Amazon has developed a new warehouse robot that uses touch to rummage around shelves to find the right product to ship to customers. The robot, called Vulcan, is a meaningful step toward making robots less sausage-fingered compared to human beings. Honing robots’ tactile abilities further may allow them to take on more fulfillment and manufacturing work in the years ahead. Built on advances in robotics, engineering, and physical AI, Vulcan is making our workers’ jobs easier and safer while moving orders more efficiently.
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May 9, 2025
Mercedes-Benz and the Munich-based technology company The Mobility House are launching a Europe-wide partnership in the field of intelligent charging services for private households with private car ownership. The introduction of V1G and V2G solutions is planned with the new generation of electric vehicles from Mercedes, such as the upcoming electric CLA.
The two German companies are aiming for a Europe-wide cooperation to intelligently connect Mercedes-Benz electric cars with the European grids.
May 9, 2025
BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle producer, has officially launched operations in Romania, introducing its full-electric and plug-in hybrid models to the local market. The move is part of the company’s broader strategy to expand across Europe.
Romanian customers now have access to a range of SUV and sedan models, featuring various powertrain options.
May 4, 2025
The energy price index fell 7.6% in April, led by sharp declines in U.S. natural gas (-17.6%) and crude oil (-6.8%).
Food prices edged down 0.5%, raw materials dipped 0.9%, and beverages eased 0.8%.
Metal prices dropped 7%, while precious metals rose 6.3%.
April 22, 2025
Mondi and Evonik introduce new paper valve bag for specialty chemical powders. By removing the plastic coated layer used in the previous solution, the new bag reduces the overall weight of the packaging by 30%. The two companies began collaborating in 2022, aiming for a more sustainable bag solution. The collaboration resulted in a two-ply pre-made paper-based bag, removing a plastic-coated paper layer from the previous packaging.
April 15, 2025
The groundbreaking of the Romania factory was celebrated in May 2023 and the first tire was produced in July 2024. Now, Nokian Tyres is starting tire deliveries from its new factory in Oradea, Romania. The first deliveries through Nokian Tyres distribution centers to Central European customers and consumers include winter and all-season tires. The factory is the world's first full-scale zero CO2 emission tire factory with all energy generated without fossil fuels and utilizes the most modern technology to produce tires.
April 9, 2025
Volkswagen Group has announced a partnership with Valeo and Mobileye to improve driver assistance systems in its upcoming MQB-based vehicles. The collaboration aims to integrate advanced technology to support partially automated driving, streamline procurement and enhance compliance with safety regulations. The new improved system features a 360-degree ring of multiple cameras and radars, along with software-defined capabilities, enabling hands-free driving on approved roads, smart parking, and better occupant and pedestrian safety.