Topic: Rail Industry

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Glīd launches unmanned, autonomous road-to-rail dual mobility platform for logistics

July 24, 2025 · Glīd Tech launched an unmanned, autonomous mobility-as-a-service platform for road-to-rail operations in the logistics space.

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Robel Rail Automation Uses FANUC Robots to Repair Railway Lines

July 28, 2023 · Robel Rail Automation in Germany is testing an automated cart that includes sensors and FANUC robots for complicated track and switch maintenance and repairs.

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American Robotics Owner Ondas Acquires Ardenna to Offer Drone Analytics for Rail Inspection

March 21, 2022 · Ondas Holdings, which owns industrial drone provider American Robotics, plans to integrate Ardenna's image-processing capabilities to make inspections easier and railways safer.

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Parallel Systems Raises Series A Funding for Autonomous, Electric Rail Vehicles

January 24, 2022 · By making trains shorter and using its autonomous, electric railcars, freight transportation could be more efficient, environmentally sustainable, and faster, says Parallel Systems.

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Cognitive Rail Pilot Complies With Eurasian Economic Union Requirements, Starts Mass Production

January 24, 2022 · Cognitive Rail Pilot is an AI-based system designed to help engine drivers avoid errors that may lead to accidents and to help locomotive fleet operators boost efficiency.

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Network Rail, Cranfield University Use Clearpath Robot for Autonomous Rail Inspection and Repair

August 24, 2021 · The In2Smart 2 project involves academia and corporate researchers working to automate rail inspection and repair. They've used a Warthog UGV as a robust platform for equipment.

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Siemens Mobility Further Invests in Stratasys 3D Printing Solution

February 28, 2020 · Two Stratasys Fortus 450mc 3D Printers mark the start of Siemens Mobility's ‘Easy Sparovation Part' expansion to Russia, enabling rapid spare part production for 16 high-speed trains in operation.

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Stratasys to Help Keep Trains Running

November 22, 2019 · Company's rail industry solution designed to meet requirements for passenger trains and light rail, with materials passing European Standard EN45545-2.

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Angel Trains, ESG Rail and Stratasys Join Forces in UK 3D Printing Manufacturing Solution for Rail Industry

December 10, 2018 · The components approved for service include an arm rest, grab handle and seat back table--all of which will now be trialed on in-service passenger trains in 2019.

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