Trump steel tariffs: UK Steel responds
Posted on 2 Mar 2018 by Jonny Williamson
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on the import of steel and aluminium, at 25% and 10% respectively. Regulation
US introduces tariffs on solar panels and washing machines
Posted on 24 Jan 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
The United States has this week announced that it will begin charging import tariffs on a number foreign-manufactured high-value products.
The multinational impact of GDPR
Posted on 21 Dec 2017 by The Manufacturer
Many businesses are yet to understand the sheer scale and breadth of changes their company data processing policies will need to undergo to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). End of net neutrality in the US to harm Industry 4.0
Posted on 18 Dec 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Last week's decision by the FCC to end net neutrality protections could have potentially severe implications for manufacturers into the future.
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.
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.