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Eviden launches ‘Europe’s most powerful supercomputer’

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Eviden, the Atos Group business unit specializing in advanced computing, says its in-house-built Jupiter Booster – a partition designed for large-scale simulations and AI training – has been inaugurated today.

The event took place at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre in Germany, in the presence of Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of Germany, Hendrik Wüst, Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space and Ina Brandes, Minister for Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Already listed as Europe’s most powerful HPC and AI system and the 4th most powerful in the world, Jupiter is set to be the first in Europe to surpass the threshold of one quintillion calculations per second – the equivalent power of 10 million modern desktop computers. [Read more…] about Eviden launches ‘Europe’s most powerful supercomputer’

Kistler to showcase AI-supported automated quality control in injection molding for medtech

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Quality assurance in medical technology is undergoing a radical change: away from random sampling and toward automated 100 percent inspection.

This involves automated quality control of each individual part using AI-supported calculation of key product characteristics.

The inspection is based on data, such as cavity pressure, which is taken directly from the injection molding tool. Such innovations will be showcased by Kistler at K 2025 (Düsseldorf, October 8-15, hall 10 / booth F51). [Read more…] about Kistler to showcase AI-supported automated quality control in injection molding for medtech

ETH Zurich’s ANYmal robot learns to play badminton using reinforcement learning

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ETH Zurich researchers have pushed their quadruped robot, ANYmal, into new territory: the badminton court.

A new video released by the university shows the four-legged robot attempting to return shots using a racket, advanced vision systems, and reinforcement learning-based controls. (See video below.)

ANYmal, built by ANYbotics, developed as a versatile quadruped platform, uses dual cameras to track the shuttlecock in flight. The system looks for the shuttle’s color, calculates its trajectory, and then directs the robot’s motors to move into position and execute a return shot. [Read more…] about ETH Zurich’s ANYmal robot learns to play badminton using reinforcement learning

WSU researchers design robot that can pick ‘hidden strawberries’

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By Shawn Vestal, WSU News

Strawberries are delicate and hard to harvest – easily bruised and often hidden under a canopy of leaves.

This creates headaches for scientists trying to design robotic harvesters. Now a Washington State University-led team has designed one that combines an artificial-intelligence vision system, soft silicone “fingers”, and a fan that gently move leaves out of the way to get at hidden fruit.

Experiments in the lab and in outdoor fields showed that the harvester correctly detected strawberries 80 percent of the time, on average, and could classify whether the berries were hidden 93 percent of the time. [Read more…] about WSU researchers design robot that can pick ‘hidden strawberries’

Agricultural robots: Precision farming and autonomous harvesting

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The latest in robotic solutions for planting, monitoring, spraying, and harvesting crops to improve yields and sustainability

Amid rising labor shortages, mounting input costs, and pressure to boost sustainable yields, agriculture is increasingly turning to robotics.

Operating in unstructured, outdoor conditions – from muddy fields to rugged orchard rows – robots are offering tangible operational and environmental benefits.

This article explores how robots are reshaping farming, delivering results that matter to both engineers and investors. [Read more…] about Agricultural robots: Precision farming and autonomous harvesting

Honeywell raises $600 million for ‘developer of the world’s highest-performing quantum computer’

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Honeywell has announced an approximately $600 million equity capital raise for Quantinuum, developer of what the companies say is “the world’s highest-performing quantum computer”, at a pre-money equity valuation of $10 billion.

Quanta Computer, NVentures (Nvidia’s venture capital arm) and QED Investors have joined existing shareholders JPMorganChase, Mitsui, Amgen, Cambridge Quantum Holdings, Serendipity Capital and Honeywell – all of whom have reinvested in this round. The round also includes participation from new investors MESH and Korea Investment Partners.

This capital raise will support Quantinuum’s advancement of quantum computing at scale, which includes continued progress toward the upcoming launch of Helios, the company’s next generation quantum computing system that is expected to launch this year. [Read more…] about Honeywell raises $600 million for ‘developer of the world’s highest-performing quantum computer’

Exotec partners with ILS Logistics to install Skypod warehouse robotic system across 12 sites

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The automated intralogistics systems will supply ILS’ sites in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine and Czech Republic – all of which will support ambitious growth plans

Exotec, a warehouse automation company, has partnered with Polish logistics company ILS Logistics to install its Skypod robotic systems across sites in central and eastern Europe.

The implementation projects are being carried out in collaboration with Polish integrator A1 Sorter, a long-standing partner of Exotec.

ILS‘headquarters in Zakroczym, Poland, which serves as the company’s distribution network across Poland, the Baltic states and Ukraine, was the first to receive the Skypod system. [Read more…] about Exotec partners with ILS Logistics to install Skypod warehouse robotic system across 12 sites

Why Legal Representation is Essential for Truck Drivers

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Truck drivers face unique legal challenges that can jeopardize their careers, finances, and freedom. From navigating complex federal regulations to defending against accident claims, professional drivers operate in a legal landscape far more intricate than regular motorists encounter.

Having qualified legal representation isn’t just beneficial for truck drivers – it’s essential for protecting their livelihoods and rights.

The trucking industry operates under stringent federal oversight, creating numerous opportunities for legal complications that can devastate unprepared drivers. Understanding when and why to seek legal counsel can mean the difference between career preservation and professional ruin. [Read more…] about Why Legal Representation is Essential for Truck Drivers

ABB and B&R bring joint automation technologies for brewery and beverage to drinktec 2025

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ABB and its machine and factory automation business, B&R Industrial Automation, will exhibit brewery and beverage technologies together at drinktec 2025, the world economic summit for the beverage and liquid food industry.

The event, running between September 15 and 19 at the Trade Fair Center Messe in Munich, Germany, will give visitors a chance to see how ABB technologies combine to optimize operations across the full production cycle.

Spanning process control, adaptive manufacturing and digital optimization, ABB and B&R solutions can be combined into a single, interoperable platform to support safer operations, improve quality control and reduce resource utilization. [Read more…] about ABB and B&R bring joint automation technologies for brewery and beverage to drinktec 2025

Tesollo showcases new hand technology at APEC ministerial meeting

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Tesollo, a leading robot manufacturing company in Korea, will unveil its cutting-edge robotic hand technology at K-Innoshow 2025, held in conjunction with the 2025 APEC SME Ministerial Meeting at the Jeju International Convention Center (ICC Jeju).

K-Innoshow, hosted by Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups, is the country’s largest technology innovation exhibition, where innovative SMEs present their R&D achievements and breakthrough technologies each year.

This year’s event, aligned with the APEC SME Ministerial Meeting, is expected to serve as a key gateway for global market entry and international cooperation. [Read more…] about Tesollo showcases new hand technology at APEC ministerial meeting