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Network Connectivity Solved in Automated Container Ports

i4.0 today

The drive to increase the efficiency of international shipping relies on high-performance cranes to transfer containerized cargo quickly and safely from ship to shore. Much of the company’s work is based on providing sensors to enable cranes to move cargo from ships to automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

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AGV Wireless Evolution

i4.0 today

This communication enables the factory to track the AGVs’ whereabouts, cargo, and real-time status. Good communication is key Guiding the AGVs effectively relies on good communication between the AGVs and the factory’s control system.

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The next generation of aerostructures

Manufacturer's Monthly

We bring this to industry problems, with expertise to work on the engineering challenges, bridging the gap between invention and innovation,” he said. Most of the AIR Hub’s team, including Di Pietro, are from industry themselves, which helps when it comes to working with local SMEs and start-ups to boost their global competitiveness.

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Electric Boat & Ship Markets Sail Past 1GWH in 2023, Reports IDTechEx

i4.0 today

The new IDTechEx report, “ Electric Boats & Ships 2024-2044 “, provides granular 20-year forecasts in unit sales, battery demand (GWh) & battery market value ($ bn) for electric ferry, electric cargo/container, electric Ro-Ro, electric cruise, electric OSV, electric tugboat and electric recreational boats by power class (25kW).

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Innovation on a Larger Scale

Fabricating & Metal Work

The advantages promised by Industry 4.0 Those tools are making large-scale mold production, part machining, and process automation accessible to the broader aerospace, marine, and other industry sectors. The disruption promised by Industry 4.0 are being realized at Ingersoll Machine Tools in Rockford, Ill.

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Torsus and MAN Truck & Bus Expand Cooperation With New Chassis Manufacturing Agreement for World’s Toughest Off-Road Bus

i4.0 today

The company’s product portfolio includes vans, trucks, buses/coaches and diesel and gas engines along with services related to passenger and cargo transport. TORSUS: BUILT FOR THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST JOBS. www.torsus.eu MAN Truck & Bus is a company of TRATON GROUP and employs approximately 35,000 people worldwide. Today Magazine.

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Eseye and t42 Revolutionise Freight Tracking with Ultra-Reliable IoT Connectivity

i4.0 today

Because t42 deals with the most high-value cargo, they need high availability and broad reaching coverage. It is especially valuable in North America, where Eseye allowed t42 to localise on Verizon as well as AT&T, saving substantially on roaming charges.

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