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Adlatus Robotics wins Deutsche Bahn contest
23rd of March 2018
DB Services - the contract arm of Deutsche Bahn, the German railway operator -
came up with a novel way of choosing an automated cleaning system to fulfil a huge station cleaning contract recently, as featured on the ECJ website on February 16.
It invited four machines to compete against one other on a 200 square metre course. Robots from
Can robots fill the people gap?
22nd of March 2018
Japan’s cleaning industry is increasingly dominated by automation and robotic solutions, which is mainly caused by the growing difficulty professional cleaning companies experience in finding qualified staff. But what is the impact of this development on the industry and where does the cleaning industry stand in terms of employing robots?
“Up to 40 per cent of cleaning could use autonomous solutions”
21st of March 2018
ECJ editor Michelle Marshall speaks to Nilfisk’s recently appointed president and ceo Hans Henrik Lund about his ambitious plans for future direction of the group.
Hans Henrik Lund arrived at Nilfisk as its new president and ceo in August of last year, bringing with him a strong background in technology, digitalisation and product
Interclean Amsterdam - the full schedule
20th of March 2018
Interclean Amsterdam, Europe's largest professional cleaning event, is now just two months away. The show takes place from May 15-18 and organiser RAI Amsterdam has now released the full schedule.
"We are looking forward to showcasing an extensive range of innovative products and solutions during this year's show," said Rob Den Hertog, director
Hand hygiene intervention can lower nursing home mortality: study
19th of March 2018
Improved hand hygiene among nursing home staff could dramatically reduce the mortality rate, according to a new study.
Around 30 per cent fewer deaths were recorded when a multicomponent hand hygiene programme was implemented in 26 French nursing homes.
The programme comprised new hand hygiene dispensers, access to pocket-sized hand-rubs and a
Waste management webinar to take place next week
15th of March 2018
Grundon Waste Management's clinical division is to host a free webinar next week on the theme: "Driving sustainability and reducing costs in the UK NHS through effective waste management". This is ahead of NHS Sustainability Day.
The aim is to discuss best practice ideas and innovations in healthcare waste management that are helping NHS trusts
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