Last we heard from Anybots was back in February of last year, when they were offering a robotic receptionist service called AnyLobby. Since then, it's been fairly quiet over there, but apparently, this is why: they've been working on a new ...
Tags: robot, Anybots, consumer electronics
The two VDMA Textile Machinery Conferences held beginning of December in Mumbai and Coimbatore received excellent feedback from Indian textile mills. 16 textile machinery builders from Germany, their agents and subsidiaries presented ...
Conflict minerals and the Dodd-Frank Act may seem overwhelming for publically traded companies in the U.S. Compliance is scary, but it's simpler than many organizations fear. After initial hesitation, manufacturers are jumping on a variety ...
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that you make at least half of your grains whole grains. The amount recommended depends on your age and gender. Check out this chart provided by the USDA to see the recommended amount of ...
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Kingsmill is set to introduce new traffic light labeling on its packaging from January 2014. The new labeling will be applied to its range of sliced bread, rolls and breads of the world, as part of the company's commitment in the ...
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When it comes to removing weight from a Class 8 truck, how do you determine the value of a single pound removed? That's one of the questions Volvo sought to answer when optimizing its regional haul tractors for lighter weight. To find an ...
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The adult soft drinks sector is a burgeoning market. As Packaging News reported earlier this year, volume sales of adult drinks increased by 14.8% in the 12 months to September 2012. It comes as no surprise then that an increasing number of ...
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There is a great demand for Pallet box in the market today. These are boxes which will can be folded material like heavy machinery, higher end medical imaging devices, X-ray machines, food items, medicines and almost any things can be ...
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At first glance Burundi and Ethiopia look like total opposites. Burundi is the smallest country in Africa while Ethiopia is one of the largest. But the two countries have a lot more in common than you might think. Agriculture is the ...
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Greencore’s full-year results reveal both the resilience of the convenience foods sector, after the horsemeat scandal, and the potential for earnings per share growth next year, according to City analyst Panmure Gordon. Greencore ...
When it comes to the green movement, there are basically two sides to the coin: Environmental and health. The environmental component is pretty obvious, including such things as recycling and sustainable practices and, as such, gets the ...
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At first glance, the all-new third-generation Mini Cooper doesn’t look too different to the old one. But according to the car's chief designer, Anders Warming, there’s more of the classic Mini in the new design than in any of ...
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Our industry is constantly changing and meeting challenges, such as alternation to standards and regulations with regard to environmental protection and efficiency, requiring new methods. Biral has therefore extended the range with the ...
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The press supplier has unveiled the 'FL' name to its machines, designed to make it easier for the market to decipher and differentiate between the different models in the range. The formerly known Alpha compact press becomes the FL-1 with ...
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Sainsbury has overtaken Asda to become the UK’s second biggest supermarket, as the row with market leader Tesco – over its price comparison policy – continues. Justin King: 'We are leading among the supermarket pack' ...
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