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Autonomous aviation company Xwing expands its air cargo operations to 400 weekly flights

Robotics Automation News

Autonomous aviation company Xwing is marking what it describes as “significant milestones”, including the expansion of its commercial cargo operations under FAA CFR Part 135 Air Carrier certificate, the addition of FAA CFR Part 145 certificates and “rapid company growth”.

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Air Canada congratulates Cargo Executive of the Year recipient

Canadian Manufacturing

Jason Berry, Vice-President, Cargo, Air Canada. MONTREAL — Air Canada congratulated Jason Berry, Vice-President, Cargo, on being named Executive of the Year by Air Cargo World, one of the longest-standing publications focused on the transportation and logistics industries.

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Mahindra Zor Grand electric launched to revolutionise last mile cargo delivery

Dinesh Mishra

Bangalore, August 29, 2022: Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited (MEML), part of the Mahindra Group, has launched its all-new cargo electric three-wheeler – Zor Grand. compared with CNG cargo 3-wheelers.

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Chainless drive gives a novel spin to e-cargo bikes

Drives & Controls

Schaeffler has partnered with the German drive specialist Heinzmann to develop a chainless electric drive system for cargo and utility bikes that achieves efficient power transmission from the pedal to the wheel.

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Peru’s ATSA signs agreement with De Havilland Canada for a Dash 8-400 large cargo door freighter conversion

Canadian Manufacturing

ATSA Dash 8-400 Large Cargo Door Freighter Conversion (Photo: CNW Group/De Havilland Aircraft of Canada) CALGARY — De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited announced that Aero Transporte S.A. ” Manufacturing Aero Transporte agreement aircraft cargo De Havilland Canada

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LS Mtron Injection Molding Machines — 100 days casting to cargo

Plastics News

Supply chain disruptions are taking their toll. So, how is it that LS Mtron Injection Molding Machines can produce new machinery and have it on its way to customers in just 100 days

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Dronamics taps Quickstep for manufacturing, delivery of Black Swan drones

AU Manufacturing

Quickstep Holdings ’ Aerostructures business has secured a contract to manufacture and deliver Black Swan unmanned cargo aircraft for Europe-based cargo drone airline Dronamics. The Black Swan is a large, unmanned aircraft designed to carry up to 350kg of cargo in excess of 2,500km.

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Air Canada Cargo announces approval of Envirotainer Releye RLP and RAP Containers

Canadian Manufacturing

Air Canada Cargo announces approval of Envirotainer Releye RLP and RAP Containers. With their 170 hours of autonomy (more than one week) on a single battery charge, it will maintain the temperature and protect the cargo longer than any other available solution, according to Air Canada Cargo.

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Cargo mission reaches ISS despite solar array mishap

E&T

But the cargo delivery to crew aboard the ISS faced issues after one of its two solar arrays did not deploy as planned. The SS Sally Ride will remain attached to the space station for approximately three months before departing with roughly 3700kg of disposal cargo. The SS Sally Ride Cygnus spacecraft, developed by Northrop Grumman, was launched with an Antares rocket on Monday from Wallops Island, Virginia.

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cargo-partner introduces new container tracking service

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The new and advanced container tracking feature offers customers full transparency over their FCL shipments. The state-of-the-art technology provides users with end-to-end data via the supply chain management platform SPOT

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Victoria showcases future of aviation at Avalon 2023

AU Manufacturing

Victoria has unveiled its advanced aviation technologies at the Australian International Airshow, exhibiting the latest electric aircraft, aerial taxis, and cargo drones developed by the government’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) hub.

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International SAP Conference for Connected Logistics in Cargo

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Cook Conferences and SAP have announced the International SAP Conference for Connected Logistics in Cargo taking place on 10-11 October, 2017 in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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ArrowSpot signs multi-million-dollar deal with Astrocast to mass produce satellite tracking system

Robotics Automation News

News Space arrowspot arrowtrack assets astrocast cargo chain communication connectivity contract device global iot mass network production sat satellite satiot solution supply technology tracking visibility working

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The MSC Donata wins the Gold-Headed Cane

Canadian Manufacturing

Activities and cargo volumes handled at the Port of Montreal remain closely linked to global economic trends. After two years marked by declines in cargo volumes due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Port of Montreal posted a 5.4

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GreenPower to collaborate with Gemilang International in developing electric trucks and vans

Canadian Manufacturing

announced a partnership with Gemilang International Limited (GML) to collaborate, develop and market right-hand drive heavy-duty class 4 trucks and vans using GreenPower’s EV Star Cargo and EV Star Cab and Chassis to meet the demand of fleet customers across Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Manufacturing Operations Sustainability EV Cargo Gemilang International Limited GreenPower Motor Company right-hand driveLOS ANGELES — GreenPower Motor Company Inc.

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WestJet announces new service to Japan and Europe as part of planned expansion from Calgary

Canadian Manufacturing

With 40 weekly departures scheduled to maximize connecting capacity across 24 Western Canadian communities, the airline will offer more options for its leisure and business guests and cargo customers. ” Exporting & Importing Manufacturing airline cargo departures planned expansion Western Canada WestJet

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Stefan Lampa appointed new CEO of ProGlove

Modern Materials Handling

Seasoned executive to leverage his industry knowledge and experience from robotics manufacturers ABB and KUKA as well as cargo flow company Cargotec to support growth journey for ProGlove, which offers wearable scanner solutions for enhanced human productivity

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The automation best addressing supply-chain and labor issues

Design World

In its wake, the COVID pandemic left lingering supply-chain issues that are still affecting manufacturing and other automated industries. Now some slowdowns at least have cleared.

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Stefan Lampa appointed new CEO of ProGlove

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Seasoned executive to leverage his industry knowledge and experience from robotics manufacturer ABB and KUKA Roboter as well as cargo flow company Cargotec to support ProGlove's growth journey

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Innovative projects receive millions in government funding

Manufacturing Management

Self-driving vehicles will help deliver passengers and cargo in and around Sunderland, after two projects based there were awarded a share of £81 million in joint government and industry support for self-driving transport technology

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Air Canada announces acquisition of two Boeing 777 freighter planes

Canadian Manufacturing

Jason Berry, Vice President, Cargo, at Air Canada also provided the following statement: “It has been another exciting quarter for Air Canada Cargo as we continue to strategically build our business and invest in our future.

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High-Energy X-rays Light Path to 3D-Printing One of Strongest Stainless Steels

Metrology

For airliners, cargo ships, nuclear power plants and other critical technologies, strength and durability are essential. This is why many contain a remarkably strong and corrosion-resistant alloy called 17-4 precipitation.

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CBRE research points to industrial real estate rate gains near major airports

Modern Materials Handling

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8 Reasons to Use Air Freight Services for Your Business

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Ken Jackson, freelance writer If your business requires shipping high value but low volume cargo, you’re probably considering air freight services. But there is often understandable hesitancy about actually following through with this idea

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Stratom demonstrates new autonomous pallet loader vehicle

Robotics Automation News

Whether operated via tethered remote control or preprogrammed with repeatable operations, Stratom’s ATLAS platform reduces crew needs while loading, unloading and transporting cargo […].

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8 Reasons to Use Air Freight Services for Your Business

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Ken Jackson, freelance writer If your business requires shipping high value but low volume cargo, you’re probably considering air freight services. But there is often understandable hesitancy about actually following through with this idea

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Scanwell – July Supply Chain Issues

Fastener News Desk

Everyone; I wanted to send out a quick note about the current state of the global supply chain as there are a lot of things happening which can / will affect how cargo moves throughout this amazing country. The latest news in the ocean, air, rail, and trucking industries.

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Embraer awards Héroux-Devtek with manufacturing contract

Canadian Manufacturing

LONGUEUIL — Embraer design has awarded a contract to Heroux Devtek to deisgn, develop and manufacture the main deck cargo door actuation system for the E190F and E195F Freighter conversion program.

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ENVO announces the launch of its all-seasons ebike, FLEX, in Canada and the U.S.

Canadian Manufacturing

Our research found that some niche riding applications, such as snow cycling, utility and cargo, kids and passengers, seniors and adaptive cycling, are not getting the attention from the micro electric mobility industry because of the small market size,” said Ali Kazemkhani, CEO of ENVO. “At

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Rust Foundation Establishes Security Team

Gary Mintchell

The team will also help advocate for security practices across the Rust landscape, including Cargo and Crates.io, and will be a resource for the maintainer community. Do you program in Rust? Me neither. I had barely heard of it. I received this news. Valuable if you use Rust.

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Collett & Sons Delivers Two Transformers for Leylodge, Kintore

MEM

Delivering each of the transformers on separate occasions, Collett mobilised their 250 Tonne capacity Goldhofer girder bridge in modular form, arriving in Stafford to configure the trailer and load the first of the cargoes.

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New Iveco S-Way rigid provides flexibility for JJX

SMMT

JJX Logistics has taken delivery of an Iveco S-Way rigid accommodate a wide variety of cargo types of up to 15 tonnes in urban areas. Additionally, rear air suspension has been specified which further improves the ride and handling for when the truck is carrying sensitive cargoes.

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Conference Speakers from AntwerpXL 2022 Analyse Industry Trends

MEM

Speakers and guests from last month’s AntwerpXL, the award-winning breakbulk, heavy-lift and project cargo event, have set out their thoughts on industry trends in a new whitepaper.

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Waev Consolidates Industrial Electric Vehicle Business

Gary Mintchell

Tiger heavy-duty tow tractors have been towing cargo, baggage, parcel, and other equipment in ground support applications since 1981. A certain South African-born, attention-seeking entrepreneur has brought media attention to a market for electric vehicles.

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Federal government invests in supply chain capacity at Edmonton airport

Canadian Manufacturing

21, the Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced up to $100 million in funding under the National Trade Corridors Fund to increase cargo and logistics handling operations at the Edmonton International Airport. The project will convert approximately 2,000 acres of land into a new global cargo handling operation. The airport’s increased cargo capacity will improve the movement of import and export trade routes and strengthen Canada’s supply chain.

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Dronamics Joins UK’s First Medical Drone Distribution Network

MEM

Dronamics, the middle-mile cargo drone developer and operator, is to take part in the CAELUS project – a consortium of partners set to revolutionise the way in which healthcare services are delivered in Scotland.

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GreenPower secures another 85 vouchers from California incentive program

Canadian Manufacturing

has secured another 85 vouchers under the California HVIP program for 75 EV Star 22′ Cargo vans, eight EV Star Box Trucks and two EV Star 25′ Cargo vans. “GreenPower’s EV Star 22-foot cargo van has quickly become our highest demand vehicle. LOS ANGELES — GreenPower Motor Company Inc.

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Cargojet announces successful recertification of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard Accreditation

Canadian Manufacturing

Cargojet says they are the only air cargo carrier in Canada with this accreditation. Cargojet is a provider of time sensitive premium air cargo services to all major cities across North America, providing Dedicated, ACMI and International Charter services and reportedly carries over 25,000,000 pounds of cargo weekly. MISSISSAUGA — Cargojet Inc. announced the successful recertification of its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard Accreditation.

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GreenPower Motor announces that its vehicles are eligible for up to $150K in funding from iHMZEV program

Canadian Manufacturing

Eligible GreenPower vehicles listed under the iMHZEV Program include the EV Star Cargo, EV Star Max seating, EV Star ADA, EV250 thirty-foot shuttle and EV350 forty-foot shuttle. “The iMHZEV Program opens up availability in the market for our EV Star Cargo and EV Star for shuttle operations. VANCOUVER — GreenPower Motor Company Inc.,

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Konecranes puts the battery in big container handling machines

Manufacturing Tomorrow

The Battery RTG is the world's first of its kind and the most eco-efficient RTG in history, with zero local CO2 and virtually zero local noise emissions • The new technology has been showcased at Ahoy Rotterdam's TOC Europe trade show for port and cargo supply chain professionals

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Swinburne’s AIR Hub expands Thales partnership to develop new aviation concepts

AU Manufacturing

In the latest collaboration, the two entities will zero in on developing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) to support regional cargo delivery, critical infrastructure inspections, and urban air mobility, including Electrical Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL).

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Orbital UAV, Animal Dynamics to develop new aerial autonomous solution

AU Manufacturing

The UAS is a new autonomous solution capable of carrying heavy cargo weighing 135kg up to 400 km. . Integrated propulsion systems manufacturer Orbital UAV and UK-based aerial logistics company Animal Dynamics have signed a strategic partnership intended to drive innovation. .

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Will autonomous car racing change your business? It just might

Cisco Industrial Automation

In cargo ports, operators are controlling autonomous guided vehicles, like cranes and straddle carriers, safely and efficiently from the comfort of temperature-controlled offices. Some days I really get excited about my job. A self-driving race car challenge?