ABB Robotics has enhanced its logistics automation portfolio with the launch of the Robotic Item Picker – a new AI and vision-based solution that can accurately detect and pick items in unstructured environments in warehouses and fulfilment centres. “The explosion…
EMO Hannover 2023: Megatrends supporting manufacturing companies in international competition
European manufacturing companies are faced with multiple challenges when competing internationally. The hurdles that have to be overcome range from high energy and personnel costs to shortages of skilled workers and unstable supply chains for a wide variety of components.…
Scaling cybersecurity in robotics businesses
During the forecast period, cybersecurity in the robotics market is anticipated to grow at a consistent CAGR of 11.7%. In 2023, the market is projected to generate $3.8 billion in sales, and by 2033, it is predicted to reach $11.6…
Cloud increasingly influential in delivering AI and machine learning projects
New research from the Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) has found that while 62% of organisations are still in the process of migrating applications to the Cloud, 14% have now completed this process and are using Cloud to help develop their…
Fujitsu launches its AI platform ‘Fujitsu Kozuchi’
At its Fujitsu Activate Now Technology Summit in Madrid, Fujitsu unveiled a new platform, the ‘Fujitsu Kozuchi AI platform,’ delivering access to a range of powerful AI and ML technologies to commercial users globally. The new platform enables customers from…
MELSOFT MaiLab: Mitsubishi’s AI solution unleashes the full potential of shop floors
MELSOFT MaiLab (Mitsubishi Electric’s AI Laboratory) helps companies drive productivity improvements on manufacturing lines. The new solution offers an intuitive, operator-centric platform that leverages AI to automatically optimise operations while maximising equipment monitoring, visibility and diagnostics. The future of manufacturing…
University of Liverpool chemist receives Royal Society Professorship to develop an AI mobile robotic chemist
Professor Andrew Cooper from the University of Liverpool’s Department of Chemistry has been awarded a prestigious Royal Society Research Professorship to further develop the mobile AI robotic chemist to fast-forward advances in materials science. Royal Society Research Professorships provide long-term…
COPA-DATA, SIGMATEK and B&R invest in new centre for Intelligent and Secure Industrial Automation
Automation software developer, COPA-DATA is one of three companies investing in the new Josef Ressel Centre for Intelligent and Secure Industrial Automation (ISIA) at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. Collaborating with B&R Industrial Automation and SIGMATEK, COPA-DATA will lead…
Wastewater treatment transformed with next-gen automation platform
Schneider Electric, specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, has announced the successful integration of its EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE) solution with Royal HaskoningDHV Nereda Process Control Software, for sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment technology. Earlier…
Blueshift Memory awarded grant for Computer Vision tech
Blueshift Memory was selected to receive Innovate UK’s Smart Grant back in early 2022 for the company’s innovative artificial intelligence application. The highly competitive £25 million Smart fund helps a group of UK SMEs to swiftly commercialise the best game-changing…
