For governments and public sector agencies across Africa, investment in IT is no longer a luxury. In many cases, it has become the only way for the public sector to continue to serve its citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is why we witnessed exponential worldwide growth in usage of Microsoft Teams, rising to 115 […]
Boston Dynamics Unveils New Robot for Warehouse Automation Stretch’s mobile base allows it to go to where repetitive box lifting is required – unloading trucks, building pallets of boxes and order building. Stretch makes warehouse operations more efficient and safer for workers. 5 Considerations for Deploying Industrial Robotics Not every deployment of new robots goes […]
While you may not have heard the term ‘non-fungible tokens’ (NFTs) before, this digital concept has exploded in the art, music and gaming sectors of late. To this end, a number of high-profile NFTs have been sold globally during Q1 2021, with one fascinating project seeing a digital token representing a burnt piece of Banksy […]
It’s full solar ahead for the Maine-Endwell Central School District in Endicott, New York. The district completed a 6,240-panel solar project installed across 15 acres and district-wide, Maine-Endwell will now generate 100% of its electricity use from the solar. The system was fully activated by NYSEG on March 23 and is located on district-owned property […]
Quantum Motion’s researchers have shown that it is possible to create a qubit on a standard silicon chip. Image: Quantum Motion Forget about superconducting circuits, trapped ions, and other exotic-sounding manufacturing techniques typically associated with quantum computing: scientists have now shown that it is possible to create a qubit on a standard silicon chip, […]
The introduction of modern automation technology into the sensitive production areas of pharmaceutical and medical technology was rapid. However, the conditions for the entry of systems, components and robots into this sector are anything but easy to meet. Case Study: Grippers from Zimmer Group Automate a Cleaning Machine for Sterile Glass Vials Case Study from […]
Alliant Energy plans to add another 414 MW of solar in Wisconsin, rounding out the company’s previously announced plan to accelerate its transition to clean energy by adding more than 1,000 MW of solar. Upon completion of its more than 1,000 MW of solar, Alliant Energy will own and operate the most solar energy in […]
IT major Cognizant on Tuesday said it has started a programme that aims to offer a 12-week paid experience for technology professionals looking at restarting their careers after a break. The Cognizant Returnship Programme, an India-first initiative, is a way to get diverse talent in the door, irrespective of when their last professional role was, […]
Boston Dynamics Unveils New Robot for Warehouse Automation Stretch’s mobile base allows it to go to where repetitive box lifting is required – unloading trucks, building pallets of boxes and order building. Stretch makes warehouse operations more efficient and safer for workers. 5 Considerations for Deploying Industrial Robotics Not every deployment of new robots goes […]
WASHINGTON — President Biden will unveil an infrastructure plan on Wednesday whose $2 trillion price tag would translate into 20,000 miles of rebuilt roads, repairs to the 10 most economically important bridges in the country, the elimination of lead pipes and service lines from the nation’s water supplies and a long list of other projects […]