Automation could be the key to the UK government achieving 100,000 coronavirus tests a day, cobot OEM Universal Robots has…
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.
Beijing-based ForwardX Robotics has raised US$15m (£12m) in a new round of Series B+ funding.
CEVA Logistics has reportedly increased its speed of operation at its Australian super-site by 400% following the deployment of automated…
Due to labour shortages and increased need to feed the global population agriculture robots are becoming common place for farmers.…
Advancements in medical technology are creating a world where robots may play a bigger part in healing the sick than…
How a high-speed palletising robot is helping one of the UK’s leading wood product manufacturers get its shavings off the…
A novel automated guided vehicle system designed for urban logistics and industrial applications has been revealed by Aachen-based startup DroidDrive.
Battery systems manufacturer Akasol has commissioned mechanical engineering firm Woll Maschinenbau to develop and supply highly automated production equipment for…
A Danish airport has invested in a robotic storage system to transform the way it handles duty free goods.
Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology, UPS’s drone delivery subsidiary UPS Flight Forward and drone technology companies DroneUp and Workhorse Group…
