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Matthews Automation agrees global commercial partnership with Mobile Industrial Robots

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Matthews Automation has agreed a global commercial partnership between its automation solutions business segment and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), a manufacturer of collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and part of Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne.

The new partnership combines Matthews’ proven warehouse automation technologies with MiR’s advanced AMRs uniquely suited for internal transportation and material handling tasks in a variety of settings.

This collaboration positions both companies to capitalize on the projected 30 percent compound annual growth rate in the AGV/AMR market by 2028, driven by rising demand in e-commerce and the flexibility of AMRs to deploy without major infrastructure changes. [Read more…] about Matthews Automation agrees global commercial partnership with Mobile Industrial Robots

A Detailed Guide on Data Automation: How to Automate Processes

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Data. From the barcodes on products to our digital footprint, data is a fundamental part of how we live our lives. For organisations, data helps them to develop – not only to survive but thrive in a world where understanding customer behaviour can not only drive sales. It also helps create a long-lasting relationship between businesses and their customers.

Data is often a challenge to handle, though. From a suite of corporate systems to the increasing variety and variability of data, data engineers have long had to wrestle with the challenges of a constantly growing data environment. It doesn’t take a Master of Data Science to understand just how challenging data can be.

Data engineers often turn to automation to solve complex data challenges. An important process in the data lifecycle, data automation can have many benefits, from streamlining complex data systems to automatically creating curated data warehouses for business use and making data more meaningful for end users. Let’s explore data automation and understand how this seemingly benign process greatly benefits organisations. [Read more…] about A Detailed Guide on Data Automation: How to Automate Processes

Robots as a service simplifies the automation of sorting operations

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Offering products as a service allows users to test new technologies with reduced risks. This is good news for warehouse sorting operations in the parcels, ecommerce and fulfilment sector, where operators can struggle to justify replacing traditional manual processes with robots.

To facilitate this changeover, Prime Vision is now offering robotic sorting as a service (RSaaS), allowing its customers to effortlessly implement this highly flexible solution.

Robots have revolutionised repetitive processes, delivering greater efficiency, accuracy and speed in a multitude of applications. [Read more…] about Robots as a service simplifies the automation of sorting operations

The Role of Customizable Booths in Advancing Robotics and AI Exhibitions

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Artificial intelligence (AI) holds a special place in transforming exhibitions, optimising engagement and visitors‘ experience. Professionals in executive accommodation and services, exhibition events and meetings know the importance of creating a lasting impression at their exhibitions.

Therefore, most of them mix AI in their exhibition booths to captivate the audience and elevate their presence in the market. Below is a discussion on how customisable booths are transforming AI exhibitions and robotics. [Read more…] about The Role of Customizable Booths in Advancing Robotics and AI Exhibitions

Bonsai Robotics secures $15 million in Series A funding for its agriculture applications

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Bonsai Robotics, a developer of physical AI solutions for agriculture applications, has raised $15 million in Series A funding.

Bison Ventures led the oversubscribed round with participation from new investor, Cibus Capital, and existing investors Acre Venture Partners, Congruent Ventures, Fall Line Capital, E14 Fund, SNR and Serra Ventures.

The new funding will enable Bonsai to continue enhancing its software capabilities, expanding its physical AI platform and data set, driving additional OEM partnerships, and accelerating commercialization efforts. [Read more…] about Bonsai Robotics secures $15 million in Series A funding for its agriculture applications

MilliporeSigma partners with Opentrons Labworks to create ‘Lab of the Future’

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MilliporeSigma, the US and Canada Life Science business of Merck, of Germany, and Opentrons Labworks, a leader in lab automation and accessible robotics, announced a multi-year agreement to automate assay kits on a custom Opentrons Flex workstation.

Scientists and engineers will collaborate to develop and verify platform workflows utilizing the broad offering of automation-enabled assays from the Life Science business of Merck, Darmstadt, Germany.

Together, the custom workstation and automation-enabled assays will deliver increased consistency and higher throughput by reducing manual processing and repetitive tasks with a user-friendly robotic system. [Read more…] about MilliporeSigma partners with Opentrons Labworks to create ‘Lab of the Future’

Eutect optimizes soldering and tinning processes using ‘modern automation concepts’

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Modern automation concepts from Eutect optimize existing soldering and tinning processes, offering companies in demanding industries, such as rail technology or green energy manufacturing, decisive advantages in terms of quality, cost reduction, efficiency and sustainability.

Matthias Fehrenbach, CEO of Eutect, says: “Companies that require the highest quality and efficiency benefit from our modern automation concepts for optimizing existing selective soldering and tinning processes.

“Manufacturers that have been producing products such as film capacitors or relays for rail technology for decades are increasingly looking for efficient, cycle-time-optimized and cost-reducing automation concepts We are noticing this quite clearly from the inquiries we are receiving.” [Read more…] about Eutect optimizes soldering and tinning processes using ‘modern automation concepts’

Festo celebrates its centenary: 100 years in the world of motion

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One hundred years on from its humble beginnings in Germany, creating added value for customers through innovation has been the driving force behind the family-owned company from the very beginning and remains the key to industrial automation specialist Festo’s success today.

With its constant determination to make people’s work easier and thus increase efficiency, Festo has shaped an entire era of industrial production.

Today, the company is a global player and a front runner in automation technology, as well as a world leader in technical education and training. Festo’s anniversary is being celebrated with employees, customers, and partners worldwide throughout the year. [Read more…] about Festo celebrates its centenary: 100 years in the world of motion

The Rise of Robots: A Brief History of Automation and AI

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Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) have rapidly evolved from science fiction concepts to integral parts of our daily lives. From industrial machines that revolutionised manufacturing processes to intelligent algorithms that power our smartphones, the journey of automation and AI is as fascinating as it is complex.

This evolution has also transformed the educational space, making specialised programs like an online engineering masters more relevant than ever.

Let’s take a stroll through this history, examining key milestones and reflecting on the future challenges we face as these technologies continue to advance. [Read more…] about The Rise of Robots: A Brief History of Automation and AI

How Digital Tools Are Revolutionizing Invoicing in Modern Business

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Invoicing has come a long way from the days of handwritten receipts and manual calculations. As technology evolves, so do the tools available to simplify billing processes, especially in industries relying on dynamic pricing models like usage billing.

If you’re managing a company in today’s digitally connected world, understanding how digital solutions transform invoicing can help you stay ahead. This article will walk you through how technology is reshaping billing and why it matters for businesses, particularly those leveraging business internet and networking systems. [Read more…] about How Digital Tools Are Revolutionizing Invoicing in Modern Business