Frimley Health, an established surgical robotics centre, and has become the first hospital in the UK to use CMR Surgical’s…
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.
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A research programme using AI and machine-learning to predict and detect heart failure is being launched by a joint UK-US…
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AI, robots and other technologies could transform farming – for worse as well as for better, warn researchers from the…
The UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has unveiled a new multi-million pound investment to expand the country’s…
