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Smart Factory Expo: survival guide

The Manufacturer Smart Factory Expo 2016 - image courtesy of The Manufacturer

Posted on 1 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer

The UK’s biggest FREE digital manufacturing exhibition – Smart Factory Expo, has arrived in Liverpool (15-16 November, Exhibition Centre Liverpool).

Airbus A330-900neo takes maiden flight

The Airbus A330neo takes off for the first time. Image courtesy of Airbus.

Posted on 22 Oct 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

Airbus's latest passenger jet has successfully taken its first test flight, as the manufacturer seeks to improve aircraft fuel efficiency.

Smart factories set to contribute up to £1.13 trillion to the global economy

Smart factories are set to improve productivity and labor cost hugely over the next 5 years - image courtesy of APS

Posted on 17 Oct 2017 by Aiden Burgess

Smart factories are set to become a revolutionary force of the manufacturing industry and provide a massive boost to the global economy, according to a new report by multinational information technology consulting company, Capgemini.

Boeing-backed aims for electric commuter plane by 2022

An artist's impression of the electric passenger plane. Image courtesy of Zunum Aero.

Posted on 12 Oct 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

A company backed by US aerospace manufacturer Boeing has announced an ambitious new timeframe for the first commuter-size electric aircraft.

BAE unveils futuristic unmanned aircraft concept

Within the next few decades, armed forces could be using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with adaptable aircraft technologies - image courtesy of BAE

Posted on 2 Oct 2017 by Jonny Williamson

Engineers from BAE Systems together with students from Cranfield University, have revealed a new technology concept (Adaptable UAVs) allowing to better adapt to evolving future battlefield situations.

UK enters Bombardier-Boeing trade dispute

A Bombardier C-Series Jet. Image courtesy of Wikipedia - Alexandre Gouger

Posted on 27 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

The UK Government has entered into an ongoing trade dispute between Bombardier and Boeing over the manufacturing of new C-Series jets.

Australia to establish new space agency

Australia has a number of deep space radio telescopes instrumental to international space activities. Image courtesy of CSIRO,

Posted on 26 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

The Australian Government has this week announced plans to establish its own space agency, making up for a long-running industry deficiency.

Northrop Grumman to Purchase Orbital ATK

Orbital ATK manufactures a number of space launch systems including the Antares rocket (pictured). Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

Posted on 26 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

US-based aerospace and defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman last week announced plans for a multi-billion dollar acquisition of Orbital ATK.

Zipline aims to expand drone delivery in Africa

A Zipline delivery drone is launched. Image courtesy of Zipline.

Posted on 31 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

Drone delivery company Zipline has this month announced plans to expand its services in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Boeing and Northrop Grumman win large nuke contract

A Minuteman III ICBM missile launch. Image courtesy of the US Air Force.

Posted on 27 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

US defense manufacturers Boeing and Northrop Grumman have been jointly awarded the first stage in a giant contract to revamp the United State's nuclear missile fleet.

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