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Rotor Technologies propels advances in autonomous helicopters

Robotics Business Review

In late 2019, after years of studying aviation and aerospace engineering, Hector (Haofeng) Xu decided to learn to fly helicopters. Rotor is able to leverage Robinson’s existing supply chain, and potential customers are comfortable with an aircraft they’ve worked with before — even if no one is sitting in the pilot seat.

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Nature-inspired tech to move transport towards net-zero

E&T

He and his team use nature-inspired computing – a form of artificial intelligence that is based on how the natural world organises itself rather than recreating human reasoning – to evolve solutions that minimise vehicles needed, reduce journey distances, and efficiently load and route cargoes to reduce the carbon footprint of transport.

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Japan Mobility Show (JMS) 2023 Spotlights Innovations and Growth Opportunities across the Mobility Ecosystem

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Accordingly, there are around 475 exhibitors at the first edition of JMS 2023, more than double the 192 exhibitors at the final edition of TMS 2019. Tightening labor regulations and driver shortages across the country’s supply chain have been creating growth opportunities for last-mile delivery vehicles.

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K. Soundhar Rajhan, Chief Strategy Officer,  Lakshmi Machine Works Limited, shares highlights and insights from his more than five-decade journey with the iconic company

Dinesh Mishra

In 1997, I relocated to Coimbatore to lead the supply chain management function as it evolved into an integrated discipline. October, 2019 Link Q4. In 1982, Mr. Rajhan successfully set up the shipping and clearing division, along with overseeing imports and export operations, resulting in the formation of Lakshmi Cargo Company.

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EV Adoption: The India Story  

Dinesh Mishra

Supply chains of minerals such as aluminium, of which India is the second producer and an exporter, could be explored. We still have to import the grade of aluminium fit for battery use – the focus needs to be on developing the supply chain of aluminium, for example.

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Technological advancements in the Export Industry

Dinesh Mishra

Nowadays, with the right technology and tools, export and import professionals are able to optimise repetitive tasks, can track their cargo around the world 24/7, or get quicker and almost immediate responses to their logistic operations. Sensors are built into trucks, cargo ships, etc.,

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Dockworkers threaten to strike at key U.S. ports over automation and pay

Fastener News Desk

1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation’s cargo from ships. Heavier vehicular traffic would be likely at key points around the country as cargo was diverted to West Coast ports, where workers belong to a different union not involved in the strike. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct.