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.
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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. Optimising your supply chain – what the most advanced companies are doing differently
Posted on 7 Jun 2017 by Tim Brown
Treat data and information as you would any critical business asset: measure, document and manage essential attributes such as value, risk and cost. The era of connected security on manufacturing floors
Posted on 16 May 2017 by The Manufacturer
The continued push towards better efficiency and streamlined workflows has allowed manufacturing companies in the UK to optimize parts of their factory lines. Lighting control and LEDs – back to the future
Posted on 8 May 2017 by The Manufacturer
The lighting industry is undergoing an incredibly fast rate for technological development and is continuing to develop rapidly. 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. The top 4 reasons why standby generators are purchased
Posted on 13 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
Depending on what the cause is, a power outage can last a few seconds or a few days, and there really isn’t any way of predicting when one will occur. Stuttgart moves to ban most diesel cars
Posted on 23 Feb 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The German city of Stuttgart is reportedly taking moves to ban diesel-fuelled vehicles from certain parts of the city.
3D printed guns continue to proliferate
Posted on 22 Feb 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Around the world, police are discovering a disturbing new trend towards an increase in the use of novel 3D printed firearms.
Experimental stem cell therapy brings positive results for paraplegic patients
Posted on 9 Feb 2017 by Aiden Burgess
USC researchers have potentially discovered the secret to treating paraplegic injuries using stem cells.