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Bühler partners with Microsoft to launch new digital solutions for the food processing industry

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Bühler says it will unveil “ground-breaking digital technologies” that include minimizing toxic contamination, reducing food waste and increasing end-product quality across the whole food value chain as part of a new partnership with Microsoft.

The new digital solutions and services will be presented at the Microsoft booth at Hannover Messe in Germany.

“Today’s food value chains are facing tremendous challenges,” says Ian Roberts, CTO at the Bühler Group.  [Read more…] about Bühler partners with Microsoft to launch new digital solutions for the food processing industry

Nebbiolo Technologies to showcase its latest fog and edge computing platform at Hannover Messe

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Nebbiolo Technologies, a provider of fog computing platforms for industrial companies, will showcase what it claims is a “comprehensive software fog/edge computing infrastructure” at Hannover Messe next week.

Fog computing, also known as fog networking or fogging, is a decentralized computing infrastructure in which data, compute, storage and applications are distributed in the most logical, efficient place between the data source and the cloud.

Edge computing refers to devices which can perform a lot of the computing required without needing to send the data to the cloud.  [Read more…] about Nebbiolo Technologies to showcase its latest fog and edge computing platform at Hannover Messe

Honeywell launches new software for connected distribution centers

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Honeywell has launched a new software platform for distribution centers that the company says streamlines and simplifies complex e-commerce fulfillment operations.

The Momentum warehouse execution system from Honeywell Intelligrated brings together automated equipment, workflows, orders and labor in a unified platform to provide distribution center operators real-time visibility and help make operations more efficient.

The system provides e-commerce fulfillment, store replenishment and wholesale distribution center operations with shortened order cycle times, improved order accuracy and faster deliveries.  [Read more…] about Honeywell launches new software for connected distribution centers

IoT platform Particle acquires hardware developer RedBear

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Particle, the Internet of Things (IoT) platform, has acquired RedBear, an IoT hardware development company based in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, China.

Particle’s first-ever acquisition is designed to help any developer or enterprise bring real IoT solutions to market faster, marking a significant step in the company’s growth as a full-scale IoT organization.

Particle’s acquisition of RedBear’s design and development capabilities is part of the company’s core strategy of investing in innovation that accelerates business for IoT builders working at any stage, from prototyping to full-scale deployment.

[Read more…] about IoT platform Particle acquires hardware developer RedBear

Opinion: The customer must be at the centre of the digital strategy

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By 

Colin Masson, global industry director of manufacturing solutions, Microsoft

Break down internal barriers to deliver highly tailored products and services

It’s easy to get obsessed with technology – it is the key enabler of today’s revolution – but the harder part of the transformation is cultural.

It’s about putting the customer experience and their business outcomes at the centre of everything. That means realigning engineering, manufacturing and the supply chain around delivering a world-class sales and service experience.

It means new thinking about optimising customer satisfaction and loyalty metrics such as Customer Satisfaction Scores or Net Promoter Scores rather than production efficiency.  [Read more…] about Opinion: The customer must be at the centre of the digital strategy

Hangar and Vapor IO to launch autonomous robotics data service

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Real-time system includes new data sources that support autonomous drones, cars and robotics

Vapor IO, which specialises in edge computing and edge data centers, and Hangar, which claims to be the world’s first Robotics-as-a-System data acquisition platform, have agreed plans for a commercial implementation of Hangar’s autonomous robotics for Industry on top of Vapor IO’s Kinetic Edge.

The implementation consists of Hangar’s Robotics-as-a-System platform running on Vapor IO’s Kinetic Edge, deployed to Project Volutus edge locations.

Hangar’s RaaS platform will utilize Vapor IO’s Kinetic Edge sites for safe navigation, connectivity, situational and airspace awareness, drone storage, drone recharging, high-speed data ingest and low latency processing.  [Read more…] about Hangar and Vapor IO to launch autonomous robotics data service

Logic Supply launches new ‘ultra small’ IoT edge device

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Industrial computer hardware manufacturer Logic Supply has unveiled its CL200 “ultra small form factor” edge device for networking.

The company says the device is “built to power innovation at the network’s edge”.

Surrounded by an ultra-durable cast aluminum enclosure, and configurable with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G connectivity, the CL200 has been engineered to bring reliability to the internet of things, says the company.  [Read more…] about Logic Supply launches new ‘ultra small’ IoT edge device

Trescon’s World AI Show to make its debut in Dubai

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Dubai is set to host the first edition of World AI Show in the wake of the “Smart Dubai Government” initiative.

World AI Show organised by a global business events company Trescon, is gearing up for the launch of the first leg of the series in the happiest city on the planet, before moving on to Singapore, Mumbai, and Paris.

The city of Dubai is sticking true to its name of being the fastest adopter of AI in the continent and hence, there is no other place that is more apt to host the first edition of the show which is taking place on 11-12 April 2018 at The Address Dubai Mall.  [Read more…] about Trescon’s World AI Show to make its debut in Dubai

Cincoze launches sunlight-readable panel PC and touch monitor for industrial and rugged applications

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Cincoze has launched a sunlight readable panel PC and touch monitor for industrial and rugged applications.

The company says the CS-100 series incorporates an ultra high brightness backlight module up to 1,600 nits which provides superior readability under a high-ambient light condition and even direct sunlight.

The company says CS-100 series also supports wide range operating temperature (maximum range: -20°C ~ 70°C) to ensure stability and reliability of the system in outdoor environments.  [Read more…] about Cincoze launches sunlight-readable panel PC and touch monitor for industrial and rugged applications

Plex Systems achieves record sales of cloud manufacturing solution

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Plex Systems, a provider of cloud enterprise resource planning software for manufacturing, says it achieved “another record year” in 2017.

The company says nearly 600 manufacturers now run Plex in approximately 2,000 facilities around the world.

Plex also introduced new analytics applications, integration capabilities, and an expanded suite of supply chain products in 2017, helping manufacturers improve their planning and decision-making on the shop floor and across enterprises.  [Read more…] about Plex Systems achieves record sales of cloud manufacturing solution