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Seven years ago I took a hard left in my career. I had a great job at Google, owned an apartment in San Francisco, and had gotten the chance to work with super talented colleagues in cities all over the US and Europe. But I was deeply dissatisfied. I could not shake this feeling that technology needed to reach more people, and not through phones and screens, but where they lived. It needed to serve them better in their cities and communities. And that I could not play a role in shaping this change in my current environment. I decided to leave Google and put all of my energy into studying how technology could play a role in helping cities. My family and friends thought I was crazy for leaving such a cushy setup. Early in my journey I discovered URBAN-X. Their team embodied the ethos that designing better solutions for urban environments could change lives. I started following and absorbing their content. In 2021, I was serendipitously connected with Johan Schwind. In a chance interview, he pushed my understanding of cities, showing me how cities will be the arena where climate change can be fought. One year later, he gave me a platform to deepen this understanding by allowing me to write for URBAN-X. Every month since 2022, I have researched and written about a new segment in the Climate Tech ecosystem. I learned about cutting-edge technologies, interviewed founders solving wicked problems, and attended a handful of Climate Tech events across the country. Through all of this writing and research, I started to firmly believe that transportation is on the front lines of climate change. And creating solutions that propel transport towards cleaner form factors could not only reduce emissions, but change the lives of many undeserved communities where transport plays a big role. This year, the URBAN-X team provided me a new platform when our team at Encode got accepted into their latest cohort. After a long time of learning through osmosis, I finally get to see how things work behind the curtain. And I am not surprised by the level rigor and discipline the URBAN-X team brings to their work in helping startups shape cities. For me, the journey started with a call to action. And it took me through twists, turns, and continued failure. I now recognize that’s part of it, and something to love. If anything, my resolve to solve problems for climate, cities and their people has only deepened. Now it's really time to get after it. 💪

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Multipick for Stretch | Boston Dynamics With Boston Dynamics' multipick functionality, Stretch is unlocking the next level of automated unloading. Stretch can now move multiple boxes with a single swing of the arm. In typical shipping containers filled with thousands of boxes, the robot is hitting significantly higher rates of productivity. Video source: Boston Dynamics -------------------------------- How to get your company on Wevolver? Wevolver is a platform used by millions of engineers to stay up to date about the latest technologies. Learn how your company can connect with the community and reach a global audience of engineers: https://lnkd.in/gZXqgqqE

Exascale in the US Industrial Base. Thought-provoking piece from Aaron Slodov on seriously reimagining next-level industry capability and capacity by unlocking a tech-enabled industry. Utilizing the principles that exploded tech to massively upgrade US manufacturing. His message to tech: "Go build something - Join a #manufacturing startup or start one." Oh, and Aaron did just that as one of the founders of Atomic Industries - combining tech and manufacturing to create a world where physical goods are produced at the speed of software. https://lnkd.in/gKre3sxF

Explore the transformative impact of AutoCortext's document capability in our demo video. Our Unique GenAI Models simplify complex documents, enhancing machine intelligence and operational efficiency. This innovative approach provides manufacturers with a deeper understanding of their equipment, fostering improved productivity and efficiency. See how our technology is reshaping manufacturing intelligence. Book a demo of AutoCortext: https://lnkd.in/gKRZ2YZK #AutoCortext #ManufacturingIntelligence #GenAI #OperationalEfficiency

This is a useful article for companies thinking about moving their production to a more automated solution.

#DigitalTwin vs. physical product. Is it really 100% the same? 🤔 An important step for bringing a digital design into the physical world is to check that automation equipment is manufacturing a piece accurately. Normally, it can take a person up to eight hours to fully inspect production precision. Could this be a task for a digital tool? Our engineering colleagues went on a quest to find out – and came upon the software-based solution Digital Twin Alignment from Israeli startup SkillReal - Digital Twins for Industrial Manufacturing. That was five years ago. In the meantime, Digital Twin Alignment became an element of our software portfolio. 🤝 Check out the comments to read the whole story 👇

A whirlwind first quarter for Fizyr and Q2 is off to a very fast start. I’ll be in Miami next week presenting to an investor group on macro-economic trends impacting the supply chain before heading to Chicago for the Automate Show (May 6-9). At Automate, I’ll be with our Fizyr North America colleagues and look forward to connecting with many of our partners and customers. Before we officially close the books on Q1, I’d like to share a handful of highlights of a very impactful quarter for Fizyr … Q1 closed with two of our biggest events of the year - MODEX in Atlanta, Georgia, USA and LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany. Our teams met with many clients, partners and prospects, continuing our mission to simplify complex automation. Heading into these shows, we unveiled Fizyr’s Vision AI Partner Program and our certified Vision Packs, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Robotics 24/7 and others recognized our unique approach. Many of our valued partners joined us at the shows, and we formally announced several partnerships, including the world’s best camera manufacturers: IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH, Photoneo and Zivid; our expanded engagement with AWL, one of Fizyr’s longest standing partners and a truly imaginative integrator; and our exciting new collaboration to bring vision AI the the pallet industry with Pallet Sorting Systems B.V. and Automated Machine Systems. Most importantly, we’ve begun rolling out Vision Pack installations with our partners, and I look forward to sharing more updates soon. At Fizyr, we automate many of the most complex tasks in logistics. This has been true for years, but our Vision Packs and Partner Program are truly game changers. Automating the most complex tasks in logistics used to be cost-prohibitive or deliver only limited performance, but Fizyr is making high-performance complex automation attainable. Our talented and amazing staff! Our incredible partners! Without them, Fizyr wouldn’t be on the cusp of this sea change in complex automation. Many thanks to everyone working tirelessly to build close working partnerships, integrate and test! Thanks for reading and remember to follow Fizyr on LinkedIn for updates as we continue to change the way the industry thinks about complex automation! 

TRACTIAN (YC W21) has raised $120 million in Series C funding to eliminate industrial downtime worldwide. Industrial maintenance is facing a growing crisis, with unplanned downtime now costing the world's top 500 companies 11% of their annual revenues—about $1.4 trillion. Recovery times have worsened, rising from 49 minutes five years ago to 81 minutes today, partly due to challenges like COVID-related skill gaps and supply chain delays. Modern equipment breakdowns are also harder to detect and repair. Tractian, founded by Igor Marinelli, Gabriel Lameirinhas, and Leonardo Vieira, addresses this by improving machine performance and minimizing downtime. As the Industrial Copilot for manufacturing leaders, Tractian helps companies ensure zero downtime while boosting technicians' productivity by closing the knowledge gap between human expertise and machine understanding. By leveraging proprietary models and AI, they provide tailored insights to optimize operations and prevent costly breakdowns. They're addressing an estimated 5% of global industrial GDP. For every $1,000 produced by the world's factories, $50 is generated in environments that rely on Tractian solutions. Congrats to the team on the Series C! https://lnkd.in/gMCpJnvr

Tangled up in "procedures," many businesses step over the dollar to pick up the dime. I keep seeing it happen. Rigid rules can strangle innovation. Remember, efficiency is a weapon of mass disruption. - Processes should set creativity free, not chain it down. - Transform operations into a smooth, well-oiled machine without turning people into robots. That's how empires are built. Unfussy yet flexible systems can reduce chaos, allowing focus on what matters. Not paperwork. Results. 🔍 Which are you building: an empire or a prison? #BusinessGrowth #Systemize #Automation #ProSulum