Tag: Automation
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Finland recommends stopping the use of radiation shields in X-ray examinations
During the last few decades, the radiation doses received by patients during X-ray procedures have decreased considerably. This reduction is due to advances in imaging technology and a better understanding of the effects and risks of radiation. Modern x-ray equipment requires significantly less radiation to produce diagnostic images, reducing the relative benefit of radiation shielding.…
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The Finnish Immigration Service makes student housing more efficient with automatic approvals
It promises a smoother and more efficient procedure for applicants, which significantly shortens the waiting time. The agency’s goal is to reduce the average processing time for employees and students to just one month. Deputy Head of Department Elina Immonen believes that this step towards modernization will promote “safe and seamless immigration”. By automating standard…
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The chemical and battery industry was confused by the ministry’s rejection of the English-language training program
We have to use all possible solutions in order to be able to meet the demand for skilled professionals,” said the representative of Kemianteollisuus ry. Several international companies operating in Vaasa had expressed their support for the application, because they consider the program necessary for the development of the electrical automation industry in the region.…
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The Finnish Immigration Service implements reforms and reforms into efficient and customer-oriented services
With these partners, a customer-oriented approach to the guidelines is developed. The instructions are being updated to be more customer-oriented and to better support the work of decision-makers at the Immigration Office. The renovation work will start immediately and the first changes will take effect in the spring and summer of 2023. In addition, chapter…
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More than 50,000 people seek temporary protection in Finland as a result of the conflict in Ukraine
Some of the children have also arrived in Finland without a guardian, usually in the company of relatives or family friends. All in all, around one in three arrivals is a child. In January 2023, the Finnish Immigration Service announced the extension of residence permits granted on the basis of temporary protection until March 4,…
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Autonomous train tests were successfully performed in Finland
Fully automated and integrated supply chain between production and terminal? Project manager Reijo Viinonen notes that the autonomous train is intended to be a safe, sustainable and competitive industrial mode of transport. Autonomous, battery-free and interchangeable transport is the future of industrial logistics. GoA4 is the automation class of the system, where trains can operate…
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There have been two crashes during OL3 testing
On Monday, STUK emphasized that all plant systems operate as intended during both emergency shutdowns, which is a mechanism to ensure that the plant does not pose a threat to nuclear safety. It added that the safety significance of these two incidents was so low that they could not be placed on the International Nuclear…
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Olkiluoto 3’s electricity production was further delayed
The electricity production of the new Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor in southwestern Finland has suffered further. Production was scheduled to begin in January, but was postponed to early February. The plant’s operator Teollisuuden Voima (TVO) said in a press release that the much-delayed reactor would instead start producing electricity at the end of February. "During…
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Rewarding digitalisation may increase labor market inequality
Many workers and companies will benefit from these ongoing changes, but some will disappear, which could increase labor market inequality. Eurofound is new online resources and related flagship report The article on automation, digitalisation and platforms looks at the impact of rapid technological change on the EU economy and labor market – almost a third…
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Posti’s intelligent parcel machines predict the occupancy rate of cabinets
The artificial intelligence added to parcel machines can already predict with 96% accuracy which packages will be picked up from the parcel machine within 24 hours. With a learning predictive model, packages can be delivered without unnecessary driving and to a location close to the consumer. The filling of vans is limited by both the…
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Minister Harakka will visit the United States
The key themes of the visit will focus on high technology such as maritime automation, smart ports, the use of artificial intelligence, 5G and 6G collaboration, and green transition.During his visit, Minister Harakka will meet with representatives of the President Bidenadministration and the Washington state administration. The program includes visits to companies and seminars, as…
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Based on the employment relationship, the residence permit is now issued much faster than last year
There are several types of work-related residence permits, depending on the type of work a person intends to do in Finland. Most work-related applications relate to residence permits for employees. Chefs, cleaners and construction workers, for example, apply for an employee’s residence permit. In January-September this year, the average processing time for a permit was…
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ABB implements “robots make robots” in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, October 16 (Xinhua) – Swiss technology giant ABB will realize “robots make robots” in Shanghai, the company announced at the 2021 International Business Leaders’ Advisory Council to the mayor of Shanghai held on Friday. According to Peter Voser, Chairman of ABB, ABB’s new robot factory in Shanghai with a total investment of $ 150…
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Migri: Processing times for work-based residence permits were shortened from last year
According to Migri, the goal is to grant applicants a permit within a month by 2023. It seeks to achieve this by increasing automation and developing more efficient authorization processes. The Finnish Immigration Service also claims that experts like IT experts got a residence permit faster this year than ever before, and they received a…
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Industrial robot in Norwegian industry
Norwegian industry is something we in Norway are proud of, and involves everything from forestry to fishing to many other exciting industries that take both nature and society into their ambitions and production. Norway has one of the richest industries, with great variation in what we produce and what resources we have available. And to…
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Finnish Customs introduces pilot project for automated border crossing
The pilot project will be carried out at the Kivilompolo border crossing point. New solutions for the flow of information, identification of transport data and quicker border crossing will be tested, aiming to facilitate the digitalisation of logistics. These will be tested with transports under the transit procedure arriving to Finland from Norway. Intelligent technologies…
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Rapporteurs: It is clear that the model for closures must be changed
The model that increasing infection in municipalities and parishes automatically leads to the closure of schools and businesses is too square and does not work if you ask the Conservatives. The party was part of the broad reopening agreement reached in late March, involving an automatic shutdown. It should provide transparency, but is criticized for…
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K: Obviously the model for shutdowns needs to be changed
The model that increasing infection in municipalities and parishes automatically leads to the closure of schools and businesses is too square and does not work if you ask the Conservatives. The party was part of the broad reopening agreement reached in late March, involving an automatic shutdown. It should provide transparency, but is criticized for…
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Otto ATMs offer 10 euro banknotes among the declining use of ATMs
General Otto-branded ATMs across Finland are starting to distribute 10 euro banknotes for the first time. The automation company, Automatia, announced the plans on Friday. Since Finland adopted the euro at the beginning of 2002, Otto ATMs only offered customers of different banks the opportunity to withdraw 20 and 50 euro banknotes. However, the use…
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After JO criticism – The Swedish Migration Board promises improvement
This morning, Ekot reported on the Ombudsman’s harsh criticism of the slow handling of asylum and citizenship matters. The Swedish Migration Agency agrees that the wait is long, but is now trying to distribute the staff better, have better working methods and some automation. Processing times are reduced according to the director general, who believes…