Locus Robotics, a developer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for fulfilment warehouses, has acquired Waypoint Robotics, a manufacturer of heavy-duty,…
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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.
US engineering and robotics design company Boston Dynamics has released the latest iteration of its quadruped mobile robot, Spot, with added…
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UK high street retailer Wilko has today announced a major investment in British autonomous vehicle technology company, StreetDrone. The £3m…
German-Chinese robotics software platform company Agile Robots has announced the completion of a Series C financing round with a total…
Berkshire Grey, a developer of AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply-chain processes, is partnering with Advanced Handling Systems (AHS), a…
Hexagon’s manufacturing intelligence division, which supplies smart manufacturing technologies to the likes of Volkswagen and Boeing, has unveiled HxGN Robotic…
