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Image via Flickr by magerleagues Amazon just rolled out a new program in Manhattan, New York, where customers can have items delivered to their home in one hour or less. If the program is successful, it could be added to several other large cities in the U.S. However, many people are skeptical that the one-hour…
Image via Flickr John Kelehan Farmers have been implementing new technology for decades. Today, some dairy farms can practically run themselves thanks to technological advances. Thanks to robotic milking machines, cows can roam freely and then go to a milking station when they need to be milked. This automated process saves farmers a lot of…
Image via Flickr jurvetson Manufacturing workers have been losing their jobs to robots for several years. However, a surge in the number of customized orders has caused factories to start hiring humans again. This could lead to a new normal with coworking among humans and robots. Take a closer look at current hiring trends in…
Image via Flickr by brewbooks President Obama feels that climate change is a serious issue that he needs to address. That’s why this summer his administration is pushing several changes to regulations on carbon emissions from big trucks, planes, and power plants. Curbing emissions sounds like a good idea, but it is going to cost…
Image via Flickr by nSeika Robotics has long been a key component of the shipping industry, as robots can efficiently and cheaply perform simple, repetitive tasks that factor importantly into logistics. In recent years, however, robotics has begun to fill a more advanced role in the supply chain. Learn how robotics has taken on a…
Image via Flickr cuxclipper The container ship industry has experienced significant change recently. An influx of new ships that boast more container capacity and cheaper fuel costs have caused shipping prices to drop and ocean liners to collect lower profits. However, many container ship and port terminal companies see this as an opportunity to expand…