KUKA Sells US Aviation Unit as Part of Regulatory Review December 15, 2016 Today, KUKA AG announced the sale of its section KUKA Systems Aerospace North America to the US automation company Advanced Integration Technology Inc. The decision was made in connection with open regulatory approvals in the United States.
Civil Segments Heading for a Downward Glide Path December 5, 2016 World aircraft industry growth is sputtering. While military demand remains robust, most civil segments are feeling the impact of negative macroeconomic and geopolitical developments. We saw almost no growth last year, and we won’t see any growth this year either.
IHS Markit Forecasts US Light-Vehicle Sales to Remain Strong December 20, 2016 US light-vehicle sales may rise slightly to a new record in 2016 and remain strong after that, IHS Markit said today as part of an industry forecast.
Turbos Turn Up the Heat with Challenging Materials December 8, 2016 A new breed of turbochargers constructed of super tough alloys operates at higher temperatures and rotational speeds than ever before, resulting in greatly increased output in a smaller package for gas and diesel engines alike.
CENIT Negotiating Acquisition of French Software Specialist Keonys December 21, 2016 CENIT AG is negotiating the acquisition of all shares in Keonys S.A.S., Paris, one of the leading European PLM specialists based on the software products of Dassault Systèmes.
Ransomware Attack on SFMTA Serves as Example for Manufacturers December 7, 2016 Cybercriminals who hacked 900 workstations at the San Francisco Municipal Transport Agency (SFMTA) the day after Thanksgiving demanded $73,000 in exchange for decrypting the data they froze. Specifically, they wanted to be paid in an unregulated, digital currency called bitcoin, said Paul Rose, a spokesperson for SFMTA.
A New Approach to PLM? December 6, 2016 You have heard it before, today’s manufactured products are becoming ever more complicated. As computers and microcontrollers get ever cheaper and more powerful they have become more enticing for product engineers to use and incorporate. This means the intellectual property in the embedded software has grown increasingly in value – possibly exponentially.
Putting Excited Novices in Charge Works for WPI November 8, 2016 Automated education may not look like what you would expect. A few years ago I was giving a tour of the Manufacturing Laboratories at WPI to an executive of one of the largest CAM companies in the world.
Giving Back Strengthens Manufacturing November 30, 2016 It’s no coincidence that this editorial will reach you in the midst of our 2016 holiday season—the time of year when many embrace a sense of giving back to others and their community. I hope after reading this editorial you’ll feel empowered and inspired to give back to the SME Education Foundation, as I’ve done for over three decades now.
Lockheed Martin Looks to Catch Up in 3D Printing November 4, 2016 With all of its accomplishments – including world’s largest defense contractor, and a presence in all 50 states and 70 countries – you might think Lockheed Martin (Bethesda, MD) would already have mastered additive manufacturing.
