Tag: region
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Einride and UAE to introduce Middle East’s largest autonomous and electric fleet
Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, is launching a collaboration with the UAE Government to “fast track the region to sustainable shipping”. The signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will look to deploy Einride’s ecosystem, including electric and autonomous vehicles, charging infrastructure and transforming technology that unlocks digital, electric and…
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ABB provides ‘complete range of robots’ for one of Europe’s largest kitchen makers
ABB Robotics has been selected by Nobia to supply robotic automation solutions for their new factory in Jönköping, Sweden. Nobia is one of Europe’s largest producers of kitchen furniture and related equipment. By securing the contract, ABB Robotics says it is furthering its expansion into new industry segments, helping to make production “more efficient and…
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Autonomous mobile robots market expected to expand at 22 percent a year
In 2022, the market for autonomous mobile robots was expected to be worth $2.85 billion. By 2032, the market is anticipated to reach a value greater than $20.99 billion. The forecast period is expected to see this market expand at a compound annual growth rate of 22.1 percent, according to Fact Market Research. The rising…
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DB Schenker to open highly automated logistics center in the Czech Republic
DB Schenker, one of the world’s largest logistics service providers, will be opening a new site in the Prague region next year. The “highly automated” fulfillment warehouse will expand the company’s logistics capacities and shortens delivery times. Along with retail operations, the new distribution center will also manage B2C e-commerce activities, including an extensive value…
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US retailer Meijer to launch beach and water cleaning drones in the Great Lakes
US Midwest retailer Meijer is launching its participation in the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Program with the use of two innovative technologies – the BeBot and Pixie Drone, partly based on the WasteShark produced by Ranmarine – to clean up Midwestern beaches and waterways in partnership with the Council of the Great Lakes Region. This…
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Volvo Group to establish battery production plant in Sweden
The Volvo Group has initiated the process to establish a large-scale production plant for battery cells in Sweden. The company says the initiative is designed to meet “the growing demand for battery electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines”. Martin Lundstedt, president and CEO of the Volvo Group, says: “We aim to lead the transition to a…
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Miso Robotics expands through partnership with Americana Restaurants
Miso Robotics, specializing in the restaurant industry, is partnering with Americana Restaurants, a food and beverage operator and a master franchisee which works with brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee’s, Krispy Kreme, and TGI Friday’s. The collaboration will begin with a piloted test of Flippy at Americana Restaurants’ flagship Wimpy location in The Dubai…
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Transelec strengthens its electrical system with PcVue SCADA
Transelec, one of Chile’s leading suppliers of high-voltage systems, says it has strengthened its electrical system and improved the robustness of its operations. PcVue SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) platform has been selected to control Alto Jahuel substation, the largest one of Chile National Electric System. With almost 10,000 kilometers of lines and more…
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AutoStore accelerates international growth with new Singapore office
Leading warehouse automation company, AutoStore, announces the opening of its new Singapore office. The location will serve as the local hub for AutoStore in the Asia-Pacific region as the company positions itself to serve both local partners and clients, while adapting to meet the growing demand for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems in the region.…
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Pittsburgh set to become ‘major player globally’ in autonomous vehicles sector
The Pittsburgh autonomy sector has reached critical mass and has the potential to become a major player in the global market, according to a new study. It adds, however, that “urgent action is needed” to compete more effectively against other regions and to encourage autonomy companies to locate and remain in Southwestern Pennsylvania as they…