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Role of Fleet Tracking in Reducing Fuel Consumption

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The advancement of fleet tracking technology has significantly enhanced how companies oversee their vehicles, particularly in terms of fuel consumption. In this article we will discuss the impact of fuel consumption on fleet management, encompassing costs and environmental implications.

The benefits of utilizing fleet tracking for fuel management encompass enhanced route planning and efficiency, as well as decreased idling and speeding.

The implementation of fleet tracking for fuel reduction involves selecting a suitable fleet tracking system, providing driver training and communication, and evaluating progress to enhance performance and address any potential resistance. [Read more…] about Role of Fleet Tracking in Reducing Fuel Consumption

Custom Software Development: Your Solution Provider

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By Dilyan Dimitrov

Custom software can be one of the best investments you make into your business. Unlike off-the-shelf solutions, Bespoke software is designed to meet your organization’s unique needs and grow alongside you.

Considering how society and technology are changing at a faster pace than ever, flexibility is the most important quality any business needs to stay ahead of the curve. Custom software allows you to identify growth opportunities and adapt quickly. [Read more…] about Custom Software Development: Your Solution Provider

Unmasking the Truth: How Documentation Verification Ensures Precision

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In several fields, such as finance, the public sector, and healthcare, verifying documents is crucial for ensuring accuracy and reliability. This process is essential for building trust and maintaining precision.

In this blog, we will discuss how document verification improves precision by reducing errors and streamlining procedures. [Read more…] about Unmasking the Truth: How Documentation Verification Ensures Precision

Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management

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Outokumpu, a giant specialist producer of stainless steel, will start to utilize artificial intelligence and safety inspection robots to improve and digitize the company’s facilities’ health and safety monitoring.

Outokumpu recently signed a deal with a Swiss robotics company ANYbotics on autonomous robotics solutions and, in June 2023, the first ANYmal robot arrived to Outokumpu’s site in Krefeld, Germany.

Outokumpu claims this makes the company the “first in the steel industry to use robotics in safety management – supporting the vision of achieving the lowest accident frequency rate in the industry by 2025”. [Read more…] about Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management

Summer Berry Company partners with Tortuga AgTech

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Cibus Capital says one of its portfolio companies, UK berry grower The Summer Berry Company (TSBCo), has extended its partnership with Tortuga AgTech, a provider of commercial harvesting robot fleet.

TSBCo has deployed 52 Tortuga robots in its 26 ha of glasshouses and 140 ha of polytunnels in Southwest England to harvest strawberries, provide forecasting on yields, plant health as well as providing support to their agronomists in fighting pests via UV light application.

Cibus Capital advises on investments that support sustainable agricultural production and the incorporation of disruptive technologies into its portfolio companies is pivotal to its mission. [Read more…] about Summer Berry Company partners with Tortuga AgTech

Swiss agritech startup Ecorobotix raises $52 million in new funding

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Ecorobotix, the Swiss manufacturer of ARA, an AI powered plant-by-plant recognition and a precision smart sprayer system, has completed a $52 million (CHF 46 million) funding round.

The round was jointly led by AQTON Private Equity and Cibus Capital, with additional investments from Swisscanto Invest/Swisscanto Growth Fund I, Yara Growth Ventures, Flexstone Partners, and from existing investors including Swisscom Ventures, BASF Venture Capital, 4FOX Ventures, and Verve Ventures.

The funding will accelerate Ecorobotix’s geographic expansion across new and existing markets and accelerate new product development. [Read more…] about Swiss agritech startup Ecorobotix raises $52 million in new funding

Advanced Robotics and Automation: Reducing Car Accidents and Saving Lives on the Road

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Car accidents are a leading cause of death and injury worldwide, with millions of people affected by them each year. Despite the best efforts of law enforcement, education campaigns, and technology advances, the numbers continue to rise.

However, recent developments in robotics and automation technology have the potential to reduce the frequency and severity of car accidents, ultimately saving lives on the road.

In this article, we will explore how these advancements are shaping the future of driving and creating safer roads for everyone. [Read more…] about Advanced Robotics and Automation: Reducing Car Accidents and Saving Lives on the Road

5 Tips to Preserve Your Car’s Mechanical System

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As a car owner, protecting your vehicle’s mechanical system is an important part of ensuring that your car runs smoothly for years to come.

Here are the 5 best ways to protect your vehicle’s mechanical system. [Read more…] about 5 Tips to Preserve Your Car’s Mechanical System

Comau builds robotic welding solution for Daimler Trucks China operation

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Comau has built an advanced, automated welding solution for Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive, a joint venture between Daimler Trucks and the Chinese truck manufacturer Foton Motor.

In doing so, Comau is helping support Mercedes-Benz’s first localized heavy-duty truck for the Chinese market, the “Actros”, which is based on the Mercedes-Benz global platform and uses Daimler’s most advanced truck technology.

Featuring 100 percent process automation, the Comau-designed production line is engineered to be completely flexible in order to handle complex model management and variable output management. [Read more…] about Comau builds robotic welding solution for Daimler Trucks China operation

Comau to provide robotic systems for Daimler’s first truck production line in China

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Comau has built an advanced, automated welding solution for Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive, a joint venture between Daimler Trucks and the Chinese truck manufacturer Foton Motor.

In doing so, Comau is helping support BFDA’s first localized heavy-duty truck for the Chinese market, the “Actros”, which is based on the Mercedes-Benz global platform and uses Daimler’s most advanced truck technology.

Featuring 100 percent process automation, the Comau-designed production line is engineered to be completely flexible in order to handle complex model management and variable output management. [Read more…] about Comau to provide robotic systems for Daimler’s first truck production line in China