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Researchers build robot which can learn & evolve

A robot built by the University of Cambridge learns how to build better robots. Image courtesy of University of Cambridge.

Posted on 13 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

A team of researchers and engineers has built the first ever robotic system which can evolve its design over time.

Infor to acquire GT Nexus for $675m to redefine cloud ERP offering

Posted on 12 Aug 2015 by Tim Brown

Infor yesterday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire GT Nexus, the world's largest cloud-based global commerce platform, for $675m.

First F-35B jets ready for deployment

An F-35B makes a vertical landing on an aircraft carrier. Image courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

Posted on 9 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

The first squadron of F-35B jets has been approved for worldwide deployment according to an announcement by the US Department of Defense.

Man or machine? Robots on the rise

Posted on 7 Aug 2015 by The Manufacturer

Since manufacturers introduced the first robot arms onto assembly lines in the early 1960s, the fear that they will take human jobs has slowly spread. European Automation's Darren Halford continues the discussion.

US FDA approves first 3D printed pills

3D printed pills have a number of advantages over traditional pills. Image courtesy of Flickr/e-Magine Art

Posted on 6 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first ever 3D printed pills to be sold in the country.

Apple and BMW eying possible collaboration

Apple reportedly visited the factory of the BMW i3 EV (pictured). Image courtesy of BMW.

Posted on 4 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Consumer electronics manufacturer Apple, and German automaker BMW are reportedly looking to collaborate on unspecified future projects.

Boeing KC-46A Tanker fuel system causes new delays

The Boeing KC-46a Pegasus tanker aircraft. Image courtesy of Boeing.

Posted on 3 Aug 2015 by The Manufacturer

A test of the new Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker’s fuel system has encountered problems, causing further delays to aircraft’s long awaited roll-out.

3D-printed plane takes flight from British Royal Navy ship

A 3D-printed aircraft flies from a Royal Navy Ship. Image courtesy of the Ministry of Defense

Posted on 3 Aug 2015 by Aiden Burgess

The British Royal Navy has demonstrated the potential future of its fleet by launching a 3D-printed aircraft from one of its ships.

Manufacturing 4.0: the Connected Enterprise

Rockwell Automation Adaptive Factory Connected Enterprise

Posted on 30 Jul 2015 by Jonny Williamson

While at the Manufacturing 4.0 conference 2015, Jonny Williamson sat down with Rockwell Automation’s vice president of market development, John Nesi, to discuss the company’s vision of the Connected Enterprise.

Nissan reaches settlement over Leaf EV battery

The 2011 Nissan Leaf, subject to a class action lawsuit. Image courtesy of Nissan.

Posted on 28 Jul 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Japanese automaker Nissan has reached a final settlement in a long running class action regarding its Leaf electric vehicle.

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