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Universal automation lays the foundation for smart factories

Control Engineering

Understand the shift toward the smart factory and the challenges process manufacturers face. Smart factory and automation insights. The future smart factory. Companies and users need to ask if they have a vision of what the smart factory will look like in five to 10 years. How will devices be connected?

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Addressing manufacturing labor shortages

Control Engineering

Workforce development insights Manufacturers’ biggest challenge continues to be attracting and retaining a quality workforce and the demographics indicate this won’t be going away as workers get older. of manufacturing leaders in the U.S. million manufacturing jobs will remain unfilled in the U.S. alone by 2030.

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€4.12bn competition fine against Google to be upheld by EU’s highest court

E&T

We are disappointed with the opinion, which – if it were followed by the court – would discourage investment in open platforms and harm Android users, partners and app developers.” A Google spokesperson told Reuters: “Android has created more choice for everyone and supports thousands of successful businesses in Europe and around the world.

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Amazon commits to clamping down on fake reviews in the UK

E&T

In 2020, a study by University of California, Los Angeles estimated that 30-40% of online reviews in certain categories on Amazon – particularly electronics, health and beauty and home goods – may be suspicious or fake. Fake reviews on Amazon is a persistent problem that has been ongoing for many years.

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

Foley

Agility and resiliency remain essential attributes for manufacturers in 2023. Manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” Most major automobile manufacturers have set aggressive goals to electrify their fleets, many in the range of 40-50% by the mid-2030s.

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Helsing tests AI air combat system as Gripen jet flies autonomously

E&T

This is a clear testament to the Gripen’s unique software architecture, the technical maturity of Centaur, as well as the close collaboration and proficiency of Saab and Helsing engineers.” In the coming months, Helsing and Saab plan to further advance Centaur’s capabilities and test it in more complex scenarios.

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Industry insight: Can data centres keep up with the tech they’re powering?

E&T

The rollout of IoT sensors across everything from manufacturing plants to smart cities creates a constant stream of real-time data. We’re seeing investment in modular and edge data centres to reduce transmission losses and serve local demand more efficiently. They generate more of it too. In fact, far from it. So, what next?