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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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. Autonomous vehicles to create $7tn passenger economy
Posted on 19 Jun 2017 by Jonny Williamson
A study by global technology giant, Intel, has revealed that the growth trend surrounding autonomous driving will create a passenger economy worth some US$7tn by 2050. RAB Lighting locates PLM without the IT burden
Posted on 16 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer
In a world where appliances last ten years and we replace our phones every two, it’s unusual to run into a company that produces components to last more than a quarter century. And with no maintenance required! Fisker takes on Tesla with high-tech EV
Posted on 15 Jun 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Automotive designer Henrik Fisker has this week revealed a new electric vehicle which could revolutionize the way these EVs store energy.
What is a digital twin?
Posted on 15 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0 and 4IR are terms that are becoming commonplace in manufacturing. Now that these terms are accepted, a new wave of technical turns of phrase have been born. The smart technologies set to change manufacturing
Posted on 8 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer
Smart technologies are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in our day to day lives. From smartphones to smart homes, the dramatic increase in power and sophistication of technology is opening up new technological frontiers and promising endless possibilities for the development of many different industries, particularly manufacturing. Supply shortage sees BMW production plummet
Posted on 30 May 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Production at multiple plants operated by luxury automotive giant, BMW Group, has had to be reduced due to a reported shortage of steering components supplied by Bosch. Ford seeks renewal with new CEO
Posted on 23 May 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company has replaced its CEO this week as the company seeks to reposition itself for the future.