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Gatik gets independent safety validation from TUV SUD for autonomous logistics

Robotics Business Review

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. Founded in 2017, Gatik has developed autonomous vehicles ( AVs ) for middle-mile and short-haul logistics. ” Where is Gatik autonomous freight rolling to next?

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Equipment and technology investments among top priority for food manufacturers – says survey

AU Manufacturing

“Here in Australia, we saw empty market shelves as a result of sea freight disruption coupled with panic and bulk buying behaviour,” she said. However, nearly half of foodpro buyers stated that they were still in the information-gathering stage. For more information, visit foodproexh.com.

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View from India: Enhanced safety and speed for future train journeys

E&T

The National Metro Rail Policy (2017) indicated that cities with a population of over two million could opt for the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS). VB has redefined train journeys, with its automatic doors, GPS based audio-visual passenger information system, on-board hotspot Wi-Fi for entertainment and comfortable seating.

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Packer Fastener Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary

Fastener News Desk

The family of companies now also includes Packer Freight – a freight brokerage and logistics company; and Albolt Manufacturing – a manufacturer of specialty fasteners. 2017 Packer Fastener goes nation-wide with the addition of a National Sales department. from its National Sales department.

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Transforming lives: the work of industry charity Transaid

SMMT

Following conversations with the senior team, she got on her bike in 2017 to cycle with a charity team of 40 riders in the Cycle South Africa fundraiser and collectively raise more than £200,000. For more information about how you can support the organisation as a corporate member or take part in fundraising events visit.

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SMMT Sustainability Report 2023: How the industry is reducing its emissions

SMMT

The trucks entered day-to-day operations while at the same time gathering real-time data – the results from which are available on an interactive website to inform future fleet operator buying decisions and help stimulate the sale of battery electric trucks. Scania UK also future-proofed the electrical input into the 7.8

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What is supply chain?

Fastener News Desk

For instance, the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan shut down electronics factories, and 2017’s Hurricane Harvey disrupted US oil refineries and petrochemical plants, ultimately leading to shortages of some plastics and resins critical to different industries. One way to adjust is to increase prices (fairly) for consumers.