Airbus acquire MTM robotics
Airbus have announced the acquisition of MTM Robotics, the industrial automation company, for an undisclosed sum. Airbus expressed the hope that the acquisition will allow it to strengthen the automation…
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NASA unveil new VIPER lunar rover
The United States aims to send astronauts to the Moon in 2024, but before this expedition, unmanned missions will be carried out, like the lunar rover. The module was unveiled…
Electric cars, new competitors on the block
Giants of the electric car sector such as Tesla and Renault are now faced with increased competition in the market with new innovative manufacturers trying to establish their credentials. Many…
Digitising tax returns
FRANCE In recent years, the French Directorate General of Taxes has started to digitise the country’s often complex tax return process. The tax administration currently intends to set up several…
Cyber-security: Volvo turn to Upstream Security
The Volvo Group has decided to invest in the Israeli company Upstream Security, a specialist in vehicle cybersecurity, with the aim of increaing security in its connected trucks and cars….
MDS take delivery of Scallog robots
MDS, a specialist in book distribution, has decided to implement a novel solution in its automated supply chain with the aim of streamlining and speeding up the chain while also…
Farmer Jamie Butler tests an autonomous robot on his farm
Faced with falling product prices, the need for greater efficiency and respect for the environment, farmer Jamie Butler is testing an autonomous robot on his farm. This new technology operator…
Hydrogen fuel cell forklifts: a new trend
The adoption of hydrogen fuel cell forklifts is a new trend in many industries. This reduces operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, hydrogen fuel cells offer increased reliability….
Mobile robots boost production in Norwegian smart factory
Statistics revealed by Intek Engineering have shown that the use of mobile robots have helped boost production at a new smart factory in Norway. In a drive to improve the…
French start-up unveils its first energy storage unit
The Grenoble-based start-up Sylfen in conjunction with the French energy agency and fuel cell specialist CEA have just announced the first successful test of their Smart Energy Hub energy storage…