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Quebec metal sector adopts Estim.ai to boost project estimation
Large Language Models

Quebec metal sector adopts Estim.ai to boost project estimation

Quebec's metal sector launches AI tool Estim.ai to cut project estimation time, boosting productivity amid skilled labour shortages with CAD $1.1M investment.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Mimic raises USD $16 million to scale dexterous AI robotics
Robotics

Mimic raises USD $16 million to scale dexterous AI robotics

Swiss startup mimic secures USD $16 million to advance AI-driven robotic hands for complex industrial tasks, aiming to boost automation and dexterity in factories.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Smart ERP: The missing link in resilient distribution management
Digital Transformation

Smart ERP: The missing link in resilient distribution management

Distributors face rising costs and supply chain risks; smart ERP solutions offer real-time data and automation to protect profits and improve resilience.

By Terry Smagh • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Canon unveils Colorado XL-series printers for 3.2-metre graphics
Marketing Technologies

Canon unveils Colorado XL-series printers for 3.2-metre graphics

Canon launches the Colorado XL-series printers, offering 3.2m-wide UVgel printing for versatile, high-speed graphics on flexible and rigid media.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Charlotte robot promises eco-safe home building on Earth & Moon
Clean technologies

Charlotte robot promises eco-safe home building on Earth & Moon

Charlotte, a new robot by Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt, can build eco-friendly homes on Earth and the Moon up to 5,000 times faster than traditional methods.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
HP unveils new Indigo presses & marks 3,000 global installs
Digital Transformation

HP unveils new Indigo presses & marks 3,000 global installs

HP unveiled new Indigo digital presses at Labelexpo Europe 2025, celebrating 3,000 global installs and boosting label and packaging printing efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Beijing AIForce wins accelerator for eco-friendly electric tractors
Supply Chain

Beijing AIForce wins accelerator for eco-friendly electric tractors

Beijing AIForce Technology won PepsiCo's Greenhouse Accelerator for its autonomous electric tractors, advancing sustainable farming across Asia Pacific.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Exclusive: OneAdvanced's Damien Durston on why workforce visibility is key
Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: OneAdvanced's Damien Durston on why workforce visibility is key

Australian manufacturers are boosting productivity by using real-time workforce data tools to tackle labour shortages, compliance, and operational challenges.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
DeepHealth gains FDA approval for remote scanning in ultrasound
Health Technologies

DeepHealth gains FDA approval for remote scanning in ultrasound

DeepHealth secures FDA clearance for TechLive, a remote scanning system now supporting ultrasound, enhancing efficiency amid rising radiology workloads.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Age as an asset: Inclusive hiring solutions for Australia's over-50 workforce
Digital Transformation

Age as an asset: Inclusive hiring solutions for Australia's over-50 workforce

Nearly 25% of Australia's 2025 workforce is over 50, yet 42% face age discrimination, despite their vital skills in sectors like healthcare and construction.

By Mark Samlal • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Celonis & Genpact launch app to cut supply chain transport costs
Supply Chain

Celonis & Genpact launch app to cut supply chain transport costs

Celonis and Genpact have launched an app to cut supply chain transport costs by improving efficiency, carrier performance, and real-time decision-making.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

How AI is driving growth and transforming the future of hospitality
Robotics

How AI is driving growth and transforming the future of hospitality

AI is transforming hospitality, with the market set to soar from USD $90 million to $8.12 billion by 2034, boosting efficiency and guest experiences worldwide.

By Filip Linek • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
AutoStore's FlexBins boost warehouse efficiency for UK grocers
Storage

AutoStore's FlexBins boost warehouse efficiency for UK grocers

AutoStore's new FlexBins, piloted by UK grocer Veloq, enhance warehouse storage and efficiency, addressing labour shortages and boosting delivery speed.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Syrve unveils AI tools to boost hospitality efficiency & savings
Customer Experience

Syrve unveils AI tools to boost hospitality efficiency & savings

Syrve launches AI-powered tools to boost hospitality efficiency, offering faster inventory counts, smarter invoice scanning and fleet optimisation globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Navigating the near-constant risk of non-compliance in safety
Risk & Compliance

Navigating the near-constant risk of non-compliance in safety

SafeWork NSW's largest safety blitz in a decade issued over 500 notices, highlighting widespread non-compliance and ongoing risks in Australian workplaces.

By Luke Boyle • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
PT Blink offers steel-based solution for Australia's housing gap
Hyperscale

PT Blink offers steel-based solution for Australia's housing gap

PT Blink proposes using Whyalla steel in multi-storey housing to tackle Australia's housing shortfall and secure the steelworks' future amid industry shifts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Baemingo launches lending arm to support struggling EU restaurants
Fintech

Baemingo launches lending arm to support struggling EU restaurants

Baemingo launches a lending arm offering up to EUR €50,000 to struggling European restaurants facing inflation and labour shortages pressures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025