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CKF systems

CKF systems is an integrator of warehousing automation solutions, specialising in robotic picking, layer palletising and conveyors. They employ about 30-35 people, and now are headquartered in Quedgeley, Gloucester, the UK. Their targeted regions are the UK, Europe, north America and east Asia.

BrilloPAK

IDTechEx briefly spoke to Brillopak at the event Robotics and Automation 2021. BrilloPAK is a British manufacturer of automated packing and palletising systems. The company now employs about 20 people, based in Tonbridge, Kent, and is active primely in the UK and Europe market. They sell their products mainly to end-users but also integrators. Morrisons, the fourth largest chain of supermarkets in the UK, is one of their biggest customers and end-users.

RARUK

IDTechEx spoke to Ross Lacy, mobile robot product manager at RARUK automation. They employ about 30 people, generating an average annual turnover of 15-20 million USD in recent years. RARUK is a robotic solution distributor for many types of robotics products, but the primary ones are collaborative robots from Universal Robots, mobile robots from Mobile Industrial Robot (MiR), and robots and components from Robotiq.

Charging Infrastructure Competition Landscape

Innovation roadmap for the report 'Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles and Fleets 2022-2032'.

Examining the Ceramic 3D Printing Materials on the Market

Recently, ceramic 3D printer and material manufacturer Tethon 3D announced a partnership with composite 3D printing start-up Fortify to develop more technical ceramic materials for 3D printing. By increasing the portfolio of advanced ceramics available for 3D printing, the two companies aim to advance the adoption of ceramic 3D printing in technical applications.

ADLINK

IDTechEx spoke to Mark Turner, AI, IOT, Edge & Embedded Computing Sales Director, UK & Ireland at ADLINK. They are a computer manufacturer, making industrial computing systems to open standards such as PICMG, COM Express, or ROS. They were displaying various industrial computing systems, including robotic control and vision systems.

Technology to Produce Unbreakable Screens

Researchers have unlocked the technology to produce next-generation composite glass for lighting LEDs and smartphone, television and computer screens. The findings will enable the manufacture of glass screens that are not only unbreakable but also deliver crystal clear image quality.

Smartwatch-Based Algorithm to Detect Early Signs of COVID-19

Researchers have announced the development of a viral detection algorithm for smartwatches. . The algorithm will be commercialized by physIQ, which develops solutions designed to improve health care outcomes by applying artificial intelligence to real-time physiological data from wearable sensors.

Tesla Suspercharger Access for Third Party Brands Pilot Project

Tesla has begun to test operations for third-party brands at 10 Supercharger locations in the Netherlands.

Piab

IDTechEx briefly spoke to Piab at their booth at Robotics & Automation 2021. They are a leader in robotic end effectors, with original speciality in suction cups and vacuum pickers, but more recent expansion into gripping and palletising systems.

SICK

Sick AG (SICK) are a global manufacturer of sensors and related solutions for industrial applications. They were demonstrating their robotic systems at the Robotics & Automation 2021 event, where IDTechEx visited their booth.

Robotic Pet Boots Mood, Cognition in Adults with Dementia

Individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias often experience behavioral and psychological symptoms such as depression, aggression and anxiety. Frequently, these symptoms are treated with antipsychotics, antidepressants and benzodiazepines, which often have side effects.

Schneider Electric

IDTechEx spoke to Fernando Daniel Pazos, Applications Design Engineer at Schneider Electric at their booth at Robotics & Automation 2021. They were primarily demonstrating their industrial PLC and motion controller units at the event.

Clearview Imaging

IDTechEx spoke to Sean Wood, Sales Director UK & Ireland for Clearview Imaging at their booth at Robotics & Automation 2021. They are a machine vision systems distributor based in Thame, UK, and demonstrated various industrial vision systems at their booth.

Stratasys Partners with Ricoh to Deliver Point of Care Anatomic Models

Stratasys Ltd announced a partnership with Ricoh USA to provide point-of-care anatomic modeling services to healthcare facilities. RICOH 3D for Healthcare utilizes Stratasys 3D printing technology as part of its solution to give more medical providers and hospitals access to 3D printed, patient-specific anatomic models.

Tools to Help Tackle Climate Crisis Already Exist

The UK is hosting the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow amid mounting concern among scientists that countries are not doing enough to limit the emissions of greenhouse gases, which have caused average global temperatures to rise. Many developing technologies are still years away from large-scale implementation, however, Greentech company SulNOx Group PLC insist their solution is available today and ready to make an immediate, significant impact.

ITS World Congress 2021 - Talks and Panel Discussions

Talks and discussions from players and experts from the autonomous and connected vehicle industry.

Evolve Additive Solutions

Evolve Additive Solutions manufactures additive manufacturing equipment and materials using their proprietary STEP technology. IDTechEx spoke with Steve Chillscyzn, CEO, and Cheryl Hillman, Marketing Specialist.

NanoLayr

NanoLayr (previously Revolution Fibres) is a producer of functional nanofiber textiles. IDTechEx spoke with Ray Connor (CEO).

Mer

Mer, which was established in 2010, is a European EV charging company owned by Statkraft - a Norwegian state-owned utility company that operates renewable production facilities such as hydro-power, onshore wind, solar and provides grid and energy services.