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Remote forklift operations are a growing trend today, where technological advancements allow operators to control these machines from thousands of miles away. Safety concerns, however, remain paramount in this discussion. After all, in 2020 alone, the National Safety Council found over 7,200 non-fatal injuries due to forklift accidents. In all logistics Industries, including construction, where…
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Mitsubishi Logisnext & Phantom Auto Make Forklift Driving a Desk Job
Two titans of industrial vehicles announced a partnership this may, with Phantom Auto and Mitsubishi Logisnext coming together to reshape the face of the industry and the ways employees interact with forklifts. According to an announcement of the partnership in Bloomberg this May, the partnership will “offer forklifts that can rove around a warehouse in…
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Creative Problem Solving in the Supply Chain Post-COVID
“It has merged into more of a headcount and workforce problem. So, how do we keep people coming and the lines rolling?,” he said. “It has been a challenge.” On our podcast, Ground Truth by Phantom Auto, our goal is to tell stories about the power of reimagined warehouse logistics, mobility and automation that speak…
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Ground Truth: Introducing Teleoperation for Industrial Vehicles
Henry Ford revolutionized the automobile. So, too, did Elon Musk. As automobile technology continues to advance, consumers are starting to see the next wave of technology, such as self-driving cars. But another new technology allows drivers to operate vehicles remotely, even from thousands of miles. On this episode of Ground Truth, a Phantom Auto podcast,…
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Issues Facing the Autonomous Technology Supply Chain in 2021 and Beyond
Today’s supply chain faces several compounding issues that were difficult to predict a year and a half ago. There are numerous short and long-term effects of COVID to deal with, as well as increasing pressure from growing consumer demands, challenges in implementing autonomous technology and a hiring shortage. On this episode of Ground Truth, a…
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Clarity Under Pressure: Technology, Trust, and the Future of Public Safety
When something goes wrong in a community—a major storm, a large-scale accident, a violent incident—there’s often a narrow window where clarity matters most. Leaders must make fast decisions, responders need to trust the information in front of them, and the systems supporting those choices have to work as intended. Public safety agencies now rely…
Clarity in the Storm: Weather Intelligence, GIS, and the Future of Operational Awareness
For many organizations today, weather has shifted from an occasional disruption to a constant planning factor. Scientific assessments show that extreme weather events—including heatwaves, heavy rainfall, and wildfires—are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity, placing growing strain on infrastructure, utilities, and public services. As weather-related disruptions become more costly and harder to manage,…
AI in Sterile Processing Is Proving Its Value by Acting as a Co-Pilot, Not a Replacement
Sterile processing departments are dealing with persistent operational pressures. Surgical case volumes are rising, instruments are more complex, and staffing shortages remain across many health systems. Accuracy and documentation requirements continue to tighten, leaving little room for error. In busy hospitals, sterile processing teams may handle 10,000 to 30,000 surgical instruments per day, with…
Meet IC-SAT100, a Satellite PTT Radio Built for the World’s Most Demanding Environments
Let’s have a look at Icom’s IC-SAT100, a satellite Push-To-Talk radio designed for moments when ordinary communication just isn’t an option. Powered by the Iridium satellite network, this rugged handheld delivers instant one-to-many communication at the push of a button—no cell towers or ground infrastructure required. Built to thrive in harsh environments, it’s waterproof,…