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Business valuation: Find out how much it costs

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Business valuation is the activity of professionals in the systematic collection and analysis of data necessary to determine the value of enterprises, and types of business (any type of activity or equity participation in it), based on current legislation and standards.

The price of an asset is indirectly affected by several factors that can be managed to maximize the value of the business.

Sooner or later, business owners, their partners, or subordinates ask themselves the question: “How do value an investment business?” [Read more…] about Business valuation: Find out how much it costs

5 Ways Fixed Asset Tracking Software Improves Asset Management

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Fixed asset tracking software offers countless benefits for businesses, such as cost saving, asset optimization and depreciation management. It also enables efficient asset management by providing users control over asset maintenance which streamlines business processes.

With automated technology like barcodes, RFID and QR codes you are able to track the location of each asset, keep up-to-date equipment and improve administrative workflows.

ResearchandMarkets.com reports that the global market for fixed asset tracking is likely to reach $60.7 billion by 2027. [Read more…] about 5 Ways Fixed Asset Tracking Software Improves Asset Management

Industrial inspection startup Gecko Robotics raises $73 million

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Gecko Robotics, a specialist in robotics and industrial asset management software, has revealed details of its Series C funding round of $73 million, led by XN with participation from Founders Fund, XYZ, Drive Capital, Snowpoint Ventures, Joe Lonsdale, Mark Cuban, Gokul Rajaram, and others.

The company says this latest funding round accelerates Gecko’s stated mission, “To protect today’s critical infrastructure, and give form to tomorrow’s”.

Co-founded by Jake Loosararian, CEO, and Troy Demmer, chief product officer, Gecko focuses on essential industries such as power generation, oil and gas, heavy manufacturing, and defense. [Read more…] about Industrial inspection startup Gecko Robotics raises $73 million

4 Tips to Enhancing Productivity in Manufacturing

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The manufacturing industry is critical to the global economy. Imagine a world where no one produces flat screen TVs, automobiles, or ballpoint pens.

It’s so hard to overlook the fact that everything that we have ever bought at the mall and used at the office are made at factories producing such goods everyday.

You know this if you are the owner and manager of a manufacturing facility. You need to ensure that the supply chain is fed and consumers get the items they need or want. [Read more…] about 4 Tips to Enhancing Productivity in Manufacturing

Former BMW Munich engine assembly and test facility for sale

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Global advisory and asset management specialist, Gordon Brothers, is conducting the “unprecedented sale” of an ex-BMW Munich Engine Assembly and Test facility.

The sale features state-of-the-art equipment supplied from world renowned German automotive original equipment manufacturers GROB, KUKA, and J W Froehlich, supported by the latest Siemen’s and Thyssen Krupp hardware, software and operating systems.

The sale also encompasses all necessary equipment to assemble and test full dressed engines. To ensure throughput at the desired rate of assembly the facility includes 15 off KUKA and J W Froehlich Test units covering engine Cold test, Leak test and Helium test. [Read more…] about Former BMW Munich engine assembly and test facility for sale

Fetch Robotics launches new system for real-time inventory visualization in warehouses

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Fetch Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for warehouses, has launched a new system for real-time inventory visualization.

The company says its new RFID visualization capabilities allow third-party logistics companies, manufacturers and retailers to autonomously capture, and then analyze and visualize inventory data in the cloud.

Fetch added the “new and unique” capabilities to its TagSurveyor technology, a robotic RFID solution that allows customers to gain complete visibility of assets in their fulfillment centers, distribution centers or warehouses via visualization of inventory data on a facility map. [Read more…] about Fetch Robotics launches new system for real-time inventory visualization in warehouses