More than half of US companies are increasingly open to invest in automation to survive changing market conditions brought about…
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.
Ford and its consortium partners have received UK government backing for the introduction of 5G connectivity to speed up electric…
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BMW Group has officially opened its new Additive Manufacturing Campus (AMC), which houses a raft of robotics and automation technologies.
A new systems integrator established by a consortium of automation specialists is to next month launch full turnkey solutions for…
Technology and manufacturing businesses in the UK can now apply for funding to develop digital technologies that have the potential…
Dr Paul Rivers, CEO, Guidance Automation, explores what increased robot collaboration means for businesses, and how increased deployment of technology means that…
DHL Supply Chain has launched a new ‘plug-and play’ robotics platform in collaboration with Microsoft and AI-driven digital fulfilment provider…
Fanuc has expanded its range of integrated image processing solutions with the introduction of the 3DV/600 vision sensor.
Stewart Goulding, managing director at EMS explains the importance of precise micro motors in robot applications being used in the…
