ABB has entered into an agreement with transport solutions provider Scania to provide a range of robotic solutions for the…
Author: John Thornton
John Thornton
John is the editor-in-chief at Akabo Media, leading the editorial strategy for Logistics Manager, Robotics & Automation Magazine, and City Transport & Traffic Innovation (CiTTi) Magazine. With over a decade of B2B publishing experience, he has edited sector-specific titles in engineering, technology, automotive, and marine industries. Since joining Akabo Media in 2019, John has driven engagement and growth across print, digital, and event platforms. He oversees magazine content, mentors editorial teams, and curates industry-leading conference content. John chairs and moderates the Road User Charging Conference series in Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Miami and Singapore, while also playing an active role in Akabo’s exhibitions. A prominent voice in logistics, supply chain, robotics, automation, and transport, John fosters industry connections and ensures Akabo Media’s content remains a vital resource for its professional audience.
Autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology developer Geek+ and Chinese smart logistics solution provider Pangqi Technology have announced a strategic cooperation with LED…
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Ocado Group has unveiled seven new robotic and automation technologies for its Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) designed to tackle the…
Brain Corp, a developer of robotic AI software for autonomous mobile robots operating in commercial public spaces, has announced the…
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have begun developing a self-learning, autonomous robot that can be put to work in…
Wise Robotics, a supplier of warehouse automation solutions, and VisionNav, a developer of vision-guided autonomous robotic forklifts, have announced a…
Norwegian warehouse automation company AutoStore has announced the launch of its R5+ robot for bin-picking applications. The newest addition to…
