Browsing: Equipment

Earlier this fall, we flew to Austin, TX to watch an excavator dig and saw Bedrock Robotics in action. Two CAT 352s, which are among the most difficult machines on a construction job site to operate, were moving earth on their own. No one in the cab; just an excavator loading a human-driven dump truck…

The competitive standard for e-commerce logistics is shifting from storage space and delivery speed to the flexibility with which automated facilities are operated. This is because product sizes, weights, and order volumes vary by brand, making it difficult to respond to on-site changes relying solely on fixed automated equipment. Operational capabilities that analyze logistics data…

Estimating personal protective equipment (PPE) demand during a pandemic is a critical planning challenge. This report presents an occupation-based framework to estimate the vital workforce size and PPE need. Estimates range from 5.3 million to 85.7 million workers depending on assumptions applied. An interactive dashboard supports flexible, scenario-based planning at the national, state, and regional…