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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. Source: Slip Robotics For more than a century, truck trailers have been loaded and unloaded in the same way, leading to wasted time for drivers and dangerous bursts of activity for forklift operators. Register today to save 40% on conference passes!

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Sustainable supply chains, what does it mean?

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Excessive energy and water consumption, high waste production with low reuse rates, human rights issues, and abuse of labor are just some of the core issues plaguing supply chains globally. A supply chain is a vast network between large companies and their suppliers to develop, manufacture and distribute finished products to end users.

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Global Automotive Industry at the Crossroads: The Carbon Neutrality Mandate and Strategic Pathways to Net-Zero by 2030

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Automotive OEMs that successfully integrate carbon net-zero strategies across their value chains will not only achieve regulatory compliance but also secure strategic leadership in a decarbonized global economy. However, this brings with it challenges related to cost, battery material sourcing, and infrastructure readiness.

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The state of AI, robotics heading into 2025

Robotics Business Review

The successful collaboration of robots and labor in the automotive manufacturing industry is instructive and reveals a path forward The perceived labor vs. automation debate is one of a few trends that will dominate the robotics industry in 2025. Source: IFR World Robotics Sustained importance of human input With over 4.2

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LOXO expands into Germany with self-driving logistics subsidiary

Robotics Business Review

Source: Schindler Group LOXO AG today opened its first international subsidiary in Munich, Germany. Germany’s strong logistics market, advanced automotive infrastructure, and progressive legislation surrounding autonomous vehicles make it the ideal location for us to further our middle-mile and mobile distribution projects.”

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Integration of AI into In-Cabin Sensing – Automotive OEMs Making Full Use of Software to Enable Advanced Features

i4.0 today

As regulatory frameworks such as the EUs Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) near enforcement, automotive OEMs are increasingly integrating in-cabin sensing technologies with software-defined vehicle architectures. Overview of In-Cabin Sensors by OEM. For more information, contact research@IDTechEx.com or visit www.IDTechEx.com.

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MISUMI acquires Fictiv for $350M to scale component offerings

Robotics Business Review

Source: Fictiv MISUMI Group Inc., Once the all-cash transaction closes, the global supply chain company will join MISUMI. The company ‘s stated goal is to simplify the process of sourcing custom mechanical components. Register now so you don't miss out!