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Stop Hoping, Start Knowing: Why Penetration Testing is Essential for Peace of Mind

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The digital world is evolving faster than ever. While businesses harness the power of technology, they also face an equally growing challenge: cyber threats.

Hackers constantly adapt their tactics, making traditional security measures insufficient to protect sensitive data and systems. This uncertainty leaves businesses hoping their defenses are strong enough – but hope is not a strategy.

Penetration testing offers a proactive approach to uncovering vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them. It’s not just about protecting data; it’s about gaining confidence in your security measures and achieving peace of mind. [Read more…] about Stop Hoping, Start Knowing: Why Penetration Testing is Essential for Peace of Mind

Transforming laser marking operations with collaborative robotic automation

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To increase output and improve profit per part, forward thinking manufacturers are transforming their laser marking operations with advanced robotic machine tending.

FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving works with Flexxbotics and Universal Robots to enable companies to achieve highest throughput and optimum marking quality.

In August, the three companies will host an event where they will provide insights into practical implementation of robotic assisted laser marking. [Read more…] about Transforming laser marking operations with collaborative robotic automation

Beyond Fingerprints: The Advanced Iris Recognition Solutions from ROC

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Iris recognition is a biometric identification method that focuses on the unique patterns found in the iris, which is the colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil.

This technology is highly accurate and reliable, with meager false match rates. However, specialized equipment is required to capture high-resolution images for precise identification.

The iris itself, located at the front of the eye, is a pigmented, circular muscle that regulates the size of the pupil, controlling how much light enters the eye to ensure optimal vision. [Read more…] about Beyond Fingerprints: The Advanced Iris Recognition Solutions from ROC

Decentralized Identity: Reshaping Digital Identification Bitcoin

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In an age where digital interactions are an integral part of our lives, the need for secure and reliable digital identification has never been more crucial.

The rise of blockchain technology has paved the way for a revolutionary approach to identity management – decentralized identity. This paradigm shift in digital identification holds the potential to reshape how we authenticate ourselves online, ensuring enhanced security, privacy, and control.

As the concept of decentralized identity gains traction, platforms like Quantum FBC are leading the charge in providing users with secure trading experiences in this evolving landscape. [Read more…] about Decentralized Identity: Reshaping Digital Identification Bitcoin

Solinftec unveils new sprayer robot for farms

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Solinftec, a global leader in agricultural digitalization, has unveiled a new sprayer robot for applications on farms and in agriculture.

The company says it is expanding its Solix Ag Robotics offerings. In addition to its Solix Scouting robot, the company has unveiled its Solix Sprayer robot designed to detect and spray weeds.

In partnership with the manufacturing, research, and development company, McKinney Corporation, who will produce and manufacture the Solix spray robot, this new cutting-edge technology is slated to become commercially available in 2023 to the entire agricultural market including farmers, cooperatives, and ag-retailers. [Read more…] about Solinftec unveils new sprayer robot for farms

Berkshire Grey launches new robotic system for autonomous e-commerce autobagging

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Berkshire Grey, a developer of in AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, has introduced its new Robotic Pick and Pack with Identification (BG RPPi) system, which now includes advanced auto-identification and item manipulation technology, for touchless eCommerce autobagging.

Using Berkshire Grey’s advanced AI-enabled robotic technology, this system combines automated picking with intelligent placement for packing eCommerce items directly into autobagging equipment, thereby increasing throughput capacity without adding additional labor.

Kishore Boyalakuntla, VP of Product at Berkshire Grey, says: “Berkshire Grey’s Robotic Pick and Pack with Identification (BG RPPi) system for autobagging is the newest addition to our innovative portfolio of eCommerce solutions. [Read more…] about Berkshire Grey launches new robotic system for autonomous e-commerce autobagging

SICK launches new image-based code reader

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SICK has expanded its portfolio of image-based code readers with the launch of the Lector61x.

The compact device detects 1D, 2D, and stacked codes for identification, inspection, or content monitoring in production processes.

The trend toward smaller batch sizes in manufacturing and production processes drove the development of this compact code reader, which SICK says enables manufacturers to maintain short throughput times, in spite of individualized products, and remain competitive in production. [Read more…] about SICK launches new image-based code reader

TypingDNA Aims to Increase the Adoption of Behavioral Biometrics Worldwide

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Behavioral biometrics company TypingDNA has announced a successful funding round, capping at $7,000,000.

TypingDNA was founded in Romania in 2016. Since 2018 they have a branch in New York and have raised around $8.8 million to date. Google’s AI-focused venture fund, Gradient Ventures, and EU-based fund GapMinde led the latest funding round.

With their funding secured, TypingDNA hopes to expand the adoption of behavioral biometrics worldwide. They will start by increasing the number of platforms their API can integrate with. [Read more…] about TypingDNA Aims to Increase the Adoption of Behavioral Biometrics Worldwide

Sick launches new compact image-based code reader

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Sick has launched a new compact image-based code reader, Lector621, for reliable detection of 1D, 2D, stacked codes, and plain text.

The high-performance DPM – direct part marking – decoder can read laser or dot-peened codes perfectly, even in the case of low contrast levels, contamination, or poor code quality.

This fills a gap in Sick’s existing portfolio of code readers, by providing a compact solution with increased reading distance, resolution, field of vision, and scanning frequency. [Read more…] about Sick launches new compact image-based code reader