In the past few months, a social media app, TikTok, has stolen the universal spotlight. It took the world by a storm, and everyone seems to be in love with this new app. [Read more…] about Why Having a Lot of TikTok Followers Is the Ultimate Method to Promote Your Brand
Archives for February 19, 2021
Welding Automation Equipment
The gradual growth of technology has led to the inventions of some very efficient welding automation equipment throughout the years.
All these new devices have made the job of welders much easier. Their work has become more productive. It has also helped them gain higher accuracy and quality results.
Before discussing all the automation equipment of welding, I would like to remind my fellow welders how significant it is to use the right welding helmet before you pick up your devices to weld. [Read more…] about Welding Automation Equipment
Could My Business Benefit from a Virtual Private Server?
When it comes to business technology, a lot of managers and CEOs will find themselves asking the same question; how does my business benefit by adopting this technology?
It makes sense that key decision-makers will ask these all-important questions. After all, they want to learn more about technology before they make the call to implement it into their business. They want to understand all of the pros and cons of it before they make the conscious decision to invest in it.
However, most technology is typically very easy to understand. You can present a list of pros and cons based on the technology itself, but that’s not always the case with something such as a virtual private server (VPS). [Read more…] about Could My Business Benefit from a Virtual Private Server?
The Positive Effects of Farming Automation
Farming is no easy task. From planting to harvesting, several steps need to be taken for a successful crop.
While farming may seem like a simple process, many farmers still find themselves spending more time within their fields, rather than with their families at home.
Fortunately, modern technology is making it possible for farmers to spend less time on the farm and more time with the people they love. [Read more…] about The Positive Effects of Farming Automation
Seegrid launches its first autonomous lift truck
Seegrid, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots for material handling, has premiered a new autonomous lift truck, Palion Lift AMR, further expanding the capabilities of the company’s fleet of mobile robotics solutions.
The latest addition follows the unveiling of the company’s feature enhanced pallet truck, the Palion Pallet Truck Series 8, announced just last week.
Jim Rock, Seegrid’s CEO, says: “We’re proud to continue to both expand and strengthen our AMR portfolio and help our customers take their fleet to the next level with our new Palion Lift AMR. [Read more…] about Seegrid launches its first autonomous lift truck
VW partners with Microsoft to build computing platform for autonomous vehicles
Volkswagen says it is further strengthening its capabilities in the development of autonomous or highly automated driving (AD) solutions with a new partnership with Microsoft.
The Group’s software company Car.Software Organisation will collaborate with Microsoft to build a cloud-based Automated Driving Platform (ADP) on Microsoft Azure and leverage its compute and data capabilities to deliver automated driving experiences even faster at global scale.
With ADP running on Azure, Car.Software Organisation will increase the efficiency of the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and AD functions for passenger cars across Volkswagen Group brands. [Read more…] about VW partners with Microsoft to build computing platform for autonomous vehicles
Mercedes’ autonomous truck developer Torc Robotics selects Amazon as preferred cloud provider for self-driving truck fleet
Autonomous truck developer Torc Robotics, part of automotive giant Daimler Mercedes-Benz, has selected Amazon Web Services as its preferred cloud provider to handle the scale and speed needed for data transfer, storage, and compute capacity as the company prepares to launch its fleet of next-generation self-driving test trucks in New Mexico and Virginia.
Torc says that, with the growth in test fleet size, number of routes, and sensor capability, there is an increase in data ingestion and analysis needs by engineering teams in the US and in Germany.
Torc is an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, responsible for commercializing a Level 4 autonomous system that will be offered to trucking customers. As defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), under Level 4 autonomy, a vehicle is capable of performing all driving functions under specified operating conditions. [Read more…] about Mercedes’ autonomous truck developer Torc Robotics selects Amazon as preferred cloud provider for self-driving truck fleet
Visteon partners with ECARX and Qualcomm to develop ‘intelligent cockpits’ for automotive industry
Visteon, ECARX and Qualcomm Technologies have launched a joint initiative to develop intelligent cockpit solutions across conventional and electric vehicle applications.
Visteon and ECARX, using Qualcomm Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms, are working together to develop these intelligent technologies and sharing research to commercialize an integrated cockpit project for a variety of vehicle platforms starting in 2021.
Sachin Lawande, president and CEO of Visteon, described digital content as “the battleground” for OEMs as human interfaces becomes more complex and connected technologies are increasingly important to improve the cockpit. [Read more…] about Visteon partners with ECARX and Qualcomm to develop ‘intelligent cockpits’ for automotive industry
ZF builds on technology portfolio with acquisition of WABCO
ZF is building on its technology portfolio with the recent acquisition of US truck maker WABCO.
ZF says it is poised to be “the leading technology partner to the commercial vehicle industry” with the addition of WABCO’s capabilities. The company is playing a pivotal role in the industry’s drive towards a more sustainable, connected, automated safer future.
The company says WABCO’s Autonomous Driving Open Technology (ADOPT) software platform increases safety, efficiency and operational productivity. ADOPT provides automated vehicle operations with “advanced vehicle motion control”. [Read more…] about ZF builds on technology portfolio with acquisition of WABCO
