Manufacturers News & Media

Robots join the battle against COVID-19

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Robot technology providers are already working in partnership to address COVID-19. A recent webinar provided a extensive overview.

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TriTeq secures 5 patents for micro market safety and security

April 23, 2020

TriTeq Lock and Security announced the issuance of five U.S. patents that ensure the safety, security and protection of unsupervised markets and micro markets…

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USA Technologies introduces mapping tool for route scheduling

April 23, 2020

USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market…

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Toshiba promotes Larry White to COO

April 17, 2020

Larry White Toshiba America Business Solutions has promoted Larry White from chief revenue officer to chief operating officer, according to a press…

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USA Technologies files investor presentation for annual meeting

April 15, 2020

USA Technologies, Inc., a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market, has…

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Toshiba America Business Solutions names Steven Sauer president

April 15, 2020

Steven Sauer Toshiba America Business Solutions has named Steven Sauer president, making him responsible for the sales, professional services and…

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Diebold Nixdorf retail expert: It's time to give customers their time back

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Retailers are shifting operating models, and it began well before COVID-19 shuttered stores, and will continue once the retail industry is back and running at…

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Industrial products distributor Wurth Industry to carry Markforged 3D printers

April 6, 2020

Würth Industry North America, a distributor of supply chain solutions for fasteners, MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) and safety equipment and a…

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ImageWare awarded biometric identification patent

April 2, 2020

ImageWare Systems Inc., a provider of identity management software, has received a biometric authentication patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office…

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Fastenal acquires assets from Apex Industrial Technologies

April 1, 2020

Fastenal, a leader in automated industrial supply distribution, has purchased certain assets of Apex Industrial Technologies LLC for an undisclosed sum…

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Howard Technology Solutions introduces 'baked in' antimicrobial solution for kiosks

April 1, 2020

Howard Technology Solutions, a self-service kiosk solutions provider, has introduced what it describes as a total antimicrobial "baked-in" kiosk solution…

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AVIXA cancels June InfoComm show

March 31, 2020

The Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, known as AVIXA, has canceled the InfoComm show, planned for June 16-18 in Las Vegas, on account of the…

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USA Technologies blasts activist shareholder over annual meeting claim

March 30, 2020

USA Technologies, Inc. responded to activist shareholder Hudson Executive Capital LP's filing of an "emergency" petition in court alleging that USAT does not…

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POPcodes to help clients deliver COVID-19 safety messages at payment kiosks within 48 hours

March 27, 2020

POPcodes, a provider of payment terminal software, is offering to provide personalized, white-labeled versions of its point-of-purchase communication software…

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NEC combines NEC Display Solutions with Sharp in joint venture

March 25, 2020

NEC Corp. will create a joint venture by combining NEC Display Solutions with Sharp Corp. Through the venture, the companies will be able to meet the digital…

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Coronavirus jumpstarts self-service innovation worldwide

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The coronavirus has driven self-service technology entrepreneurs to use technology to allow consumers to order and pay for everyday needs without having to go…

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Presto announces free restaurant kiosks to minimize human contact during coronavirus

March 25, 2020

Presto, a Redwood City, California based provider of restaurant kiosks, is providing free kiosks to restaurants to process to-go orders to help restaurants…

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USA Technologies urges shareholders to support board nominees, cites urgency over COVID-19

March 24, 2020

USA Technology's board of directors has advised shareholders to vote in favor of the board's proposed directors at the annual shareholder meeting April 30 in…

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NEC Display Solutions encourages employees to work remotely

March 24, 2020

NEC Display Solutions of America has encouraged employees to work remotely when possible, according to an email from President and CEO Todd Bouman.

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Panasonic enacts restrictions due to cornonavirus pandemic

March 23, 2020

Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America has restricted all non-essential employee business travel and has moved all employees to a remote work…

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