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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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Gatik gets independent safety validation from TUV SUD for autonomous logistics

Robotics Business Review

Source: Gatik Gatik AI Inc. 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. ” Where is Gatik autonomous freight rolling to next? aims to set the bar high for autonomous truck safety.

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DAT Releases 2023 Freight Focus Report

Fastener News Desk

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–From new consumer buying patterns to dramatically higher costs for fuel and labor, truckload freight professionals faced fresh challenges in 2022 that have led to a more measured, data-driven approach to 2023, according to a new annual report published by DAT Freight & Analytics.

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Nuro brings autonomous vehicle test fleet to Japan for data collection

Robotics Business Review

Source: Nuro Nuro Inc. ” When combined with its other training data sources, the company said this new effort accelerates its mission to develop a safer, more capable autonomous vehicle ( AV ). Japan’s aging population has resulted in a serious driver shortage, both in passenger transportation and in freight transportation.

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A manufacturer’s gateway to growth

Manufacturer's Monthly

Our strategic location on the main freight route from Queensland to Victoria, along with proximity to Wollongong and Port Kembla, makes our location ideal for sourcing local goods, but also importing and exporting, said Danae Vitnell, economic development manager, Goulburn Mulwaree Council.

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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. Yun noted that Contoros HITL approach is similar to that of Plus One Robotics Inc. which is also in Austin. Companies dont want to drop appliances or food.

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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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