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We’re so happy to share that our Head of R&D, Shvea Järvet, has been named the Best Lecturer at the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, Internal Security Institute! Even with her busy role at CAFA Tech, she still finds time to inspire Master's students with her passion for data analysis. We couldn’t be prouder of how she’s making an impact in both education and internal security research in Estonia. #ProudOfOurTeam #BestLecturer #InspiringOthers #InternalSecurity #CAFAtech #TeamCAFA

Proud to share that the second phase kick-off meeting of the #NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Study Group SG-293, organized by #CAFATech, took place in #Tallinn Tehnopol. The focus of SG-293 is to investigate the potential of Advanced and Novel Electronic Attack capabilities for Naval and Air Force Operations. Electronic warfare is a critical component to the success of air, sea, and land operations. The study group unites contributions from top companies in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Turkey, the UK, Canada, and the USA, with Estonia proudly represented by CAFA Tech, where Tanel Järvet serves as the CAFA Tech representative and Rapporteur for SG-293. The results of the SG-293 feasibility study will be aimed at benefiting NATO and its member nations. #NATO #ElectronicWarfare #DefenseInnovation #CAFAtech #InternationalCollaboration #AdvancedTechnologies #Tehnopol

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠!🌱🚜 In July 2024, the XGain partners, CAFA Tech & Scilly Organics, met as part of the “Remote Community” Use Case. 🤖The CAFA multi-robot aims to revolutionize agriculture. Combining a ground robot with an aerial drone, this system conserves water, boosts yields, and ensures reliable data transmission—even in remote areas with poor mobile coverage. 🚀The system will be deployed to the Scilly Organics farm’s fields, in the upcoming months for pilot testing! Learn more here👉 https://lnkd.in/d5AuTt-9 #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #DigitalConnectivity #DigitalGap #RuralDevelopment #XG

This summer, #CAFATech had the honor of hosting in #Estonia a plenary meeting of the #EDF #MoSaiC consortium, coordinated by Fondazione SAFE - Security and Freedom for Europe. This event marked the midpoint of the project’s implementation, characterized by significant advancements in unmanned robotic solutions and collaborative efforts with partners Fondazione SAFE - Security and Freedom for Europe, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, ENEA, Consorzio C.R.E.O. - Centro Ricerche Elettro Ottiche, Bruhn NewTech, and RE-liON. The #MoSaiC project is dedicated to enhancing response capabilities to chemical and biological threats through innovative technology. Highlights from the meeting included the initial showcase of the unmanned robotic solutions that will be further refined and integrated into the planned MoSaiC solution. Tanel Järvet, CEO of CAFA Tech, commented, "It was a great pleasure to host such a productive meeting. The technical discussions were immensely valuable as we work towards our 2025 goal of demonstrating the chemical sensors on #UAVs and #UGVs in collaboration with our Mosaic partners. A huge thank you to the entire CAFA Tech team for their outstanding effort and dedication." Tanel Reigo, UAV Team Lead at CAFA Tech, added, "I’m delighted that we could deliver a successful UAV demo to our Mosaic partners. It provided everyone with a thorough opportunity to explore the UAV technology in detail." Furthermore, the project aims to create a near-real-time 3D mapping and processing system. This system will be visualized through virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) systems to assist in decision-making processes. It also aims to foster robust data exchange through a Command and Control (C2) and data visualization system that enables multi-user interaction. This meeting not only underscores our progress but also strengthens our commitment to advancing global safety measures against chemical and biological threats. #MoSaiCProject #Innovation #FondazioneSAFE #AIT #ENEA #CAFATech #CREO #BruhnNewTech #REliON #EDF

Supporting Excellence: #CAFATech is proud to have supported the talented young engineers from the Estonian Aviation Academy, who achieved remarkable success at the IMechE UAS Challenge! Before the competition, the Blue Sparrow team visited our CAFA Tech office, sharing their journey of how they built the drone. We had the opportunity to introduce them to our activities, share some useful tips, and we found many exciting common interests. The #BlueSparrowteam made an impressive debut at this prestigious international competition, focused on designing and building an automatic unmanned aerial system (UAS) and testing it in various challenges in the UK. Their outstanding efforts were recognized with awards in the following categories: 🏆 3rd place overall 🏅 Special award in the airworthiness category Competing against 38 teams from around the globe, of which only 20 reached the finals, the Blue Sparrow team showcased exceptional engineering design, project management, and teamwork skills on an international stage. We are incredibly proud to have played a part in their journey and extend our heartfelt congratulations to the students for their dedication and hard work. 🎉👏 #UASChallenge #StudentProject #Innovation #EngineeringExcellence #CAFATech #teamCAFA

🚜 You're Invited to Our XGain Workshop: "Advancing Rural Connectivity Together" on Remote Farm Management! 🚜 🗓 Date: July 12th, 2024 🕒 Time: 15:00 - 16:40 CET 📍 Platform: Zoom 🌟 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: -UK Use Case: Exciting insights into Remote Farm Management -Interactive Feedback: Help refine our Knowledge Facilitation Tool -Collaboration: Develop impactful business models for rural digital connectivity -Networking: Connect with fellow experts and stakeholders This is the final session in our series, and your participation will make a big difference in advancing rural connectivity. 🌟 Bonus: Hear from the FOODCITYBOOST project on their latest innovations in urban farming! 🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰! #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EdgeComputing #RuralDevelopment #DigitalGap #DigitalConnectivity Rainno | The Innovation Rainmakers | Jonathan Smith | CAFA Tech

In Estonia, the #EDF project #PADIC (Passive Acquisition by Digital Convergence) Pre-Trial in 2024 were successful. The Trials involved participants from Saab (Sweden), Patria (Finland), Rantelon (Estonia), and CAFA Tech (Estonia), significantly advancing coastal surveillance with cutting-edge passive radar technologies. These Pre-Trials marked a crucial shift from software-based integration to the operational deployment of PADIC sensors and systems. #SAAB: Demonstrated the WIDAR passive radar system. #Patria: Tested its Passive Radar Sensor System in Paldiski and Juminda. #Rantelon: Successfully set up L-band additional transmitters. #CAFATech: Coordinated the Command Center and UAV flights, CAFA sensor. Supported by the Estonian Defence Forces, these Pre-Trials provided essential data to refine the PADIC systems, setting the stage for a final demonstration in autumn 2024. #PADIC project, funded by the European Defence Fund (#EDF), aims to develop a coastal radar network system with an open architecture, connecting passive, digital sensors of different types. Discover more about our recent Pre-Trials: read the full article, view pictures, and watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/d8iDitDm #PADIC #RadarTechnology #Innovation #EDF #PassiveRadar

📢 Tanel Järvet represented #CAFATech at the first General Assembly Meeting of the SWAT-SHOAL Consortium (SWArm and Teaming operation of manned & unmanned underwater vehicles - SHOAL), funded by the European Commission under the European Defence Fund (#EDF2022), held last week in Cadiz. This event was hosted by the Project Coordinator, Navantia, S.A., S.M.E. We are happy to contribute to this EDF project with our Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (#UAVs) and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (#UUVs) platforms. CAFA Tech is a proud partner in the SWAT-SHOAL project, a 36-month research initiative aimed at developing a system-of-systems concept based on swarming technologies. The project seeks to integrate manned and unmanned naval assets, enabling them to collaborate effectively as a team to enhance performance and efficiency across a broad spectrum of underwater missions against moving subsurface threats. This innovative system will allow different vehicle types to work together as a single unit to tackle complex scenarios or to be organized as a squad, with each platform assigned a specific task.

Supporting Excellence: Estonian Youth Shine at the International Applied Physics Olympiad (#IAPhO) 2024 🇪🇪✨ Estonian young #physicists showcased their abilities in the final round of the Olympiad held in Bandung, Indonesia. The competition consisted of two parts: a cognitive test and a presentation round. While the cognitive test involved solving complex physics problems, the presentations required explaining topics like Earth's magnetic field, renewable energy, and the Ring of Fire, highlighting their physical principles and industrial applications. Our youth stood out with their clear and accurate presentations, earning high praise from the judges. The results exceeded expectations: 🥈 Violeta Jürgens and Mattias Jõgi won silver medals. 🥇 August Jakobson, Saskia Põldmaa, Mihkel Rannut, and Ralf Robert Paabo won gold medals. Estonia emerged as the top nation in terms of gold medals, securing a total of 4, and Mihkel and August also received the Grand Award for the best presentations in their respective topics. #CAFATech, an Estonian technology company, proudly #supported these #talented young individuals. For us, supporting the field of physics is of utmost importance, and we are delighted to have contributed to the success of Estonian youth physicists. #Congratulations to all the participants and their mentors! 🎉 Photos from left to right: August Jakobson, Saskia Põldmaa, Violeta Jürgens, Mihkel Rannut, Ralf Robert Paabo, Mattias Jõgi, Eero Uustalu #CAFATech #AppliedPhysics #Olympiad #YoungTalents #PhysicsEducation #EstonianYouth

🌟 Thanks for a Great Day at the Industry 5.0 #Conference in Tartu! 🌟 Yesterday, our Head of Innovation and Business Development, Maarja Rannama, attended the Industry 5.0 Conference in Tartu. The event highlighted a significant shift in how we think about digitalizing and automating industries — it’s no longer about whether to do it, but how to do it best. Maarja thoroughly enjoyed discussing the versatile applications of our #robots and #drones with many industry representatives. These conversations were enlightening and showcased the evolving needs of the industry. A huge thank you to the organizers for such a well-run conference! It was a day full of innovative ideas and potential collaborations. #CAFATech is looking forward to the future and is excited to continue contributing to industrial advancements. Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia | TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology | EASi ja KredExi ühendasutus | ITL Estonian ICT Cluster | AIRE (AI & Robotics Estonia) | Tartu | Confent | #Industry50 #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Robotics #Drones #CAFAtech