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Book review: ‘Power and Prediction’

E&T

Not many authors start their new book with the frank admission that their previous one was fundamentally in error. “We There’s an emerging and critical new chapter in the technology story to tell, say the authors, especially related to the businesses of fintech, pharmaceuticals, automotive and retail.

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Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter receives RBR50 award for logistics innovation

Robotics Business Review

3D Sorter pioneers efficiency, flexibility Mushiny has publicly shown that its Intelligent 3D Sorter can overcome sorting challenges beyond the capabilities of traditional methods, including handling spikes in business, sorting soft goods, documentation, fragile items such as books, and traceable pharmaceuticals and food.

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Innovate UK-backed Start-up Launches Ground-breaking Digital Marketplace for Manufacturers to Sell 3D-printable Car Parts

i4.0 today

“Digital technologies are catalysts in delivering a radical transformation to global supply chains by leveraging, among others, the power of automation, analytics and intelligence to improve efficiency, visibility, sustainability and resilience. To book your space at this event, please register here : www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Bringing New Automation Innovations to the UK

i4.0 today

The XPlanar can also be adapted for cleanroom use in the pharmaceutical industry with hygienically adapted movers. We really feel like this is something that a lot of people would find interesting, especially given the supply chain issues currently happening globally.”. Click to book your ticket to PPMA here.

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Made Smarter-backed manufacturer hails ‘phenomenal’ impact after smart factory success

i4.0 today

As a result, the specialist component manufacturer for aerospace, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical industries, has increased productivity by 20%, increased profitability, won new business, and reduced carbon emissions by 10%. Made Smarter has had such a phenomenal impact on the business,” Rod said.

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Is your blood boiling?

Manufacturer's Monthly

The addition of temperature sensors to every pathology sample transport bag adds a layer of safety to testing procedures, creating a checks and balances system that gives everyone confidence that things were done by the book and the results can be trusted. Don’t forget! Temperature sensors are not just limited to healthcare.

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Retrofit project for biodegradable plastics facility

Control Engineering

We were ‘writing the book’ for the world’s first PHA plant. Full-scale challenges: Supply chain, automation scope, 4000 I/O. In addition, the project needed to meet the budget demands of a startup technology company and navigate pandemic-induced supply chain issues. This project held many challenges.