Ford to invest $11bn in EV development
Posted on 17 Jan 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
US automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company has announced this week a huge investment boost into the development of electric vehicles (EVs).
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How are manufacturers filling their digital skills gaps?
Posted on 17 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Almost every business, regardless of size, sector or geography, is being urged to create internal digital capabilities. But how is this need being manifested, and what role will ‘operational technologists’ play? Boeing reveals heavy lift drone development
Posted on 16 Jan 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
US aerospace manufacturer Boeing has revealed a prototype delivery drone able to carry heavy loads to difficult-to-reach destinations.
Canada lodges WTO complaint against the US
Posted on 15 Jan 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
The Canadian Government has a launched a broad-ranging complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against the United States.
How can we inspire more Industrial IoT case studies?
Posted on 12 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson
A lack of real-world case studies is one of the major barriers behind manufacturers not investing in Industrial Internet pilot projects, according to one industry leader. Loudspeaker maker increases throughput by 50%
Posted on 11 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Paradigm Electronics, a loudspeaker and subwoofer manufacturer, has implemented robots to assist with product polishing. Dassault Systèmes announce new scheme to fast-track breakthrough innovations
Posted on 10 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Dassault Systèmes has launched its Global Entrepreneur Program at CES to help accelerate the development of breakthrough innovations by start-ups, entrepreneurs and makers. Exciting engineering projects you need to know about
Posted on 8 Jan 2018 by The Manufacturer
While technology has changed the world as we know it and continues to impact industries around the world, engineering is one sector in particular where all sorts of new developments and projects are becoming reality thanks to the pairing of computers and humans. US regains title of space-launch world leader
Posted on 4 Jan 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
The United States has once again risen to become the country with the greatest number of space launches in 2017, buoyed by the strength of private launch companies.
Michigan Home Building on the Rise – Lack of Workers Could Slow Down the Growth
Posted on 4 Jan 2018 by The Manufacturer
It seems as though the Michigan housing market is enjoying a rebound of sorts, as numbers show a steady but modest growth in the number of new homes being built in 2017.