bONE Tech Introduces the World’s First Ski Goggles to Integrate Bluetooth Mesh Network
bONE Tech today introduced IceBRKR, the world’s first ski goggles to integrate bone conduction audio and Bluetooth 5.0 MESH Intercom technology to make the skiing or snowboarding experience more entertaining and safe. The Kickstarter Campaign, which launched last week with a funding goal of $30,000 USD, features a limited Super Early Bird special of $79 USD, as well as several other rewards for backers. Goal is reached and funding almost doubled from desired amount, until $59,865 now.
The 88th Euroconstruct Conference in Warsaw
The 88th Euroconstruct Conference will take place on 28-29 November 2019 in Warsaw.
Euroconstruct is an association of European construction research organisations. Country-specific construction forecasts are carried out by national members who know their market best. Euroconstruct provides information, analyses and forecasts to help making business plans more precisely and more effectively.
Euroconstruct conferences addresses all those involved in construction activities: producers of building materials and equipment, construction companies, designers, architects, engineers, contractors, investors, financiers, insurers, and other related professions.
Soon there will be avatars working on the assembly line
20 cameras, state of the art sensors and virtual reality glasses. It may look like the studio of a tech start up, but it isn’t; it’s SEAT’s biomechanics lab located in the CARS Health and Rehabilitation Centre in Martorell.
ABB to exit solar inverter business
ABB und das italienische Unternehmen FIMER S.p.A. haben heute bekanntgegeben, dass sie eine Vereinbarung über den Verkauf des Solarwechselrichtergeschäfts von ABB an FIMER unterzeichnet haben. Die Transaktion wird die Zukunftsperspektiven des Solarwechselrichtergeschäfts verbessern und es ABB ermöglichen, ihr Geschäftsportfolio weiter konsequent auf andere Wachstumsmärkte auszurichten.
Graphene Cuts Elevator Energy Consumption in Half
Skeleton Technologies, the European market leader for ultracapacitors and energy storage systems for transportation and grid applications, is entering into a strategic partnership with the Spanish company Epic Power to reduce the power consumption of elevators by up to 50%, enabling significant cost savings. The system is already in use in a number of public, residential, and commercial buildings throughout Europe.
Workers in Europe in good health, but emotional demands take their toll
People at work in Europe report good health and well-being, and increased control over their work activities. However, Eurofound data shows that work is also becoming more emotionally demanding, which poses a risk to health, as well as the long-term sustainability of work itself.
TalTech is establishing co-operation with the US on developing self-driving cars
Tallinn University of Technology is signing a co-operation agreement with Florida Polytechnic University on the 10th of April, to join forces for future development and increasing security of automated vehicles (AV).
Self-driving cars and other autonomous systems are one of the most paradigm-changing technological developments in today's world. Transportation is affecting every single person and has a large impact on economic development. There will be huge challenges to solve and international cooperation is crucial here.
Why 2019 marks the year for 5G?
2019 marks the year for 5th-Generation Wireless Systems (5G) to come to life, with large scale 5G roll-out and more than thirty 5G devices rushing into the market, including 5G smartphones, industry and production solutions and much more.
Telia, Ericsson and Volvo CE Launch Sweden’s First 5G Network for Industries
Telia, Ericsson and Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have launched Sweden’s first 5G network for industrial use today at Volvo CE’s facility in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Volvo CE is among the first in the world to use 5G technology to test remote-controlled machines and autonomous solutions.
The 5G network will be used at Volvo CE’s research and development facility in Eskilstuna to further develop solutions for remote control of construction machinery and fully-automated solutions. It will also be used to increase understanding of how connected machines can create added value for the customer.
Skeleton Technologies Appoints Renaud Lecompte as Chief Commercial Officer in Major Coup
Skeleton Technologies has appointed Renaud Lecompte as Chief Commercial Officer to drive the commercial effort as part of the company’s growth plan and goal to become the market leader in ultracapacitor-based energy storage.