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Sam Francis

Peachtree Corners partners with Arrive AI to launch automated delivery network

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Peachtree Corners, one of the United States’ first smart city environments powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G, has launched a groundbreaking partnership with Arrive AI.

Arrive AI, a pioneering autonomous delivery network, is joining the Peachtree Corners’ Curiosity Lab ecosystem with the launch of its autonomous last mile solution anchored by smart mailboxes known as Arrive Points.

This collaboration brings patented AI-powered devices to the city’s Innovation Center, showcasing the next generation of secure, hands-free, climate-assisted package delivery. [Read more…] about Peachtree Corners partners with Arrive AI to launch automated delivery network

The Ultimate Guide to Efficient Inventory Management for Businesses

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Effective inventory management is the backbone of any successful supply chain. From ensuring that products are readily available for customers to minimizing excess stock that ties up capital, mastering inventory management can significantly improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

But, how can businesses ensure they’re executing proper inventory management? Let’s explore the key strategies and tools that can help optimize this crucial aspect of the supply chain. [Read more…] about The Ultimate Guide to Efficient Inventory Management for Businesses

XRobotics raises $2.5 million to scale AI pizza production

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XRobotics, a San Francisco-based company, building smart kitchen robots for pizza-making, has successfully raised a $2.5 million seed round led by FinSight Ventures and joined by SOSV, MANA Ventures, and Republic Capital.

The company’s robots can produce up to 100 pizzas per hour and significantly reduce operational costs for restaurants.

Unlike traditional food automation, XRobotics relies on computer vision and AI combined with custom patented robotics inventions that adapt to the environment and unpredictable nature of organic ingredients – from sticky cheeses and temperature-sensitive toppings to sauces that vary from batch to batch. [Read more…] about XRobotics raises $2.5 million to scale AI pizza production

From Dubai to the NYSE: Interview with Micropolis Robotics CEO

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In a world rapidly embracing automation and artificial intelligence, one company is architecting the very fabric of tomorrow’s cities.

Fresh from a landmark debut on the NYSE American stock exchange, Micropolis Robotics is executing a meticulously planned strategy to scale its autonomous innovations for a global market.

Under the guidance of founder and CEO Fareed Aljawhari, the company is moving decisively from high-impact pilot programs with partners like the Dubai Police and The Sustainable City to full-scale commercialization, with a clear roadmap for growth and profitability. [Read more…] about From Dubai to the NYSE: Interview with Micropolis Robotics CEO

EU-funded project prepares ‘megawatt charging solutions’ for EU-wide heavy-duty transport

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A groundbreaking innovation initiative led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is set to revolutionise battery electric truck charging.

The MACBETH project (Multipoint megAwatt Charging for Battery Electric Truck Hubs) features real-life demonstrations of charging hubs to accelerate the electrification of heavy-duty transport.

The aim is to establish a comprehensive European “megawatt” charging network for electric trucks by 2030. [Read more…] about EU-funded project prepares ‘megawatt charging solutions’ for EU-wide heavy-duty transport

Siemens technology enables Hirano to maximize quality and performance in battery manufacturing

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Siemens and Hirano Tecseed, a Japanese machine builder, are partnering to transform battery manufacturing processes.

The collaboration focuses on the standardization and digitalization of battery coating machines to optimize coating processes, reduce waste and enhance product quality and operator performance.

The battery market is rapidly expanding due to the global shift toward sustainable energy, and especially with the growing importance of electric vehicles and utility-scale energy storage. [Read more…] about Siemens technology enables Hirano to maximize quality and performance in battery manufacturing

RobotLAB pledges ‘zero disruption’ to servicing Aldebaran robots despite liquidation of business

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With the recent news that French robotics pioneer Aldebaran, the original creator of the NAO and Pepper robots, has entered judicial liquidation, RobotLAB is stepping forward to provide clarity, continuity, and confidence to customers worldwide.

While headlines may suggest uncertainty, the real story signals a “powerful next chapter”, one that benefits the entire robotics education and research community, according to a statement from RobotLAB, which services and maintains thousands of Aldebaran robots worldwide.

A well-capitalized group is in the process of acquiring the intellectual property and core engineering team from Aldebaran and will be launching a new entity: NAO Robotics SA. [Read more…] about RobotLAB pledges ‘zero disruption’ to servicing Aldebaran robots despite liquidation of business

NTN Europe invests €30 million in aerospace site and plans 100 new hires

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NTN Europe, one of the world leaders in bearings, has announced a major investment to develop its Argonay production site in France, dedicated to the aerospace industry.

The aim is to meet the growing demand in this sector, and to enable this strategic division, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, to grow by 40 percent by 2030.

Transforming industrial facilities to meet changing demand The aeronautics industry is facing new challenges: sharply rising demand, accelerating production rates, securing the supply chain. [Read more…] about NTN Europe invests €30 million in aerospace site and plans 100 new hires

Nidec inaugurates new manufacturing hub in India

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Nidec, the world’s leading manufacturer of electric motors, generators, renewable energy solutions, and industrial machinery, has inaugurated its cutting-edge manufacturing campus, Orchard Hub, located in the Kotur-Belur Industrial Area of Hubli-Dharwad, Karnataka.

The inauguration marks the launch of plant machinery and equipment installation across the six campus plants, paving the way for production to commence later this year.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mr. M. B. Patil, Honourable Cabinet Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, along with Mr. Michael Briggs, president of Nidec Motion & Energy. [Read more…] about Nidec inaugurates new manufacturing hub in India

Distalmotion gains FDA clearance for robotic surgery system

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Distalmotion, a robotic surgery company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the use of its Dexter Robotic Surgery System in adult cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal).

This milestone represents the second approved indication in the US, following De Novo clearance for inguinal hernia repair in Q4 2024.

Greg Roche, CEO of Distalmotion, says: “Cholecystectomy is a key procedure in general surgery, with approximately one million cases performed annually – of which 60 percent are performed in outpatient settings. [Read more…] about Distalmotion gains FDA clearance for robotic surgery system