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Software is ‘the biggest bottleneck to robotics innovation’, says BlackBerry QNX report

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QNX, a division of BlackBerry, has released a new research study, the Inside the Robot: Architecture Benchmark Report, examining how robotics development is changing as systems become more software‑driven, AI‑enabled, and increasingly deployed alongside humans at work and in daily life.

Based on a survey of 1,000 developers from around the world, the research reveals the most significant inhibitors to progress, the gap between system ambitions and current capabilities, and developers’ views on the industry’s future.

A new episode of QNX’s Code the Future podcast featuring Omdia chief analyst Lian Jye Su explores the themes and results in more detail. [Read more…] about Software is ‘the biggest bottleneck to robotics innovation’, says BlackBerry QNX report

Should You Lease or Finance Warehouse Automation Equipment?

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The pressure on modern supply chains is higher than it’s ever been. As consumer expectations shift toward lightning-fast delivery times and flawless order accuracy, warehouse operators are realizing that traditional, manual picking, packing, and sorting processes simply can’t keep pace.

Upgrading your facility with advanced automation equipment, whether that means automated guided vehicles, smart conveyor systems, or robotic sorting arms, has moved from a luxury to an absolute necessity for survival.

To compete in today’s landscape, you’ve got to find ways to squeeze maximum efficiency out of every square foot of your fulfillment space. [Read more…] about Should You Lease or Finance Warehouse Automation Equipment?

The expertise leak: Why high-growth technical operations are bottlenecked by admin bloat

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Robotics and automation companies are growing faster than ever, yet most run headfirst into the same problem: Top engineers lose precious time handling admin work instead of solving real technical challenges.

Whether it’s project tracking or juggling vendors, all this extra administration quietly saps expertise from technical teams and drags down innovation across the industry.

Speed is everything in robotics and automation. The winners are usually the folks who get from prototype to deployment without tripping over operational messes. But there’s an issue inside all these fast-growing tech companies that isn’t talked about enough: Expertise leak. [Read more…] about The expertise leak: Why high-growth technical operations are bottlenecked by admin bloat

Safety Beyond the Pavement: Lighting and Traction for Dangerous Terrains

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The track looked fine at midday. By 5 pm, the light had dropped behind the ridge, the surface had changed from packed dirt to loose shale, and the headlights were showing maybe thirty meters of trail ahead, not enough to react to what came next. Nobody plans for that moment. Most builds aren’t ready for it either. [Read more…] about Safety Beyond the Pavement: Lighting and Traction for Dangerous Terrains

Why Electric Vehicle NVH Testing Demands a Different Approach than ICE Validation

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When a transmission engineer first runs a new EV drivetrain on a test bench designed for ICE components, something unexpected often happens: the data looks clean, but the drivetrain sounds wrong.

Not broken – just wrong. A faint, high-pitched whine at 3,200 rpm. A harmonic that wasn’t in the simulation. A bearing signature buried under motor noise that the instrumentation wasn’t configured to isolate.

The issue is usually not a bad design. The real problem is that the testing approach was built for a different kind of drivetrain. [Read more…] about Why Electric Vehicle NVH Testing Demands a Different Approach than ICE Validation

Enhancing Industrial Automation: Why Compact Mini PCs Are Quietly Becoming the Default Choice for Robotic Controllers

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In most modern factories, the control cabinet has changed a lot compared to even a few years ago. There’s more happening inside it – vision systems, sensors, controllers, networking gear – and somehow engineers are expected to fit all of it into the same limited space.

That’s where compact industrial computers have started to take over roles that used to belong to bulky industrial PCs or even desktop-class machines sitting awkwardly outside the system.

The shift isn’t about aesthetics. It’s about practicality: less space, fewer points of failure, and systems that can run continuously without constant attention. [Read more…] about Enhancing Industrial Automation: Why Compact Mini PCs Are Quietly Becoming the Default Choice for Robotic Controllers

How Blockchain and Emerging Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Jewelry Industry

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The jewelry industry is one of the world’s oldest luxury markets, but it’s also one of the least transparent when it comes to production methods and origins of materials.

Without easy access to data and information, buyers had to put their trust in the artisans and brands behind each piece.

Luckily, things have taken a drastic turn toward transparency, with more than 87% of modern consumers demanding verified ethical sourcing for both gems and precious metals. [Read more…] about How Blockchain and Emerging Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Jewelry Industry

Human-Robot Collaboration: How Modern Workplaces Can Be Designed for Safety, Productivity, and Employee Wellbeing

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Physical barriers are disappearing from the modern production floor, with the $85 billion industrial robotics market creating a shared environment where people and machinery work side by side.

Successfully managing this transition requires a deep understanding of spatial geometry, workforce psychology, and functional safety standards.

There are millions of industrial robots deployed worldwide, and each unit requires a workspace specifically engineered to balance operational speed with human safety. [Read more…] about Human-Robot Collaboration: How Modern Workplaces Can Be Designed for Safety, Productivity, and Employee Wellbeing

How Many Security Cameras Does Your Philadelphia Business Actually Need?

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Most business owners in Philadelphia just take a guess. They ring up a vendor, hear “start with four”, and roll with it.

That approach gets expensive quickly, especially once a break-in reveals a blind spot your bargain-basement setup completely missed.

Truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. It hinges on your building’s layout, what kind of business you run, and the particular threats your location faces. [Read more…] about How Many Security Cameras Does Your Philadelphia Business Actually Need?

How HGHY Pulp Molding Production Lines Are Reshaping Sustainable Manufacturing

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As global manufacturers accelerate the transition toward sustainable production, HGHY’s pulp molding equipment and automation systems are becoming critical components of modern eco-friendly manufacturing operations.

Stricter environmental regulations, rising labor costs, and a steady climb in demand for recyclable products have pushed more manufacturers toward fully automated molded fiber production lines – and HGHY has emerged as a key supplier meeting that demand at scale.

HGHY’s equipment covers a broad range of molded fiber products: from egg tray machines and egg carton machines serving the agricultural and food packaging sectors, to molded fiber tableware lines producing plates, bowls, and food service items as plastic-free alternatives for restaurants, catering, and retail. [Read more…] about How HGHY Pulp Molding Production Lines Are Reshaping Sustainable Manufacturing