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Earlier this week, our team – alongside Brenda Osler from Richmond Hill Economic Development – participated in a #YRtech site visit at Maple Advanced Robotics Inc. (MARI). This innovative Richmond Hill, York Region-based robotics company is specializing in AI-driven software platforms for the advancement and commercialization of robotics and machine vision in advanced manufacturing. MARI is currently working with industry leaders like Magna International, a global auto parts company headquartered in York Region. Their AI software solutions are being used to create maximum efficiency for autonomous robot activities like sanding and buffing metal and wood products. Their software adapts to teach itself at a pace far faster than traditional robot programming, leading to tasks being done quicker and with a higher degree of precision. This is an excellent example of a company in York Region leveraging access to top Canadian talent to develop innovative solutions for opportunities where software and hardware intersect on a global scale. This is the strength of the #YRtech ecosystem that is home to over 4,900 ICT companies! MARI's technology was developed with support from NGen Canada and has recently received a second round of funding to continue to advance their AI-software solutions. Thank you to Executive Vice President, Yi Li, for showing our team around and highlighting the impressive technology this #YRtech company is developing! We look forward to Maple Advanced Robotics Inc. being part of the York Region and broader Canadian delegation heading to HANNOVER MESSE next year. If you're part of an innovative #YRtech company interested in learning more about the opportunity at Hannover Messe next year, connect with one of our Senior Business Development Advisors, Gordon Scheel, CITP or Katie Maginn to setup a call or potentially even a site visit like this! #YorkRegion #RichmondHill #AdvancedManufacturing #Software #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #NGenCanada #Robotics #RoboticsSoftware #SiteVisit #AutonomousRobots #Technology #HM25 #HannoverMesse

Local performance is not necessarily REAL performance. Yesterday I was speaking with my good friend and mentor Antonio MICCOLI. He said he understood how Progress Lab was different from other #MES suppliers from a business model perspective, but he could not see how the #ProgressPlatform was different as a product. I replied: "Manufacturers must coordinate #RnD, #production and #quality. With other systems, it's like doing 1000 meters/yard race changing car multiple times on the way. It's a total waste. You can be driving the fastest cars in the world, but you're never going to get good performance overall." The Progress Platform takes you from beginning to end. Right out of the box. Plus, our platform is incredibly easy to use. You don't usually get frontline operators onboarded in five minutes. That's what we do. You'll feel the difference. If you want to have a taste, just book an appointment and we'll show you. https://lnkd.in/gTuQ6CNa --- ✍️ Agree/Don't agree? Tell us why in the comments! ♻️ Share with someone who is struggling integrating manufacturing data

I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹'𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 at the Anaheim Convention Center in L.A. This 4-day event brought together over 10,000 leaders, innovators, and critical thinkers to explore the future of industrial operations. It is renowned as the "Leading Event for Industrial Automation and Digital Transformation," aiming to propel technological advancements in the industry. ⚙️ During the fair, I engaged with peers and subject matter experts from diverse backgrounds, delving into the realm of new-age 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🤖 The hands-on labs provided valuable insight into cutting-edge technologies driving society's digital transformation. Keynote speakers and demonstrations shed light on current challenges, existing solutions, and the uncharted territories we are yet to conquer. One highlight was introducing the concept of 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 to many attendees, igniting discussions on its potential applications. 💡 As I am currently conducting research to develop an 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙨𝙤𝙛𝙩 𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙤𝙩 for space exploration, I shared my vision with fellow problem-solvers. The enthusiasm for exploring softer alternatives to traditional rigid robots was undeniable, signaling a promising shift in the industry's landscape. Excited by the possibilities that soft robotics can offer, I am eager to push the boundaries of innovation and problem-solving in this field. The fair has inspired me to continue my research and contribute to groundbreaking solutions that redefine the future of automation! #AutomationFair #IndustrialAutomation #Robotics #SoftRobotics

WoTS happened at WoTS? Here’s what I noticed I had a blast at the World of Industry, Technology & Science (#WoTS) trade show. As Domain Lead Industry at Spark design & innovation, it was the perfect spot to catch up on the learn WoTS happening, chat with strategic partners and get inspired. Here are my top takeaways! 𝟭. 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 In an open economy with parallel imports and open borders, exclusive dealership models are becoming unsecure. If you have the volume, one way to leverage your unique market knowledge is to develop your own product. At Spark, we are happy to help turn your first ideas into concrete plans.  𝟮. 𝗙𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗘𝗠𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 The market is dominated by the US and Japan, but why? We're not sure. Anyone with insights, please share in the comments!  𝟯. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 Safety in the industry sector, especially regarding explosion protection, is critical. Need Ex certification? We can get you certified!  𝟰. 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗿? 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲! If your lab equipment doesn’t have a light bar, it’s just not up to today’s standards. And yes, we can help with that too. Curious to learn more or continue the discussion? Feel free to reach out or leave a comment! 💬 #Innovation #Industry #Technology #Design #ExplosionSafety #EX #LabEquipment #OEM #FPI

The automotive industry is at a tipping point. The new normal is taking shape, and with it comes new challenges, opportunities and priorities. In a world where collaboration and adaptability have quickly become key drivers of success, our recent automotive event held Frameless London proved to be an invaluable opportunity to inspire much-needed discussions around the future of this dynamic and ever-changing industry. Download our full insight report, produced in partnership with ArvatoConnect, to uncover what it takes to succeed in this new normal: https://lnkd.in/eGNnZXpr In the meantime, here's a glimpse of what to expect, courtesy of Craig Wills, Managing Director at Hi Mum! Said Dad. #Automotive #AutomotiveIndustry #IndustryEvent #Mobility #IndustryInsights #Roundtable

Half a billion cars! When somebody asks me what I do, I typically answer ‘I make talking cars’. That’s a great conversation opener, but it also shows that despite all the high tech we create, the end product is a very much tangible – audible – solution that is providing helpful and natural assistance to our customers’ users. These customers of ours, the carmakers and automotive suppliers, have grown to be strong, trusted partners over more than two decades, and we have now reached an impressive milestone together: the 500 millionth vehicle equipped with Cerence technology just ran off the belt! Our core competencies that we’ve owned for 20+ years - artificial intelligence, language models, multimodal UIs – have really been taking off in the last 24 months. We’re at the center of the AI revolution and have exciting times ahead. So, here’s to the next 500 million, it will be fun! #WeAreCerence #automotive #AI #genAI #LLM #UX #UI

Autonomous Drive (AD) was the focus on the agenda for Drive Sweden Forum 2024 in Gothenburg today. Is the technology for AD ready? The conclusion was “yes” for some deployments, but there is much more to be done to deploy it in less restricted and known areas. There is a need for new technologies like BlincVision Terranet AB (Nasdaq TERRNT B) to enable autonomous drive worldwide and speed up the time of implementation. If done right, autonomous drive can save more lives in the traffic!

Along my teammate Mihai-Cristian Cozma we joined a delightful event, with a lot of news and features presented by Vector Austria colleagues at Vector TechDay in Iaşi! #intech #engineeringservices #automotive #vector #vectortechday

Today I performed a presentation about Volvos transformation journey and innovation management for SWIRA, SWIRA – SWEDISH INDUSTRIAL ROBOT ASSOCIATION #VolvoGTO #AssarInnovation

"Thrilled to announce that our team secured first place in the RC competition at our college event! 🏆 Working alongside talented teammates, we navigated challenges, engineered solutions, and ultimately emerged victorious. It's a testament to our collaborative spirit, dedication, and passion for robotics. Grateful for the opportunity to showcase our skills and grateful to everyone who supported us along the way. Here's to many more successes ahead! #Robotics #Engineering #Teamwork"