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Delta-Q Launches Webinar on Charger Software for High Performance EVs with CHARGED Magazine
The educational webinar will provide OEMs with tips on designing high performing, fully connected electric vehicles with customizable charger software
Delta-Q Technologies (Delta-Q), a leader in battery charging solutions for electric drive vehicles and machines, announced the planned release of its educational webinar with CHARGED Electric Vehicles Magazine (CHARGED). The webinar is titled, “The Unsung Capabilities of Charger Software in Creating a High-Performing EV.” It will cover three ways vehicle manufacturers can use charger software to communicate in an electric drive system.
Parties interested in viewing the content can register for access by clicking on the following link: https://hubs.ly/H0BPpyx0
Presented by Delta-Q and CHARGED, the webinar will be hosted on CHARGED’s website and led by Conway Hui, Delta-Q’s Director of Sales Application Engineering and Customer Support. Hui will share best practices on leveraging software to maximize machine runtimes and detail how customizable charger software can help OEMs:
• Create a fully integrated electric drive system, which prolongs battery life and maximizes electric vehicle performance.
• Help predict vehicle issues and perform diagnostics to prevent premature battery failure.
• Extract charger data to improve overall equipment safety and reduce maintenance spending.
“We are excited for the opportunity to partner with CHARGED to help vehicle manufacturers understand the potential of charger software and their EVs,” said Hui. “Many vehicle manufacturers are concerned about whether or not EVs can outperform their diesel or petrol-powered counterparts with existing battery technology. This educational webinar will provide CHARGED’s readers with best practices to create high-performing EVs that leverage modern charging solutions.”
The webinar will begin on December 15, 2020, at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) and include a live Q&A session.
About Delta-Q Technologies:
Delta-Q Technologies, a leading provider of battery charging solutions that improve the performance and reliability of electric drive vehicles and industrial equipment, has more than 20 years of experience helping tier 1 OEMs electrify their products, while its engineering team has a combined experience of more than 60 years working with CAN programming and telematic systems. The company has become the supplier of choice to many of the world’s leading manufacturers of electric golf cars, lift trucks, aerial work platforms, motorcycles and scooters, floor care machines, and utility and recreational vehicles. Delta-Q is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with a local presence in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.delta-q.com or follow company updates on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Miami, FL – January 28, 2025 – Magaya Corporation, the leading freight management platform for logistics service providers (LSPs), today released a report detailing the state of digitization in freight forwarding and the divide that presently exists between shipper expectations and forwarder capabilities.
In November 2024, independent research firm Adelante SCM and Magaya surveyed executives in the logistics services industry, as well as supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies. The research found a substantial gap between what the shippers expect in terms of technological capabilities and what their logistics service providers currently offer.
“Shippers are clear in their expectations: they want visibility, ease of use, and fast response times from their LSPs. Those that fail to meet the technology expectations of their customers are highly likely to lose business moving forward, while the ones that meet or exceed customer expectations will grow and gain market share,” said Adrian Gonzalez, Adelante SCM CEO. “As one respondent shared, ‘we have some logistics partners who have best-in-class technology, while others lag behind with limited visibility and delays in messaging. We're actively working to rid ourselves of the latter.’”
Key findings of the report include:
●90% of shippers said that technological capabilities are extremely or very important when evaluating and selecting 3PLs/freight forwarders.
●Real-time shipment tracking, integration capabilities, and automated documentation and compliance were the top three most requested technological capabilities shippers want from their LSPs.
●Only 23% of the freight forwarders surveyed have digitized more than 75% of their overall business processes/transactions. Less than 40% are using a freight forwarding management system.
●Improving productivity/efficiency is the main driver for digitization among freight forwarder respondents, followed by improving customer experience and lowering costs.
“This report highlights a critical gap between shipper expectations for digitization and what many forwarders currently deliver, which presents an incredible opportunity for forwarders to differentiate themselves, “ said Gary Nemmers, Magaya CEO. “By leveraging innovative solutions like the ones Magaya offers, forwarders of any size can not only close the gap, but exceed expectations with better visibility, ease of use, and faster service. There's plenty of room to compete for those willing to embrace smarter technology strategies.”
Adrian Gonzalez will join Magaya on February 25 at 2 P.M. ET for a deep-dive webinar to review the report findings and explore strategies forwarders can implement to close the expectation gap. Click here for more information.
About Adelante SCM
Adelante means “forward” or “move ahead” in Spanish. We chose this as our name because we are moving supply chain and logistics leadership forward by making it easier for industry professionals to share ideas, knowledge, and advice with each other. Our services include Talking Logistics, an online video talk show and blog featuring thought leaders and newsmakers in the supply chain and logistics industry. And Indago, a community of supply chain and logistics practitioners who are committed to sharing practical knowledge and advice with each other in a trusted and confidential manner — while giving back to charitable causes that make an extraordinary difference in lives every day. Visit adelantescm.com to learn more.
About Magaya
Magaya, the number one freight management platform for logistics service providers, is Moving Freight Forward with a Digital Freight Platform that optimizes the entire origin-to-destination supply chain through flexible, interoperable, and modular cloud-based software. Whether used together as an integrated suite or independently, Magaya solutions enable businesses of all sizes to simplify complex logistics processes, enhance the customer experience, and grow revenues alongside profits. At Magaya, we are passionately devoted to our customers’ success and don’t hesitate to go the extra mile. There are no limits to your growth with Magaya. Visit magaya.com to learn more.
Atlanta, GA – ORTEC, a leader in advanced analytics and optimization solutions, is excited to announce its membership in the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), the only national membership organization dedicated to wine and spirits distributors.
“Joining WSWA is an important milestone for ORTEC toward our goal to become a trusted technology partner to wine and spirits distributors,” said Mat Witte, CEO of ORTEC Americas. “We envision a future of collaborating with fellow members to drive innovation and optimize operations that benefit their business, their customers, and the industry as a whole.”
As a member of WSWA, ORTEC is committed to leveraging its expertise in advanced analytics and optimization to support the goals of the wine and spirits distribution industry. This collaboration will enable ORTEC to share insights and innovative solutions that can help streamline loading and delivery while improving efficiency across the sector.
About ORTEC ORTEC is a leading provider of advanced analytics and optimization solutions, dedicated to helping organizations enhance their operational efficiency and decision-making processes. With a strong focus on innovation, ORTEC leverages cutting-edge technologies and data-driven insights to address complex challenges across a number of industries, including logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare. The company’s commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration with clients enables businesses to optimize their resources, reduce costs, and drive sustainable growth. By integrating advanced analytics into their operations, ORTEC empowers organizations to make informed decisions that lead to transformative outcomes and a competitive edge in the market. Discover more at ORTEC | NEWS.
About WSWA WSWA plays a vital role in advocating for the interests of distributors on federal, state, regulatory, and legal issues that impact the beverage alcohol industry. The organization focuses on critical policy areas, including taxation of family-owned businesses, state-based alcohol regulation, social responsibility, and impaired driving prevention. Additionally, WSWA offers programs designed to promote the careers of its members and help their businesses thrive in a diverse and dynamic industry. Learn more at wswa.org.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 28, 2025 – Targeting the reduction of work-related injury for healthcare workers and shortening time-to-market for medical device OEMs, KUKA Robotics will bring two advanced medical innovations featuring cobot automation to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in booth #540. The event takes place in San Diego, California, March 10-14, and attendees will see how KUKA’s LBR iisy cobot solution helps reduce the incidence of arm and shoulder injury to ultrasound technicians and sonographers. A second cobot demonstration will feature a KUKA Robot Development Kit using a LBR MED 14 R820 cobot that helps slash development time for unique medical device solutions.
Because of the repetitive nature of their work, sonographers and ultrasound technicians commonly experience musculoskeletal disorders such as tendonitis and rotator cuff injury from their work that requires them to apply pressure with abnormal arm and shoulder positioning. Using robot technology such as KUKA’s LBR iisy cobot, however, can take the strain off these technicians by precisely conducting these repetitive exams autonomously. Equipped with a Haply Inverse3 Hapatic Feedback Teleop Device and an OptoForce FT Sensor, the LBR iisy robotic arm can be controlled and manipulated to apply the proper amount of force to the imaging head for a proper reading.
The FT sensor accurately measures the forces applied by the six-axis LBR iisy cobot to the ultrasound probe and relays a scaled down force reading to the haptic feedback device. As a result, the ultrasound tech receives a sense of touch input while avoiding unnatural pressure and strain on their arm, hands and shoulders.
As a collaborative effort between KUKA, Northern Digital, Inc. (NDI) and custom medical device cart manufacturer MPE, KUKA’s Robot Development Kit speeds time-to-market for those OEMs developing special medical device solutions, such as robot-assisted brain tumor biopsy cells. One such cell uses a KUKA LBR MED cobot equipped with NDI optical cameras and trackers that allow it to assist in the deployment of the biopsy needle while making any necessary adjustments via dynamic tracking for safe, precise operation.
The LBR MED, based on the sensitive KUKA LBR iiwa robot, is HRC-compliant with redundant integrated torque sensors, giving it robust haptic capabilities, the ability to perceive external influences and safe collision detection. The seven-axis lightweight robot is flexible and easily integrated into a variety of medical solutions and activities.
All KUKA automation solutions, including those shown during the AAOS annual meeting, are backed by the company’s expert service and support for training, complete system engineering and simulation, readily available spare parts, robot refurbishment and more, all of which are easily accessible through the my.KUKA.com site.
KUKA
KUKA is a global automation corporation with sales of around 3.3 billion euro and roughly 14,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of intelligent automation solutions, KUKA offers customers everything they need from a single source: from robots and cells to fully automated systems and their networking in markets such as automotive, electronics, metal & plastic, consumer goods, e-commerce/retail and healthcare.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (28 January 2025) – Parsec Automation, LLC (Parsec), a leading innovator in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), today announced exceptional performance and transformative milestones achieved in 2024. With very strong, double-digit growth in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), significant increases in bookings, and continued global expansion, Parsec solidified its leadership in delivering solutions that redefine operational excellence for manufacturers worldwide.2024 Highlights: A Year of Transformation
Exceptional Growth: Parsec experienced very strong, double-digit year-over-year growth in ARR, driven by the rapid adoption of TrakSYS across industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and chemicals. TrakSYS now powers thousands of manufacturing plants globally, enabling customers to reduce downtime, optimize efficiency, and improve profitability.
Leadership Expansion: Strengthened the executive leadership team with key additions, including:
Ryan Johnson, Chief Financial Officer,
Susana Cabrera, Vice President of Global Alliances, and
Cody Boardman, Vice President of Global Sales. Their combined expertise positions Parsec for ongoing global growth and deeper strategic partnerships.
Industry Recognition: Secured notable awards, underscoring Parsec’s leadership in innovation and customer success:
American Business Awards: Recognized for customer focus and manufacturing expertise.
Data Breakthrough Award: Celebrated advancements in data technology, cementing Parsec as a digital transformation leader.
BIG 2024 Small Business Executive of the Year Award: Honored Founder Eddy Azad for visionary leadership in advancing manufacturing solutions.
Industry Insights: Published the second annual State of Manufacturing Survey in partnership with Wakefield Research, highlighting optimism and challenges manufacturers face in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies. The report reflects perspectives from 1,200 manufacturers across North America and Europe.
Commitment to Quality: Maintained ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications, reinforcing Parsec’s dedication to secure, high-quality solutions for manufacturers worldwide.
Redefining Manufacturing Innovation Eddy Azad, CEO of Parsec, reflected on the year’s achievements: "2024 was a transformative year for Parsec, showcasing how innovation, customer focus, and strategic vision drive extraordinary results. As leaders in the MES industry, we are not just addressing today’s challenges—we’re reshaping the future of manufacturing. The upcoming launch of TrakSYS 13 marks the next chapter in our journey, equipping manufacturers with powerful tools to streamline operations, embrace digital transformation, and achieve measurable success. Our commitment to delivering exceptional value remains unwavering as we empower customers to unlock their potential and drive meaningful change."
Looking Ahead: TrakSYS 13 and Beyond Parsec is preparing to launch TrakSYS 13, the next generation of its flagship platform. The new release will incorporate meaningful advancements, including AI-driven innovations, designed to significantly enhance outcomes and deliver a more intuitive, scalable user experience. By streamlining complex manufacturing operations and empowering manufacturers to achieve ambitious goals, TrakSYS 13 reaffirms Parsec’s mission to provide transformative, impactful solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the industry.Building on its foundation of innovation and customer success, Parsec will continue to expand TrakSYS capabilities in 2025, enabling manufacturers to adapt, thrive, and achieve sustainable success in an increasingly competitive landscape.
About ParsecParsec is driven by a clear mission: simplifying the management of complex manufacturing operations. To achieve this, the company has leveraged over 30 years of manufacturing software development experience to create TrakSYS™, a best-in-class operations management software platform deployed in thousands of factories across more than 140 countries.TrakSYS is designed to provide actionable intelligence that helps manufacturers reduce production costs, optimize resources, improve quality, and increase profitability. From enhancing operational efficiency to ensuring regulatory compliance, TrakSYS transforms data into a strategic advantage, enabling facilities to thrive in the digital era. With TrakSYS, manufacturers can confidently adapt to change, embrace innovation, and achieve lasting success. Parsec is shaping the future of manufacturing.
PITTSBURGH, PA / CINCINNATI, OH –January 23, 2025 – Freespace Robotics, an innovator in autonomous robotics for material handling and logistics, today announced a strategic partnership and investment from the Automation Solutions business of Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:MATW), a leading provider of warehouse automation software, controls, and order fulfillment systems. This partnership combines Freespace Robotics’ groundbreaking high-density, dynamic storage cube with Matthews’ industry-leading software, unlocking transformative capabilities for warehouse and last-mile operations.
Freespace Robotics’ pioneering solution leverages advanced robotics to deliver high-turnover, small-footprint, high-rise AS/RS (Automate Storage and Retrieval System) technologies. These innovations incorporate traditionally external conveyor functions – such as sortation, sequencing, each-picking, order buffering and pre-staging – into a seamless end to end operation. Combined with Matthews robust software suite and dashboard, which unify product information and inbound and outbound material flows, the Freespace solution offers unmatched versatility across diverse industries and specialized workflows. Together the companies are poised to strengthen core processes and improve KPIs for efficiency, scalability, throughput and cost-effectiveness.
“This partnership bridges the gap between cutting-edge hardware and proven software,” said Gary Cash, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Matthews Automation. “Freespace Robotics brings next-generation automated hardware advancements that complement and extend our software’s capabilities to achieve unprecedented order management and task efficiency in warehouse operations. Over the last decade, customers have experimented with automating some or all their logistics and warehouse operations, to varying degrees. Today they are more discerning in their choices and investments. We see Freespace as delivering on the promise of greater versatility and performance with a smart systems approach and the higher ROI customers expect.”
The collaboration will emphasize software interoperability and multi-system integration driven by customer need. Together, the companies aim to address the unique challenges of fragmented cross-docking operations and meet the specialized needs and workflows in sectors like 3PL, e-commerce, food, beverage, manufacturing and industrials.
“Software innovation has outpaced hardware advancements in warehouse automation,” said Robert J. Szczerba, CEO of Freespace Robotics. “Our system closes that gap by delivering unparalleled performance, flexibility and scalability in a more sustainable solution. Matthews’ expertise and proven software enhance our system, enabling us to supercharge automation for the most demanding industries while offering a more attractive total cost of ownership.”
Key benefits of Matthews Automation’s turn-key software suite paired with Freespace Robotics’ AS/RS:
End-to-End Task Management: Seamlessly integrates with industry-standard WMS platforms like Manhattan, Oracle, and SAP to handle inventory management, order picking, and replenishment.
Scalable, Modular Design: Adapts to diverse facility configurations, uneven floors, and unconventional layouts with high-rise options up to 70 feet. The modular rack design enables vertical and horizontal expansion to meet future business requirements, unknown demands and changing product characteristics without demolition, retrofitting, or new builds.
Cost-Effective Maintenance: Robotics and components are positioned outside the cube for easy servicing, while domestically sourced parts ensure reliability, availability and resilience.
Versatile Inventory Handling: Supports standard and large trays, full cases, and individual each-picks, accommodating loads up to 100 pounds.
Sustainable Operation: Powered by rail systems, eliminating costly and fire-prone battery dependencies while reducing environmental costs, fire risk and insurance outlays.
Shipping Buffers: Optimizes operations with seamless sorting, buffering and sequencing in a single process inside the cube for timed delivery to docks
Cross-Docking Operations: Reduces labor, equipment needs, and operational footprints while improving safety on the floor.
Last-Mile Delivery Potential: A mobile version brings goods directly to drivers in dolly order, eliminating the need to enter the trucks. This offers breakthrough performance for multi-stop delivery operations, minimizing shift time, labor and fuel costs and mid-route rescheduling.
Matthews Automation Solutions joins United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X)(“U.S. Steel”) and 3PL leader NFI Industries as corporate investors in Freespace Robotics. Matthews’ decades of expertise and 24×7 system support, paired with Freespace Robotics’ groundbreaking technology, positions this partnership to transform logistics and warehousing operations while setting new standards of efficiency, adaptability, performance and reliability.
Freespace Robotics will also showcase its solutions at the prestigious Startup Pavilion, in booth E11200SP, during ProMat 2025, North America’s largest conference and expo for material handling and logistics professionals. The event is being held March 17-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
ProMat attendees can find Matthews Automation’s latest advances in Warehouse Execution System software, picking systems, and print-and-apply labeling automation at booth S4355, found in Hall A of McCormick’s South Building. Matthews’ exhibit will feature these integrated technologies – including the Freespace solution – working together to provide scalable, end-to-end applications for dynamic supply chains.
About Freespace Robotics
Freespace Robotics, a spin-out company of venture studio Carnegie Foundry, is a leading innovator in autonomous robotics solutions for the logistics and warehousing industry. By combining advanced robotics, modular design, and unmatched versatility, Freespace Robotics delivers breakthrough advances that redefine how businesses approach storage, retrieval, order fulfillment and the movement of goods. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Freespace Robotics thrives at the intersection of industrial innovation and artificial intelligence. To learn more about Freespace Robotics, please visit www.freespacerobotics.com.