Apple announces US manufacturing investment
Posted on 4 May 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US electronics manufacturer Apple has today announced a new fund to invest in manufacturing in the United States.
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New bionic robot concepts inspired by nature
Posted on 26 Apr 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Festo, a global supplier of automation equipment, has unveiled three new lightweight robotic concepts which take inspiration from elephants, octopuses and the human arm. Omron to release ground-breaking AI-equipped controller
Posted on 26 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
Omron Corporation has announced the development of a range of artificial intelligence (AI)-equipped technologies which will be incorporated into its factory automation (FA) equipment. Predictive maintenance to be worth $4.9bn by 2021
Posted on 13 Apr 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The important role connected technologies play in safeguarding manufacturing resilience has been highlighted with the global predictive maintenance market set to grow exponentially over the next five years. 10 common ERP mistakes & how to avoid them
Posted on 12 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
Leading provider of innovative enterprise business solutions, HSO explains how manufacturers can get the most out of their ERP systems. Intelligent Tyres reduce carbon emissions, improve safety
Posted on 10 Apr 2017 by Jonny Williamson
UK manufacturer, Silent Sensors has announced plans to collaborate with the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) and Bath University to develop a key component for the future of so-called 'Intelligent Tyres', using piezoelectric energy harvesting. This component will be part of the innovative Silent Sensors Tyre Management System (TMS) for vehicles. How the manufacturing industry and technology are helping drivers avoid DUII Charges
Posted on 5 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
We all know that the manufacturing industry is constantly hard at work to ensure our daily lives run smoother and easier. We think about the typical products the industry is responsible for and then don’t give much thought to the other items. Additive manufacturing on the mind
Posted on 27 Mar 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Jonny Williamson discusses the benefits of ‘thinking additive’ with Philip Hudson, UK managing director of additive manufacturing pioneer, Materialise. Startup Wright Electric plans for electric passenger planes
Posted on 23 Mar 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A new aerospace startup called Wright Electric has announced plans to build commercially viable electric passenger planes within the next decade.
Swedish company Northvolt plans massive battery factory
Posted on 18 Mar 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Northvolt AB, a newly-founded Swedish company is raising funds to build a massive battery manufacturing complex.