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From conveying systems to packing robotics, the logistics and warehousing industry is one that has made use of automation for years to keep ahead of demand. Here, Stephen Hayes, Managing Director of Beckhoff UK,looks at the evolution of warehouse automation technology and new technological innovations helping the logistics industry.

NEC Corporation and Cyber Defense Institute have announced their support for the INTERPOL Digital Security Challenge (DSC), a virtual cyber crime investigation event that took place from October 12th to 16th. During the event, cyber crime investigation officers and experts in digital forensics from 50 countries came together to tackle a complex cyber crime scenario by exchanging knowledge and expertise.

Re-starting the global economy for billions of people will depend on successfully overcoming logistical challenges in the ‘last mile’ of a COVID-19 vaccine’s journey to immunisation stations, according to a new report.

maxon has collaborated with drone startup Flybotix to develop performance-optimised brushless DC motors for a new kind of inspection drone. With the know-how gained from this and other projects, maxon is making inroads into the new UAV market, where the reliability and quality of components are becoming more important.

FlyFocus’s new CableGuard is a detachable tethered UAV for civilian and law enforcement markets. In tethered mode, it hovers at altitudes to 70m for extended times; however, a remote command detaches the tether cable, allowing the UAV to freely fly and track a suspicious object for up to 30 minutes.

Food production must increase to feed an extra two billion people by 2050 -but how can this be done with limited land and workforce? Here Stewart Goulding, Managing Director ofElectro Mechanical Systems (EMS), explores how technology can boost the productivity of agriculture.

The energy system is undergoing unprecedented transformation, fuelled by factors such as technological developments, geopolitical shifts and environmental concerns. According to the World Economic Forum, decentralisation is one of the key trends that will accelerate the transition to sustainable energy supply.

Mythic has announced the Analogue Matrix Processor (Mythic AMP). The launch of the M1108 AMP delivers an analogue compute solution that achieves performance and power with accuracy comparable to digital devices.

Clarion Events Defence and Security has announced the appointment of Rear Adm Jon Pentreath CB OBE FRAeS as Military Advisor. In this role, Pentreath will primarily provide dedicated support for Clarion’s principal event, DSEI, as well as the specialist Undersea Defence Technology conference and exhibition.

By land, by sea, by air: the AEK 3000 HV Series offers flexible high voltage DC power, according to Relec Electronics. Its numerous applications include undersea power lines and tethered drones. The 3kW high voltage (HV) DC power supplies manufactured by Cotek, are now available from power conversion specialist, Relec Electronics.