Emirates deal saves Airbus A380 production line
Posted on 24 Jan 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
A new order for A380 jets has come just in time to save Airbus's production line for the world's largest passenger aircraft.
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The Manufacturer: Most watched manufacturing videos of 2017
Posted on 24 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson
The Manufacturer’s Digital team produced more videos over the past 12 months than any other year. Here are the ones that manufacturing decision-makers engaged with the most. How will approaches to digital technology change in 2018?
Posted on 24 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Manufacturers’ attitudes and understanding of modern digital technologies and their capabilities have matured greatly over the past 24 months. Will that continue during the year ahead, or have we reached saturation point? US introduces tariffs on solar panels and washing machines
Posted on 24 Jan 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
The United States has this week announced that it will begin charging import tariffs on a number foreign-manufactured high-value products.
Which industries will drive IIoT adoption in 2018?
Posted on 19 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Industrial sectors are embracing the Industrial Internet at different speeds, with a handful expected to pull away from the pack over the next 12 months. The Manufacturer: Best Features of 2017
Posted on 18 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Here are the features that manufacturing decision-makers most engaged with, found the most useful, shared with their networks and discussed with their teams over the past 12 months. 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).
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.