Investigation into driverless technology accident
Posted on 6 Jul 2016 by Victoria Fitzgerald
United States authorities have launched an investigation into Tesla's autopilot feature after the death of a driver on May 7. Technology and Innovation
Smart plastics offer Industry 4.0 intelligence
Posted on 5 Jul 2016 by The Manufacturer
igus has embedded Industry 4.0 technologies into its motion products in order to create intelligent smart plastics, designed to offer manufacturers increased plant availability. Renault-Nissan Alliance delivers €4.3bn in savings in 2015
Posted on 5 Jul 2016 by Tim Brown
Renault and Nissan have announced that through their strategic alliance, the companies have uncovered combined savings of €4.3bn in 2015, up 13% from 2014. Design engineer uses Augmented Reality to protect IP
Posted on 5 Jul 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Midlands design engineering business, MarchantCain has introduced a novel way for manufacturers to protect their intellectual property (IP) by harnessing Augmented Reality. Date set for first Bloodhound SSC record attempt
Posted on 4 Jul 2016 by Jonny Williamson
October 2017 has been announced as the target date for the Bloodhound SSC 800mph record attempt - 20 years Thrust SSC set the current land speed record. Nissan Leaf owners now enjoy free charging in a total of 38 US regions
Posted on 4 Jul 2016 by Tim Brown
Nissan has extended its 'No Charge to Charge' promotion with Nissan Leaf owners now able to recharge their vehicles for free in a total of 38 US regions. ‘Self-sustainable’ car takes top spot at Vehicle Design Awards
Posted on 30 Jun 2016 by Jonny Williamson
The UK’s brightest young designers competed at the 29th annual Pilkington Vehicle Design Awards, held at the Royal College of Art. Google-owned Boston Dynamics reveals ‘adorable’ puppy robot
Posted on 29 Jun 2016 by Doug Neale
Google-owned Boston Dynamics last week announced a smaller pet-like robot with a more domestic feel to its more militant siblings. Rolls-Royce pushes for autonomous shipping
Posted on 29 Jun 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
British manufacturing conglomerate Rolls-Royce has released a new white paper outlining a plan for autonomous global shipping.
Cobots manufacturer Universal Robots opens new West Coast HQ in Irvine
Posted on 28 Jun 2016 by Tim Brown
Universal Robots, a market leading producer of cobots, the emerging new class of industrial robots that can work outside of safety enclosures alongside employees, has chosen to expand it's US presence with a new 3,000+ sq ft West Coast base in Irvine, CA.