Company Research Report: Tubular Network

Company Overview

Name

Tubular Network

Mission

"No information is available."

Founding

Year: 2020

Founders: Ben James and Dylan Mankey

Key People

Ben James: Founder & CEO

Dylan Mankey: Founder & CTO

Allison Bowman: Head of Business Development

Headquarters

Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Detroit, Michigan, USA (operating out of Newlab at Michigan Central)

Employees

Number of Employees: 9

Revenue

Most Recent Annual Revenue: No information is available.

Core Competency

Tubular Network is primarily known for pioneering a clean-tech solution in manufacturing logistics through the use of autonomous robotic shuttles within a unique tubular infrastructure. These shuttles facilitate the efficient movement of goods in industrial environments, optimizing space utilization, and ensuring delivery efficiency while reducing GHG emissions.

Products

Product Offering: Tubular Network System

High-level Description

The Tubular Network system employs autonomous robotic shuttles that operate within a dedicated tubular infrastructure. This design transforms traditional goods transportation methods, particularly in manufacturing and campus settings, to improve delivery speed, safety, and efficiency.

Key Features

Automated & Autonomous Shuttles: Operate within a controlled overhead or underground network.

Vertical & Horizontal Movement: Shuttles can travel vertically and horizontally, optimizing unused space.

Environmental Impact: Significantly reduces carbon emissions and energy consumption.

Safety Improvements: Minimizes conventional risks associated with forklifts in factories.

Smart Management: Features such as swarm intelligence and over-the-air updates ensure system resilience and flexibility.

Versatile Applications: Suitable for automotive manufacturing, industrial campuses, and smart cities.

Recent Developments

New Products and Features

No specific new product launches reported.

Enhancement of the Tubular Network's software and infrastructure capabilities, including integration with existing logistic infrastructures.

New Partnerships and Collaborations

Ford Motor Company's Michigan Central: Tubular Network played a foundational role in launching Ford’s Michigan Central mobility innovation district.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport: Awarded a $75,000 FLITE Grant to test advanced logistics innovations.

Michigan Scale Fund: Secured a $100,000 grant to establish a new payload testing center at Michigan Central, Detroit.

Notable Achievements

ARMA Awards 2024: Won 'Company of the Year,' and CEO Ben James was awarded 'Innovator of the Year.'

Industry Collaborations: Collaborated with Stellantis and participated in events like MOVE America and the Plug and Play Advanced Manufacturing Expo.

Innovations and Improvements

Developed capabilities to cut down idling times by 99% and carbon emissions by 94% for customers in logistics and aerospace sectors.

Secured high-profile contracts and witnessed rapid success across various industries, underscoring the immense promise of its logistics technology.

Additional Information

Tubular Network's continued innovation is reflected in its focus on improving industrial logistic processes while fostering advancements in sustainability. They have been recognized and supported by governmental and industrial entities for driving forward-thinking logistics solutions that align with modern industrial and environmental standards.

For more information or inquiries, please contact Tubular Network at info@tubular.network.