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Continental’s Study Reveals Global Disparities in Agricultural Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) Continental, in collaboration with Innofact AG, conducted a study titled “Agriculture in transition,” surveying 503 farmers across five countries, shedding light on the digitalization levels in agriculture worldwide. The findings indicate varying degrees of digital adoption, with some … Read the full press release

ABB Strengthens US Robotics Leadership with Expanded Facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan

(IN BRIEF) ABB inaugurated its renovated US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, underscoring its dedication to bolstering its leadership in the US robotics market. The facility, with a 30% increase in space, will support ABB’s role … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Unveils Advanced Time-of-Flight Ranging Sensor for Human Presence, Gesture Recognition, and Robotics

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has introduced the VL53L8CX, its latest-generation 8×8 multizone time-of-flight (ToF) ranging sensor, designed for various applications including human-presence sensing, gesture recognition, robotics, and industrial uses. The sensor features a 940nm vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), a … Read the full press release

Innovative Automation: KUKA Robot Takes Over Sterilization Duties in Italian Dental Office

(IN BRIEF) Italian dentist and entrepreneur Dr. Giorgio Castagno has introduced a KUKA robot into his dental practice in Valsesia, Italy, to automate the cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments. This innovative approach not only saves time and resources but … Read the full press release

ESET Joins Forces with DeepMind to Empower Students at Eastern European Summer School of Machine Learning

(IN BRIEF) ESET, a global cybersecurity leader, has partnered with DeepMind, the renowned Google research laboratory for artificial intelligence, to host the Eastern European Summer School of Machine Learning. The event is currently taking place at the Technical University of … Read the full press release

ABB’s innovative technology supports sustainable mobility solutions for Germany’s EV market

(IN BRIEF) The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport, the largest EV market in Europe. ABB provides robotics and automation solutions for Germany’s automotive sector and helps establish the country’s EV charging infrastructure. Battery production … Read the full press release

STFC’s Higgs Centre supports AI, robotics and Earth observation firms

(IN BRIEF) The Higgs Centre, part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in Edinburgh, has provided over £10m in investment to start-ups since its opening in 2018, creating over 100 jobs. The Higgs Centre focuses on supporting businesses … Read the full press release

KUKA Celebrates 125 Years of Shaping the Future of Work with Automation and Robotics

(IN BRIEF) KUKA, an international technology group, is celebrating its 125th anniversary. The company was founded in 1898 as an acetylene gas plant for street lighting, and has since reinvented itself multiple times. KUKA made history 50 years ago as … Read the full press release

ABB Robotics invests $20M in Michigan expansion, creating 72 jobs

(IN BRIEF) ABB has commenced construction on an expansion of its North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The $20m investment is expected to be completed by November 2023 and is supported by a $450,000 Michigan … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Researchers Develop Shape-Shifting Materials for Comfort and Resource Conservation

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 2-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization, has announced that researchers at its Cluster of Excellence Programmable Materials CPM are developing shape-shifting materials for use in products such as comfortable chairs and mattresses that … Read the full press release

Accenture to apply digital twin technology and models to Mars’ manufacturing facilities globally

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, 4-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced it has been tasked by Mars, the global leader in confectionary, food, and pet … Read the full press release

Accenture SynOps and myWizard® platforms will be deployed by Cyient to enhance its business operations

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW DELHI, 26-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced that its industry-leading digital expertise will be relied upon by Cyient, a global engineering, … Read the full press release

Irish tech company Votechnik developed a system for recycling electrical waste based on a KUKA industrial robot

(PRESS RELEASE) AUGSBURG, 28-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — KUKA (ETR: KU2), one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial robots and systems for factory automation and part of Midea Group, has announced that its KUKA KR QUANTEC industrial robot is in … Read the full press release

L’entreprise technologique irlandaise Votechnik a développé un système de recyclage des déchets électriques basé sur un robot industriel KUKA

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) AUGSBURG, 28-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — KUKA (ETR : KU2), l’un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de robots et de systèmes industriels pour l’automatisation industrielle et membre du groupe Midea, a annoncé que son robot industriel KUKA KR QUANTEC est … Read the full press release

Accenture to combine its AI and robotics capabilities with assets from Trancom ITS, a Japanese logistics technology services provider, as part of an acquisition deal in Japan

(PRESS RELEASE) TOKYO, 28-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced the acquisition of digital engineering and operational technology capabilities from Trancom ITS, a Japanese logistics … Read the full press release

DHL fosters logistics innovation across MEA with the opening of a new mobile Innovation Center in Dubai, its fourth globally

The Mobile Middle East and Africa (MEA) Innovation Center will spearhead the development of logistics innovation in the MEA region, with a focus on trends in IoT and Data Analytics. The 450 sq m center is the 4th Innovation Center … Read the full press release

Hyundai’s world class portfolio of startups will rely on Infineon’s easy-to-integrate semiconductor solutions to ride the megatrends for growth

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH/ SEOUL/ SINGAPORE, 27-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), a German semiconductor manufacturer, has announced a new partnership with Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai) aimed at helping starts up successfully deal with the … Read the full press release

Industry 4.0: investments in IoT notably higher than in cloud computing, security, big data analytics, robotics, ML, VR

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 14-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has announced the release of its new report entitled “Industrial IoT in the Time of Covid-19 Research Programme”, which reveals that investment … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp to test the industrial production, use and system integration of green hydrogen as part of German Federal Ministry of Education and Research’s hydrogen lead projects

H2Giga: thyssenkrupp is driving forward the industrialization of alkaline water electrolysis through automated series production H2Mare: thyssenkrupp tests the offshore production of green methanol and ammonia TransHyDE: thyssenkrupp tests ammonia cracking (PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 7-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp (ETR: … Read the full press release

Hydro to support the development of multipurpose social centers for local communities in Belém in Brazil

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 11-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future, has announced it will support with investments, engineering and equipment the TerPaz program in Belém in the state … Read the full press release

ABB Robotics introduces new robotic automation solutions to improve safety, affordability and sustainability in the construction industry

9 out of 10 construction businesses predict a skills crisis by 2030, with 81 percent saying they will introduce robots in the next 10 years, while safety and the environment both catalysts for accelerating investment in robotics. (PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, … Read the full press release

DNV announces collaborative research project to develop automated verification of inspection data from offshore wind farms

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, Norway, 13-May-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV announces the launch of a new collaborative research project in partnership with the University of Bristol and Percepetual Robotics to develop an automated data processing procedure for verification of detected wind … Read the full press release

SEAT S.A. Apprentice School 21-22 academic year: Registration now open for four advanced dual vocational training cycles

The registration period is open for new students, who can apply for one of the 74 places available for the 21-22 academic year until the end of the month All students who successfully complete one of the 4 advanced degree … Read the full press release

Nestle enhances productivity and safety at its confectionary factories in Brazil with ABB robots

(PRESS RELEASE) ZÜRICH, 24-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB announces that its robots are supporting Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, to improve the productivity and employee safety in its chocolate manufacturing facilities in Brazil by 53 percent. The … Read the full press release

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and BASF create an innovative manufacturing cell for research and development of thermoplastic polymers and compounds

Joint News Release Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s IntElect 1000 kN injection moulding machine performs in BASF’s injection moulding pilot plant Innovative manufacturing cell to produce a wide range of different test specimens Fully-digitised robotic processing and digital integration (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, … Read the full press release

Arburg Poland appoints Konrad Szymczak as Managing Director

New subsidiary manager with solid technical and commercial expertise (PRESS RELEASE) LOSSBURG/ WARSAW, 9-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Arburg announces that its subsidiary in Poland has appointed a new Managing Director. Konrad Szymczak succeeds Dr Slawomir Sniady, who successfully established and … Read the full press release

Empa / Aerial Robotics Lab: Smart drones equipped with sensors to boost the amount and precision of environmental and ecological data

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜBENDORF, 3-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Empa, the Swiss research institute for applied materials sciences and technology, and Imperial College London, a public research university with focus on excellence in science, engineering, medicine and business, have announced that they … Read the full press release

KUKA inaugurates new state-of-the-art education center for apprenticeship, training and further development

(PRESS RELEASE) AUGSBURG, 29-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — German manufacturer of industrial robots and solutions for factory automation, KUKA announces the inauguration of its new education center at headquarters in Augsburg. KUKA united the areas of apprenticeship, training as well as … Read the full press release

SEAT Apprentice School to welcome talents virtually on 20 May 2020

YouTube professor and the company’s Ambassador for Education and Youth Empowerment, David Calle, will be the master of ceremonies on May 20th Young people interested in studying at the Apprentice School next term will learn first-hand what a student’s day-to-day … Read the full press release

Volvo Group Venture Capital supports the advancement of a safety-certified software framework for autonomous systems

(PRESS RELEASE) GOTHENBURG, 5-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Volvo Group Venture Capital AB invested in a leading software company in autonomous mobility. The investment in Apex.AI will support the advancement of a safety-certified software framework for autonomous systems. Apex.AI is based … Read the full press release

Leading researchers and experts on robotics, AI and ML will gather in Freiburg for the “Robotics: Science and Systems” conference

Leading researchers and experts on robotics, AI and ML will gather in Freiburg for the "Robotics: Science and Systems" conference

(PRESS RELEASE) FREIBURG, 6-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Over 450 leading researchers on robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) expected to gather in Freiburg, Germany for the “Robotics: Science and Systems” conference. More than 100 scientific lectures on robotics, artificial intelligence and … Read the full press release

BAE Systems collaborates with RPA expert UiPath for machine learning adoption across the U.S. defense and intelligence communities

(PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, UK, 3-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems teams up with robotic process automation (RPA) leader, UiPath, to develop and accelerate suites of software robots that its customers can use to automate high-volume, repetitive business processes. Don DeSanto, … Read the full press release

Cisco and Snam sign IIoT agreement

(PRESS RELEASE) ROMA, 8-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Cisco and Snam will be joining forces to develop joint research, development and innovation initiatives in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sector and train future generations of digital professionals. In order to … Read the full press release

ASI Technologies Focuses on the future as ASI Drives, and New AGV Pallet Robot, FRED2500

New name and new product with the same focus on world-class gear drive solutions (PRESS RELEASE) MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA, USA, 2-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ASI Drives, a leading manufacturer of custom engineered gear drives since 1985, has announced a major rebranding, … Read the full press release

ABB showcases the factory of the future at Hannover Messe 2019

ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer gives a glimpse into the factory of the future to Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven (PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 1-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer explained how robots and … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak to revolutionise food manufacturing at Hannover Messe 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) LAUSANNE, 29-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak will launch its “factory of the future” at Hannover Messe 2019. With machines capable of communicating with each other and with the digital systems of the entire operation, automatically diagnosing problems, … Read the full press release

Bosch at Hannover Messe: autonomous transport system, AI based visual fault detection and 3D printing with 5G

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 27-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Bosch will be presenting an autonomous transport system, artificial intelligence (AI) based visual fault detection and 3D printing relying on 5G at Hannover Messe. The factory of the future has already become a … Read the full press release

Credit Suisse holds the first-ever Swiss-wide day dedicated to the entrepreneurship

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 20-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Credit Suisse is today commemorating the 200th anniversary the birth of Alfred Escher. What Alfred Escher has achieved back in the 19th century continues to have a lasting impact on Switzerland as an economic … Read the full press release

EY Building a Better Working Europe survey: Skill shortages in Europe are damaging the growth prospects of companies and the continent’s economy

European companies struggle to recruit and retain talent with digital skills Almost half (48%) lack cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and robotics skills Digitally mature companies record higher productivity and better top-line growth LONDON, 18-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Skill shortages in Europe are … Read the full press release

OSRAM and Deutsche Telekom prototyping and testing mobile robotics solution at the OSRAM factory in Schwabmünchen

Dual slice campus network combines public and private LTE to support industrial use cases Partners providing dedicated LTE based campus network for customer OSRAM BONN, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Manufacturing companies have identified the advantages of a dedicated wireless connectivity to … Read the full press release