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Inbolt raises €15 million to make industrial robots smarter with AI

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Inbolt, a startup providing real-time robot guidance solutions, has secured a €15 million Series A round.

The round is led by Exor Ventures, the early-stage investment arm of Exor, which is the largest shareholder of industrial groups such as Ferrari, Stellantis, and CNH industrial.

This financing is also supported by Bpifrance and repeat entrepreneur Yann Fleureau, founder of Cardiologs. Existing investors MIG Capital (Germany), SOSV (US), and BNP Paribas Développement (France), are also investing in the round, taking the total raised by the company to €20 million. [Read more…] about Inbolt raises €15 million to make industrial robots smarter with AI

Large dimensions and high automation: Systraplan handles intralogistics for Timpla by Renggli

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Systraplan at the logistical heart of the production at Timpla wood module factory

Future-orientated construction with sustainable use of materials is booming. Timpla by Renggli is clearly recognizing this – and is responding with expanded capacities.

In Eberswalde, the modular brand of Swiss timber construction veteran Renggli is building the largest timber module plant in Germany. This pioneering project is relying on the proven expertise of Systraplan for its storage and conveyor technology.

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How Do Modern Technologies and Software Complement Logistics?

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Today, logistics and transportation industries are popular destinations around the world that allow all of us to get our orders quickly. Just imagine the way your small parcel ordered in the online store AliExpress from China travels.

Fast delivery of goods is mostly the merit of transportation companies that have managed to establish their transportation system well, which ensures high efficiency.

No one logistics company in the world will be able to provide the best conditions and demonstrate high efficiency without special technology programs. In 2024, tailored logistics software solutions perform many functions that are simply necessary for smooth operations. [Read more…] about How Do Modern Technologies and Software Complement Logistics?

Why RFID is the Most Overlooked Business Operations Technology

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Business operations, especially in retail, rely on efficiency. Companies must move vast quantities of people and stock around to generate goods and services for consumers.

To achieve this, they use an enormous number of technologies from software to machinery. Equipment is the lifeblood of many of these enterprises, helping them become more efficient and scalable.

However, despite this drive for innovation, many companies overlook RFID, a simple technology that could help them right now. It has the potential to transform numerous aspects of business while keeping costs low and offering the on-site flexibility many companies rely on to be successful. [Read more…] about Why RFID is the Most Overlooked Business Operations Technology

Google Might Be the First to Put Real AI in a Robot Body

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Robot technology is moving forward, thanks to heroic efforts by Boston Dynamics and various robot vacuum companies. But it seems like a gap is opening up between what chatbots like Gemini, Claude an ChatGPT can do, and the capabilities of physical machines. The former are writing symphonies while the latter are struggling to stumble across an empty room.

Incredibly, Google engineers foresaw this problem nearly a decade ago. Boffins believed that the invention of the transformer would assist with artificial cognition and improve language models, but they didn’t think it would translate easily into physical activity.

“This problem is currently dogging the household appliance sector,” says Vacuum Wars, a company that is always looking for the best robot vacuum on the market. [Read more…] about Google Might Be the First to Put Real AI in a Robot Body

SMD makes first sale of its compact electric remote underwater vehicle

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Subsea technology company, SMD, has made the first sale of its compact workclass electric remotely operated vehicle (ROV), the Atom EV, to Greece’s Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), the primary Greek public body undertaking marine research in the Eastern Mediterranean.

With a 4,000 m rated turnkey system, the vehicle represents the latest technological evolution in the e-ROV sphere and will unlock a host of capabilities for HCMR.

John McCann, discussing the milestone contract win, SMD’s business development manager says: “As part of a significant upgrade to its primary marine facilities, HCMR was seeking a sustainable and adaptable vehicle with which to conduct its operations.

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What is Load Bank Testing? Understanding its Importance for Backup Power Systems

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Ever wondered how businesses make sure their backup power systems are ready to kick in when needed? That’s where load bank testing comes in.

It’s a crucial procedure that checks the performance and dependability of generators and UPS systems under different conditions. By mimicking actual electrical loads, this test ensures your equipment can handle the pressure during a real power outage.

You might think load bank testing is just for big companies, but it’s vital for any operation that relies on continuous power. [Read more…] about What is Load Bank Testing? Understanding its Importance for Backup Power Systems

AutoStore launches ‘multi-temperature’ automated storage and retrieval system

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AutoStore has added new capabilities to its automated storage and retrieval system for warehouses: the AutoStore Multi-Temperature Solution, an expanded 18-Level Grid, a Motorized Service Vehicle, and enhancements to the cube control software.

Building on AutoStore’s foundation of density, efficiency, and scalability, the company says these new innovations will “help businesses maintain a competitive edge” with their automated fulfillment solutions.

Mats Hovland Vikse, CEO of AutoStore, says: “AutoStore is shifting to a regular cadence of product announcements, focusing on innovation and execution to better serve our customers.

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International Robot Safety Conference to discuss ‘most important standard in robot safety’

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Companies deploying robots can get clear guidance on how to keep human workers safe at the International Robot Safety Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 1-3.

Hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), which develops robotic standards in the US, the conference will feature revisions to the industrial robot flagship standard – ISO 10218 – along with talks describing technologies and best practices around risk assessment, regulatory compliance, mobile and collaborative robotics, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI).

Carole Franklin, director of standards development, robotics, A3, says: “The need for comprehensive robot safety knowledge couldn’t be more critical. [Read more…] about International Robot Safety Conference to discuss ‘most important standard in robot safety’

Chipotle installs ‘cobotic’ avocado preparation prototype

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Chipotle Mexican Grill has unveiled “Autocado”, its avocado processing cobotic – collaborative robotic – prototype developed in partnership with Vebu that cuts, cores, and peels avocados before they are hand mashed to create the restaurant’s signature guacamole, and the Augmented Makeline, a cobotic makeline built in collaboration with Hyphen, are being tested in Chipotle restaurants for the first time.

Autocado is currently operating at Chipotle’s Huntington Beach, California location at 20972 Magnolia St and the Augmented Makeline is being utilized at the company’s Corona del Mar, California location at 3050 East Coast Highway.

Curt Garner, chief customer and technology officer, says: “These cobotic devices could help us build a stronger operational engine that delivers a great experience for our team members and our guests while maintaining Chipotle’s high culinary standards.

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