Warehouse automation software coordinates thousands of transactions, robot actions, and inventory updates. During peak periods, hidden constraints can slow order processing, cause sync delays, or disrupt fulfillment. These issues stem from technical design, not operations, so early detection is essential. [Read more…] about Warehouse Automation Software Bottlenecks: Identify and Eliminate Performance Constraints
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Honeywell to ‘double production in three years’ at Africa’s largest refinery
Honeywell claims it will ‘double production in three years’ at Africa’s largest refinery from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has selected Honeywell to supply advanced technology, services, proprietary catalysts and equipment to help enable the refinery to process a wider range of crude and double the production capacity at Africa’s largest refinery in Lekki, Nigeria by 2028.
Dangote will leverage Honeywell’s refining and petrochemical processing solutions, which help customers reduce production costs, improve efficiency and increase throughput, to grow its refining capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day over the next three years.
With this expansion, Dangote will become the world’s largest petroleum refinery, strengthening in-continent fuel production, reducing reliance on imports and supporting local energy security needs. [Read more…] about Honeywell to ‘double production in three years’ at Africa’s largest refinery
Mitsubishi completes acquisition of AG Melco Elevator
Mitsubishi Electric has completed the acquisition of all shares of AG Melco Elevator, an affiliated elevator company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from Rawafed Almustaqbal Group, a 100 percent subsidiary of Al Ghurair Investment, making AG Melco Elevator a wholly owned subsidiary.
Mitsubishi Electric and its Tokyo-based subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation are focused on strengthening their elevator maintenance and renewal business, which is expected to see increased demand in the building systems sector, one of Mitsubishi Electric’s key growth businesses.
This agreement marks a significant milestone in the long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship between Mitsubishi Electric and Al Ghurair Investment, which has spanned over 50 years since the establishment of AG Melco Elevator in 1975. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi completes acquisition of AG Melco Elevator
From Robots to Smart Grids: How Software Drives a New Era of Energy Automation
From robotic inspection drones patrolling solar farms to AI-optimized wind turbines adjusting in real time, automation in renewable energy is reshaping how we build, monitor, and maintain power systems.
Global spending on energy digital transformation surpassed $70 billion in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), as utilities race to modernize infrastructure and meet growing sustainability goals.
Around the world, rising energy demand, climate goals, and the pursuit of efficiency are accelerating this shift toward smarter, more connected infrastructure. [Read more…] about From Robots to Smart Grids: How Software Drives a New Era of Energy Automation
Cell Impact and thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering enter cooperation agreement
Cell Impact and thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering have entered a Strategic Cooperation Agreement for Joint Market Success in the Field of Hydrogen.
The agreement includes a shared ambition to carry out joint marketing activities as well as technical development of flow plates and manufacturing processes for fuel cells and electrolyzers.
The cooperation between Cell Impact and thyssenkrupp Automotion Engineering is based upon Cell Impact Forming – a patented dry forming method using high kinetic energy to shape complex patterns in ultra-thin metal. [Read more…] about Cell Impact and thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering enter cooperation agreement
Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit to focus on regulation, deployment and urban-scale rollout
Abu Dhabi has announced the programme for its first Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, a new high-level forum designed to shape global policy and industrial strategy for autonomous systems across land, sea, air and robotics.
The one-day summit, held on 10 November 2025, will open Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week – a six-day series of events that also includes the DRIFTx smart mobility exhibition, RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 and the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL).
Organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the summit aims to bring together policymakers, technology leaders and investors to translate regulatory frameworks into commercial deployment at scale. [Read more…] about Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit to focus on regulation, deployment and urban-scale rollout
The Transformative Power of Industrial Automation
Industrial automation has become a cornerstone of modern manufacturing and production processes. By utilizing advanced machinery, control systems, and software, industries can streamline operations, enhance precision, and reduce human intervention.
This evolution in technology allows companies to maintain higher standards of productivity while minimizing errors and operational costs. [Read more…] about The Transformative Power of Industrial Automation
Robotics Rising: What Hiring Trends Reveal About Automation Careers
The world of automation and robotics is evolving at a rapid pace, reshaping industries and creating new job opportunities.
As businesses increasingly adopt advanced technologies, the demand for skilled professionals in robotics and automation is surging.
Understanding the current hiring trends in this sector can help professionals and job seekers navigate the landscape and make informed career decisions. [Read more…] about Robotics Rising: What Hiring Trends Reveal About Automation Careers
AI Meets Field Robotics: Why Smart Inspections Go Beyond Automation
The Hidden Weakness of Automation
At first glance, many workshops give the impression that machines are running the show. A welding arm sends out brief showers of sparks, a drone hovers around a steel beam, and a small transport unit winds its way between stacks of pallets.
From a distance it looks like a closed system without weak points. A closer look tells another story.
Motors that run smoothly for most of the shift can hide tiny fractures that end in sudden stoppage. In one automotive plant, a single unnoticed crack in a gearbox housing forced an entire line to shut down for two days. [Read more…] about AI Meets Field Robotics: Why Smart Inspections Go Beyond Automation
Extend raises $17 million to build ‘document processing cloud’
Extend, a document processing platform, has raised $17 million in combined seed and Series A funding.
The round was led by Innovation Endeavors, with participation from Y Combinator, Character VC and prominent angel investors including Scott Belsky (former CSO of Adobe), Guillermo Rauch (CEO of Vercel) and Jeff Weinstein (product lead at Stripe).
Kushal Byatnal, co-founder and CEO of Extend, says: “We’ve seen remarkable momentum over the past year, and this funding allows us to double down on our mission of helping ambitious teams unlock the full potential of their unstructured documents. [Read more…] about Extend raises $17 million to build ‘document processing cloud’