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COP26 has come to an end, bringing world leaders, NGOs, activists and climate enthusiasts together in a global-scale climate event. What for some felt like a catastrophic failure, to others represented a successful showcase of the social and business benefits of getting back together after COVID-19. Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, offers an overview of key takeaways for manufacturers.
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According to a study published in Nature, AI could help achieve 79 percent of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Such technology could become a key tool for the future of our planet, starting by coming out of climate emergency declaration. Here, Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, explains why AI should go hand in hand with robotics to achieve sustainable manufacturing.
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In October 2020, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx space probe lowered itself from orbit around asteroid 101955 Bennu and successfully retrieved a sample from the asteroid’s surface. Due back in 2023, the mission aims to help scientists learn about the formation and evolution of the solar system from the sample’s chemical make-up. Here, Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, discusses how automation is making this possible, and what the manufacturing industry can learn from OSIRIS-REx.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are taking place with no spectators cheering. Though we can’t watch those exciting competitions in the stadiums, the cutting-edge technologies used in the venues, such as robotics, autonomous vehicles (AV), facial recognition systems and more, will still make their impacts on the global stage.
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In manufacturing, the adoption of robotics helps improve sustainability and energy consumption, thereby enhancing companies’ reputation while improving their competitiveness. Here Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, explains how robotics not only improves sustainability but also benefits businesses’ bottom line.
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Some of the world’s biggest companies are coming up with cutting-edge technology such as automated warehousing solutions to streamline all sorts of tasks, from picking and packing to greeting visitors. In this article, Neil Balligner, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, showcases three examples of futuristic, highly automated projects that could inspire the manufacturers of today.
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On February 5, 2021, a hacker initiated a cyberattack on a small water plant in Florida. If successful, the attack would have caused multiple health complications for the 15,000 residents that the plant provides water for. This is just an example of the disastrous consequences of cyberattacks on smaller companies. But how to avoid them?
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In J. K. Rowling’s fictional series, Harry receives a mysterious cloak of invisibility. Older machines could soon become equally invisible if they are not retrofitted with connective technology. Here Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, explains what manufacturers can do to keep their machines visible and connected to the Internet of Things (IoT).
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