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David Edwards

Genuine Parts Company purchases industrial automation and robotics company

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Genuine Parts Company has agreed to acquire motion control solutions provider Axis New York in a deal done on behalf of its Industrial Parts Group and Motion Industries.

The effective close date is March 1, 2019, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Axis New England, founded in 1994 and based in Danvers, Massachusetts, is a leading automation and robotics company with expertise in advanced machine automation.  [Read more…] about Genuine Parts Company purchases industrial automation and robotics company

Credit Suisse employs virtual robot to help staff with day-to-day issues

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Credit Suisse has recruited a virtual robot to help its employees with day-to-day issues.

The investment bank partnered with IPsoft, the developer of the artificially intelligent robot, to customize it to advise on a wide range of issues.

After purchasing access to the “Amelia” platform from IPsoft, Credit Suisse set about teaching the robot how to understand common words the staff might use.  [Read more…] about Credit Suisse employs virtual robot to help staff with day-to-day issues

Delivery robots market projected to grow at 20 percent a year

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The delivery robots market is expected to grow from $11.9 billion in 2018 to $34 billion by 2024, at an annual growth rate of 19.15 percent, according to ReportLinker.

Much of the demand will come from the e-commerce sector, according to the researcher.

There are numerous giant online retailers in the global market, along with the emerging ones.  [Read more…] about Delivery robots market projected to grow at 20 percent a year

Hannover Messe: Digitization and AI ‘driving growth in virtually every sector’

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Digitization, integration and artificial Intelligence are now driving growth in virtually every sector, with more and more companies leveraging the benefits of state-of-the art applications to optimize their processes and stay competitive.

But the transformative power of multidisciplinary technologies like AI also poses major questions for society generally.

The real challenge, therefore, is for industry and politics to work as partners and proactively shape the industrial transformation.  [Read more…] about Hannover Messe: Digitization and AI ‘driving growth in virtually every sector’

How in-car technology has brought the motoring world into the 21st century

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In-car technology is becoming more and more advanced, with the number of vehicles fitted with the gadgets increasing all the time too.

Whether you’re behind the wheel of an eye-catching Lamborghini or a nimble city car, there’s a good chance that you have experienced some of these handy features at work.

In this guide though, we’ve looked to showcase five pieces of in-car technology which has significantly improved life behind the wheel…  [Read more…] about How in-car technology has brought the motoring world into the 21st century

AdLink partners with Google Cloud to offer IoT-ready solutions

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AdLink Technology, a provider of edge computing solutions, has partnered with Google Cloud to integrate AdLink hardware and software solutions with Google Cloud IoT offerings, providing customers with an easy path to added business value by harnessing and analyzing critical operational data.

Mario Finocchiaro, head of GTM, Google Cloud IoT, says: “Companies are seeking hardware solutions that are pre-integrated with Google Cloud IoT.

“Partnering with AdLink gives our customers and partners options for IoT devices and data sources ready to use out of the box.”  [Read more…] about AdLink partners with Google Cloud to offer IoT-ready solutions

Critical Manufacturing to showcase ‘ground-breaking’ manufacturing execution system at Hannover Messe

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Critical Manufacturing is planning to showcase what it describes as its “ground-breaking” manufacturing execution system at Hannover Messe.

The company says it is helping high-tech manufacturing companies optimize efficiency, enhance quality, reduce costs and make their businesses more agile with its “ground-breaking manufacturing execution system”. 

Critical Manufacturing says it will be showcasing the “enormous capability” of this modern, Industry 4.0 ready, modular system at this year’s Hannover Messe from 1st to 5th April.

Critical Manufacturing MES has been designed for complex discrete industries including electronics, semiconductor and medical devices.  [Read more…] about Critical Manufacturing to showcase ‘ground-breaking’ manufacturing execution system at Hannover Messe

5G: The de facto connectivity choice for outdoor robots of the future

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Low latency and cloud intelligence are the two main features of 5G that will significantly change the deployment of mission-critical and business-critical robots, particularly those deployed outdoors. These robots can include mobile vehicles and road-going vehicles such as cars and trucks. 

According to ABI Research, an advisory firm, the commercialization of a 5G network is expected to usher in the significant growth of commercial robotics.

Shipments of 5G robots are expected to reach 570,000 by 2027, largely deployed in mission critical and business critical settings.  [Read more…] about 5G: The de facto connectivity choice for outdoor robots of the future

A guide to the revolution in digital healthcare: 3 key areas

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The healthcare sector is changing as a result of increasing device integration, intelligent automation and the internet of things.

From remote monitoring to smart sensors and medical device integration, healthcare IoT has the potential to not only keep patients safe and healthy, but radically transform the way physicians deliver care as well.

In fact, the IoT healthcare market is expected to reach $136.8 billion worldwide by 2021.

With that in mind, the presentation below outlines three key areas of IoT application within healthcare.

Presentation: Digital Health Revolution