A new fully-automated parcel sorting machine that can process 195,000 parcels per day has been installed by Royal Mail in…
Author: John Thornton
John Thornton
John is the editor-in-chief at Akabo Media, leading the editorial strategy for Logistics Manager, Robotics & Automation Magazine, and City Transport & Traffic Innovation (CiTTi) Magazine. With over a decade of B2B publishing experience, he has edited sector-specific titles in engineering, technology, automotive, and marine industries. Since joining Akabo Media in 2019, John has driven engagement and growth across print, digital, and event platforms. He oversees magazine content, mentors editorial teams, and curates industry-leading conference content. John chairs and moderates the Road User Charging Conference series in Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Miami and Singapore, while also playing an active role in Akabo’s exhibitions. A prominent voice in logistics, supply chain, robotics, automation, and transport, John fosters industry connections and ensures Akabo Media’s content remains a vital resource for its professional audience.
Geek+ and Bosch Rexroth have signed a strategic channel agreement for North America and deployed a unique version of Geek+’s…
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ABB has entered into an agreement with transport solutions provider Scania to provide a range of robotic solutions for the…
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Warehouse automation solution provider Wise Robotics has announced an extension of its autonomous robot range with the launch of VisionNav’s vision-guided,…
DHL Supply Chain has put into operation Europe’s first fully automated AutoStore logistics system for omnichannel auction platform 1-2-3.tv at its…
John Thornton asks four experts to share insights on what the future of manufacturing automation could look like… The industrial…
Ocado Group has unveiled seven new robotic and automation technologies for its Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) designed to tackle the…
