Trump blocks Chinese buyout of Lattice Semiconductor
Posted on 15 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The Trump Administration in the US has blocked the sale of Lattice Semiconductor to a Chinese venture capital group.
Regulation
Australia considering mandatory national battery recycling scheme
Posted on 28 Jul 2017 by Tim Brown
Australia's Environment Ministers resolved today to consider new laws to require battery manufacturers to collect and recycle used batteries. IT & OT convergence demands greater cybersecurity
Posted on 25 Jul 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The world’s key industries need to improve their approach to digital security as information technology and operational technology move closer together, a core enabler in embracing the Internet of Things. CO2 emissions focus leads to serious unintended costs
Posted on 18 Jul 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The sole focus on vehicle tailpipe emissions as a measure of environmental impact has led to serious unintended consequences, according to new research by Cranfield University’s Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Centre New study links pesticides to bee decline
Posted on 2 Jul 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A European study into the effects of pesticides on bee colonies has shown a conclusive link between the use of certain chemicals and bee population decline.
Five steps to protect your factory from ransomware attacks
Posted on 30 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer
Ransomware attacks are rising in frequency and manufacturers are a key target for organised crime. Helen Saunders discusses the threats and outlines the steps you can take to minimise the damage to production, reputation and the bottom line. Four reasons why industrial cyberattackers are targeting your factory
Posted on 16 May 2017 by The Manufacturer
Cyberattacks are costing UK manufacturers a fortune and the simple truth is, the sector is not tackling the issue as rigorously as other key sectors, such as finance and health. Helen Saunders discusses the threats. How soon will we see self-driving vehicles?
Posted on 8 May 2017 by The Manufacturer
Self-driving vehicles have been talked about for some time now and, as most people in the manufacturing industry know, the main causes of delay are due to safety and regulatory concerns. Blockchain: a new paradigm for supply chain security?
Posted on 26 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
How do supply chain managers really know where their deliveries come from? Is there a way to track and trace a product’s journey with 100% confidence? Helen Saunders discusses the supply chain security opportunities provided by blockchain. US protectionism receives steely UK reception
Posted on 24 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
Britain’s steelmakers are warning against the potential damage to legitimate UK exports to the United States from being caught up in US protectionist measures to counter the dumping of cheap Chinese steel.