Cobots Collaborative robots or “cobots” use sensor technology that enables them to function safely alongside humans in a shared work environment. Alexandria Industries, an aluminum extruder, machining and fabricating company out of Minnesota, USA, uses more than 20 cobots and has discovered that by simplifying and standardizing its automation processes, it could reap the benefi ts of unattended 8 machining even for relatively low batch sizes. DR PolyCare PolyCare has developed a disruptive building technology which uses Polymer concrete. It is greener than concrete and also supports the concept of a circular economy. Locally available materials can be used by local people to build houses and other infrastructure to improve the lives of people and communities in 3rd world countries 14 and areas hit by natural disasters. DR regulars features editorial 3 Blockchain 20 The Blockchain technology has made news & trends 6 its appearance in the energy environ- ment in less than two years. seen.heard.read 64 preview 65 Leman Micro Devices 26 A smartphone-based health monitor- the last straw 66 ing system which measures health, not activity. EnOcean 36 New EU rules mean that buildings are required to be CO2-neutral by 2050 - this will lead to smart implementation of smart buildings. Foundries 40 Foundries are one of the industrialized world’s best examples of resource e ffi ciency. N° 5 – Septembre 2019 eniGne stnetnoc