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Opinion: How to double up grocery logistics productivity with autonomous mobile robots

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With growing labour availability issues, how can grocery logistics operations significantly boost performance? Vincent Jacquemart, CEO at French autonomous mobile robot designer and manufacturer iFollow, offers a solution.

Faced with the likelihood of long term staff shortages and resulting rises in pay rates, warehouse and distribution centre operators in grocery and many other sectors are turning sometimes belatedly to automation. This is certainly an option but not all solutions deliver really significant productivity improvements.

Labour shortages in logistics have been building for some years, by no means just because of Brexit, and the inability to fulfil orders reliably is becoming an existential threat for many firms.

Logistics UK in October claimed that “13 percent of traders are reporting severe warehouse staff shortages”; in November the Cold Chain Federation noted “10 percent to 20 percent shortage rates” among its members. [Read more…] about Opinion: How to double up grocery logistics productivity with autonomous mobile robots

Important reasons why your company needs a managed IT services company

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A lot of the businesses do not have in-house IT support department, which is the reason they have to get third-party services.

If you have a small business and you are not planning to hire a lot of people just for the IT Department, you can easily get help from the third party companies.

But why do you need the IT department in the first place? [Read more…] about Important reasons why your company needs a managed IT services company

Software that is Helping the Development of Robotics

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Are robotics something to get excited about?

When we think of robotics, we think of terminator, C3PO, and Wall-E, but there is so much more to it than just our beloved fictional characters, with developments in robotics having real-world consequences. Over the past few decades, the explosion in robotic technology has meant that we have been able to put a rover on Mars and send probes into deep space.

These robots of the future are not your stereotypical robots from pop culture, but they are incredible nonetheless and will change the world we know forever. We have passed the point of no return, and with the development of AI coming along too, things are really heating up. [Read more…] about Software that is Helping the Development of Robotics

The Critical Tech Automated Vehicles Will Use to Keep Us Safe

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The improved safety of the self-driving car, both for the passengers and other road users are well known.

However, what many people do not understand are the separate systems and technologies that are being built into autonomous vehicles to ensure this advance in safety.

After all, it is not only that the vehicle contains an AI capable of making high-speed decisions, but also that it will be equipped with the following systems and features that will ensure both efficiency and protection. [Read more…] about The Critical Tech Automated Vehicles Will Use to Keep Us Safe

Improved Safety of Self-Driving Car

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The improved safety of the self-driving car, both for the passengers and other road users are well known.

However, what many people do not understand are the separate systems and technologies that are being built into autonomous vehicles to ensure this advance in safety.

After all, it is not only that the vehicle contains an AI capable of making high-speed decisions, but also that it will be equipped with the following systems and features that will ensure both efficiency and protection. [Read more…] about Improved Safety of Self-Driving Car

Steps to Take if You Want to Fix Macbook Performance

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Macbooks are known for their reliability, but even the newest models are known to have some problems. Yes, a lot depends on how you take care of the computer, but certain issues can happen when you least expect it. And when you end up with an underperforming computer, you may start to think about getting a replacement.

While spending money on a new Mac or another computer is an option, not everyone can afford that. Instead, they need to look for other solutions.

The steps below should be enough to help you fix the most common performance problems on a Macbook. Read and apply the suggestions. You should notice a difference in your Macbook performance right away. [Read more…] about Steps to Take if You Want to Fix Macbook Performance

What to Do When Your iPhone is Causing More Problems Than it Should

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Since its inception, the iPhone has become an all-rounded gadget, age-appropriate, and an important tool for home use and office work. It helps to make a lot of tasks easy and manageable.

With an iPhone, you’ll have fewer security breaches as it has an extra added layer of security, it’s consistent, and can be integrated across various platforms.

However, having a faulty or problematic iPhone can be a pain in the neck and can cause inconveniences, especially if it is your office planning tool or an everyday gadget you use. [Read more…] about What to Do When Your iPhone is Causing More Problems Than it Should

Common 3D Printing Issues (and How to Address Them)

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Since the 1980s, 3D Printing has become more and more common in the industry. Also known as additive manufacturing, it is basically the process of putting together a three-dimensional object from a computer-generated CAD or 3D model.

Multiple computer-controlled processes are involved. Among the most commonly observed is the layer-by-layer joining of materials and eventual solidification.

3D printing offers a lot of advantages. Among the most frequently cited benefit is its ability to expedite production. [Read more…] about Common 3D Printing Issues (and How to Address Them)

Webinar: How Robots Are Succeeding and Failing in the World of Logistics

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RoboBusiness Direct presents How Robots Are Succeeding and Failing in the World of Logistics

Featured Speaker: Aaron Prather, Senior Technical Advisor, FedEx

June 25, 2020 – 2:00 PM EST

Robotics systems are being introduced into the world of logistics at an increasing rate.

While some robotics systems and the companies employing them have achieved their goals, many other deployments have been unsuccessful. [Read more…] about Webinar: How Robots Are Succeeding and Failing in the World of Logistics

Denso invests in automated greenhouse provider Certhon Group

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Denso, one of the world’s largest advanced automotive technology suppliers, has invested in Certhon Group, a developer and builder of automated greenshouses.

Certhon operated mainly in Europe and the United States and will collaborate with Denso to expand its horticulture business in the global market, specifically by developing and providing automated greenhouse solutions.

While food demand increases as the global population continues to grow, the number of the agricultural population is decreasing due to demographic aging, unstable wages, and strict work environment. [Read more…] about Denso invests in automated greenhouse provider Certhon Group