Robotics & Automation Awards 2023 finalist Advanced Navigation has unveiled a new robotics facility for autonomous systems based at UTS…
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.
A robotic dog has been used by the National Trust to survey two former Cold War weapons testing facilities deemed unsafe…
A full-size single-decker bus with autonomous driving and producing zero carbon emissions has taken to the road in the UK…
What do drones mean for the future of warehouses and the supply chain? John Thornton investigates… Drones – also known…
Smyths Toys has implemented three ‘right-size’ auto-boxing systems at its fulfilment centre in Corby, Northamptonshire, to boost throughput for its…
How collaborative robots are transforming business capabilities, productivity and overheads in ways their traditional industrial counterparts can’t. John Thornton reports… …
EK Robotics, a German manufacturer of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), has announced the launch of its Medi Move model series…
Alaiko, a Munich-based direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce fulfilment company, has announced its expansion into the UK by partnering with a robotics…
Experts are calling for focused funding to support the increased adoption of robotics and automation across key sectors, predicting that…
More than half of large UK companies perceive robotics as crucial or highly important technology for digital transformation, new research…
