Customers Prefer Robots to Be Human-Like in Service Interactions

Customers Prefer Robots to Be Human-Like in Service Interactions

Customers prefer robots to have human-like characteristics in service interactions such as banking, hotel reception, and information provision, according to new research from Durham University Business School. The research also found that customers prefer robots to have a human voice, show emotions, and physically embody a human not a robot.

 

 

 

The Many Types of Inconsistencies in Barcode Printing and Marking

The Many Types of Inconsistencies in Barcode Printing and Marking

Variations in the printing or marking method of barcodes and direct part marks (DPMs) – including poor ink distribution, incorrect thermal printer heat settings, or uneven pressure in surface abrasion – can hamper readability. Since no-reads can make production inefficient, it’s important to understand the types of print/mark inconsistencies and their causes.

 

 

 

Rittal and EPLAN Assist Valiant & Partners to Design a Ventilator to Serve COVID-19 Patients

Rittal and EPLAN Assist Valiant & Partners to Design a Ventilator to Serve COVID-19 Patients

When COVID-19 attacked the world in March 2020, Canada and the world rallied together like never before to wage war against the common enemy. Some mavericks in the Canadian manufacturing industry, such as Valiant TMS, decided to step out of their comfort zone with the objective of protecting people against the deadly epidemic.

 

 

 

Use SMD Fuses to Ease Layout, Reduce Product Size and Enhance Ruggedness

Use SMD Fuses to Ease Layout, Reduce Product Size and Enhance Ruggedness

The thermally activated fuse is the oldest circuit protection device and is still in widespread use. It is well understood, reliable, consistent, and approved by regulatory standards. However, with end products increasing in complexity and shrinking in size, designers need an alternative to the user-replaceable fuse and fuse holder in order to reduce the form factor, simplify assembly, improve ruggedness, and further enhance safety.

 

 

 

Electrical Engineering for Special Machinery by Schaeffler : Taking Standardized Electrical Designs Into New Markets

Electrical Engineering for Special Machinery by Schaeffler : Taking Standardized Electrical Designs Into New Markets

Schaeffler Sondermaschinenbau, a company focused on specialised machinery construction, is standardising its electrical designs across its numerous locations and relying on Eplan Platform to get the job done. A specialised machinery company with 1,700 employees at 13 locations ranks amongst the big players in the field of machine building.