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David Edwards

How to Practice Photographic Composition

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Amazing photos require a combination of good equipment, lighting, and luck. But, most importantly, awesome images rely on the photographer’s knowledge of photographic composition.

Consistently taking breathtaking pictures is a sign you’ve mastered photographic composition. Understanding contrast, balance, and relevant points of interest are fundamental in exceptional photography. Familiarizing yourself with these elements will bring you great success.

If you’re not content with snapshots and are ready to get serious about photography, you’ve come to the right place. Learning about photographic composition will take you places, so let’s get to it! [Read more…] about How to Practice Photographic Composition

ABB predicts key trends that will change robotic automation in 2022

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Marc Segura, ABB’s new robotics division president, outlines the key 2022 robotic trends

With demand for robots growing as companies in multiple sectors look for new ways to enhance their productivity and competitiveness post-pandemic, ABB has compiled a set of growth predictions, looking at key trends driving demand for robots in the coming year.

“The pandemic accelerated far-reaching global mega trends – from labor shortages and supply chain uncertainty, to the individualized consumer and growing pressure to operate sustainably and resiliently – leading new businesses to look to robotic automation,” says Marc Segura, ABB’s newly appointed robotics division president.

“As technology opens new opportunities for meeting customer demands, new trends will continue to emerge that will further drive demand in areas where robots have traditionally not been used.” [Read more…] about ABB predicts key trends that will change robotic automation in 2022

Google launches last mile fleet solution and cloud fleet routing API

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Google has launched its Last Mile Fleet Solution from Google Maps Platform and Cloud Fleet Routing API from Google Cloud – two new solutions to help fleet operators improve delivery success and optimize fleet performance.

The pandemic has accelerated e-commerce adoption and strained supply chains, while consumer expectations around delivery speed and visibility have reached an all-time high. At the same time, last-mile delivery is estimated to make up more than half of total shipping costs.

This means last-mile fleet operators have to work harder to create better consumer experiences and improve their operations. [Read more…] about Google launches last mile fleet solution and cloud fleet routing API

Bridgestone invests in autonomous vehicle technology provider May Mobility

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Bridgestone Americas, one of the world’s manufacturer of tires and sustainable mobility solutions, has made a minority investment in May Mobility, a startup developing autonomous vehicle technology.

This marks Bridgestone’s first investment in public-serving autonomous vehicles.

May Mobility leverages its innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making system aimed at making transportation safer, more accessible, equitable, and sustainable. [Read more…] about Bridgestone invests in autonomous vehicle technology provider May Mobility

Austrian start-up Sodex automates essential construction processes

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Sodex Innovations has released a range of new technologies to automate the construction industry.

The company says that, through this system, the surveying, documentation and billing of each excavation will be largely automated.

Effort, time and costs are to be minimized for construction companies in the area of administration. And this with an assistance system mounted directly on the excavator. [Read more…] about Austrian start-up Sodex automates essential construction processes

Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation to acquire RE2

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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation has reached a definitive merger agreement to acquire Pittsburgh-based RE2, a developer of autonomous and teleoperated mobile robotic systems for use in the aviation, construction, defense, energy and medical industries.

This transaction brings together two leading commercial robotics teams focused on industrial robotic technologies that improve worker safety and productivity.

Consideration for the transaction is $100 million, consisting of $30 million in cash, which Sarcos expects to fund with cash on hand, and $70 million of Sarcos common stock. [Read more…] about Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation to acquire RE2

Gatik and ChargePoint partner to develop charging network for electric autonomous trucks

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ChargePoint, a leading electric vehicle charging network, and autonomous truck developer Gatik have agreed a strategic partnership to develop an electric ecosystem for autonomous vehicles.

The companies say the ecosystem will be designed to maximize sustainability, operational efficiency and economics for ChargePoint and Gatik’s customers across North America.

Through the partnership, infrastructure and integrated services will play a significant role in helping to decarbonize the B2B short-haul logistics sector and will offer a simple and seamless solution to help Gatik and ChargePoint’s customers meet their corporate sustainability goals. [Read more…] about Gatik and ChargePoint partner to develop charging network for electric autonomous trucks

Locus Robotics introduces new autonomous mobile robots

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Locus Robotics, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots for fulfillment warehouses, has expanded range of warehouse AMRs with the introduction of Locus Vector and Locus Max.

These new form factors join the Locus Origin robot to form a comprehensive family of AMRs for a broad range of warehouse use cases.

The new line addresses use cases from e-commerce, case-picking, and pallet-picking to scenarios requiring larger, heavier payloads to support the full range of product movement needs in today’s fulfillment and distribution warehouses. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics introduces new autonomous mobile robots

Discovery Phase of a Software Project: The Purpose and Steps

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Discovery or scoping phase refers to the initial stage of software development whereby the chief focus is on getting to know the end-user, clarifying project vision, scope, and goals, and identifying risks.

As such, during the discovery phase of a software project, the project team researches, collects, and assesses project details to plan the complete product development cycle. [Read more…] about Discovery Phase of a Software Project: The Purpose and Steps

Will Hiring an Office-Moving Company Save You Time and Money?

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Whether you are just relocating your offices down the street or packing your entire business and moving across the state, the whole process can be daunting and quite stressful.

Unfortunately, many business owners make the mistake of assuming that handling the move on their own can be cost-effective. However, nothing could be further from the truth.

In fact, evidence shows that hiring professional office movers will save you time and money. And this is why. [Read more…] about Will Hiring an Office-Moving Company Save You Time and Money?