Honda factory forced to close due to WannaCry virus
Posted on 23 Jun 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
An automotive factory run by Honda in Japan has been forced to shut down due to the so-called ‘WannaCry’ ransomware virus.
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Autodesk names new president & CEO
Posted on 23 Jun 2017 by Marc Hauschild
One of the world’s leading software corporations, Autodesk, has appointed Andrew Anagnost, current interim co-chief executive officer and chief marketing officer, as its new president and CEO. Could blockchain be the key to IoT security?
Posted on 21 Jun 2017 by Jonny Williamson
A framework has been published showing how blockchain technology can be used to enhance the security, privacy and manageability of IoT devices and networks. Digital sensors to help combat oil & gas pipe corrosion
Posted on 21 Jun 2017 by Marc Hauschild
One of the biggest constraints for onshore productivity in oil and gas is pipeline corrosion, estimated to cost £1.5tn globally. Now, the application of digital sensors is helping to significantly reduce the cost of monitoring the deterioration of metal, and the risk of catastrophic and costly failures. Nottingham Uni develops revolutionary new aircraft wing
Posted on 21 Jun 2017 by Marc Hauschild
The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IfAM) at the University of Nottingham has helped develop a new wing structure providing Airbus Helicopters’ high-speed rotorcraft with enhanced speed and range to complete advanced missions. New system to drive metal manufacturer’s digital transformation
Posted on 21 Jun 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Microsoft and Tenova (Techint Group) have launched an integrated system based on advanced technologies in an effort to help iron and steel manufacturers boost performance, competitiveness and data-enabled insights. The future of PLM: creating the “Things” for the Internet of Things
Posted on 21 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer
Consumers, analysts, and product development companies agree: the Internet of Things is not only the future of the products that will shape our world – in many ways, it’s already here. Tech experts urge manufacturers to adopt common B2C technology to avoid disappointing customers
Posted on 21 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer
Thanks to the internet, modern e-commerce has drastically altered the way manufacturers interact with their client’s during the sales process. Can you be a renewable energy entrepreneur?
Posted on 21 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer
We need energy for almost everything we do; our homes, businesses, and technology are dependent on power to function and breathe life. Autonomous robots to cut inspection costs by 25%
Posted on 20 Jun 2017 by Marc Hauschild
GE Ventures has launched Avitas Systems, a new data-driven company using predictive data analytics, advanced robotics and artificial intelligence to deliver a step change in routine inspections.