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Flinkster relies on MOQO for the future

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Deutsche Bahn has been operating its own car sharing services for 20 years and currently offers the largest car sharing network in Germany. The service has grown to include 4,500 vehicles that can be booked in more than 400 cities and municipalities.

In order to initiate faster growth and new innovations, Deutsche Bahn will rely on MOQO as its carsharing software in the future with its car sharing service Flinkster. Plans for the technical move next year are already in place. [Read more…] about Flinkster relies on MOQO for the future

Cimcorp joins MHI’s AS/RS Industry Group to further the development of automated warehousing solutions

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Cimcorp has joined MHI’s AS/RS (automated storage/retrieval systems) Industry Group to further the development of automated warehousing solutions.

The industry group includes 25 of the world’s leading AS/RS suppliers who have installed thousands of systems worldwide, in virtually every manufacturing and distribution sector.

Cimcorp is a manufacturer and integrator of robotic order fulfillment and tire-handling solutions and says it is proud to join the group which focuses on collaboratively growing and supporting the AS/RS market. [Read more…] about Cimcorp joins MHI’s AS/RS Industry Group to further the development of automated warehousing solutions

All You Need to Know About Craigslist Proxies

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Countless people all over the world use Craigslist to buy and sell goods and services on a daily basis.

However, both the sellers and buyers can sometimes run into issues when trying to access the platform. If you’re one of those people, don’t worry.

This is where proxies jump in to help. [Read more…] about All You Need to Know About Craigslist Proxies

Where to Exchange VIDT to BNB Safely and Fast?

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Any cryptocurrency can simply be held in an investment portfolio, waiting for its price to rise. But if you have a not very famous and not very expensive coin, you are not satisfied with the prospect of waiting for its price rise indefinitely, it makes sense to replace it with another asset.

For all financial transactions, security is of the utmost importance. The speed of the transaction is less critical, but the faster the exchange operation is performed, the less losses associated with changes in the exchange rate of a trading pair. [Read more…] about Where to Exchange VIDT to BNB Safely and Fast?

Universal Robots’ latest results are ‘a strong indication of growth to come’, says president

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Collaborative industrial robot maker Universal Robots’ latest results are “a strong indication” of future growth, says its president, Kim Poylsen.

Universal Robots, which has just released its Q3 results for 2021, has reported record quarterly revenue of $78 million, up 46 percent on last year’s Q3 revenue and 31 percent up from its pre-pandemic Q3 revenue of 2019.

Since creating the world’s first commercially viable collaborative robot in 2008, the Danish company has gone on to sell over 50,000 of its ‘cobots’ for use across a range of industrial uses, primarily in the manufacturing sector. [Read more…] about Universal Robots’ latest results are ‘a strong indication of growth to come’, says president

SME and CESMII partner to accelerate smart manufacturing adoption

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SME, a non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing manufacturing, and CESMII – The Smart Manufacturing Institute, are partnering to drive smart manufacturing further and faster by aligning their resources and educating the industry, helping companies boost productivity, build a strong talent pipeline, and reduce manufacturers’ carbon footprint.

Robert Willig, CEO, SME, says: “The past decade has revealed an unprecedented flattening and even decline in our manufacturing productivity by (per average) worker.

“Together, CESMII and SME will optimize our strengths and resources to accelerate the transformation and democratization of the smart manufacturing ecosystem and jumpstart productivity.” [Read more…] about SME and CESMII partner to accelerate smart manufacturing adoption

Top business automation trends

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In a world where technology can change overnight, it’s important to stay current with the latest trends.

As a business owner, you want to boost productivity while providing the safest and most efficient environment for all of your employees. And as you scale your business, it’s only natural to find ways to automate as many processes as possible.

Below are some of the most current automated digital solutions to implement into your business today. [Read more…] about Top business automation trends

Sole Source Capital raises $555 million for second fund

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Sole Source Capital, an industrial-focused private equity firm, has closed its second fund, SSC Partners II or “Fund II”, with aggregate total commitments of $555 million.

Fund II was significantly oversubscribed with an initial target of $400 million and reached its hard cap. With the closing of Fund II, Sole Source Capital now manages in excess of $1 billion just three years after the launch of Fund I.

Since 2016, Sole Source has completed 24 transactions focusing on driving rapid value creation in lower middle market companies. [Read more…] about Sole Source Capital raises $555 million for second fund

How to Become a More Eco-Friendly Industrial Business

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A few key industrial organizations around the world are now known to be the biggest culprits when it comes to emissions, so it’s as important as ever for production lines and other similar plants to begin moving toward more eco-friendly operations.

Thankfully, figuring out how your industrial business can reduce its carbon footprint and become a more environmentally conscious brand doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might expect, as there are in fact just a few key tips and tricks that you can make the most of to turn your green dreams into a reality in no time.

So, if you’re interested in finding out more, then simply read on. [Read more…] about How to Become a More Eco-Friendly Industrial Business

5 French Robotics Startup Success Stories

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More companies than ever are looking to the robotics and automation sector to solve their productivity issues and drive expansion plans. Some of the most exciting leaps forward in the field of robotics are happening in France.

Since the early years of the 21st century, this country has been leading the way in robotics development, with significant innovations in automation that have redefined viticulture, e-commerce and the medical sectors alike.

With so much happening in this part of the world, anyone keen to pursue a career in robotics development may want to consider learning French as a second language. Below, we spotlight five of the biggest French robotics startup success stories. [Read more…] about 5 French Robotics Startup Success Stories