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📢 Final Report on the Workshop about Multifunctional Hubs As part of the Forschungscampus Mobility2Grid, we organised together with our colleagues from the nexus - Institut für Kooperationsmanagement u. interdisziplinäre Forschung and the Chair of Methods in Product Development and Mechatronics a technology salon with 20 experts on the topic of multifunctional hubs. Multifunctional commercial and mobility hubs can be a key element in transitioning to sustainable logistics and mobility. During the two-day workshop, we explored how these hubs can support the necessary mobility transformation and discussed acceptance factors and implementation strategies for such hubs. The final report is now available for download. Here you can find more information about the format and the results. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyapDeSG #SustainableLogistics #MobilityTransition #TechnologySalon #MultifunctionalHubs #Mobility2Grid #TUBerlin

Have a look inside Aumann To see what is possible in automation. #manufacturing #fixtures #automation #robotic #engineering

The #Innovation Park #Artificial #Intelligence (IPAI) in #Heilbronn is shaping up to be a significant #hub for #AI development and innovation. Here are some key #highlights and #projects associated with IPAI: 1. **Global Home of Human AI**: The IPAI campus, designed by the architectural firm MVRDV, aims to create a flexible and innovative environment where AI is integrated into public spaces. The design includes inviting open spaces, diverse building types, and a 1.2 km long ring that encourages various activities¹. 2. **#Sustainability and #Mobility**: The #campus will feature intelligent and sustainable rainwater management, green corridors, and noise barriers. It is designed to be car-free, prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists, with smart micro-mobility solutions¹. 3. **Support from Dieter Schwarz Foundation**: The project is heavily supported by the Dieter Schwarz Foundation, which has committed significant funding to make Heilbronn a global center for AI². 4. **#Collaborations and #Innovations**: The first building of IPAI, IPAI Spaces, serves as a platform for collaboration among various stakeholders, including companies like Porsche AG AUDI AG and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. It also features a visitor center to promote public understanding and acceptance of #AI². 5. **Future Developments**: The campus is set to open in 2025, with ongoing developments aimed at creating a vibrant ecosystem for AI research and application¹. These initiatives highlight Heilbronn's ambition to become a leading player in the global AI landscape. KI-Stadtteil: So soll der Ipai in Heilbronn aussehen. https://lnkd.in/eD5QYY3e.

Hoffmann Group Unveils State-of-the-Art Global Logistics Center! 🌐 The Hoffmann Group, in the presence of Bavarian Prime Minister Dr. Markus Söder, has officially inaugurated its cutting-edge global logistics hub, aptly named “LogisticCity,” in Nuremberg. This achievement represents a €200 million investment. The LogisticCity, designed and realised together with TGW Logistics, is an essential step by Hoffmann Group towards digitalisation. 📦 Key Highlights: - Size and Scope: Sprawling across 21.5 hectares in southern Nuremberg, LogisticCity boasts an impressive 100,000 square meters of logistics space. It dispatches up to 40,000 packages worldwide each day. - Outstanding Delivery Performance: LogisticCity offers maximum supply reliability with the highest delivery capability and 99.9% delivery accuracy. - Global Reach: From this state-of-the-art facility, the Hoffmann Group ships tools, workshop supplies, and personal protective equipment to over 135,000 customers across the globe. - Capacity Expansion: With this new logistics center, the Hoffmann Group has tripled its capacity, essential given the rapid growth of their catalog—from 85,000 to approximately 120,000 items in just five years. - Future-Ready: LogisticCity is designed for scalability, allowing for potential duplication on the existing site if needed. - PickCenter Rovolution: Hoffmann benefits from TGW’s self-learning and flexible picking robot, where cognitive robotics and machine learning enable autonomous error correction, ensuring uninterrupted work around the clock. 🌐 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e64bRr2g #Logistics #Innovation #GlobalBusiness #SupplyChain #HoffmannGroup #LogisticCity #TGWLogistics #Rovolution #machinelearning #robot

Last week, German public Broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk reported in their evening news #Abendschau on the use of our #Apogee robotic #exoskeletons at the Albrecht Dürer Airport Nürnberg. #Wearables such as the Apogee are primarily designed to provide protection and physical relief for workers in physically demanding jobs. But the use of human augmentation technologies is also inclusive. This is particularly relevant in the context of demographic change and labor shortages. Jobs in #logistics or #baggagehandling at the #airport, which have traditionally been male-dominated, can now also be made more attractive to women through this type of smart augmentation. Demographic trends are also the reason why we'll be working into older ages in the future. In this context, the creation of healthy – and therefore more sustainable – jobs is becoming increasingly important. This is currently also particularly evident in the #nursing and #healtcare sector, where many professionals are retiring early due to the amount of physical strain. While technologies such as robotic exoskeletons won't solve all of today's and tomorrow's workplace challenges, they offer practical solutions to specific problems and are available and in use today – as the excellent use-case with the German Bionic e-#exoskeleton in Nuremberg shows. The piece can be viewed on the ARD and Bayerischer Rundfunk Mediathek: https://lnkd.in/eE8ApyBY #robotics #workplacesafety #inclusion #sustainability #workplacesafety #LogiMAT

THAT'S A WRAP! Thoughts on Hannover Messe 2024 It was a privilege for Accelerate-Accélérer to help organize Canada’s EV supply chain delegation at this year’s HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s largest and most important technology and manufacturing trade show. Despite the immense scale of the event and the tens of thousands of participants from all over the world, it felt like we were part of a small city, where progress and ingenuity were on display at every turn. Here are some of my key takeaways: 💶Canada is open for business The focus and determination of the companies in our group to build or expand global relationships was something to behold. Scaling Canadian vehicle component, battery and materials firms sought and secured meetings with large global players and worked 15-hour days to make sure they told their stories to the right people. 💡Canadian problem solving was on full display In each of the twenty or so exhibition halls (all of which were the size of a major airport terminal), there were robotic arms or some other impressive tech. It was heartening to see so many smart people from around the world thinking through how to address big challenges. From #EV tech to electronics to #AI, our country was well represented and anyone walking through the Messe would have been impressed by the entrepreneurialism and ambition on display from Canada. 📲AI can be practical Media coverage of AI can make it seem like the only bankable applications for the tech are limited to chatbots or camera phone images. Ask the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) though and they’ll show you in real time how their proprietary AI detects and corrects possible imbalances to ensure their rare earth processing remains consistent and pure. Or ask ProEV, a division of Electrical Components International how the technology can be applied to quality control in manufacturing through their KonnectAI platform. ⤴️We’re going to need a bigger hall! Because of the hard work and collaboration between Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and NGen Canada, Canada had a large and very impressive showing this year. Next year, Canada’s going to blow it out of the water as the PARTNER COUNTRY for Hannover Messe 2025. This will be an enormous opportunity for innovative Canadian companies across a number of sectors to showcase their solutions to global investors and purchasers and we’re looking forward to once again leaning in to help tell the Canadian EV industry story. Charles Vincent Jayson Myers Christina Bilyk Anthony (Tony) Hahn, MA, mMBA Arthur Kong, M.P.A., P.Eng. Nano One Materials Corp. TSX: NANO E3 Lithium Calogy Solutions Exro Technologies Inc. University of Windsor William El Khoury  

🚀 Rebranding in full effect. 🥸 Wie wichtig ist das Auftreten einer Firma? Kann ein Rebranding helfen?

A fantastic, hands-on event with an exciting showcase and insightful discussions! The SYNAOS-powered showcase stood out, showing how quickly our software can manage different hardware across various workflows 👏 💡 𝗠𝘆 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: - Human-robot collaboration is essential but needs improvement to lower entry barriers. - Robot acceptance is still a challenge, but they often handle tasks people prefer to avoid. - Economic considerations are crucial—timing is everything when automating processes. - Courage to innovate: Test new tech in isolated areas while minimizing risk in critical workflows.

🚀 Celebrating Our Next Milestone: Automotion Expands to Germany! 🌟 Breaking Boundaries, Building Bridges Last week, amidst the vibrant energy of HANNOVER MESSE we had the honor to discuss and officialize our partnership with Schneider Electric in Germany! This strategic move unlocks new horizons, allowing Automotion’s cutting-edge solutions to empower German OEMs driving innovation in flexible and sustainable machinery. 🤝 A unified path forward Automotion stands tall, ready to deliver unparalleled value to OEMs across Belgium, the Netherlands, and now Germany. Our expansion is all about enabling growth and amplifying value across all three countries. 🌐 Empowering Industry Leaders When OEMs partner with Automotion, they’re not just investing in technology; they’re choosing a path toward industry leadership. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Schneider Electric, your trust fuels our ambition. We’re excited to further unite our strengths and create impactful solutions together. 🔗 Whether you’re an OEM or a potential team member looking to be part of our exciting mission, drop us a message and let’s explore opportunities together! #HM24 #ImpactMaker #Innovation #Sustainability Jessica Bethune Barbara Frei-Spreiter Joseba Pérez Aranguren

EConoM Consortium paves the way for Smart Construction 🏗️🚀 Last week, the EConoM consortium gathered in Aachen for an insightful meeting, where project partners discussed the current status and mapped out the final steps for the last few months of the project. One of the event’s standout features was the live demonstration at the reference construction site, where attendees had the unique opportunity to witness firsthand how the solutions for construction progress monitoring, quality assurance, and logistics seamlessly operate. 💡 For UNIBERG, this collaboration provides a critical platform to apply and further develop our expertise in 5G network implementation and edge technology solutions. Our contributions are pivotal in establishing the infrastructure foundation for future construction sites, making them more efficient, connected, and intelligent. Stay tuned for more updates soon! 🚀 #UNIBERG #CreatingtheFutureofConnectivity #EConoM #Construction #Private5G #AI #Innovation #EdgeComputing