Boeing cuts 777 production before 777X debut
Posted on 16 Dec 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
US based aerospace firm Boeing this week announced that it would reduce the production of its 777 passenger jet. News
Hewlett Packard Enterprise & TM join forces
Posted on 14 Dec 2016 by The Manufacturer
The Manufacturer and HPE Services have partnered to offer exclusive access to information on Connected Manufacturing. This knowledge source will provide you with information on what IoT, Industry 4.0 and Smart Technology mean to your business and how to embrace them. SunPower to reduce global workforce by 25% as part of restructuring initiatives
Posted on 14 Dec 2016 by Aiden Burgess
One of the worlds most innovative and sustainable energy companies is set for a major restructure which will include reducing its global workforce by 25% as it looks to position itself for long term sustainable growth. Electric car maker Lucid Motors to build $700m Arizona factory
Posted on 14 Dec 2016 by Aiden Burgess
New US electric car company Lucid has signed a strategic partnership with Samsung SDI for battery cell supply and will also be building a $700m factory to manufacture its electric vehicles in Arizona. Is CO2 laser cutting now obsolete?
Posted on 13 Dec 2016 by The Manufacturer
The last possible reason to buy a CO2 laser cutting machine – namely to process thicker materials economically – has been removed, according to Jon Till, joint owner of Accurate Laser Cutting. Nasa moves ahead with robotic satellite repair craft
Posted on 11 Dec 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
US space agency Nasa has this week announced new information regarding its plans to build an in-orbit satellite repair craft.
Trump questions Air Force One cost
Posted on 7 Dec 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
US President-Elect Donald Trump called into question the future of a deal with Boeing to supply updated Air Force One aircraft.
Now possible to accurately measure supply chain liquidity
Posted on 7 Dec 2016 by Jonny Williamson
A new Supply Chain Funding Index has been launched by URICA, in conjunction with YouGov and economic advisor, Dr John Ashcroft, to determine the health of our supply chains and the liquidity contained within. NASA publishes EmDrive paper showing physics-defying engine works
Posted on 7 Dec 2016 by Tim Brown
NASA’s long-awaited and highly anticipated EM (Electromagnetic Drive) drive paper, which details the testing of an engine that defies the laws of physics, has finally been peer-reviewed and published. Repair Cafe helps people fix items rather than dump them
Posted on 7 Dec 2016 by Aiden Burgess
An organisation, which began in the Netherlands, is encouraging people across the globe not to throw away items but to repair them.