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

Robotics Business Review

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. Slip Robotics is driving a level of change in the supply chain industry not seen since the containerization of sea freight.

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Aurora begins driverless commercial trucking in Texas

Robotics Business Review

Source: Aurora Aurora Innovation Inc. The deployment will provide autonomous freight transportation between Dallas and Houston. The Pittsburgh-based company designed its Aurora Driver to operate with multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles. by the end of the year.

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A manufacturer’s gateway to growth

Manufacturer's Monthly

Images: Goulburn Goulburn Mulwaree Council fosters manufacturing innovation with the regions prime location, strong infrastructure, and dedicated business initiatives. Goulburns location facilitates connectivity via road and rail, making it an attractive site for manufacturing.

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Catching wind of a new sovereign manufacturing industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Michael Evans/stock.adobe.com Honorary senior research fellow at University of Sydney, Professor Phil Toner, spoke to Manufacturers Monthly to discuss the benefits of an Australian wind tower and turbine manufacturing industry. million tonnes of CO2 emissions through a reduction in sea freight.

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Nuro brings autonomous vehicle test fleet to Japan for data collection

Robotics Business Review

Source: Nuro Nuro Inc. The companyoffers two flagship products to automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and mobility companies: the SAE Level 4 Nuro Driver and Level 2++ Nuro Driver Assist. Japan’s aging population has resulted in a serious driver shortage, both in passenger transportation and in freight transportation.

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Contoro picks up $12M to scale container unloading robots

Robotics Business Review

Source: Contoro In addition, Contoro created Duo-Grasp, a proprietary two-point gripping system, to securely handle a wider range of box sizes and weights than competing end effectors. Contoro plans to manufacture more robots, with final assembly in Austin. which is also in Austin. Companies dont want to drop appliances or food.

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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.