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Mercedes EQS MBUX Hyperscreen driver assistant comes with artificial intelligence
Mercedes EQS MBUX Hyperscreen driver assistant comes with artificial intelligence Visually impressive, radically easy to operate and extremely eager to learn – the MBUX Hyperscreen is one of the highlights in the Mercedes EQS. It represents the emotional intelligence of the all-electric upper-...
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CarproTec introduces vehicle safety with unprecedented simplicity at CES
CarproTec introduces vehicle safety with unprecedented simplicity at CES Cars and trucks represent a high financial value. This is also the reason why millions of them are stolen and broken into every year and has inspired Direct-Smarter Technology (DST) to develop the CarproTec – a new genera...
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New Ford Bronco marketing campaign focuses on terrain Management System
New Ford Bronco marketing campaign focuses on terrain Management System So the story goes that a herd of goats came upon a colt in the mountains trapped under a rock. They rescue him, then raise him as their own, teaching him to navigate the craggy terrain and rough waters of the region. Sturdy, con...
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NIO and NVIDIA partner to develop new generation of automated electric vehicles
NIO and NVIDIA partner to develop new generation of automated electric vehicles NIO, a pioneer in China’s premium smart electric vehicle market, and NVIDIA announced today that the automaker has selected the NVIDIA DRIVE Orin™ system-on-a-chip (SoC) for its new generation of electric vehicles...
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Binatone debuts the MASKFONE at CES 2021
Binatone debuts the MASKFONE at CES 2021 Binatone, a global manufacturer of innovative, smart home and consumer electronic devices since 1958 has announced that their revolutionary MaskFone, will be introduced to press and tech aficionados at this year’s digital CES conference. The MaskFone is a gro...
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REIWA Engine enters Clean Tech market with SandStorm solar panel cleaning robot
REIWA Engine enters Clean Tech market with SandStorm solar panel cleaning robot SandStorm is a new patented technology, made in Sicily, which reduces the costs of maintenance and cleaning of photovoltaic systems by 30%. SandStorm was invented by a Sicilian engineer, Salvatore Occhipinti, together wi...
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GM rebrands to promote a zero-emissions Everybody In Future
GM rebrands to promote a zero-emissions Everybody In Future General Motors is debuting a new marketing campaign as part of the company’s comprehensive efforts to accelerate mass adoption of electric vehicles. The “Everybody In” campaign is a call to action meant to reflect a movement that’s inclusiv...
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Drones and AI being used in Georgia to disinfect government buildings.
Drones and AI being used in Georgia to disinfect government buildings. In the wake of surging COVID-19 cases following Thanksgiving gatherings, the Alabama State Senate recently adopted the Draganfly Smart Vital System and its related health safety protocols to help detect potential COVID-19 in gove...
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CleanAirZone promoting strategic partnerships during CES 2021
CleanAirZone promoting strategic partnerships during CES 2021 Well before the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, air quality in both residential and public arenas has long been a source of health concerns for young and old, generated by pollutants ranging from chemicals and gases to such living organi...
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Magbot launches wireless Automatic Tool Changer for robots
Magbot launches wireless Automatic Tool Changer for robots The Magbot ATC (Automatic Tool Changer) is the world’s first completely wireless Robot automatic tool changing system. A single robot requires various robot end-effectors (tools) to provide the multi-processes and services, thus a robot ATC...
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GreatStar OLEI $500 mini-LiDAR unlocks robotics at CES 2021
GreatStar OLEI $500 mini-LiDAR unlocks robotics at CES 2021 GreatStar OLEI, a global provider of advanced LiDAR and thermal camera sensors, along with MorpheusTEK, today launched in advance of the all-digital CES 2021 show. The world’s first, industrial quality mini-LiDAR available for navigation an...
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ArcRAN technology makes internet-connected cars safer
ArcRAN technology makes internet-connected cars safer Thanks to the technology revolution we can now access traffic information, play our favourite music, and be warned when accidents happen. However, while Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology make cars smarter, it also makes them more vulnerable...
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Smart Buildings create opportunities for printed sensors
Smart Buildings create opportunities for printed sensors Smart buildings promise automated control of the buildings’ operations, along with integrated technology for human-machine interactions. Such functionality requires multiple sensors, to which printed/flexible electronics are very well suited d...
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Five shared mobility trends to keep an eye on in 2021
Five shared mobility trends to keep an eye on in 2021 For the shared mobility industry, as for many others, 2020 was primarily defined by the pandemic. 2021 will be different: The team at Invers expects the shared mobility market to pick up significantly as the pandemic winds down. Invers, the inven...
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Fisker announces the Intelligent Pilot – Next Generation of Driver Assistance
Fisker announces the Intelligent Pilot – Next Generation of Driver Assistance Fisker Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world’s most emotion-stirring, eco-friendly electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – today announced it will partner with Magna for the joint development of FI...
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BNSF and Wabtec test Battery-Electric Locomotive in California
BNSF and Wabtec test Battery-Electric Locomotive in California BNSF Railway Company and Wabtec’s exploration of the future potential of battery-electric locomotives crosses another significant milestone this week as they begin testing the technology in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, C...
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EyeRide puts a HUD in your helmet
EyeRide puts a HUD in your helmet Compatible with most helmets on the market, EyeRide has launched a new generation of HUD (head-up display) that simplifies your motorbike rides by displaying your maps, calls & songs in your helmet using the latest colourful, bright and smallest OLED Sony Techno...
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SEAT explores infrared and iris sensors to drive road safety
SEAT explores infrared and iris sensors to drive road safety Infrared light sensors, high resolution images and a sophisticated algorithm. All this technology is used to find out exactly where people are looking. As we drive, the road must obviously be the main focus. That’s why it’s key to safety t...
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Alisys presents cloud platform to universalize robotics at CES 2021
Alisys presents cloud platform to universalize robotics at CES 2021 Alisys will present at CES 2021 a cloud platform that universalizes robotics by allowing the deployment, operation, control and analysis of heterogeneous robot fleets regardless of the manufacturer. This unique operation and control...
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Virtual meetings get smart with All-in-One 360 intelligent conference solution
Virtual meetings get smart with All-in-One 360 intelligent conference solution Virtual meetings have become necessary and universal, as remote working becomes more and more common. Not only does it help workers maintain a better work-life balance, but it is also a boost to productivity. Productivity...
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How Electric Vehicles can capture the UK Market
How Electric Vehicles can capture the UK Market The electric vehicle (EV) market has been expected to garner everyone’s attention globally following the unique breakthroughs with regard to product development, affordability and abundant product portfolio and infrastructure. In the last one decade, t...
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Peterbilt Model 520EV truck eligible for $150k CARB HVIP Voucher
Peterbilt Model 520EV truck eligible for $150k CARB HVIP Voucher Peterbilt Motors Company is excited to announce the Peterbilt Model 520EV is now eligible for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (“HVIP”) program by the California Air Resources Board (CARB...
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BYD delivers 470 Electric Buses to serve over 300k commuters in Bogota
BYD delivers 470 Electric Buses to serve over 300k commuters in Bogota On December 17, BYD announced the delivery of 470 pure electric buses to Bogota, the capital of Colombia. This is the country’s largest pure electric bus fleet, and also the largest bus fleet BYD has delivered in the Americas, wh...
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Xpeng enters European market with delivery of G3 Smart Electric SUV in Norway
Xpeng enters European market with delivery of G3 Smart Electric SUV in Norway Xpeng, a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company, has started delivery of smart EVs to customers in Norway. 100 Xpeng G3 smart electric SUVs are being handed over to their new owners this week across 28 cities and t...
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GHH InSiTE Data Analytics Software delivers Rock Logistics
GHH InSiTE Data Analytics Software delivers Rock Logistics Just start up the engine and go was yesterday: Increasingly, mining and tunnel projects, as well as large construction sites, are also being managed digitally. The latest solution for this is the “GHH inSiTE” digital analytics so...
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Light Gauge Steel Homes speeding up Sunderland affordable housing scheme
Light Gauge Steel Homes speeding up Sunderland affordable housing scheme Esh Construction will deliver an affordable housing scheme in Sunderland in half the time with more than a quarter of new homes to be created using light gauge steel (LGS) structures. Teaming up with ORCA, Esh’s affordable hous...
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Strada Imaging launches Pavo Android App for manual road inspection surveys
Strada Imaging launches Pavo Android App for manual road inspection surveys Pavo is an Android app developed to ease the process of manual data collection in visual surveys of roads. In the UK, these surveys are known as detailed visual inspection (DVI), whereas in the US these are known as foot-on-...
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Zoox unveils NVIDIA powered autonomous Robotaxi
Zoox unveils NVIDIA powered autonomous Robotaxi This week, autonomous mobility company Zoox unveiled its much-anticipated purpose-built robotaxi. Designed for everyday urban mobility, the vehicle is powered by NVIDIA and is one of the first level 5 robotaxis featuring bi-directional capabilities, pr...
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Sees.ai wins UK Government Future Flight Challenge funding
Sees.ai wins UK Government Future Flight Challenge funding Advanced drone system sees.ai, leading a consortium of eight partners that include Sellafield, Atkins and Skanska, has won a share of £30 million from the Future Flight Challenge, a proportion of which has been allocated to address the COVID...
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May Mobility chooses Velodyne Lidar for Self-Driving Shuttles
May Mobility chooses Velodyne Lidar for Self-Driving Shuttles Velodyne Lidar has announced a sales agreement for Alpha Prime™ sensors with May Mobility, a pioneer in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. May Mobility selected Velodyne as a provider of long-range, surround view lidar sensors for...
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Vayyar 4D imaging radar sensor set to revolutionise automotive safety
Vayyar 4D imaging radar sensor set to revolutionise automotive safety Vayyar, the global leader in 4D imaging radar technology, is transforming automotive safety with its production-ready Radar-on-Chip (RoC) platform, which enables OEMs to achieve leading-edge vehicle safety while achieving unpreced...
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Spark Connected and gapcharge partner on 100w+ Wireless Charging
Spark Connected and gapcharge partner on 100w+ Wireless Charging Spark Connected, a global leader in developing advanced and innovative wireless power technology and system level solutions, announces a partnership with gapcharge, innovators of integrated smart wireless charging solutions. The 100W O...
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DARPA awards GrammaTech research contract for AI Software Development
DARPA awards GrammaTech research contract for AI Software Development GrammaTech, a leading provider of software application security testing research and solutions, today announced a contract with DARPA to research the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques for aut...
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Build secure IoT Connected Devices with Arrow Electronics Security Starter Kits
Build secure IoT Connected Devices with Arrow Electronics Security Starter Kits Arrow Electronics have announced a Security Starter Kit suite that integrates various wireless solutions and single-board computers (SBCs) with the OPTIGA TPM2.0 and OPTIGA Trust M security solutions from Infineon Techno...
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An LED can now be integrated directly into computer chips
An LED can now be integrated directly into computer chips Light-emitting diodes, LEDs, can do way more than illuminate your living room. These light sources are useful microelectronics too. Smartphones, for example, can use an LED proximity sensor to determine if you’re holding the phone next to you...
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Linde and Daimler Truck collaborate on liquid−hydrogen truck refuelling technology
Linde and Daimler Truck collaborate on liquid−hydrogen truck refuelling technology Linde and Daimler Truck have signed an agreement to jointly develop the next generation of liquid-hydrogen refuelling technology for fuel-cell-powered trucks. With their collaboration, the partners aim to make the ref...
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Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Van based on new Electric Versatility Platform
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Van based on new Electric Versatility Platform Mercedes-Benz Vans is accelerating down its road to full electrification and will make all of its model ranges available with a battery-electric drivetrain with a focus on reliability, quality and optimized total cost of ownershi...
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Volkswagen opens e-mobility Research Centre in China
Volkswagen opens e-mobility Research Centre in China Anhui province is to be transformed into a new centre of competence and e-mobility hub for the Volkswagen Group in China. As a first step, today saw the inauguration of a new Research & Development centre at the company’s facilities in Hefei....
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GRIDSERVE opens UK’s first Electric Forecourt to support mass market EV charging
GRIDSERVE opens UK’s first Electric Forecourt to support mass market EV charging GRIDSERVE has announced that the UK’s first Electric Forecourt® near Braintree, Essex, is open for business, representing a major breakthrough for massive expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure...
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Velodyne Lidar and Ford Otosan announce Autonomous Driving collaboration
Velodyne Lidar and Ford Otosan announce Autonomous Driving collaboration Velodyne Lidar has announced it is collaborating with Ford Otosan on product development and testing of autonomous heavy commercial trucks. Ford Otosan is testing and planning to use Velodyne Velarray H800 lidar sensors to enab...
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UK Power Networks launches electricity network plan to boost SME use of EVs
UK Power Networks launches electricity network plan to boost SME use of EVs Over two million small businesses from across London, the South East and East of England are being asked to join a landmark project to help enable the UK’s net zero transition. UK Power Networks, the UK’s largest electricity...
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Northern Ireland going green with contract for 145 zero and low emission buses
Northern Ireland going green with contract for 145 zero and low emission buses The decarbonisation of public transport in Northern Ireland has taken a significant leap forward with a new contract for 145 zero and low emission buses. Representing an investment of around £66 million by the Department...
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MIT 3D printer adds gloss to surface details
MIT 3D printer adds gloss to surface details New system enables realistic variations in glossiness across a 3D-printed surface. The advance could aid fine art reproduction and the design of prosthetics. Those are an object’s three most salient visual features. Currently, 3D printers can reproduce sh...
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AWS and BlackBerry join forces with new Intelligent Vehicle Data Platform
AWS and BlackBerry join forces with new Intelligent Vehicle Data Platform Amazon Web Services and BlackBerry Limited, a worldwide leader in intelligent security software and services, announced a multi-year, global agreement to develop and market BlackBerry’s Intelligent Vehicle Data Platform,...
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Waylay Digital Twin technology revolutionises Industrial IoT
Waylay Digital Twin technology revolutionises Industrial IoT IoT automation and analytics software company Waylay has announced its new industry first zero-code provisioning portal based on digital twins of equipment for time efficient retro-fitting of legacy assets. In an ideal world, all equipment...
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Unity Reflect now supports Autodesk BIM 360 for seamless AR / VR
Unity Reflect now supports Autodesk BIM 360 for seamless AR / VR Unity, a world leading platform for creating and operating real-time 3D (RT3D) content, has announced another step toward holistic interoperability with AutodeskⓇ. Through the integration of Unity Reflect, a real-time design review and...
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Garrett Motion supplies custom turbos for launch of off-highway vehicle range
Garrett Motion supplies custom turbos for launch of off-highway vehicle range Garrett Motion a leading differentiated technology provider for the automotive industry has announced its advanced turbocharging technologies have been deployed in support of a recent launch by a global manufacturer of har...
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DJI lifesaving drone technology rescues more than 500 people around the world
DJI lifesaving drone technology rescues more than 500 people around the world More than 500 people around the world have been rescued from danger by drones, according to new statistics collected by DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology. This milestone came in mid-O...
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Renault broadens its all-electric truck and van range
Renault broadens its all-electric truck and van range Renault Trucks is broadening its all-electric Z.E. range to help its customers speed up their transition to clean transport. Offering a wider choice of batteries for medium duty electric vehicles, the Renault Trucks D and D Wide Z.E can now be sp...
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New MIT approach shrinks massive neural networks to model language
New MIT approach shrinks massive neural networks to model language Jonathan Frankle is researching artificial intelligence using the same philosophy that applies to his “lottery ticket hypothesis.” It posits that, hidden within massive neural networks, leaner subnetworks can complete the same task m...
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Löweheiser Electronic Fuel Ignition technology multiplies UAV efficiency
Löweheiser Electronic Fuel Ignition technology multiplies UAV efficiency Last week, a partnership between Löweheiser tech start-up and the pioneer UAV manufacturer Quaternium was announced, which led to the achievement of a new world record of multirotor endurance with an outstanding flight of 10h a...
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SEAT looks at the maths behind your car
SEAT looks at the maths behind your car When you get into your vehicle you usually take your family or friends with you. But they are not the only occupants of the car. Similarly, mathematicians like Pythagoras or physicists like Newton are also travelling companions. SEAT’s Education and Youth Empo...
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MIT system optimizes the shape of robots for traversing various types of terrain
MIT system optimizes the shape of robots for traversing various types of terrain So, you need a robot that traverse a construction site – what shape should that robot be? Should it have two legs, like a person? Or six, like an ant? Choosing the right shape will be vital for your robot’s abilit...
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Gammon Construction and Converge create worlds first digital twin of site concreting
Gammon Construction and Converge create worlds first digital twin of site concreting Gammon Construction in collaboration with Converge has created the world’s first digital twin of site concreting, thanks to the launch of the latest version of a pioneering concrete maturity platform, ConcreteDNA. G...
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Greater Manchester Police using Road Safety Support speedometer calibration services
Greater Manchester Police using Road Safety Support speedometer calibration services Greater Manchester Police has become the latest force to appoint the Road Safety Support Speed Test Laboratory to calibrate the speedometers of its pursuit vehicles. The force arranged for the analogue speedometers...
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Unique Autonomous Vehicle Development Centre in the UK nears completion
Unique Autonomous Vehicle Development Centre in the UK nears completion Self-driving vehicles are a significant step closer to becoming a reality on public roads with the construction of a revolutionary new ecosystem nearing completion in the Midlands. Set to provide the UK with the most complete en...
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Vayyar Imaging wins Safety Innovation Award for 4D imaging radar-on-chip technology
Vayyar Imaging wins Safety Innovation Award for 4D imaging radar-on-chip technology Vayyar Imaging, the global leader in 4D imaging radar, has won the SME Special Prize for Safety at the 2020 CLEPA Innovation Awards. Vayyar triumphed with its game-changing 4D imaging radar-on-chip technology, which...
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Frost Control Systems and u-blox keep municipal roads safe in adverse weather
Frost Control Systems and u-blox keep municipal roads safe in adverse weather Adverse weather road conditions need treatment in order to keep US traffic moving, communities open, and thoroughfares safe. While state highways are served by adequate but expensive to buy and maintain Road Weather Inform...
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FARO launches WebShare Software Enterprise for private server or cloud storage
FARO launches WebShare Software Enterprise for private server or cloud storage FARO Technologies, a global leader for 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), and Public Safety Analytics, has announced the release of its new WebShare Software Enterprise offering. An extensio...
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MIT neural network learns to estimate uncertainty in AI-assisted decision-making
MIT neural network learns to estimate uncertainty in AI-assisted decision-making Increasingly, artificial intelligence systems known as deep learning neural networks are used to inform decisions vital to human health and safety, such as in autonomous driving or medical diagnosis. These networks are...
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Fleet of Effidence robotic stackers assist Rhenus logistics services
Fleet of Effidence robotic stackers assist Rhenus logistics services This new season is marked by the realization of a joint project between Rhenus, one of the world’s leading logistics services providers, and Effidence, a pioneer and leader in collaborative and autonomous robotics. For severa...
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Windover Construction launches IDEA consulting platform for evolving technologies
Windover Construction launches IDEA consulting platform for evolving technologies Windover Construction, a global leader in construction management and innovation has announced the launch of Innovations for Design, Engineering and Automation (IDEA), a consulting platform optimizing the use of BIM, d...
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Quanergy announces M8-Prime 3D LiDAR Sensor with 7.5x resolution and 1.3x accuracy
Quanergy announces M8-Prime 3D LiDAR Sensor with 7.5x resolution and 1.3x accuracy Quanergy Systems, Inc., a leading provider of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and smart perception solutions, today unveiled the new M8-Prime series of 3D LiDAR sensors for mid- to long-range industrial ap...
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Velodyne Lidar announces agreement with digital vehicle manufacturer Local Motors
Velodyne Lidar announces agreement with digital vehicle manufacturer Local Motors Velodyne Lidar has announced a multi-year sales agreement with Local Motors, a leading digital vehicle manufacturer that develops sustainable mobility solutions to empower communities around the world. Local Motors use...
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Desktop Metal shipping Metal 3D Printing manufacturing systems
Desktop Metal shipping Metal 3D Printing manufacturing systems Desktop Metal, a leader in mass production and turnkey additive manufacturing solutions has announced the Shop System™, the world’s first metal binder jetting system designed for machine shops, is being manufactured in volume and...
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BASF Ultradur RX radar sensors clear up automated driving imagery
BASF Ultradur RX radar sensors clear up automated driving imagery The development of new technologies for the automotive industry focuses on comfort and the safety of passengers. Chemistry has already made a decisive contribution to this and will also play an important role in future mobility challe...
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