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General Motors opens new 3D printing facility

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General Motors has opened a 15,000-square-foot “Additive Industrialization Center”, a facility exclusively dedicated to productionizing 3D printing technology in the automotive industry.

GM says the AIC is the “capstone” of its expertise and increased investment in 3D printing over the past several years.

Audley Brown, GM director of additive design and materials engineering, says: “The core component of GM’s transformation is becoming a more agile, innovative company, and 3D printing will play a critical role in that mission. [Read more…] about General Motors opens new 3D printing facility

The Software in the HealthCare

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From the labs across the world to the pharmacy in your local area, and finally, to your cabinet, the process of getting the right kind of medicine into your hands is an intricate one where the pharmacy plays a critical role.

There are several procedures, methods, and tasks that need to be followed by pharmacies in order to ensure that medicine is accounted for and delivered in the right place at the right time.

As one of the most important elements of healthcare, medicinal supply, organization, and delivery needs to be as efficient as possible in order to give patients the correct kind. [Read more…] about The Software in the HealthCare

How You Can Easily Become One of Singapore’s Permanent Residents

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Singapore is one of the fastest rising nations in Asia.

It’s a tourist and business hotspot all-in-one. With a ton of tourist attractions and job opportunities, it shouldn’t be surprising that many people are considering moving to Singapore.

If you’re interested in becoming one of the nation’s permanent residents, then we’d like to help you out with a few tips. [Read more…] about How You Can Easily Become One of Singapore’s Permanent Residents

AI Trends in Cybersecurity May Present Job Insecurity in the Industry

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The cybersecurity industry is trending upwards. More people are sharing sensitive data online, which entices criminals to find new ways to attack internet users.

Every industry faces change, but the change the cybersecurity industry is facing may threaten job security.  [Read more…] about AI Trends in Cybersecurity May Present Job Insecurity in the Industry

How Supply Chain Software Can Benefit Your Business

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In today’s fast-paced, global marketplace, supply chain software can help improve your company’s efficiency and productivity.

You may find yourself needing to monitor and track multiple business functions and processes, but, sometimes, you can’t be there physically to oversee each aspect of your business. With this type of software, you can be sure that all of your business operations are being tracked and accounted for.

This can help you better plan and control how your business functions and allows you to make more informed decisions. In this article, you’ll learn in detail how supply chain software can benefit your business. Read on. [Read more…] about How Supply Chain Software Can Benefit Your Business

Fetch Robotics integrates AMRs into Vargo’s warehouse execution system

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Fetch Robotics, a warehouse robotics company, has agreed a partnership with Vargo, a provider of warehouse execution software, and a plan to launch an integrated fulfillment solution.

The new solution will combine Fetch’s autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) with Continuous Order Fulfillment Engine (Cofe), Vargo’s industry-leading warehouse execution system (WES), to enable distribution centers to optimize order fulfillment with the latest technology in real time.

The growth of e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment has pushed companies to optimize their order fulfillment processes to gain efficiencies and to do so with more speed and accuracy. [Read more…] about Fetch Robotics integrates AMRs into Vargo’s warehouse execution system

Blockchain-based environmental drones ‘can help fight water pollution’, say scientists

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According to the World Health Organization, almost a third of the world’s population does not have access to fresh water.

As evidenced by the 2020 UN report on water supply and climate change in the world, water consumption will experience a 20-30 percent increase by 2050, fuelled by the constant population growth and industrial development throughout the world.

Water pollution is a serious threat to both people and water inhabitants, greatly evidenced by the ecological disaster that took place on the coast of Kamchatka in September 2020. [Read more…] about Blockchain-based environmental drones ‘can help fight water pollution’, say scientists

Sarcos Robotics exoskeleton included in Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2020 list

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Sarcos Robotics, a maker of robots that augment humans to enhance productivity and safety, says that its Guardian XO industrial exoskeleton has been chosen by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Best Inventions of 2020.

Sarcos says its exoskeleton is “the world’s first full-body, battery-powered wearable industrial robot designed to increase strength and endurance”.

The Guardian XO exoskeleton was selected for this prestigious annual list in the Productivity category, among three other products designed to streamline the way we work. [Read more…] about Sarcos Robotics exoskeleton included in Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2020 list

Major European and Japanese car manufacturers integrate Techman Robot into supply chains

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Major European and Japanese car manufacturers are integrating Techman Robot collaborative robots into their supply chains.

Collaborative robots that can be flexibly applied to a small-volume but large-variety production line, focus on human-robot collaboration and facilitate smart manufacturing are emerging.

Compared to other industries, the level of automation in the automotive industry is much higher. The latest report from Kenneth Research predicts that the shipment and sales revenue brought by collaborative robots in the automotive industry will increase by 43 percent every year by 2022. [Read more…] about Major European and Japanese car manufacturers integrate Techman Robot into supply chains

Why Do Some Businesses Fail in Today’s Market?

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If you ask just about anyone on the street corner, they could tell you a few reasons why businesses fail. Usually, someone would say that a business fails because they run out of money. While this is very true, there are many more problems than that.

I have come up with a few reasons why some businesses are failing, and how they can get back on track. It is one thing to know why a business is failing, but it is a totally different animal to actually come up with a plan to succeed. [Read more…] about Why Do Some Businesses Fail in Today’s Market?