BRUSSELS, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it has signed an agreement with Taurob (Dietsmann Group) to provide a holistic robotic solution that would enable industrial organizations to move towards autonomous operations in their facilities. Taurob designs and manufactures ground robots for inspection, maintenance and data collection to optimize and enhance efficiency on a variety of industrial sites.

Kalypso, Rockwell’s digital services business, and Taurob will work together to provide clients with an end-to-end robotic automation solution that will herald the next phase in industrial automation and transformation. This partnership will amplify Rockwell’s position as a leader in robot automation and digital twin solutions and Taurob’s position as a leader in ground robots for industrial inspection.
“In working towards the goal of autonomous operations, many industrial companies have considered the design of facilities, connectivity, digital solutions, and artificial intelligence, but manual inspection of facilities is still commonplace,” said Matt Graves, Kalypso digital principal, process industries. “As a next phase in industrial automation, companies are now looking at how to automate fleets of inspection robots using digital twin and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies. This partnership will be a huge step in helping our clients meet their efficiency, net zero, and safety goals.”
Taurob’s robots can perform missions under harsh environmental conditions to gather video, audio and sensor data, detect gas leaks and manipulate valves while adhering to the strictest industry safety standards and supporting customers’ net-zero initiatives.
Autonomous operations have long been an aspiration across industrial process sectors such as oil and gas, mining, and chemicals due to the hazardous working environments. In fact, Taurob’s robots are ATEX certified, a strict and compulsory certification that allows them to work especially in the oil and gas industry. They also offer high resistance to hot environments and up to four hours of mission runtime, among other advantages.
Kalypso and Taurob will provide a holistic solution from the physical robot and sensors, through to the robot supervision software, for mission data analysis using AI/ML and systems integration. This will allow organizations to move towards autonomous operations with the business value of a solution for inspection and maintenance that increases personnel safety, reduces OPEX and improves production throughput.
“Our partnership with Rockwell will become a game changer with respect to scaling our unique ATEX-certified robots around the world,” said Taurob’s co-founder and managing director, Matthias Biegl. “Our respective expertise complements one another to offer an integrated solution, in addition to which we will be able to streamline sales and marketing efforts to optimize and enhance efficiency for our clients on a variety of industrial sites.”
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 29,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. 
 About Taurob
Taurob GmbH offers a suite of fully autonomous ATEX robots and seamless integration with cloud-based applications for industrial site operations and inspections. Taurob’s journey began in 2012 with the world’s first ATEX certified mobile robot, leading to success in TotalEnergie’s ARGOS Challenge in 2014 and subsequent Joint Industry Projects (JIP) with TotalEnergies, Equinor, Adnoc and Petrobras, supported by the UK’s NZTC. Founded in 2010, Taurob partnered with Dietsmann to enhance preventive inspections. With over a decade of growth, today Taurob counts 50+ employees in Vienna, Austria. www.taurob.com 
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Estonia, a recognised global leader in digital transformation, is preparing to cement its position as a hub of technological innovation at GITEX Global 2024, to be held in Dubai from 14 to 18 October, 2024. Trade Estonia, part of Enterprise Estonia, will spearhead the country’s presence, showcasing the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Transformation, Internet of Things (IoT), and Cybersecurity. These cutting-edge innovations are expected to make a tangible impact on global markets, facilitating transformation in industries worldwide.

Estonia’s participation at GITEX 2024 will serve as a platform to explore potential partnerships that could drive future projects in areas such as IoT, AI integration, and smart city initiatives, strengthening the bilateral ties between Estonia and the UAE while contributing to the development of the global digital economy.
His Excellency Erkki Keldo, Estonia’s Minister of Economy and Industry will be present at GITEX, his participation signaling Estonia’s commitment to advancing digital innovation on a global scale, reflecting the country’s leadership in digital governance, cybersecurity, and smart technologies. As a representative of the world’s most digitally advanced nations, His Excellency Erkki Keldo will bring Estonia’s unique insights on how international cooperation can accelerate technological advancements. He will also participate as a keynote speaker at a panel discussion on ‘Fostering International Collaboration in the Digital Economy’ at GITEX Main Stage, hall 25, on October 15th. The discussion will underline the solidification of Estonia’s tech sector expertise while highlighting the share of the market from their home-grown organisations.
Estonia’s technological excellence will be exemplified by seven pioneering companies that are all set to unveil groundbreaking digital solutions, aiming to reshape global industries. As part of Estonia’s participation at GITEX, 5.0 Robotics and KUKA Robotics will collaborate to unveil a revolutionary new product designed for smart production systems. This AI-driven, human-centric technology represents one of the first real applications of Industry 5.0 automation, making advanced production solutions accessible to all. This collaboration not only underscores 5.0 Robotics’ leadership in this space but also positions Estonia as a pioneer in the 5th industrial revolution.
CybExer Technologies delivers advanced Cyber Ranges and digital twin environments, working with numerous companies across the Gulf region. Hosting the Cyber Battle of the Emirates is one example of their past work in the area, as they continue to provide tailored cybersecurity solutions to organizations today.
Nortal, a leader in digital transformation with regional offices in Saudi Arabia, will present its work with governments and Fortune 500 companies. Recent projects include the Saudi Census 2022 and Oman’s first register-based census, underlining their impact in the GCC.
Bamboo Group will introduce Smart Locks Pro, a smart lock solution that integrates access management and environmental sensors, already used in Saudi Arabia’s smart parking and urban infrastructure sectors. Lean will showcase their upgraded Business Management System DNA, featuring AI tools and a Cybersecurity Analysis module that helps businesses enhance efficiency and mitigate risks. Their technology caters to a range of industries, from SMEs to Formula 1 teams. Unlimited Media will focus on expanding partnerships in the IoT and AI sectors, building on their media solutions and collaborations, such as their work with Etisalat. OMNICOMM will display its accurate fuel management solutions, serving fleet management providers in over 113 countries, ensuring optimised operational efficiency.
“Estonia is well known for its e-governance solutions, which are created in close cooperation with our enterprises. It is in our mutual interest that, in growing markets like IoT, AI integration, and smart city initiatives, the bilateral relations between Estonia and the UAE continue to expand and strengthen as we work together to drive innovation and showcase it through a globally recognised platform like GITEX,” said Erkki Keldo, Minister of Economy and Industry.
Estonia’s unique approach to technology is fortified by a progressive digital economy and solid collaborative efforts between government and private sectors. It is regarded as one of the world’s foremost digital nations, with a highly successful record in employing innovative and advanced technologies in government services, 99% of which are currently available online to both citizens and foreigners, with the country aiming to achieve 100% digitalisation by the end of this year.
Trade Estonia
Trade Estonia is part of Enterprise Estonia. As a state organisation, Trade Estonia helps Estonian companies to establish themselves in international markets. With a focus on future technologies and pioneering projects, Trade Estonia provides Estonian companies with access to market analysis and marketing strategies and creates the conditions for them to operate successfully on a global scale. Trade Estonia not only promotes the development of new business areas and the establishment of strategic partnerships, but also facilitates access to international networks, thus contributing to the global competitiveness of Estonian companies.
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Establishing new global standards for novel storage device architectures
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ecma International, a leading global standards developing organization dedicated to the open standardization of information and communication systems, and the Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP), the nonprofit organization bringing hyperscale innovations to all, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration for standardization of work produced by OCP storage projects.

In the near term, Ecma and OCP aim to collaborate by integrating specifications for the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Surrogate, a device with HDD geometry and sensors developed by the HDD Dynamics sub-project under the OCP Storage Project, into a standard managed by Ecma Technical Committee 26 (TC26) for the purpose of exchanging HDD vibroacoustic disturbance information, in order to promote functional HDD operation. Potential long-term collaboration topics include information storage, product environmental/sustainability attributes and product safety.
“Ecma International is excited to formalize our relationship with OCP,” said Samina Husain, Ecma Secretary General. “By integrating OCP’s innovative contributions, we aim to further enhance our standards and foster technological advancements in storage performance that will benefit the entire industry.”
“This collaboration represents an important step in open technology development serving global markets,” said Jochen Friedrich, Ecma President. “By working closely with the OCP Community, we hope to enable the adoption of critical storage technology innovations developed by hyperscale data center operators and their collaborators across the industry.”
The agreement sets the stage for both organizations to collaborate efficiently, avoiding duplication of efforts and maximizing their impact on the future of HDD and storage technologies.
“The OCP Community often comes together collaboratively to solve problems identified by operating data centers at a very large scale, and these solutions become a de facto standard due to their adoption within the Community,” said Cliff Grossner, Ph.D., Chief innovation Officer at OCP. “It is our pleasure that, through OCP’s collaboration with Ecma, innovations developed by the OCP Community can be included into global standards for the benefit of the broader market.”
About ECMA INTERNATIONAL (www.ecma-international.org)Ecma International is a not-for-profit industry association of technology developers, vendors, and users founded in 1961 and dedicated to the standardization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Consumer Electronics (CE). For over 60 years Ecma has actively contributed to worldwide standardization in information technology and telecommunications. More than 400 Ecma Standards and 100 Technical Reports of high quality have been published, more than two-thirds of which have also been adopted as International Standards and/or Technical Reports.
About Open Compute Project (OCP)At the core of the open compute project (OCP) is its community of hyperscale data center operators, joined by telecom and colocation providers and enterprise IT users, working with vendors to develop open innovations that when embedded in product are deployed from the cloud to the edge. The OCP Foundation is responsible for fostering and serving the OCP community to meet the market and shape the future, taking hyperscale led innovations to everyone. Meeting the market is accomplished through open designs and best practices, and with data center facility and IT equipment embedding OCP community developed innovations for efficiency, at-scale operations, and sustainability.  Shaping the future includes investing in strategic initiatives that prepares the IT ecosystem for major changes, such as AI & ML, optics, advanced cooling techniques, and composable silicon.  OCP Community-developed open innovations strive to benefit all, optimized through the lens of impact, efficiency, scale and sustainability.
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Media ContactsDirk Van SlykeOpen Compute Project [email protected]  Mobile: +1 303-999-7398(Central Time Zone/CST/Austin, TX)
Samina HusainSecretary GeneralEcma [email protected]: +4122 849 60 00
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