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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Nottingham Uni develops revolutionary new aircraft wing
Posted on 21 Jun 2017 by Marc Hauschild
The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IfAM) at the University of Nottingham has helped develop a new wing structure providing Airbus Helicopters’ high-speed rotorcraft with enhanced speed and range to complete advanced missions. Autonomous robots to cut inspection costs by 25%
Posted on 20 Jun 2017 by Marc Hauschild
GE Ventures has launched Avitas Systems, a new data-driven company using predictive data analytics, advanced robotics and artificial intelligence to deliver a step change in routine inspections. Bosch invests €1bn in IoT technology
Posted on 20 Jun 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Multinational engineering giant, Bosch has announced the building a new wafer fab in Dresden, Germany, as part of its commitment to investing in Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Safety-focussed ICON A5 suffers fatal crash
Posted on 19 Jun 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
An ICON A5 aircraft crashed in unclear circumstances during a test flight last month resulting in the deaths of both of its passengers.
What does a $360m capital injection mean for Tata Technologies?
Posted on 19 Jun 2017 by Nick Peters
CEO Warren Harris discusses Tata Technologies’ $360m capital injection from a US-based private equity firm, in return for more than 40% of its shares. 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.
Huawei and KUKA forge new smart manufacturing deal
Posted on 9 Jun 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Global information and communication technology provider, Huawei and world-leading automation company, KUKA, have deepened their global partnership in an effort to accelerate ‘smart manufacturing’. Stratolaunch unveils world’s largest aircraft
Posted on 8 Jun 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Last week, US private spaceflight company Stratolaunch Systems unveiled the world's largest aircraft to the public for the first time.
New platform slashes cost of 3D printing
Posted on 7 Jun 2017 by Marc Hauschild
3D printing could become an affordable reality for small businesses thanks to Massachusetts-based 3D printer manufacturer, Formlabs.