Aerospace

An Israeli made Harop suicide drone. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

UN lays groundwork for killer robots ban

The Boeing Everett plant (pictured) will reduce 777 production. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

Boeing cuts 777 production before 777X debut

The advanced Miyano ABX-64SYY multi-spindle/multi-axis lathe – image courtesy of WEC Group.

WEC Group invests to expand into aerospace

Manufacturers are urged to consider the ways in which data can help them remain innovative and ahead of a challenging marketplace. This could include predictive maintenance.

Rockwell Automation: upskilling for the future

An existing Air Force One aircraft based on a Boeing 747. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

Trump questions Air Force One cost

Supply Chain Segmentation

Now possible to accurately measure supply chain liquidity

Industrial Strategy Sparks Grinding Industry Manufacturing UK Manufacturers Stock Image Pixbay

UK manufacturing recovery gathers momentum

A Jetstream 31 is used as a ‘flying testbed’, which flies itself while having pilots on board who could take control at any time - image courtesy of BAE Systems - unmanned aircraft

Next trial of unmanned aircraft tech begins

Russian spacecraft have suffered a number of failures in recent years. Image courtesy of Nasa Johnson

Russian Progress spacecraft suffers another failure

The Academy for Skills & Knowledge (ASK) is 7,400 sqm and includes 26 classroom facilities - image courtesy of BAE Systems.

People & Skills

BAE Systems opens £15.6m training academy

Santander has provided an invoice financing facility to ensure that supplier payments are processed quickly - image courtesy of shutterstock.

Autumn Statement: everything manufacturers need to know