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EU should mandate electric freight trucks by 2035, say Unilever and Maersk

E&T

The target would also help to provide investment certainty for vehicle manufacturers to increase their electric and green hydrogen offerings, the companies write. In a joint letter to the EU Commission, the coalition writes that the deadline is “not just feasible but necessary” if the EU is to meet its climate neutrality commitments by 2050.

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

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

The smooth flow of goods is essential to a thriving manufacturing base, but aging roads, congested highways, and outdated rail and port systems can become obstacles. Modernizing these facilities means embracing automation and flexible manufacturing strategies.

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Pickle Robot gets orders for over 30 unloading systems plus $50M in funding

Robotics Business Review

Source: Pickle Robot Robotic truck unloading fits the classic definition of dull, dirty, or dangerous jobs worth automating. Its product roadmap is expanding to service parcel-type freight. Source: Pickle Robot The post Pickle Robot gets orders for over 30 unloading systems plus $50M in funding appeared first on The Robot Report.

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Markforged tips ‘just in place’ to replace ‘just in time’ in Australian manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. The benefits of thinking outside the traditional manufacturing box can be seen all around the world.

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Manufacturing’s coming home: UK fashion boss champions ‘reshoring’

The Guardian Manufacturing

A Derbyshire firm is sourcing homegrown suppliers and labour – and even supporting a local school. Eventually, to avoid waiting any longer, he paid an extra €5,000 (£4,200) to have it air freighted, first to France, and then on to the East Midlands. Will anyone follow suit? Continue reading.

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GroundProbe opens second manufacturing facility in Arizona

AU Manufacturing

Global technology manufacturer GroundProbe , a member of the Orica Group , has opened the doors of its second manufacturing and assembly facility in Tucson, Arizona. SSR800 is the first radar to be manufactured in Tucson, according to the company.

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A concierge service for new manufacturing businesses

Manufacturer's Monthly

Manufacturers’ Monthly explores the three pillars behind recent manufacturing investment attraction in the Hunter Valley’s Greater Cessnock. Cessnock City Council is playing its part in supporting local manufacturing. So for this reason manufacturing is a focus for our team.”. Food manufacturing: $80 million.