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Robotic Innovation and Entegra clear span design propels Truss Manufacturing to new heights

Manufacturer's Monthly

By combining robotic manufacturing technology with a purpose-built Entegra clear span facility , CQ Building Supplies has increased its daily output by 275 per cent , reshaped its labour requirements, and future-proofed its operations. Big truss plants from Brisbane and the Gold Coast cant compete on freight. Why does this matter?

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Contoro picks up $12M to scale container unloading robots

Robotics Business Review

States Logistics in California was an early user of Contoros truck-unloading robot. Contoro Robotics today said it has raised $12 million in Series A funding to scale its artificial intelligence-powered robots. Contoro is a spinoff from Harmonic Bionics, he told The Robot Report. after a week.

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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Without modern, efficient infrastructure, the benefits of reshoring could be lost to bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Companies need to build relationships with multiple suppliers to mitigate risks and avoid bottlenecks. Modernizing these facilities means embracing automation and flexible manufacturing strategies.

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Beyond ground transportation: The rise of drone logistics

Robotics Business Review

Traditional trucks often struggle with last-mile delivery , facing bottlenecks in urban areas, costly infrastructure, and supply chain delays. For robotics developers, this represents an opportunity to create cutting-edge autonomous systems that can help solve to age-old problems like congestion, delays, and high operational costs.

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Report calls for more port automation to boost efficiency, evidence mixed on benefits

Canadian Manufacturing

Terminals are in dire need of tech upgrades ranging from crane automation to robots that ferry cargo along the docks, despite union resistance, said Shal Marriott, who authored the Montreal Economic Institute publication. There is no consensus around whether robots on the waterfront hold the key to high performance.