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Eviden launches ‘Europe’s most powerful supercomputer’

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Eviden, the Atos Group business unit specializing in advanced computing, says its in-house-built Jupiter Booster – a partition designed for large-scale simulations and AI training – has been inaugurated today.

The event took place at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre in Germany, in the presence of Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of Germany, Hendrik Wüst, Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space and Ina Brandes, Minister for Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Already listed as Europe’s most powerful HPC and AI system and the 4th most powerful in the world, Jupiter is set to be the first in Europe to surpass the threshold of one quintillion calculations per second – the equivalent power of 10 million modern desktop computers. [Read more…] about Eviden launches ‘Europe’s most powerful supercomputer’

Honeywell raises $600 million for ‘developer of the world’s highest-performing quantum computer’

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Honeywell has announced an approximately $600 million equity capital raise for Quantinuum, developer of what the companies say is “the world’s highest-performing quantum computer”, at a pre-money equity valuation of $10 billion.

Quanta Computer, NVentures (Nvidia’s venture capital arm) and QED Investors have joined existing shareholders JPMorganChase, Mitsui, Amgen, Cambridge Quantum Holdings, Serendipity Capital and Honeywell – all of whom have reinvested in this round. The round also includes participation from new investors MESH and Korea Investment Partners.

This capital raise will support Quantinuum’s advancement of quantum computing at scale, which includes continued progress toward the upcoming launch of Helios, the company’s next generation quantum computing system that is expected to launch this year. [Read more…] about Honeywell raises $600 million for ‘developer of the world’s highest-performing quantum computer’

Nvidia launches new developer kit for autonomous vehicle developers

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As autonomous vehicle systems rapidly grow in complexity, equipped with reasoning vision language action models, generative AI and advanced sensor technologies, developers need tools that are powerful, efficient and built to meet automotive-grade safety requirements.

The Nvidia Drive AGX Thor developer kit – now available for preorder, with delivery in September – provides developers and researchers worldwide an advanced platform to accelerate the design, testing and deployment of AVs and intelligent mobility solutions.

The developer kit is built on the Nvidia Blackwell architecture, next-generation Arm Neoverse V3AE CPUs and the Nvidia DriveOS 7 software stack. [Read more…] about Nvidia launches new developer kit for autonomous vehicle developers

Kodiak Robotics integrates NXP chips into its autonomous truck technologies

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Kodiak Robotics, a provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, and NXP Semiconductors have announced that Kodiak has integrated NXP’s automotive processors and in-vehicle networking interfaces to further enhance the performance, robustness, and reliability of Kodiak’s autonomous system.

NXP’s automotive solutions – the S32G3 vehicle network processor, S32K3 microcontroller, VR5510 multi-channel high-voltage power management integrated circuit (PMIC), and PF53 – are integrated in the Kodiak Actuation Control Engine (ACE), Kodiak’s custom-designed computer that manages vehicle actuation independently from the main autonomy system.

The ACE is designed to allow the Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s AI-powered autonomous system, to run a safe fallback maneuver and bring a vehicle to a controlled stop if any safety-critical component of either the Kodiak Driver or the underlying vehicle platform fails. [Read more…] about Kodiak Robotics integrates NXP chips into its autonomous truck technologies

Infineon to enable humanoid robots with ‘precise motion and efficiency’ with Nvidia technology

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Infineon Technologies, one the world’s largest suppliers of chips to the automotive industry, is accelerating the development of humanoid robotics with Nvidia technology.

This integration combines Infineon’s expertise in microcontrollers, sensors, and smart actuators with the cutting-edge Nvidia Jetson Thor Series modules, enabling original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) to create more efficient, powerful, and scalable motor control solutions for humanoid robotics.

Humanoid robots are increasingly deployed in various important areas, including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, where they require efficient and reliable solutions for precise motion. [Read more…] about Infineon to enable humanoid robots with ‘precise motion and efficiency’ with Nvidia technology

Nvidia launches new ‘general robotics’ developer kit for $3,500

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Nvidia has launched its Nvidia Jetson AGX Thor developer kit and production modules, powerful new “robotics computers designed to power millions of robots across industries including manufacturing, logistics, transportation, healthcare, agriculture and retail”.

Early adopters include industry leaders Agility Robotics, Amazon Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Caterpillar, Figure, Hexagon, Medtronic and Meta, while 1X, John Deere, OpenAI and Physical Intelligence are evaluating Jetson Thor to advance their physical AI capabilities.

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, says: “We’ve built Jetson Thor for the millions of developers working on robotic systems that interact with and increasingly shape the physical world. [Read more…] about Nvidia launches new ‘general robotics’ developer kit for $3,500

Beckhoff opinion: Operating systems for industrial automation starts with people, not tech

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When people talk about operating systems (OS) in industrial automation, it’s easy to jump straight into performance stats, software capabilities or the technical specs.

But the real question most engineers and operations teams are asking themselves is much simpler: “Can our team actually use this?” [Read more…] about Beckhoff opinion: Operating systems for industrial automation starts with people, not tech

Architect of Change: Stepan Plotytsia’s Visionary Approach to AI, eCommerce, and Digital Transformation

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The Rarity of Visionary Leadership

In today’s digital landscape, where numerous companies undertake digital transformation and only a handful succeed, the call for visionary leadership has grown consistently louder.

Fortune 500 companies seeking to implement enterprise-wide technological innovations involving artificial intelligence (AI), e-commerce, cloud migration, and digital marketing face numerous challenges, including integrating disparate systems, overcoming organizational silos, and ensuring robust security (Hyland Software).

A more pressing challenge is the lack of tech leaders with the requisite expertise and strategic vision to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative projects across sectors. [Read more…] about Architect of Change: Stepan Plotytsia’s Visionary Approach to AI, eCommerce, and Digital Transformation

Top 10 predictive maintenance companies: Using AI to keep robotic systems running smoothly

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Unplanned downtime is the enemy of efficiency in modern manufacturing and logistics. When a robotic system fails unexpectedly, it can halt entire production lines, delay deliveries, and rack up costly repairs.

As factories and warehouses become more reliant on robots, ensuring their continuous operation is critical – and that’s where predictive maintenance comes in.

Predictive maintenance, powered by artificial intelligence, uses real-time sensor data to forecast failures before they happen. It’s a powerful evolution from traditional maintenance strategies, and it’s helping businesses across industries keep their robotic systems running smoothly. [Read more…] about Top 10 predictive maintenance companies: Using AI to keep robotic systems running smoothly

GreyOrange teams up with Google Cloud on ‘breakthrough warehouse AI’

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GreyOrange, a provider of warehouse orchestration software and hardware, has agreed a collaboration with Google Cloud to develop GreyMatter DeepNav, an AI-powered solution for dynamically managing and optimizing autonomous robotic operations at scale.

GreyMatter DeepNav will bring unprecedented levels of automation, efficiency, and accuracy to warehouse management for retail, logistics, and supply chain companies worldwide.

Large warehouses use Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to streamline and accelerate operations across the work floor, from receiving to storage, picking, packing, and shipping. But despite the clear benefits of AMRs, many companies struggle with the lengthy ramp-up time of new deployments. [Read more…] about GreyOrange teams up with Google Cloud on ‘breakthrough warehouse AI’