CAD is a lie: generative design to the rescue
Posted on 16 Dec 2015 by The Manufacturer
Autodesk's Jeff Kowalski explores how generative design is ushering in a new era of CAD - computer as designer. I.T.
F-35 cyber security testing delay prompts vulnerability concerns
Posted on 16 Dec 2015 by Aiden Burgess
The F-35 fighter jet could allegedly be vulnerable to cyber attacks, according to concerns raised in recent reports focusing on the potential vulnerability of the F-35 computer. Asia’s tech giants push advances in autonomous car race
Posted on 15 Dec 2015 by Cobey Bartels
South Korean tech giant, Samsung has announced a new division to manufacture components for autonomous vehicles, while China's Baidu has revealed successful testing of its self-driving BMW prototypes. Airbus Defence and Space to build $350m Jupiter spacecraft
Posted on 14 Dec 2015 by Aiden Burgess
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a $350m contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop and build the agency’s JUICE (Jupiter Icy moons Explorer) spacecraft. New digital technologies disrupt auto industry
Posted on 9 Dec 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
Automotive manufacturers across the world are facing an unprecedented era of disruption within the industry.
TransDigm acquires fellow aircraft component maker Breeze-Eastern
Posted on 30 Nov 2015 by Aiden Burgess
TransDigm Group has reached a definitive merger agreement with Breeze-Eastern for the New Jersey-based aircraft parts manufacturer to become an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm. Bosch debuts new autonomous farming robot
Posted on 29 Nov 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
German manufacturer Bosch has shown off one of the world’s most efficient and specialised farming robots.
New material allows 3D printing to be used for high volume production
Posted on 18 Nov 2015 by Tim Brown
Stratasys, the maker of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, has introduced a new soluble support material that is designed to significantly reduces the time and manpower required to clean 3D printed models. Hewlett Packard finalizes business split
Posted on 11 Nov 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
Electronics manufacturer and services provider Hewlett Packard (HP) has completed a split in its core business.
Toyota to establish $1bn US-based robotics and AI R&D company
Posted on 10 Nov 2015 by Aiden Burgess
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a plan to establish a new research and development company to help boost research into artificial intelligence, robotics and big data to address society’s future mobility challenges.