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Electric cars, new competitors on the block

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 modern, creative and daring start-ups have emerged in the electric mobility...

Digitising tax returns

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 projects in order to strengthen its "big data" and accelerate its...

Cyber-security: Volvo turn to Upstream Security

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. The investment is a consequence of the partnership between the Volvo Group and...

MDS take delivery of Scallog robots

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 increasing the reliability of the preparations for its low-rotation orders. According to...

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 will be responsible for detecting weeds and pests on his 250-hectare winter...

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. What is a hydrogen fuel cell? It is a device that produces...

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 efficiency, safety and convenience of its plant, Intek Engineering has set up a dozen robots that...

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 unit in Grenoble. Sylfen's Smart Energy Hub is an energy storage unit...

Tricel launch new compact filter

Tricel launch new compact filter

Tricel, the Irish manufacturer of micro-stations and compact filters, have just announced the launch of a new compact filter that reinforces the Seta range. Previously composed of a single product, the Tricel Seta, a classic compact filter using Coconut fiber, the...