Workforce and skills

Gian Paolo on the main stage at SOLIDWORKS World 2016 in Dallas, Texas.

SOLIDWORKS World 2016: Taking it all in

In January 2013, under the stewardship of CEO W. James McNerney, Jr., Boeing rolled out the first 777 to be built at the increased production rate of 8.3 per month, or 100 airplanes per year - image courtesy of Boeing

Boeing and SPEEA agree on tentative deal for contract extension

An artists impression of artificial intelligence and robotics - image courtesy of DFC

Elon Musk leads tech giants with $1bn AI research plan

From two-way radios to smartphones, laptops to landlines, tablets to rugged handhelds no one is beyond reach in today's smart factory - image courtesy of DFC.

Tech & skills: the perfect connection for a brighter manufacturing future

The Fisher-Price Code-a-Pillar will teach young children the basics of coding and computer programming - image courtesy of Fisher-Price.

Fisher Price to teach children coding with the aid of a robot caterpillar

The first UK Ford Mustang customer deliveries are expected from November.

Ford on the road to a record 2015 pre-tax profit

Crop-Jamey Ewing (l) and Barry Farmer (r) Hardide Coatings, Inc

Hardide opens new US production facility

A telepresence robot monitors an office environment. Image courtesy of Double Robotics

Telepresence robots set to transform workplaces

Electronics manufacturing at the Scharnhausen Technology Plant employs different testing methods to ensure superior quality.

Festo: automation for the future

As Veit phrased it, Industry 4.0 will “change work”, opposed to “killing work”, noting that jobs are likely to be safeguarded with employee skill-levels being raised.

Festo: Industry 4.0 and automation

The Stadler Altenrhein factory in Switzerland - image courtesy of Stadler

Stadler Rail begins first phase of US expansion and establishes Australian company