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Fuzzy Logic Robotics unveils new robot simulation software

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Fuzzy Logic Robotics has launched its “no-code industrial robot programming and simulation software”, Fuzzy Studio, on its website.

Fuzzy Studio allows non-experts in robotics to create virtual cells and control industrial robots, enabling them to robotize their production at an affordable price and lower risk, even in situations that were once considered impossible, such as for small batches or complex parts.

Previously reserved for a select few, Fuzzy Studio is now available online to a wider audience and comes with informative documentation and tutorials. [Read more…] about Fuzzy Logic Robotics unveils new robot simulation software

Agtonomy selects Fixposition for farm vehicle GPS

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Agtonomy, an ag-tech software start-up, has been working with Fixposition to integrate Fixposition’s Vision Fusion Technology to provide an element of its precise global positioning solution in its TeleFarmer solution.

Agtonomy’s TeleFarmer solution is comprised of innovative software, a suite of apps, and an electric vehicle reference tractor.

By utilizing Fixposition as one of its localization sensors, Agtonomy is able to achieve even more reliable and more efficient performance in how it knows the position of the agricultural vehicles it controls. [Read more…] about Agtonomy selects Fixposition for farm vehicle GPS

How to Best Manage Your Work with Time Tracking Software

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The global Covid-19 pandemic has given a massive boost to remote work, with a large number of companies choosing a fully-remote or hybrid mode of work.

While this system is beneficial for employees, it is also quite easy for people working from home to get distracted and lose track of time during work hours.

But, there is an effective solution to this problem – using efficient time-tracking software. Here are a few ways in which you can use time-tracking software to boost productivity and manage your work better. [Read more…] about How to Best Manage Your Work with Time Tracking Software

A Complete Guide on Choosing Offshore Software Development Vendor in 2023

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This article enlightens the essence of offshore software development, reasons to choose it, tips on how to choose a vendor, and others.

Selecting Offshore Software Vendor: Basics to Know About

The distance between consumers and suppliers was shortened by the ability of firms to work remotely thanks to the Internet. Because of this, offshore software development services become more common way to help suppliers stay in touch with their customers.

The offshore software development sector of the IT outsourcing market will be the subject of this article. It also addresses issues including how to choose an offshore vendor, things to think about while choosing offshore service, and other relevant topics. [Read more…] about A Complete Guide on Choosing Offshore Software Development Vendor in 2023

How to Best Optimize your Business Operations through Asset Management Software

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Assets, both tangible and intangible, are a major and valuable investment in your business. Asset management software provides you with a centralized platform that enables smooth asset tracking and allows you to have greater visibility of your assets. This helps improve asset management processes like maintenance, tracking, cost optimization, and more.

With a holistic view of your assets and associated costs, you can make wiser decisions pertaining to procurement and management. You can also better manage your assets by taking several actions, as simple as checking asset management metrics in a faster and more convenient way.

MarketsandMarkets reports that the asset management software market is likely to hit $4.8 billion by 2026. Some reasons for this are being compliant with regulations, optimization of asset purchase, maintenance, and deployment – the core driving factors of asset management software. [Read more…] about How to Best Optimize your Business Operations through Asset Management Software

Zorabots partners with QSS to showcase humanoid robot and plans to establish robotics joint venture in Saudi Arabia

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Robotics and software company Zorabots have started talks to create joint venture with Saudi tech company QSS. The news comes after the two companies jointly presented what is believed to be Saudia Arabia’s first domestically created humanoid robot, called “Sara” (main picture and below).

Sara is being presented at the renowned tech event LEAP, being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the sophisticated humanoid has been declared by relevant authorities as a “Saudi tech jewel”.

The robot was developed by tech company QSS with the support of Zorabots. Due to the “overwhelming success” of Sara, Zorabots and QSS signed an agreement for further cooperation. Extensive talks were started for the establishment of a Belgian-Saudi joint venture. [Read more…] about Zorabots partners with QSS to showcase humanoid robot and plans to establish robotics joint venture in Saudi Arabia

Warehouse robot maker Seegrid partners with Koops Automation Systems

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Seegrid, a builder of autonomous mobile robots for material handling, has agreed a strategic partnership with Koops Automation Systems, a leading systems integrator specializing in industrial automation for manufacturing environments.

The collaboration agreement enables Koops to bolster their portfolio by introducing their customers to the full suite of Seegrid Palion autonomous mobile robots and Fleet Central enterprise software solutions.

Mike Slager, director of business development for Koops Automation, says: “We are excited to be able to solve yet another set of problems our customers experience. [Read more…] about Warehouse robot maker Seegrid partners with Koops Automation Systems

Carbon Robotics adds LaserThinning capability to its LaserWeeder

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Carbon Robotics, an AI and robotics company specializing in agriculture, has introduced what it says is “the industry’s first LaserThinning capability”, continuing the “rapid innovation” of its LaserWeeder system.

LaserThinning targets areas where vegetable crops are purposefully overseeded and then thinned for optimal crop spacing, growth and yield. This is particularly valuable for farmers growing any direct seeded leafy green and cole crops – such as lettuce and broccoli.

By using lasers for thinning, the new solution does not require the use of any chemicals or manual hand labor, is unaffected by wind or moisture, and can be performed during the day or night. [Read more…] about Carbon Robotics adds LaserThinning capability to its LaserWeeder

Merger of Velodyne and Ouster creates $550 million lidar giant

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Velodyne and Ouster have merged to create what could be described as a “lidar giant” at a time when interest in lidar – light detection and ranging – sensors are at an all-time high because of their applications in so many robotic and automated machines. 

Ouster and Velodyne describe their successful deal as a “merger of equals”. The combined company will keep the name Ouster and continue to trade on New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “OUST”. The two companies have a combined market capitalization of more than $550 million.

The merger creates a lidar powerhouse with over 850 customers spanning the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure industries supported by a robust product portfolio of innovative hardware and software solutions in addition to top-tier engineering and commercial teams. [Read more…] about Merger of Velodyne and Ouster creates $550 million lidar giant

Swisslog delivers third AutoStore for Neoperl in China

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Swisslog has built the third AutoStore system for Neoperl, after the previous two facilities in Switzerland and Italy.

The Neoperl Group is an international company with globally oriented production and sales locations. Its product portfolio includes highly standardized components for the manufacture of sanitary products, such as bath and kitchen faucets, showers, fittings, water filters, water meters and valves. Neoperl acts primarily as a supplier to the sanitary industry.

In 2003, Neoperl, which is a German-Swiss company, took its first step into the Chinese market. [Read more…] about Swisslog delivers third AutoStore for Neoperl in China