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Blickfeld, the breakthrough LiDAR sensor technology company creating innovative hardware and software products, will be expanding its operations into the United States of America (USA). To support Blickfeld’s operations on the ground in the USA, the company will open a new office in the Detroit area, establishing its strategic North American location. Blickfeld plans to hire 25 more people by the end of 2023. New appointment to head up the US division Heading up the US division will be...
Unlike webcams from the consumer sector, uEye XC is specially designed for industrial requirements. Its components score with long availability – a must for industrial applications. It is used, for example, in kiosk systems, logistics, the medical sector and robotics applications. Thanks to the integrated autofocus module, the Vision standard-compliant USB3 camera can easily manage to change object distances. In terms of appearance, it is distinguished by its elegant and lightweight magne...
Naval Group has laid the keel for the second of the twelve mine countermeasure platforms of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program, the HNLMS Vlissingen, intended for the Royal Netherlands Navy. The keel laying ceremony took place in Lanester, in the presence of Vice Admiral René Tas, Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy, Commodore Harold Boekholt, Director of Projects of the Netherlands Defence Material Organisation, Lieutenant General Marc Thys, Belgian Deputy Chief of Defence and Major...
Teledyne FLIR defence, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced at Eurosatory that it is completing deliveries of 127 PackBot® 525 unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to the German Army (Deutsches Heer). Final shipments are expected to occur in July. Contract awards and deliveries were facilitated through Teledyne FLIR’s partner, European Logistic Partners (ELP) of Wuppertal, Germany. Teledyne FLIR PackBot 525 The Teledyne FLIR PackBot 525 is the most advanced mode...
ZeroEyes, Inc., the creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, has announced a formal partnership with Asylon Robotics, a firm that automates security operations by leveraging aerial and ground robotics for perimeter and drone security and intelligence services. The partnership integrates ZeroEyes’ human-verified A.I. gun detection software with Asylon’s aerial drone and robot dog v...
ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announces that the U.S. Air Force AFWERX has awarded the company with a Direct-to-Phase II SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grant for Drone-Robot Enabled Active Shooter Deterrence (DRASD). The research proposal, submitted under the 21.1 SBIR cycle, has been approved for a $750,000 contract for research and development (R&D) and d...
Teledyne e2v and Tower Semiconductor announced that Teledyne’s Topaz CMOS image sensors, utilising Tower Semiconductor’s 65nm global shutter pixel technology, were recognised among the best in machine vision by the judges of the Vision Systems Design 2022 Innovators Awards program. The judging panel consisted of esteemed experts from system integrators and end-user companies. Celebrating products and systems “The Vision Systems Design team would like to congratulate Te...
The Fischer family founded Conextivity® Group to meet the connectivity challenge posed by the emergence of new cross-functional and scalable ecosystems, from locally interconnected devices and sensors to cloud-managed IoT platforms. With nearly 600 people worldwide, four R&D centres and six manufacturing sites, the Swiss-headquartered technology group serves as a single-source partner across the entire value chain of connectivity, leveraging the expertise, innovation capabilities and te...
There is time until 25 May to apply for Takeoff, the acceleration programme dedicated to start-ups developing solutions and services in the aerospace and advanced hardware sectors. Leonardo acts as a corporate partner. The initiative aims to increase the competitiveness of the national aeronautics and aerospace system and will be a further step in the growth of Leonardo Aircraft's innovation capability and wider appetite for innovation. Innovation management function Leonardo's participa...
automatica 2022, the globally renowned trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics, will take place in Munich, Germany, from June 21 to June 24, 2022. At the IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH’s booth B5.203, at automatic 2022 exhibition, visitors will learn about the possibilities of modern camera technology with 2D, 3D and artificial intelligence (AI). The combination of industrial image processing and automation enables ground-breaking synergies. This applies, in particular, t...
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. announced the results of SS&C Blue Prism research into business growth, productivity and intelligent automation's role in enterprise development. “Growth is constrained by an organisation's ability to facilitate growth—servicing new customers and delivering the promised products or services”, stated Eric Tyree, Senior VP, AI & Innovation, SS&C Blue Prism. Tyree further stated,“For most businesses, you need to hire more st...
Naval Group inaugurated the MCM Lab and the Cyber Lab, two collaborative R&D laboratories created within its subsidiary Naval Group Belgium. The Labs bring together Belgian institutional, industrial and academic partners to develop tomorrow's innovations in the field of mine countermeasures and cyber security. The inauguration ceremony The inauguration ceremony took place at Naval Group Belgium's premises in Brussels, in the presence of Ludivine Dedonder, Belgian Minister of Defence, Admi...
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the release of its high-performance Hadron 640R combined radiometric thermal and visible dual-camera module. The Hadron 640R design is optimised for integration into unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), robotic platforms, and emerging AI-ready applications where battery life and run-time are mission-critical. HD visibility The 640 x 512 resolution Boson longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera insid...
SMP Robotics is pleased to introduce a new partner to the US market, Team 1ST Technologies LLC. The company is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Team 1ST Technologies LLC has a staff of specialists who provide support for the operation of autonomous mobile robots. The company’s operators carry out round-the-clock, remote monitoring of robots. SMP Robotics - Team 1ST Technologies partnership Team 1ST Technologies LLC has been operating in the US market for many years now Such a s...
On April 20th 2022, Vagsheer was launched by the Defence Secretary of India, Dr. Ajay Kumar. Vagsheer is the last of the six P75 Scorpene submarine entirely built by the Indian shipyard - Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), based on years of successful technology transfer and partnership with Naval Group. The Vagsheer is the last of the series of six Kalvari-class submarines ordered by India in 2005 to be launched. MDL teams will now have to complete the integration and setting to work of...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expressed its support for and feedback on S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), and H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act. SIA’s letter comes ahead of a US Senate and House of Representatives conference to reconcile the differences between the two pieces of bipartisan legislation, both of which will bolster U.S. leadership in developing and adopting innovative emerging technologies, in order for domestic companies to remain glo...
Seoul Robotics, the 3D computer vision company using deep learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) to power the future of mobility, and Herzog Technologies Inc. (Herzog), a railroad systems and technology integrator, jointly announces the introduction of an automated obstacle detection and warning system aimed at making the interface between the railroad and the public safer. Critical Asset Monitoring (CAM) combines Seoul Robotics’ 3D perception software, SENSR-I™, with Herzog’s...
IMCO Industries Group, a globally renowned provider of comprehensive defence and HLS solutions for air, ground, and maritime applications, will present its scalable Tactical Terrain Dominance Solutions at the FIDAE 2022 exhibition, taking place in Santiago, Chile. IMCO Group and partners’ field-proven scalable Tactical Terrain Dominance solutions combine multiple sensors, diverse manned and unmanned platforms, advanced video and communications systems and unique electro-optics, all manage...
ADT pioneers were recognised this week at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West) in Las Vegas, the largest and most converged security industry trade show in the U.S. Women in Security Power 100 List 2022 With thousands of security and public safety professionals in attendance, this event covers everything from video surveillance and smart home technology to drones and robotics. And this year, ISC West’s premier sponsor, the Security Industry Association (SIA) he...
Embedded vision components are ever-popular and being incorporated into a plethora of applications. What all these applications have in common is the need to pack more functionality into tight spaces. Often, it is advantageous for these systems to make decisions on the edge. To enable such systems, including the ability to prototype quickly, Teledyne FLIR has introduced the Quartet Embedded Solution for TX2 module. This customised carrier board enables easy integration of up to 4 x USB3 machine...
Modern workplace is a product of decades of creative innovation and the automation of processes and tasks, from chatbots to food-delivery robots, thereby saving customers and businesses time and money, over the years. Since in business and in life nothing beats more than saving on time and money, the future of work will inevitably be marked by an ongoing need for workplace automation, as hybrid work adds new complexities to the workflows and tools needed to serve customers. This article is a gu...
Over the last several years, the world and overall commercial security landscape transform rapidly in response to various threats. As the industry has looked for a path forward, it’s become increasingly clear that the greatest chance for commercial environments to readily adapt to current circumstances and new risks is through a single, critical channel: technology. “At ADT Commercial, we understand the importance of not only looking toward the future, but being the ones to shape it...
Associated British Ports - ABP’s Port of Southampton is partnering with drone detection specialists, Houndstooth Wireless (HTW). Active since September 2021, Houndstooth Wireless’ drone detection solution helps ABP Southampton scope drone activity in the Port of Southampton. Ben Toomer, the Security Manager - ABP Southampton, at Associated British Ports – ABP, said “We are excited to be partnering with an innovative SME, like Houndstooth Wireless on this project, as we c...
Having concluded the qualifying rounds with the participation of over 2700 students, the regional finals are now about to begin, including 48 institutions in 14 regions, for a total of 71 classes. More than 1400 students are competing in a game based on multiple-choice questions, consisting of digital challenges between schools in areas that include Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing. The contest, based on innovative technologies, is designed to attract st...
In 2022, Kohlbecker Gesamtplan GmbH is celebrating 90 years in Industrial Architecture and pushing boundaries in digitising the industry. Making use of cutting-edge technology, the company has become Europe’s general planner and emphasises sustainability while working towards a carbon-neutral footprint. About Kohlbecker Gesamtplan GmbH Ever since the company was founded by Karl Kohlbecker in 1930, three generations of Kohlbecker men have dedicated themselves to being responsible for coun...
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a pioneer in high-performance computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, will demonstrate the latest technologies, purpose-designed for 5G networks and Edge computing across Telco and IoT deployments at MWC 2022. A wide range of products and demonstrations that address the demanding needs of operators worldwide will be shown by Supermicro experts. Edge data processing Computationally complex Edge data processing is becoming a r...
Probes, rovers, drills, and manipulator arms are just a few of the technologies that propel Leonardo into space, beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, to explore the surface of planets and repair satellites. During the second Live Talks of STEMLab, experts within the sector will guide Leonardo on a journey through space, on a robotic rover. STEMLab is an initiative aimed at high schools that see Leonardo at the forefront of promoting STEM disciplines and the dissemination of&...
Hummingbirds AI was selected as an alternate in the Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Voice category for the 14th annual SXSW Pitch® where they will introduce their state-of-the-art privacy-first facial biometrics platform, GuacamoleID, to industry experts, venture capital, and angel investors. Machine-simulated intelligence category SXSW Pitch is the marquee event of South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference & Festivals to be held from March 11 to 20, 2022, where leading sta...
Veriff, a global identity verification solutions provider, has announced its partnership with Starship Technologies, the world’s renowned provider of autonomous delivery services to provide authentication and re-verification services for its fleet of autonomous delivery robots in the United Kingdom. Partnership with Veriff With this partnership, Veriff adds an extra layer of safety and security to Starship Technologies’ services, making it the first company in the world to cr...
AGILOX makes new top management appointments. Helmut Schmid takes over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in January 2022, as successor to the previous CEO, Franz Humer. Helmut Schmid will continue the AMR manufacturer’s ongoing strategy to expand its global market share. New appointments at AGILOX As the sole Managing Director of AGILOX, he also adds three new authorised signatories to the management team, Josef Baumann-Rott, Klaus Pucher and Robert Mayer. Helmut Schmid, who was the h...
