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Moderna quadruples capacity with automated warehouse from Mecalux

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The intralogistics group Mecalux has equipped Moderna Products’ plant in Izegem, Belgium, with an automated warehouse connected to production.

With the pet industry growing rapidly – projected to reach a value of $500 billion by 2030, according to Bloomberg – Moderna Products aims to double its sales in the next five years.

The company will continue providing cat litter trays, beds, carriers, feeders and water dispensers for pets in over 79 countries worldwide. [Read more…] about Moderna quadruples capacity with automated warehouse from Mecalux

4 Effective Strategies for Managing Pet Hair in Your Home

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For pet owners, the love and companionship of a furry friend come with a fluffy caveat: the relentless spread of pet hair throughout the home.

Whether clinging to the couch, carpet, or even appearing mysteriously on clothing, pet hair can be a persistent challenge that tests the patience and cleaning prowess of even the most devoted animal enthusiasts.

Beyond the aesthetic and cleanliness concerns, accumulated pet hair can also impact indoor air quality and potentially trigger allergies among household members. [Read more…] about 4 Effective Strategies for Managing Pet Hair in Your Home

Caglia Environmental launches new recycling robot from EverestLabs

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Caglia Environmental, a recycling company based in Fresno, California, has unveiled what it describes as “a significant advancement in recycling technology” at the Cedar Avenue Recycling & Transfer Station.

This “leap forward” is made possible by funding from The Recycling Partnership’s PET Recycling Coalition. Caglia Environmental was one of 12 businesses and organizations in North America to receive a PET Recycling Coalition grant.

The grant has enabled the installation of cutting-edge RecycleOS-powered robotic sorters developed by EverestLabs. The RecycleOS software is designed to identify #1 PET – which is Polyethylene Terephthalate – plastic into three specialized streams then each robot efficiently sorts the materials into three different bunkers. [Read more…] about Caglia Environmental launches new recycling robot from EverestLabs

What Makes Robot Vacuums A Must-Have Home Appliance?

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A robot vacuum is a convenient smart cleaning device that saves you a lot of time. While some might argue that it’s more of a luxury rather than a necessity, there are certain features that make robot vacuums a must-have for your home.

These features are things that you simply won’t get with a traditional vacuum.

Apart from the obvious convenience that comes from automating the cleaning process, robot vacuums offer excellent versatility, integration with smart homes, and pet-friendly features. [Read more…] about What Makes Robot Vacuums A Must-Have Home Appliance?

Bot Hacks: The Next Frontier

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The age of robots and artificial intelligence is in its early stages – robots are here to stay for a long time and generations to come.

For decades, robots have played a significant role in sci-fi movies and our imaginations in tandem.

Today, some household appliances such as automated vacuums are robotic. Such popular robotic appliances coupled with IoT functionality are very promising. [Read more…] about Bot Hacks: The Next Frontier

Moorebot launches compact autonomous ‘Scout’ robot

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Moorebot, the maker of robot applications like the Hubble Hugo Baby Cam and the Zeus fighting robot, has launched its new “Scout” robot. 

Jun Ye, CEO at Moorebot at Pilot Labs, says: “The Moorebot Scout is an autonomous AI robot that lets you monitor, discover and explore the world around you.

“Scout’s applications range from an intelligent mobile home camera, a pet companion, a surveillance tool for handyman, and an inspiring, modern learning toy for kids.” [Read more…] about Moorebot launches compact autonomous ‘Scout’ robot

Plastic-eating bacteria could help recycle waste ‘six times faster’

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The University of Portsmouth scientists who re-engineered the plastic-eating enzyme PETase have now created an enzyme “cocktail” which can digest plastic up to six times faster.

A second enzyme, found in the same rubbish dwelling bacterium that lives on a diet of plastic bottles, has been combined with PETase to speed up the breakdown of plastic.

PETase breaks down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) back into its building blocks, creating an opportunity to recycle plastic infinitely and reduce plastic pollution and the greenhouse gases driving climate change. [Read more…] about Plastic-eating bacteria could help recycle waste ‘six times faster’

How To Banish Pet Hair In Your Home Using A Robotic Vacuum

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Using robotic vacuums is one of the most effective ways to banish pet hair. In a few easy steps, you can even prevent it from coming back. Find out how on this article.

Robotic Vacuum: An Effective Pet Hair Removal Solution

Having a pet in our home can fill it with love instantly. But because cats and dogs regularly shed the entire year, they’ll also fill the rooms in your house with their hair.

Any pet owner knows that pet hair gets everywhere, from your comfortable sofa and floor you just swept to your favorite black sweater. It also accumulates on the fibers of your carpet and in every nook and cranny in the house. [Read more…] about How To Banish Pet Hair In Your Home Using A Robotic Vacuum