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Slip Robotics picks up $28M for trailer loading/unloading robots

Robotics Business Review

SlipBot moves automotive parts for Nissan in Mississippi. Truckers spend 23% of their workday idling at loading docks, while forklift operators rush to carry freight between the trailer and staging area, despite 25% of all industrial accidents taking place at the loading dock, according to Slip Robotics. based company.

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Gatik gets independent safety validation from TUV SUD for autonomous logistics

Robotics Business Review

It claimed that this third-party audit was the first of its kind and that it marks a significant milestone toward commercialization of self-driving freight operations. The automotive and trucking industries self-certify,” said Dr. Adam Campbell, Gatiks head of safety. ” Where is Gatik autonomous freight rolling to next?

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Nuro brings autonomous vehicle test fleet to Japan for data collection

Robotics Business Review

The companyoffers two flagship products to automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and mobility companies: the SAE Level 4 Nuro Driver and Level 2++ Nuro Driver Assist. It said each combines automotive-grade hardware with AI-first self-driving software. This makes the country a strong potential market for AVs.

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Need for Supply Chain Solutions Boosts Global Freight Visibility Demand

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

San Antonio –July 28, 2022– The increasing complexity of global supply chains across industries, such as unreported process delays and late deliveries, necessitates shippers to have real-time visibility into the status of their freight. Hence, market participants should: Encourage shippers to use freight visibility platforms.

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North West hosts auto industry leaders to drive EV manufacturing revolution

SMMT

New analysis reveals importance of North West to UK Automotive, responsible for 20,000 jobs with £2.8 Bosses from some of the UK’s biggest advanced automotive manufacturers and suppliers will today come together for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Regional Forum, held in Liverpool for the first time.

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Infrastructure Investments, Economic Diversification, and Shift toward Regional Manufacturing to Galvanize Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Commercial Vehicle (CV) Market

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Saudi Arabia remains the largest market within the GCC for new and used CVs as well as automotive parts. It is also the leading importer of automotive products from the United States, with a notable portion re-exported to other nations. Meanwhile, the regions economic diversification strategies are stimulating CV demand.

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Five minutes with… Rob Brown, Global Head of Automotive, BSI

SMMT

We are also working with truck manufacturers and operators to define the new standards needed to help make a smooth and safe transition to zero-emission, battery electric and also hydrogen fuel cell, freight vehicles (HGVs) in the future. BSI is supporting the automotive sector in a number of ways in this respect.