ABB Robotics and Mettler-Toledo join to accelerate adoption of flexible lab automation

ABB Robotics and Mettler-Toledo, renowned for its precision instruments and services, have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement is set to offer a cutting-edge solution that integrates ABB’s robots with Mettler-Toledo’s LabX laboratory instrument management software…

Schneider Electric launches IoT and software analytics platform to extend lifespan of oil transformers

Schneider Electric has unveiled its EcoStruxure Transformer Expert in the UK and Ireland, aiming to enhance the longevity of oil transformers and minimise downtime. The digital monitoring solution, both easy to deploy and cost-effective, utilises IoT sensors and software analytics…

Addressing the skills gap in manufacturing through robotics training

Global manufacturing is facing a growing productivity paradox. While manufacturers are racing to capture retiring workers’ knowledge before they leave, using that knowledge with new technologies, including robotics, is becoming challenging because of a widening skills gap. Louis Columbus, Senior…

EDF Renewables pick mPrest as DERMS provider for advanced grid-aware system

mPrest, a developer and supplier of advanced grid-aware and behind-the-meter Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), has been selected by EDF Renewables Israel, a branch of the global energy firm EDF Renewables SA, known for developing, constructing, and operating renewable…

Researchers at Drexel University develop AI-enhanced system for automated infrastructure inspection

Researchers at Drexel University have developed an system that harnesses the power of AI and computer vision to address the task of ascertaining infrastructure integrity. This new approach, aimed at detecting fissures in concrete, paves the way for robots to…

Robotic vehicles steering towards a $1B market value

Essential for achieving autonomy, robotic vehicle processors demand significant computing power for instantaneous decision-making. Initially, server/PC-grade processors were employed due to their robust computing capabilities. However, with advancements in the automotive processor market, those tailored for ADAS /AD functions have…

What is the UK Atomic Energy Authority and is it still operational?

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), established in 1954, stands as a testament to the UK’ nuclear research and development ambitions. This body was formed to steer the country’s burgeoning atomic energy program, initially focusing on providing atomic weapons deterrents…

UnaBiz partners to achieve green certification for Singapore’s largest portfolio of self storage facilities

StorHub Self Storage Group (StorHub), Asia Pacific’s leading self storage platform, announced that the company has achieved certification in Arc Skoru and is on track to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design v4.1 Operation and Maintenance (“LEED v4.1 O+M”…

Deutsche Messe invites entries for the HERMES AWARD 2024

Deutsche Messe is currently accepting submissions for the HERMES AWARD, recognised globally as a significant award in the industrial sector. The award will be presented by Germany’s Minister of Education and Research, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, at the HANNOVER MESSE opening ceremony…

Driving up IT’s value: GoTo’s predictions for 2024

2023 has been another transformational year for IT professionals. Just as employees everywhere had acclimatised to a perpetual hybrid world, a new technology arrived that promised to revolutionise our working lives once again: AI. Jeremy Rafuse, Vice President & Head…