Automotive

The cloud has opened up better and more efficient software access for packages such as PLM., CAD, ERP and more - image courtesy of APS stock image.

RAB Lighting locates PLM without the IT burden

The Fisker EMotion contains some of the world's most advanced battery tech. Image courtesy of Fisker Inc.

Fisker takes on Tesla with high-tech EV

A digital twins is a computerised versions of a physical asset, data from sensors in the real world can be inputted in to the twin to create simulations - image courtesy of APS

Digital Transformation

What is a digital twin?

Various types of manufacturing in action that utilise smart technologies. Microsoft email header image - image courtesy of APS

The smart technologies set to change manufacturing

Supply shortage sees BMW production plummet

Ford seeks renewal with new CEO

In April 2016, Ford announced a $200 million investment in its Ohio Assembly plant to build Super Duty chassis cabs - image courtesy of Ford.

Car sales down as US automotive industry suffers decline in 2017

Robotics - By simulating millions of potential robot path combinations, IPS Robot Optimisation maximises efficiency and avoid collisions – image courtesy of fleXstructures.

Smart robotics technology hits big at Hannover

GM will pull out of Venezuela following the seizure of one of its plants. Image courtesy of Flickr - Meesh

GM to pull out of Venezuela following plant seizure

Robotics - The US automotive industry installed 17,500 robots in 2016, with the number of jobs in the sector rising by 260,600 during the same period – image courtesy of IFR.

People & Skills

Education key to reap benefits of robotics

Autonomous Vehicle - The Pod Zero is being showcased for the first time - image courtesy of RDM - Autonomous Vehicles

UK innovation to drive autonomous vehicles in the US