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Key points: The latest version of the Sepia Casepacker has been installed at VGK Cool Logistics, a member of the Kivits Logistics Group, by Het Packhuys. The fully automatic Sepia Casepacker was developed in-house by Het Packhuys in conjunction with JT-S. It can process up to 110 trays per minute, placing minimal stress on the … Read more Dutch firm ascends automation ranks with new Sepia Casepacker.

R+D Automation is leveraging its acquisition by The Krones Group to strengthen its position as a leader in life sciences automation. The U.S. based company specializes in automating processes and manufacturing in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. The new strategy, which includes a new brand and website, comes a year after the company was acquired … Read more Krones Group powers R+D Automation to the top in Life Sciences.

Grimes, Canadian singer and ex-girlfriend of Elon Musk, is working on an AI-powered plush toy named Grok, the first product from Silicon Valley startup Curio. The toy is designed to interact with children, capable of holding long conversations as if it were a friend. Grimes is an investor in and adviser to Curio, and will … Read more Grimes, Musk’s ex, developing Grok, a fun AI Toy.

Key Points: Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, delivers a speech from jail using AI technology. The AI-voiced speech was part of a five-hour “virtual powershow” organised by Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). This innovative use of AI has raised concerns about internet censorship and the fairness of the upcoming election in Pakistan. Imprisoned … Read more Imran Khan, behind bars, reaches out through AI whispers.

In a unique political move, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to campaign from behind bars. Using an AI tool created by ElevenLabs, Khan’s political party created a “voice clone” to deliver an impassioned speech on his behalf. This AI-led initiative is seen as an attempt to circumnavigate state censorship … Read more AI Clone Campaigns for Imprisoned Imran Khan in Pakistan.

Chinese aerial work platform (AWP) manufacturer XCMG has opened a new automated factory for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). The factory has been built at a cost of nearly RMB2 billion ($315 million) and has an annual capacity of 60,000 units. The company said the facility represents a significant step forward in intelligent manufacturing, with … Read more XCMG unveils cutting-edge automated MEWP manufacturing hub

Android Police’s review of the best home automation systems includes Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Roku Smart Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, SimpliSafe, Philips Hue, and Control4. Google Home and Google Assistant were rated the best overall due to their wide compatibility, ease of installation, and high performing smart displays. Roku Smart Home was awarded the … Read more Unveiling 2023’s Top Smart Home Automation Systems

Insider, a platform that aids enterprise marketers in developing individualized cross-channel experiences, has been identified as a leading marketing automation solution in G2’s Winter’24 reports. It earned the top position in six categories and received a perfect user satisfaction score of 100/100. Highlights from the report include: Insider ranked the best in Personalization Software, with … Read more Top Spot for Insider in G2’s Winter Reports, Best in Marketing Automation

Key points: Elon Musk’s ex-girlfriend and Canadian singer Grimes is working on creating an AI-powered toy named Grok, in the form of a rocket that can interact with children. The toy is the first product from Silicon Valley startup Curio, which uses Open AI’s technology to create toys that can hold interactive conversations with children. … Read more Grok: AI Toy in Works by Grimes, Elon Musk’s Ex-Girlfriend.