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6 scalable technologies for sustainable agriculture

End-to-end innovation is so vital. Sustainable agriculture technologies need to meet complexity with ingenuity, solving for multiple SDGs at once, both locally and holistically.

Expanding Organics Recycling: Overcoming Challenges

Adopting organics recycling can be a challenge for companies, overcoming those challenges requires innovative thinking, the creation of a new kind of infrastructure and raising awareness among end-consumers about the benefits of circular organics recycling.

“Shark Tank” Winning Food Tech Company Pivots and Scales with Xometry’s Prototyping and Injection Molding Services

Numilk dramatically shifted its product design to deliver an elevated plant-based milk experience by utilizing a variety of manufacturing processes from Xometry.

How Off-Highway OEMs are Combating the Labor Shortage With Automation

The construction and agricultural industries are looking into new solutions to revitalize their workforce and meet demands; one of these paths leads to automated machinery with a focus on safety and profitability.

Farmers Crack Down on Finding ‘Needle in the Potato-sack’

Prince Edward Island’s warehouses look distinctly different than they did 10 years ago. Many farmers in this region have introduced raw material inspection systems as an added safety precaution.

How Container Farming Benefits Correctional Facilities

Hydroponic container farms offer a unique solution by providing inmates hands-on training in an engaging and therapeutic environment. This blog explores how this sustainable and efficient farming technique can contribute to breaking the cycle of recidivism.

The Future Landscape: Emerging Technologies and Precision Farming SaaS for Indian Agriculture

The adoption of emerging technologies and SaaS for precision farming is still in its early stages in India, but it is growing rapidly. With the sector witnessing high technological advancements that are affordable, it is set to revolutionize Indian agriculture.

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Dubai opens the first vertical farm with iFarm technologies in the UAE

The first vertical farm in the UAE to use iFarm technologies has been set up in Dubai. Operating under Mama Natura Greens brand, the farm produces ultra-fresh leafy greens, microgreens, edible flowers and more using advanced iFarm Multigreens technology.

Eden Green Accelerates Growth to Meet Rising Market Demand

Eden Green broke ground on their $40 million Phase 2 expansion of their Cleburne campus, and welcomed Will Parkey as Chief Financial Officer to accelerate the company’s strategic growth.

Semifinalists Announced for $1 Million USD Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge

This year’s Challenge received over 900 submissions from 78 countries as multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs submitted their innovative approaches to transform the food system towards better nutrition security and planetary health.

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UfarmX Expands from Nigeria to Senegal: Bridging Gaps Through Blockchain and Powering the Next Generation of Farmers with The SEED Project Partnership

UFarmX and the Seed Project partnership inspires the next generation of farmers to participate in the innovative economic engine driven by the sports industry.

BRANSTON MASHES IT UP WITH NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY

A new venture for the company, which currently handles 350,000 tonnes of potatoes for fresh and prepared products, the mashed potato facility will expand Branston's capabilities and enhance its long-term sustainability. It is due to be operational by spring 2024 and will be led by Wayne Mansfield, mash production manager.

Fresh Del Monte Sets New Standards in Sustainability with 2022 Report

Global agriculture giant achieves groundbreaking success with its first carbon neutral certified pineapple, reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, and food waste

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Cartesian robots with the right design upgrades can take over manual transfer operations with ease
Cartesian robots with the right design upgrades can take over manual transfer operations with ease

Cartesian robots with the right design upgrades can take over manual transfer operations with ease

Manufacturing and packaging operations that still depend on manual material or parts handling operations can reap immediate benefits from a type of automation based on long-travel Cartesian robots with custom end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and advanced sensing capabilities. These robots can support a variety of machines - performing otherwise manual tasks such as machine tending or transferring in-process parts - making long-travel Cartesian transfer robots a major upgrade to processes and operations. Download the White Paper from Bell-Everman

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Bell-Everman

Bell-Everman creates motion devices that offer best-of-class precision, quality and value. Our motion control technologies are incorporated into a wide variety of automation and metrology systems-including those found in the aerospace, biomedical, semiconductor, electronics assembly, laser and water jet cutting, CNC machining and packaging industries. Our product line comprises precision linear bearings, linear motion positioning devices, rotary stages and complete multi-axis robotic systems. All of the products are designed and built in our own facility in Southern California.