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Wikifactory secures $2.5 million funding to expand its manufacturing marketplace

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Wikifactory, an online platform for collaboratively creating physical products, has secured $2.5 million in pre-series A funding from existing shareholders and new investors including, Seier Capital, the investment vehicle of Lars Seier Christensen. This brings Wikifactory’s funding to date to a total of nearly $8 million.

Wikifactory enables developers, designers, engineers and startups from across the globe to collaborate, prototype and produce hardware solutions in real-time that solve real world problems.

The company is working to build the Internet of Production, which is an emerging concept of a distributed, interoperable, open standards-based system, linking together product definitions, software services, and manufacturing-as-a-service (MaaS) solutions. [Read more…] about Wikifactory secures $2.5 million funding to expand its manufacturing marketplace

Seegrid launches online knowledge base for its autonomous mobile robots

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Seegrid, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots for material handling, has launched a new customer resource, Seegrid Help Center, an online knowledge base that gives Seegrid’s global logistics, e-commerce, and manufacturing customers exclusive access to specialized insights, product information, and innovative mobile automation use cases curated by Seegrid’s expert engineering, service, and support teams.

Jim Rock, chief executive officer at Seegrid, says: “Our robots and software are proven, having safely driven more than seven million autonomous miles while moving billions of pounds of materials in our customers’ highly dynamic, complex industrial environments.

“Every autonomous mile and pound moved represents real-world knowledge and expertise, making Seegrid uniquely capable of helping our customers succeed with mobile automation.” [Read more…] about Seegrid launches online knowledge base for its autonomous mobile robots

Biggest FinTech Trends of 2022

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The pandemic and fast technology development made their impact on many traditional businesses, including the financial services industry.

Nowadays, companies need to come to terms with new realities and increased customer requests.

Meanwhile, a new generation of tech-driven startups keeps making breakthroughs, changing the rules of the game forever. [Read more…] about Biggest FinTech Trends of 2022

5 Effective Ways to Make Extra Income Even With a Full-Time Job

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Are you looking for ways to make some extra money? You currently have a full-time job, but want to figure out a side hustle or gig?

You’re not alone.

While it can be challenging to find a side hustle that fits your busy schedule, it’s not impossible.

This blog post will discuss five practical ways to make extra income. [Read more…] about 5 Effective Ways to Make Extra Income Even With a Full-Time Job

Festo unveils extended version of robotic systems design software

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Festo has unveiled an extended version of its robotic systems design software, saying it enables the design of Cartesian robots “in minutes”.

Festo’s Handling Guide Online (HGO) now includes 3D cantilever systems in addition to linear, planar surface and 3D handling systems.

The company says these improvements mean that design engineers can now plan “extremely compact or extremely dynamic Cartesian robots in a matter of minutes” using the HGO’s intuitive configuration and ordering software. [Read more…] about Festo unveils extended version of robotic systems design software

GreyOrange launches gStore retail stock management app

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GreyOrange, a warehouse robotics and automation company, has launched a new app for retail stock management.

The mobile-first software-as-a-service app “transforms stores into tech-enabled, personalized experience hubs and centers for online fulfillment using in-store inventory”, claims GreyOrange.

Retailers know they need to harmonize digital and physical experiences in their stores, but have struggled to find a fast and easy way to do so. [Read more…] about GreyOrange launches gStore retail stock management app

How to Level up Your Marketing Strategy in 2022

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The year 2021 is fast drawing its curtains. Businesses are fast closing end-of-the-year deals and are applying finishing touches to their calendar for 2022. If you’ve not finished setting up your brand or business calendar for 2022, you might as well get started.

With the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses worldwide had to shut down and devise means to work online and from home.

This means that your business can’t afford to remain offline, now is the time to launch full-scale online and do all your can to ensure that your business is thriving online. The year 2022 is projected to see a lot more online activity, and that’s where your marketing focus should be. [Read more…] about How to Level up Your Marketing Strategy in 2022

Your Car: Essential Tech Upgrades to Make Now

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Present-day vehicles are more than just a mode of transportation. They’re also your office, entertainment center, and mobile device charging station.

It’s essential to have all the necessary tech upgrades to stay connected with friends and family while on the road. These critical upgrades will help you do just that. [Read more…] about Your Car: Essential Tech Upgrades to Make Now

How to Market Your Business Properly

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Every business needs to market itself in order to survive in today’s competitive market.

Therefore, it’s important that you know the ins and outs of marketing your business, or else it won’t be able to compete with other similar companies.

This blog post will give you some helpful tips on how to get started with the right marketing plan for your company so that you can thrive! [Read more…] about How to Market Your Business Properly

4 Ways Businesses Can Improve Accessibility

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These days, almost everyone relies on the World Wide Web for information, goods, and services. For this reason, businesses across all industries build online domains that draw in prospective customers quickly.

In other words, websites enable companies to create exposure for their brands and attract a more incredible following, increasing sales and revenue.

But despite the benefits of the Internet on both entrepreneurial ventures and consumers alike, many Web pages remain inaccessible to people who have disabilities. [Read more…] about 4 Ways Businesses Can Improve Accessibility