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Aerospace & Defense, Industry Focus Areas

Airbus Boosts ‘Make in India’, Awards Additional Manufacturing Contracts to TASL, MASPL

January 22, 2024

Via: ASD News

Demonstrating on its ‘Make in India’ commitment, Airbus has signed contracts with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Mahindra Aerospace Structures Private Limited (MASPL) to procure commercial aircraft components. Under the contract, TASL and Mahindra Aerostructures will manufacture metallic detail […]


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2024 predictions for the manufacturing industry

January 22, 2024

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

Environmental concerns, rapid progress in technology and political changes have shaped the manufacturing landscape in 2023. Rishi Sunak’s Net Zero announcement in September caused frustration in the industry after many manufacturing companies prioritised meeting net zero targets, just for these […]


Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle

Hydrogen Energy Back in the Vehicle Conversation at CES

January 10, 2024

Via: Transport Topics

While electric vehicles are gaining the lion’s share of the attention for carbon-neutral technology at CES 2024, hydrogen energy has sneaked its way back into the conversation thanks to two automotive giants. Hyundai spotlighted its plans for utilizing hydrogen energy […]


Process, Production

A new method to develop recyclable, organic and flexible electronics

January 10, 2024

Via: Phys.org

The electronics industry has been in continuous development over the past decades, leading to the development, fabrication and sale of a broad range of consumer devices. In recent years, many engineers have been focusing their efforts on flexible electronics that […]


Process, R & D

CES: LG to demonstrate driving automation computer

January 5, 2024

Via: Electronics Weekly

The single electronic module, designed as part of a collaboration with Magna, is intended to support multiple in-vehicle entertainment and information systems as well as automated driving at various ASILs (automotive safety integrity levels). “This scalable solution is ideal for […]


Process, Production

$90M CHIPS Act Funding To Spur Microchip Expansion In Colorado

January 5, 2024

Via: Business Facilities Magazine

Microchip, a leading producer of semiconductor devices announced yesterday a preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) resulting in $90 million to modernize and expand a its fabrication facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado as part of $162 million in overall direct funding […]


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Opto-isolated mosfet gate driver is automotive qualified

January 4, 2024

Via: Electronics Weekly

Called VOMDA1271, “the component is available in a SOP-4 housing. The driver is the only one of its kind in this package size with an isolation voltage of 3.750 V [sic] and a typical open-circuit output voltage of 8.5V”, according […]


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RS Added Dozens of New Industry 4.0 and Electrical Solutions Suppliers in 2023

January 4, 2024

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, added dozens of new Industry 4.0 and electrical solutions suppliers to its line card last year, making it even […]


Regulations

Will the House Pass a China Bill in 2024? This Committee Chairman Wants to See it Happen

January 3, 2024

Via: Alliance for American Manufacturing

House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Chairman Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) plans to push Congress to pass legislation in 2024 focused on reforming the U.S.-China relationship, based on the 150 policy recommendations his committee published in December. […]


News

Donald Trump Has Plans for U.S. Trade Policy If He Retakes the Oval Office

January 3, 2024

Via: Alliance for American Manufacturing

We haven’t talked about Donald Trump in quite some time on this blog. He isn’t president anymore, after all. Since he left office, he’s spent most of this time lying about the 2020 election and dealing with a whole host […]


Process, Production

Revolutionize Your Semiconductor Manufacturing with SECS/GEM on ASM Eagle 60 through EIGEMBox

January 2, 2024

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

In the dynamic world of semiconductor manufacturing, staying ahead in technology and efficiency is paramount. The integration of SECS/GEM protocol on ASM Eagle 60 via EIGEMBox is a game-changer in this landscape. This powerful combination not only enhances the capabilities […]


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Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: From the Shopfloor to Online Safeguards

January 2, 2024

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation. As manufacturers integrate digital technologies and tailored software solutions, they become more efficient and agile, yet simultaneously more vulnerable to a new challenge: cyber threats. As a result, cybersecurity emerges as […]


Process, Production

Industrial managed Ethernet switches have fibre, and are compact

November 17, 2023

Via: Electronics Weekly

“This represents a significant advancement in network infrastructure for industrial environments,” claimed the company. “The two 1000Base-X fiber connectors can extend Gigabit Ethernet operating distances over fibre up to 160km.” The fan-less units come in two temperature ranges: IDS-710CT for -10 […]


Industry Focus Areas, Medical

FDA acts on industry call for clarity about scope of device shortage reporting rules

November 17, 2023

Via: MedTech Dive

Section 506J of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires manufacturers of certain devices to tell the FDA in advance if they are permanently ending production of the product or face an interruption that is likely to meaningfully impact […]


Process, Quality Control

Machine Learning in Manufacturing: Quality 4.0 and the Zero Defects Vision

October 10, 2023

Via: Quality Magazine

Over four decades ago, the concept of zero-defects manufacturing was initially introduced by Phillip Crosby. Because of the technological limitations of the time, the zero-defects concept remained mainly a managerial tool that acknowledged the importance of quality and motivated employees […]


Industry Focus Areas, Medical

Biotech/Pharma Industry Locations: Leading With Life Sciences

October 10, 2023

Via: Business Facilities Magazine

Innovation drives growth in the biotech and pharmaceutical space. According to The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the U.S. biopharmaceutical sector directly supports more than 900,000 jobs across the economy. Manufacturing employs more than 330,000 high-wage workers in […]


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Embracing Responsible AI in Manufacturing

October 9, 2023

Via: Industry Today

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues demonstrating its transformative potential, the manufacturing sector stands at the forefront of a full-scale technological revolution. AI’s applications in logistics have streamlined operations, improved efficiency and provided solutions to longstanding industry challenges. Competent utilization of […]


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Active Listening in Manufacturing

October 9, 2023

Via: Industry Today

In the dynamic manufacturing industry, where technological advancements rapidly shape the industry, human insights’ importance cannot be overstated. While machines and automation are pivotal, the human element remains central to any successful manufacturing operation. According to the 2023 First Quarter […]


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H1 EV sales grow 33.6% y-o-y

August 18, 2023

Via: Electronics Weekly

The term NEV includes: battery electricity vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Q2 sales reached 3.03million units, a 42.8% YoY surge, constituting 14.4% of total car sales for the period. In Q2, BEVs […]


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The White House is Celebrating the Inflation Reduction Act, For Good Reason. But Big Work Remains

August 17, 2023

Via: Alliance for American Manufacturing

The White House held a reception on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the official one-year anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the historic legislation that has spurred $110 billion worth of investments in clean energy facilities across […]