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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

National Science Foundation awards Michael Bartlett $590,600 to study soft composite manufacturing

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Michael Bartlett, an assistant professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been granted a $590,600 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award to research and understand new strategies for manufacturing liquid metal-based soft composites.

These functional composites are deformable robust materials that could be used to make robots and electronics that are soft, stretchable, and compatible for skin-like wearable devices.

The CAREER award is the foundation’s most prestigious award for early career faculty, encouraging them to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their organizations. [Read more…] about National Science Foundation awards Michael Bartlett $590,600 to study soft composite manufacturing

Ronovo Surgical raises $50 million to commercialize robotic laparoscopy system

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One of the fastest growing companies in the global robotic and digital surgery space, Ronovo Surgical, recently raised new financing to accelerate its vision of broad, cross-specialty adoption of robotic-assisted surgery.

The latest round of financing arms Ronovo with more than $50 million raised since 2020. Led by LongRiver Investments (LRI), this round garnered continued support from existing investors – Lilly Asia Ventures, Vivo Capital, Matrix Partners China and GGV Capital – with CEC Capital acting as exclusive financial advisor.

Exiting stealth mode, Ronovo unveils its inaugural robotic platform – Carina, an innovative modular system built on proprietary technology to enable configurable robotic assistance for laparoscopic surgeries across multiple specialties. [Read more…] about Ronovo Surgical raises $50 million to commercialize robotic laparoscopy system

Built Robotics acquires Roin Technologies to expand beyond autonomous earthmoving

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Built Robotics, a construction autonomy company and inventor of the Exosystem, which “turns any excavator into a robot”, is acquiring Roin Technologies, the maker of the what is claimed to be the “first automated concrete power trowel”.

The acquisition will grow the capabilities of Built’s engineering team and accelerate key technological developments to expand automation beyond construction into new applications and markets.

Noah Ready-Campbell, founder and CEO of Built Robotics, says: “Since their founding, Roin’s team has pushed the boundaries of construction autonomy, which has created a unique expertise in our industry. [Read more…] about Built Robotics acquires Roin Technologies to expand beyond autonomous earthmoving

Oil and gas drilling contractor Nabors acquires digital twin developer MindMesh

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Oil and gas drilling company Nabors has acquired engineering technology firm, MindMesh. The acquisition includes the downhole simulation and modeling technologies that the MindMesh team has developed.

Additionally, MindMesh co-founder and chief technology officer Raju Gandikota joined Nabors as a Director in the Controls and Automation group.

Plans are in the works to integrate several digital modeling and visualization technologies complementary to Nabors’ Smart Suite of drilling automation and digitalization products. [Read more…] about Oil and gas drilling contractor Nabors acquires digital twin developer MindMesh

Why it’s Time to Bring Automation Tools in to Assist Your Work Communication and Revenue Streams

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Automation tools and software have moved on hugely over the last year. Whereas, until recently, they’d been generally viewed warily as elements that could depersonalize a business’s processes and create a disconnect with clients, now, they’re smart, intuitive, AI-enriched solutions that can be used to enhance every aspect of the customer experience and boost revenue.

On top of this, the latest array of automation tools can help your workforce communicate better, both within teams, departments, and enterprise-wide, upping productivity and helping your business to run as slickly and cost-effectively as possible.

The coming year is the perfect time to bring automation tools on board your organization – you may be surprised by the positive impact they’ll have on your systems, workflow, and – crucially – your business’s bottom line. [Read more…] about Why it’s Time to Bring Automation Tools in to Assist Your Work Communication and Revenue Streams

Nimbus’ in-browser simulation ‘reduces costs by 80 percent’

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Cogniteam says its Nimbus Robotic operating system’s in-browser simulation “reduces robot simulation costs by 80 percent”, adding that the software is focused on cost-saving and collaboration, enabling teams to simulate robots at “breakneck speeds”.

Dr Yehuda Elmaliach, co-founder and CEO of Cogniteam, says: “Upload your robot and drag & drop sensors, then run an in-browser simulation without worrying about costs or hardware capabilities.”

Cogniteam says Nimbus unifies development, cloud connectivity, and deployment capabilities. The company says it has also added new low-cost, high-powered in-browser simulation capabilities. [Read more…] about Nimbus’ in-browser simulation ‘reduces costs by 80 percent’

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

Apptronik signs partnership with NASA for humanoid robots

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Apptronik, an Austin, US-based company specializing in the development of versatile, mobile robotic systems, has agreed a partnership with NASA to accelerate commercialization of its new humanoid robot.

The robot, called Apollo (main picture), will be one of the first humanoids available to the commercial markets.

At Apptronik’s headquarters in Austin, Texas, the first prototype of Apollo is now complete, with the expectation of broader commercial availability in 2023. [Read more…] about Apptronik signs partnership with NASA for humanoid robots