Cannabis Tech

"I worked on a project called MOXIE, which is currently on Mars producing oxygen from its atmosphere," says Nohtal Partansky, founder of Sorting Robotics. It's a statement that feels plucked from a sci-fi movie, but it's the prelude to a career shift that's redefining cannabis manufacturing. Armed...

XRPure's decontamination system offers a smart solution to microbial contamination that could save growers millions in lost revenue. XRPure's decontamination system offers a smart solution to microbial contamination that could save growers millions in lost revenue. This kind of efficiency is even...

At C4, in Chico, California, the benefits of automation go beyond efficiency—they also create opportunities for community development. In the quiet hum of a manufacturing facility in Chico, California, lies a story as old as the American dream. It's about a man who turned adversity into...

Growing, bagging and selling cannabis alone won't sustain growth in today's market. High-quality products and loyal customers are no longer enough; the industry needs smarter, leaner supply chains to stay competitive. At the latest Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, industry leaders delivered a...

“Consumers want to feel like when they’re buying cannabis, it’s like a regular store. This is not some fringe industry,” said Kyle Sherman, Founder and CEO of FlowHub, at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference. His remark set the tone for a panel discussion that...

This article was originally published on Cannabis & Tech Today and appears here with permission. Every industry has its own jargon and terminology that can be confusing to learn. When your business spans more than one industry, the more there is to know. To help simplify some phrases often used...

Calvin Johnson Jr., the former Detroit Lions wide receiver, is a force behind the cannabis-focused company Primitiv, which has a wellness approach to its research and products. With a focus on nanotechnology, Primitiv, Johnson co-founded with another former Detroit Lions veteran Rob...

Cannabis-oriented compliance technology provider, Akerna (NASDAQ: KERN) has acquired Viridian Sciences. The Denver-based company said Tuesday it has closed the previously announced acquisition of the cannabis business software firm built on SAP Business One in an all-stock transaction. However, the...

This week saw the launch of three interesting tech-based cannabis products. Springbig launched a new brand marketing platform; Elements of Green debuted its hemp-based CBD eCommerce marketplace in Europe; and Greenlane Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GNLN) unveiled a product verification...

By WeedMaps News' Tyler Koslow, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. Let's face it, in one way or another, technological advancements have altered nearly every facet of our lives — and smoking weed is certainly no exception. In fact, as ongoing legalization efforts have birthed...

Israeli investment platform OurCrowd has partnered with the cannabis-focused early stage growth equity fund 7thirty to create a global cannabis technology venture capital fund. What Happened The new fund created by OurCrowd and 7thirty will be based in Boulder, Colorado with $30...