Industrial robot sales in the UK in 2020 were up 7.5% on the previous year, according to a recent BARA survey of…
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.
Fanuc has expanded its SCARA robot line-up with the introduction of the SR-20iA. Able to carry payloads of up to…
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PatientMetRx, an AI-powered social intelligence service from UK data tech company Talking Medicines, has launched, giving leading drug brands new…
Automation, specifically robotics, is transforming modern warehousing in ways never imagined before. Capable of undertaking arduous and repetitive tasks more…
Hyundai Motor Group has launched DAL-e, a customer service robot that independently communicates with people using precise recognition capabilities and…
Britain and Japan have signed a research and technology deployment collaboration to help automate nuclear decommissioning and aspects of fusion…
Bossa Nova Robotics, a US-based developer of inventory control robots for retailers, has shut down its European business unit. Headquartered…
Speakers from the UK’s aerospace and nuclear sectors have been added to the agenda for the inaugural Robotics & Innovation Conference.…
