Engineering

ABB Robotics and Mettler-Toledo, renowned for its precision instruments and services, have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement is set to offer a cutting-edge solution that integrates ABB’s robots with Mettler-Toledo’s LabX laboratory instrument management software seamlessly. The integrated solution promises to enhance efficiency and quality in automated laboratory workflows across…

Schneider Electric has unveiled its EcoStruxure Transformer Expert in the UK and Ireland, aiming to enhance the longevity of oil transformers and minimise downtime. The digital monitoring solution, both easy to deploy and cost-effective, utilises IoT sensors and software analytics to extend oil transformers’ lifespan. As a subscription-based service, it monitors oil transformers’ health, offering…

Global manufacturing is facing a growing productivity paradox. While manufacturers are racing to capture retiring workers’ knowledge before they leave, using that knowledge with new technologies, including robotics, is becoming challenging because of a widening skills gap. Louis Columbus, Senior Industry Marketing Manager at DELMIA examines this potential solution further to see how exactly it…

mPrest, a developer and supplier of advanced grid-aware and behind-the-meter Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), has been selected by EDF Renewables Israel, a branch of the global energy firm EDF Renewables SA, known for developing, constructing, and operating renewable energy plants, to provide its DERMS platform. This collaboration aims to manage and enhance the…

Researchers at Drexel University have developed an system that harnesses the power of AI and computer vision to address the task of ascertaining infrastructure integrity. This new approach, aimed at detecting fissures in concrete, paves the way for robots to undertake the scanning, modelling, and monitoring of ageing infrastructure, marking a significant leap forward in…

Essential for achieving autonomy, robotic vehicle processors demand significant computing power for instantaneous decision-making. Initially, server/PC-grade processors were employed due to their robust computing capabilities. However, with advancements in the automotive processor market, those tailored for ADAS /AD functions have emerged as more cost-effective and energy-efficient alternatives for robotic vehicles. This comes from Yole Group…

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), established in 1954, stands as a testament to the UK’ nuclear research and development ambitions. This body was formed to steer the country’s burgeoning atomic energy program, initially focusing on providing atomic weapons deterrents and spearheading the development of reactor technologies for future nuclear power stations. In its formative…

StorHub Self Storage Group (StorHub), Asia Pacific’s leading self storage platform, announced that the company has achieved certification in Arc Skoru and is on track to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design v4.1 Operation and Maintenance (“LEED v4.1 O+M” or “LEED”) certification for the largest collection of self storage facilities in Singapore. StorHub has…

Deutsche Messe is currently accepting submissions for the HERMES AWARD, recognised globally as a significant award in the industrial sector. The award will be presented by Germany’s Minister of Education and Research, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, at the HANNOVER MESSE opening ceremony on 21 April. Participants of HANNOVER MESSE have until 21 February to enter this competition.…