UN lays groundwork for killer robots ban
Posted on 19 Dec 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
A new UN decision has opened the path for a future ban on the use of ‘killer robots’ by member states.
Defence
Rockwell Automation: upskilling for the future
Posted on 8 Dec 2016 by Jonny Williamson
With high-level maintenance & repair skills seemingly in short supply, executives from Rockwell Automation tell Jonny Williamson how its Services & Solutions can help fill the gap. 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. Next trial of unmanned aircraft tech begins
Posted on 6 Dec 2016 by Jonny Williamson
BAE Systems has begun another tranche of ground-breaking unmanned aircraft technology trials as part of collaborative efforts across the country to assess how autonomous air vehicles could be integrated in UK airspace. China shows off J-20 stealth fighter
Posted on 2 Nov 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
For the first time ever, China has shown off its new J-20 stealth fighter to the media at a public air show.
TMALC 2016: the digitisation of manufacturing
Posted on 2 Nov 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Senior figures from across the UK manufacturing landscape discussed the trends, technologies and influences that are transforming the future of industry during the UK’s largest event of its kind, The Manufacturer's Annual Leaders Conference 2016. Aurora demonstrates autonomous co-pilot technology
Posted on 23 Oct 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
US-based aerospace company Aurora Flight Sciences has demonstrated a new autonomous co-pilot system.
A digital manufacturing revolution
Posted on 18 Oct 2016 by Jonny Williamson
The Manufacturer and Atos recently hosted their second annual roundtable event, bringing together leaders from across industry to discuss how the UK can better embrace digital manufacturing technologies. Servitization 2016: live coverage
Posted on 18 Oct 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Yesterday was the Servitization 2016 Conference, an annual event delivered by The Manufacturer Thought Leadership Network. Below is a recap of the day's presentations, which offered real-world examples of the benefits of a service-based business model and the growth companies can derive from embracing it. Cybersecurity is not a tech problem
Posted on 7 Oct 2016 by The Manufacturer
No one can forget the cybersecurity breach that hit Target in 2013. The security breach affected over 70 million customers.