Tag: population
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John Deere opens new ‘automation and autonomy’ innovation hub in Austin, Texas
Deere & Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural and forestry vehicles, is expanding its US footprint and technology operations with a new office in Austin, Texas. Deere says the new location enables it to further strengthen its technology capabilities and attract talent interested in solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges – including…
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John Deere reveals fully autonomous tractor at CES
John Deere has revealed a fully autonomous tractor at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, the world’s largest electronics trade show, currently taking place in Las Vegas, USA. The agriculture technology giant says its driverless tractor is ready for large-scale production. The machine combines Deere’s 8R Tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plow, GPS guidance system, and new advanced…
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Nachi-Fujikoshi expands lineup of compact robot series
Nachi-Fujikoshi is expanding its lineup of compact industrial robots with the launch of the new “EC06” and the “MZ12H”. The Japanese robot-making giant says that the need for automation by robots is expanding in the field of manufacturing with the aim of eliminating labor shortages and improving productivity. This need has emerged against the backdrop…
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Blockchain-based environmental drones ‘can help fight water pollution’, say scientists
According to the World Health Organization, almost a third of the world’s population does not have access to fresh water. As evidenced by the 2020 UN report on water supply and climate change in the world, water consumption will experience a 20-30 percent increase by 2050, fuelled by the constant population growth and industrial development…
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Denso invests in automated greenhouse provider Certhon Group
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…
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Samsung moves into the vertical farming market
Agricultural innovations are essential for feeding our ever-growing global population. Especially these days, as industrialisation and global warming continue to negatively affect soil fertility and reduce the amount of arable land. According to the United Nations, the world’s population is set to reach 9.8 billion by 2050.