Pune Startup Quintrans Builds Linear Motor Technology to Automate Cargo Movement at Ports

Pune-based deep-tech startup Quintrans is developing an innovative container transportation system that could transform how cargo moves inside ports. Founded by Pranay Luniya, Kartik Kulkarni, Aniruddha Atigre and Prasanna Kadambi, the company is using Linear Induction Motor (LIM) technology to move containers along a guided track using electromagnetic force. Its 100-metre test track has demonstrated the movement of a 300 kg container, showcasing the potential of an alternative approach to conventional cargo handling.

The technology is designed to handle payloads of up to 1,000 kg, with a subsequent vehicle-based demonstration reportedly reaching 500 kg. By developing automated transportation systems for ports, Quintrans aims to make cargo movement more efficient and reduce dependence on conventional material-handling methods.

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