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The Future of Industrial Testing: How New Technologies Are Shaping the Field

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Traditional industrial testing methods have long been shaping product quality and safety across industries. These methods often involve manual processes, relying on human inspection and analysis. While effective in many cases, traditional methods can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to human error.

Fortunately, several new and emerging technologies are transforming industrial testing methods like borescopes and ultrasonic testing.

These include advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation, which can be used to achieve significant improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. Let us explore how. [Read more…] about The Future of Industrial Testing: How New Technologies Are Shaping the Field

Starship and Bolt launch grocery deliveries by robot

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Starship Technologies, a provider of autonomous delivery services, and mobility app Bolt, are partnering to launch a new food delivery service. 

As the first rollout of the commercial partnership agreed between the two Estonian-founded tech giants last year, this collaboration in Tallinn, Estonia, is the first of its kind in Europe.

The combination of Starship’s cutting-edge robots and Bolt’s rapid expansion into delivery tech is set to shape the future of urban mobility across Europe.

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Starship Technologies’ autonomous robots deliver from three University of Minnesota eateries

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University of Minnesota Twin Cities community members will see food delivery robots — powered by Starship Technologies — rolling around campus.

They are part of the first University-run food delivery service on the Twin Cities campus and are the first technology of this kind approved in Minneapolis.

Via the Starship app, students, faculty, staff and visitors can order delivery to almost anywhere on the East Bank from Panda Express, Starbucks and Erbert & Gerbert’s in Coffman Memorial Union. [Read more…] about Starship Technologies’ autonomous robots deliver from three University of Minnesota eateries

How Do Modern Technologies and Software Complement Logistics?

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Today, logistics and transportation industries are popular destinations around the world that allow all of us to get our orders quickly. Just imagine the way your small parcel ordered in the online store AliExpress from China travels.

Fast delivery of goods is mostly the merit of transportation companies that have managed to establish their transportation system well, which ensures high efficiency.

No one logistics company in the world will be able to provide the best conditions and demonstrate high efficiency without special technology programs. In 2024, tailored logistics software solutions perform many functions that are simply necessary for smooth operations. [Read more…] about How Do Modern Technologies and Software Complement Logistics?

Roborock launches ‘all-in-one’ robot that sweeps and mops

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Roborock, a provider of intelligent home robotics, has launched the intelligent sweeping and mopping all-in-one robot Roborock Qrevo Slim, equipped with an innovative 3D camera module for navigation and obstacle avoidance using the REAL3 Time-of-Flight (ToF) imager by Infineon Technologies.

Time of flight is the measurement of the time taken by an object, particle or wave to travel a distance through a medium.

The technology allows to reduce size and increase reliability. Compared to the body height of traditional sweeping and mopping robots of around 100 mm, the overall height of the Roborock Qrevo Slim is only 82 mm, allowing it to pass through lower and narrower spaces while providing high reliability.

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Inceptio delivers massive order of 400 autonomous trucks to ZTO

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Inceptio Technology, a developer of autonomous driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks, has completed delivery of 400 Inceptio-powered autonomous heavy-duty trucks to ZTO Express, a fast-growing express delivery company in China.

This milestone marks the largest single delivery of intelligent heavy-duty trucks globally, significantly enhancing the smart logistics industry.

The trucks, jointly developed with Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Company, are pre-loaded with Inceptio’s Autonomous Driving System, marking another critical step towards the mass commercialization of autonomous logistics solutions. [Read more…] about Inceptio delivers massive order of 400 autonomous trucks to ZTO

Starship provides delivery robots to new US colleges and adds new technology

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Starship Technologies, the world’s leading provider of autonomous delivery services, is expanding its service to new universities, adding to its existing 50 US campuses.

In addition, the company will expand its wireless charging to 75 percent of its campuses and introduce Starship Marketplace for more ordering options. [Read more…] about Starship provides delivery robots to new US colleges and adds new technology

Fox Innovation acquires Cotter Holdings

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Fox Innovation & Technologies, a provider of advanced technological solutions specialising in high-speed rotating equipment, has acquired Cotter Holdings Group, a rotating machinery services provider.

This strategic acquisition will significantly enhance Fox’s field operation capabilities and expand its footprint across the US.

Fox will be leveraging the Cotter Group’s extensive experience executing critical service projects in the field to expand Fox’s offering to provide a comprehensive and efficient full-service solution to its clients. [Read more…] about Fox Innovation acquires Cotter Holdings

Yaskawa partners with Astellas Pharma to build ‘innovative’ cell therapy platform combining robotics and pharmaceutical technologies

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Yaskawa Electric, one of the world’s largest industrial robot manufacturers, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Astellas Pharma to start talks about building what they describe as “an innovative cell therapy platform by combining robotics and pharmaceutical technologies”.

The MOU is a legally non-binding agreement on a partnership between the two companies, and specific discussions will proceed from now on.

Based on this MOU, the two companies aim to jointly build a new cell therapy platform that may potentially seamlessly bridges the initial stage of research in the cell therapy field to its commercialization, enabling high quality manufacturing of cell therapy products as well as shortening the research and development period. [Read more…] about Yaskawa partners with Astellas Pharma to build ‘innovative’ cell therapy platform combining robotics and pharmaceutical technologies

The Role of Technology Scouting in Strategic Business Planning

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In today’s evolving business landscape, staying abreast of advancements is essential for staying competitive. This is where technology scouting plays a role.

Technology scouting involves identifying and assessing emerging technologies that can drive innovation and business growth. It is an element of business strategy that aids companies in keeping pace with industry developments and seizing new opportunities. [Read more…] about The Role of Technology Scouting in Strategic Business Planning