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World’s most remote robot automates Amazon reforestation project

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A pilot project between ABB Robotics and US non-profit organization Junglekeepers is demonstrating the role Cloud computing technology can play in making reforestation faster, more efficient and scalable.

ABB Robotics is supporting Junglekeepers in their mission to protect 55,000 acres of Amazon rainforest and reverse deforestation.

In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, ABB’s cobot YuMi is automating planting tasks in a jungle laboratory, speeding the process and allowing Junglekeepers’ volunteers to focus their valuable time and resources on more impactful work. [Read more…] about World’s most remote robot automates Amazon reforestation project

The Importance of Token Emissions for Investing in DeFi Projects

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Token emissions are a crucial aspect of decentralized finance projects. They have a profound impact on investment opportunities, community engagement, liquidity, and project success.

While discussing token emission impact on the market, you must also learn about Quantum Flash making automated trading accessible to everyone and improving the experience. [Read more…] about The Importance of Token Emissions for Investing in DeFi Projects

Swedish city Helsingborg receives $258,000 grant to test robotic garbage collection

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By 2027, the city of Helsingborg aims to become one of the world’s best cities to live and work in. Recently, the city received a grant from Sweden’s Innovation Agency, Vinnova, to test autonomous robots in garbage collection.

Traditionally, garbage collection has involved loud trucks blocking the streets and interrupting early mornings. In collaboration with Robot Minds AB and the regional waste management company Nordvästra Skånes Renhållnings AB (NSR), the City of Helsingborg aims to implement a project where service robots collect the garbage instead.

In mid-June, it was decided that the project would receive funding of SEK 2.8 million from Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency, through the strategic innovation program Drive Sweden. [Read more…] about Swedish city Helsingborg receives $258,000 grant to test robotic garbage collection

Is creating your own dedicated software development team a good solution for your business?

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So, you need to build software in-house, but are short on staff? There are two things you can do. First, you can invest in a time- and money-consuming recruitment process to form an in-house team.

This solution is not ideal, especially if you only want to carry out one project. The second (and better!) option is to create an outsourced dedicated software development team. Learn more.

For non-tech companies, outsourcing IT services is the most obvious choice, when they need a new app or other kind of software. There is no point in hiring developers long-term if delivering digital products is not a core part of your business. [Read more…] about Is creating your own dedicated software development team a good solution for your business?

Technology: Building Blocks for Your Construction Company

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As the world continues to evolve, so too does the construction industry. Leveraging technology is no longer a nice-to-have but a necessity for construction companies seeking to remain competitive.

Below, we delve into how modern technological solutions can be a game-changer for your construction company. [Read more…] about Technology: Building Blocks for Your Construction Company

RoboDK partners with Force Technology and Hexagon to make gears easier to repair

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Force Technology, a Danish technology consultancy and service company, has completed in partnership with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and RoboDK . The companies describe it as “a revolutionary project” focused on making gear repair a more sustainable process for manufacturers.

The purpose of the project was to improve laser welding procedures and determine if sustainable gear repair was possible using robot toolpath programming, digital twin, simulation, and post-processing.

Improving this practical application with robot simulation reveals a sustainable gear repair process that can guarantee high-quality results. [Read more…] about RoboDK partners with Force Technology and Hexagon to make gears easier to repair

Leveraging Resource Reports to Improve Project Forecasting and Planning in Jira

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Resource reports are valuable for project managers who want to optimize their team’s productivity and drive results.

These reports provide a comprehensive view of how resources are allocated across different projects, enabling managers to identify potential bottlenecks, forecast resource needs, and plan more effectively.

In this article, we will explore why resource utilization report in Jira is so important, and how project managers can use resource reports to improve project forecasting & planning in Jira. [Read more…] about Leveraging Resource Reports to Improve Project Forecasting and Planning in Jira

Benefits of Choosing ChinaDivision Crowdfunding Fulfillment Service

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By choosing ChinaDivision’s crowdfunding fulfillment service, you can streamline your operations, expand your global reach, and provide an exceptional experience for your backers.

By leveraging ChinaDivision’s crowdfunding fulfillment service, you can shift your focus from the logistical complexities to the core aspects of your project – product design, development, manufacturing, and improvement.

This strategic partnership allows you to transform mind-blowing ideas into astonishing and highly lucrative products.

6 Reasons to Use ChinaDivision Crowdfunding Fulfillment Service

1. Seamless Order Fulfillment

ChinaDivision offers a crowdfunding fulfillment service that ensures your orders are processed smoothly and efficiently. From the moment a backer pledges support to your campaign, ChinaDivision takes care of the entire fulfillment process, including inventory management, order processing, and shipping logistics.

This allows you to focus on your core business activities while leaving the complexities of order fulfillment to the experts.

2. Global Warehousing Network

ChinaDivision boasts a vast global warehousing network strategically located in key regions around the world. This network enables efficient and cost-effective shipping to backers worldwide, reducing transit times and optimizing the delivery process.

With warehouses strategically positioned, you can ensure faster order processing and reduced shipping costs for your crowdfunding campaign.

3. Affordable logistics fulfillment costs

ChinaDivision warehouse locates in Shenzhen, China, customers can enjoy the near-source fulfillment center and affordable labor at the same time.

More than that, with years of experiences in global shipping, ChinaDivision has developed long-term and deep cooperation with world-leading express carriers and international postal services, which makes it possible for customers to get multiple shipping options and discounted shipping fees.

4. Flexible shipping methods

Both Kickstarter and Indiegogo require the project creator to set a clear time line for the project. The time line shows the crowdfunding project creator has carefully thought over the steps they need to take.

A specific time line gives the backers confidence and gives them the sense of participation. ChinaDivision provides multiple shipping methods for crowdfunding campaign runners, thanks to the rich global shipping experiences, ChinaDivision can estimate the delivery time more accurately, leaves more time for product improvement.

5. Customizable Packaging and Branding

ChinaDivision understands the importance of branding and provides customizable packaging options to enhance your brand’s identity. From custom packaging design to including promotional materials or inserts, you can create a memorable unboxing experience for your backers.

This attention to detail helps to reinforce your brand’s value and leave a lasting impression on your customers.

6. Advanced Order Tracking and Customer Support

With ChinaDivision’s crowdfunding fulfillment service, you gain access to advanced order tracking systems and dedicated customer support. Backers can easily track their orders in real-time, ensuring transparency and building trust.

In addition, ChinaDivision’s experienced customer support team is available to assist backers with any inquiries or concerns promptly. This level of support enhances customer satisfaction and fosters positive relationships with your backers.

By choosing ChinaDivision’s crowdfunding fulfillment service, you can streamline your operations, expand your global reach, and provide an exceptional experience for your backers.

With their expertise in logistics and fulfillment, you can focus on creating and promoting your crowdfunding campaign with confidence, knowing that your orders will be handled professionally and efficiently.

With ChinaDivision’s support, your crowdfunding journey becomes a remarkable success story, bringing your awe-inspiring ideas to life and reaping substantial rewards.

How have self-operating equipment and other innovations transformed the warehouse?

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In this Q&A interview, Kristi Montgomery, vice president innovation at Kenco Group, a leading third-party logistics provider, explains how automation has changed the supply chain

Question: How has self-operating equipment and other innovations transformed the warehouse?

Answer: It might be easier to ask how haven’t these innovations transformed the warehouse. Automation touches nearly every area of warehouse operations, from the moment the pen hits the blueprint.

For example, supply chain professionals lay warehouses out differently to account for automated lifts that collect and transport goods from racks, invest in automated carts to bring goods directly to pickers, and adopt technology that instructs pickers on exactly which items to pick and how many.

As consumer demand for quick and cheap shipping continues to grow, automation isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a have-to-have. [Read more…] about How have self-operating equipment and other innovations transformed the warehouse?

iFarm to build ‘world’s largest’ automated vertical farm in Mexico

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iFarm, a vertical farming technologies provider, has agreed a collaboration with Opus 2G Group (Mexico) to build a whopping automated high-tech vertical farm in the Smart City of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca in the south of Mexico.

Built with cutting-edge vertical farming technologies, the farm will have a cultivation area of 38.500 square meters and will become the largest vertical farm in the world.

Smart City of Tehuantepec will be set up by the holding Opus 2G Group in frames of the project The Smart Industrial Corridor Benito Juarez (CIINT). The initiative forms part of the governmental project, Interoceanic Corridor of Tehuantepec Isthmus. [Read more…] about iFarm to build ‘world’s largest’ automated vertical farm in Mexico