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Automation and the Future of Construction: Building Smarter and Faster

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There are thousands of paranoid think pieces online right now proselytising about the impact AI could have on the workforce.

If you’d believe the scaremongers, then you’d think we’re all about to be replaced by machines before the end of the decade. For those working in construction, however, the advent of AI isn’t going to take our jobs – it’s just going to make them easier.

As construction companies embrace these innovations, they are not only increasing efficiency but also driving sustainability and precision in ways previously unimaginable. [Read more…] about Automation and the Future of Construction: Building Smarter and Faster

Inbolt raises €15 million to make industrial robots smarter with AI

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Inbolt, a startup providing real-time robot guidance solutions, has secured a €15 million Series A round.

The round is led by Exor Ventures, the early-stage investment arm of Exor, which is the largest shareholder of industrial groups such as Ferrari, Stellantis, and CNH industrial.

This financing is also supported by Bpifrance and repeat entrepreneur Yann Fleureau, founder of Cardiologs. Existing investors MIG Capital (Germany), SOSV (US), and BNP Paribas Développement (France), are also investing in the round, taking the total raised by the company to €20 million. [Read more…] about Inbolt raises €15 million to make industrial robots smarter with AI

How to make your house smarter

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As technology advances, more homeowners are discovering the benefits of turning their houses into “smart homes”. These homes are equipped with cutting-edge devices that can be remotely controlled using a smartphone or voice assistant and can automate various tasks.

This article will tell you how to make your house smarter with some of the best tips from Tom Church, Co-Founder of LatestDeals.co.uk. For him, the best thing about making your house smarter is how much money you can save on your household bills, for example.

Check some things you can add to your house to make it smarter. [Read more…] about How to make your house smarter

AMS launches new position sensors for high-speed electric motors to ‘improve car industry’s electrification efforts’

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AMS, a supplier of high performance sensor solutions, has introduced new position sensors that it says lower system cost and enhance electrification of safety-critical vehicle functions such as power steering, active damper control, and braking for safer, smarter, and greener cars.

The two new position sensors – the ams AS5147U and the AS5247U – bring new benefits and a lower system cost to the automotive industry, says ams.

The ams AS5147U is an intelligent magnetic rotary position sensor chip for use in electric motors that run at speeds up to 28,000 rpm. [Read more…] about AMS launches new position sensors for high-speed electric motors to ‘improve car industry’s electrification efforts’

Smart trash bin automatically separates and sorts out rubbish

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bin-e intelligent trash can

It probably looks more stylish than your average bin, and it’s definitely a whole lot smarter. 

What’s being described at the world’s first smart trash can is being developed in Poland.

Its makers, at a company called Bin-e, say the “intelligent bin” will not only facilitate work in an ecologically friendly environment but also allow us to save time devoted to garbage segregation at work.  [Read more…] about Smart trash bin automatically separates and sorts out rubbish

SAP logistics boss says ‘robotics and automation are the future’

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The head of logistics at software giant SAP says the future of the digital supply chain is robotics and automation. 

SAP is one of the world’s largest software companies in any sector, with more than 300,000 clients in around 190 countries, and its logistics division has customers such as luxury automaker Porsche, and large transport operations such as Trenitalia.

In an interview with em360tech.com, Hans Thalbauer, SVP of extended supply chain and IoT at SAP, says industries are becoming smarter because of these technologies.

However, Thalbauer adds that robotics and automation needs to be effectively integrated into the overall business processes, otherwise they won’t work.  [Read more…] about SAP logistics boss says ‘robotics and automation are the future’