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Digitalisation and natural resources

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Digitalisation and natural resources Digitalisation is in creasingly affecting all aspects of our lives. However, its impact on the natural resource demand has not been sufficiently examined, yet. The UBA research project ‘Digitalisation and natural resources’ applies simulation models to analyse the resource intensity of the digital transformation in Germany with the aim of identifying ways for an environmentally sound development. 24.09.2024 275 More and more aspects of our private and professional everyday life are becoming digital. This change offers enormous potential for the economy, society, and the environment – new products and services are created through digitalisation, industrial processes become more efficient, and, ultimately, resources can be conserved. However, hardly any investigations have been carried out so far on how the advancing digitalisation itself affects the demand for energy and natural resources, for example copper, plastics, special metals or rare earth
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Teledyne Marine Launches Intrepid – A GNSS/Inertial Navigation System

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Teledyne Marine Launches Intrepid – A GNSS/Inertial Navigation System Teledyne Marine introduces the Intrepid, a GNSS/Inertial Navigation System. Image courtesy Teledyne Marine Teledyne Marine introduces the Intrepid, a GNSS/Inertial Navigation System. The system is integrated with the SeaBat T20-ASV processor and comprises a compact inertial measurement unit (IMU) and two GNSS antennas, delivering reliable and precise positioning. With the Intrepid on board, no manual interfacing between sensors is required, as the system automatically streams data to third-party software. This eliminates the need for manual sensor interfacing and reduces downtime. The centralized system aims to streamline firmware and software updates, providing users with effortless access to the latest features and enhancements. The new Intrepid GNSS/Inertial Navigation System combines immediate feedback with the consistent and precise results of the SeaBat T20-ASV, delivering a seamless mapping experience. The In
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Continental Develops Software Solutions for Mobile Robots, Leveraging the Power of Amazon Web Services

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Continental Develops Software Solutions for Mobile Robots, Leveraging the Power of Amazon Web Services Focus on highly available, globally scalable software for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) in Intralogistics and Agriculture Customers will benefit from Continental’s AMR know-how and Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) cloud expertise Rahul Singh, Global Head of AMR Software at Continental: “AWS’ solutions and services will help us to deliver state of the art Autonomous Mobile Robots with outstanding safety and reliability” The AMR Agriculture is a carrier for various implements to fulfill a variety of tasks such as selective harvesting. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, July 16, 2024. Continental Mobile Robots, leveraging the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS), has developed new software solutions for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR). The engagement focuses on managing the hybrid deployment of Continental’s scalable AMR navigation software stack, which powers multiple product lines such as Intralogis
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New Composite Material Is Stiff, But Still Dampens Vibration and Noise

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New Composite Material Is Stiff, But Still Dampens Vibration and Noise Register for free to listen to this article A compressor hums, an air conditioning system rattles, a railway carriage chassis clatters, sending reverberations through its passengers. Vibrations are not only annoying but can also be harmful. Over the long term, they can destroy materials and machines and shorten their service lives. What’s more, the noise generated by vibrations is harmful to human health and wellbeing. To mitigate vibrations and noise, engineers use damping materials such as foams, rubber and mechanical elements in the form of springs or shock absorbers in many technical applications. This often makes these applications bulkier, heavier and more expensive, however. Moreover, it is not always possible to effectively suppress vibrations using retrofitted damping elements. This is the reason for the high worldwide demand for materials that are rigid, load-bearing and have effective internal damping ca
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IFPE 2023: New Fluid Power, Motion Control and Power Transmission Technologies

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IFPE 2023: New Fluid Power, Motion Control and Power Transmission Technologies The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) taking place March 14-18, 2023, will provide a look at the latest advancements in hydraulic and pneumatic technologies as well as those for motion control and power transmission. Several companies exhibiting at IFPE have announced the various technologies they intend to showcase, which range from more traditional components and systems to those which are helping to meeting the growing trends of electrification, automation and digitization. READ MORE: 3 Key Technology Trends at IFPE 2023 Visit our IFPE channel for more technology launch news, video interviews and more content related to one of the year's largest events dedicated to the fluid power and motion control industries. Continental Demonstrates Next Gen Hydraulic Hoses Continental's ContiTech group plans to show digital solutions and products designed to offer improvements in efficiency and rel
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NexAIoT to Launch Next-Gen AI-Powered AMR NexMOV-2 with Kudan Visual SLAM and Showcase at Japan Robot Week 2024

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NexAIoT to Launch Next-Gen AI-Powered AMR NexMOV-2 with Kudan Visual SLAM and Showcase at Japan Robot Week 2024 Kudan Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Daiu Ko) is excited to announce the commercial launch of the NexMOV-2, a next-generation AI-powered autonomous mobile robot developed by NexAIoT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: New Taipei City, Taiwan; Chairman: Clement Lin). NexAIoT, a leader in industrial automation solutions, has equipped the NexMOV-2 with Kudan’s cutting-edge Visual SLAM technology, providing groundbreaking navigation capabilities for industries seeking high-performance, autonomous solutions. NexAIoT’s development of the NexMOV-2 focused on creating an advanced autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that leverages its in-house AI and hardware expertise. By integrating Kudan Visual SLAM, the NexMOV-2 is designed for versatile deployment across a variety of environments while significantly reducing the production costs of AMRs. This strategic partnership between NexAIoT an
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Physicists find superconductor behavior at temperatures once thought 'impossible'

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Physicists find superconductor behavior at temperatures once thought 'impossible' Scientists have observed an unexpected new behavior in a superconducting material. If physicists can figure out the cause, it could help them to find room-temperature superconductors. An artist's concept image of a levitating superconductor. (Image credit: ktsimage via Getty Images) Scientists have found a key process required for superconductivity occurring at higher temperatures than previously thought. It could be a small but significant step in the search for one of the "holy grails" of physics, a superconductor that operates at room temperature. The discovery, made inside the unlikely material of an electrical insulator, reveals electrons pairing up at temperatures of up to minus 190 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 123 degrees Celsius) — one of the secret ingredients to the near-lossless flow of electricity in extremely cold superconducting materials. So far, the physicists are baf
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