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Archives for April 24, 2023

May Mobility launches Arizona’s ‘first’ on-demand autonomous public transit service for 55+ community

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May Mobility, a developer of autonomous vehicle technology, has launched what it claims is “the first on-demand public transit service using autonomous vehicles in Arizona”.

The service has been launched in the retirement community of Sun City. The service will be powered by Via, a specialist in transit technology.

The goal of the deployment is to use autonomous vehicles to expand access to safe, reliable and equitable on-demand transportation to Sun City, a community designed for adults 55 and older. [Read more…] about May Mobility launches Arizona’s ‘first’ on-demand autonomous public transit service for 55+ community

Avidbots releases first floorscrubbing robot built for industrial spaces

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Avidbots, a robotics company, has launched its first cleaning robot, Neo 2W, describing it as having been “designed specifically for warehouses and manufacturing environments to improve cleaning quality, efficiency and productivity”.

Warehouses and factories present unique and challenging environments for robots, given floor debris, dynamic activity, and frequent layout changes.

In collaboration with industrial customers, Avidbots developed Neo 2W to alleviate common issues, resulting in a more consistent clean with less downtime and unnecessary human intervention. [Read more…] about Avidbots releases first floorscrubbing robot built for industrial spaces

Doosan robot central to coffee machine deal with Everysys

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Doosan Robotics, a manufacturer of industrial and collaborative robotics, has announced an exclusive partnership with Everysys, a Swiss manufacturer of commercial coffee machines. 

The Eversys Cameo coffee machine will now be featured in “Dr Presso”, Doosan’s robot café module, which could be described as a robotic work cell.

Dr Presso can prepare 15 types of hot and cold coffee, now with the same in-cup quality found in specialized franchises. Doosan says Dr Presso is “the only robot on the market that can close the caps on coffee cups”. [Read more…] about Doosan robot central to coffee machine deal with Everysys

Addverb partners with Purdue University to offer engineering students real-world experience of industrial automation

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Automation solutions provider Addverb has launched a smart factory with Purdue University’s School of Engineering Technology.

Addverb’s live automation system comprising both hardware and software will enable Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFET) undergraduate students and faculty to interact with real-world applications of modern industrial automation in supply chain management and warehouse design.

Purdue University offers leading STEM undergraduate programs in the United States. Addverb’s on-campus smart factory will help students better understand how flexible automation works in various industry settings, and can scale to meet the needs of a specific factory or warehouse without significant infrastructural changes. [Read more…] about Addverb partners with Purdue University to offer engineering students real-world experience of industrial automation

Kollmorgen and Otto Motors begin strategic technical collaboration

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Kollmorgen and Otto Motors have agreed a strategic technical collaboration. The cooperation is described as a “major milestone for the autonomous material handling industry” by the two companies.

Kollmorgen and Otto Motors share a common goal to deliver exceptional self-driving vehicle applications to OEMs and System Integrators that strive to streamline material handling to end-users in all industries globally.

Together, the two leaders are exploring their joint capabilities to provide innovative solutions for their growing combined customer base. [Read more…] about Kollmorgen and Otto Motors begin strategic technical collaboration

6 Tips to Maintain Top CSA Scores for Truckers

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A successful trucking company must have high Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) scores. CSA, or Compliance, Safety, and Accountability is a government program designed to assure dependability and safety. The CSA score is used to determine whether or not a company requires a DOT visit.

A roadside inspection may start with one evident violation but does not necessarily finish there. If the inspector undertakes a comprehensive driver and vehicle assessment, penalty points from roadside offenses can soon build up. Truckers frequently strive to maintain a good CSA score.

Good scores lead to more customers and greater business chances. Good scores are also important in lowering liability and demonstrating to clients and law enforcement that truckers are dedicated to safety. But in case of a bad CSA score truckers are less likely to get more clients and their carrier insurance cost will also be impacted negatively. [Read more…] about 6 Tips to Maintain Top CSA Scores for Truckers

Fulfillment Done Right: 9 Essential Elements to Look for in a Fulfillment Provider

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Fulfillment is one of the most important aspects of e-commerce businesses. You must have a reliable fulfillment provider if you want your customers to be happy and satisfied with their orders. 

But how do you know which one is best for your business? To help answer this question, we’ve compiled a list of nine essential qualities that all Fulfillment Providers should possess. See below. [Read more…] about Fulfillment Done Right: 9 Essential Elements to Look for in a Fulfillment Provider

PCI DSS Compliance: The Road Map

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When running a business that deals with online payments, protecting your customers’ data is essential. That’s why people increasingly turn to PCI Compliant solution.

Because indeed, ensuring that your business follows the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is one of the most important steps it can possibly take to protect customer data and ensure compliance with the payment card industry’s regulations and guidelines.

But what is the PCI DSS? What are the requirements? And how to become PCI compliant? All these questions we will try to answer in this very article. [Read more…] about PCI DSS Compliance: The Road Map