Siemens-led IoT security charter doubles members, puts focus on supply chains
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailEight further organisations have joined the Charter of Trust for cybersecurity, an initiative launched by Siemens last year to raise security in the internet of things (IoT) market. Membership of …
“Put IT and OT in the same room, have them talk about ‘real time’” – and other Airbus rules for Industry 4.0
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailFor European aerospace company Airbus, the introduction of new digital tools into factory processes must be assured. New technology has to work straight away, and intuitively. It should also deliver …
“Yes, the driller has to drill, but it also has to compute” – and other Airbus rules for Industry 4.0
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailNote, this was originally intended to be a two part series covering Airbus’ four essential lessons for Industry 4.0. Here, we are inserting another entry and another lesson, of sorts, …
“Take your bullshit tech, and come back when it’s ready” – and other Airbus rules for Industry 4.0
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailEuropean aerospace firm Airbus has a 10-year back-log of orders, explains Sébastien Boria, R&D technology leader at Airbus. “Which means we have no problem selling aircraft.” Demand is high because …
UK ramps up multi-billion pound smart manufacturing, smart mobility strategies
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailThe UK government has ramped up its transformation of manufacturing and mobility with new initiatives and funding opportunities. Its ‘made smarter’ commission, aimed at unlocking £455 billion gains in the …
Airbus uses industrial IoT to build a factory for the future
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailThe devil is in the details Today’s aerospace factory floors are very different from the noisy production environments of the past. The latest techniques, designs and equipment make modern manufacturing …
