requirements of the government sector for data management, risk mitigation, and enterprise-level data sharing control.

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