Published Content Feed | Manufacturing.net https://www.manufacturing.net The latest published content from Manufacturing.net en-usBoeing Tells Airlines to Check Pilot Seats After Report That Accidental Shift Led Plane to Plunge https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22890436/boeing-tells-airlines-to-check-pilot-seats-after-report-that-accidental-shift-led-plane-to-plunge https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22890436/boeing-tells-airlines-to-check-pilot-seats-after-report-that-accidental-shift-led-plane-to-plunge Passengers reported that people not wearing seatbelts were tossed from their seats. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:41:25 -0500 Aerospace Former Tesla Worker Settles Discrimination Case https://www.manufacturing.net/labor/news/22890429/former-tesla-worker-settles-discrimination-case https://www.manufacturing.net/labor/news/22890429/former-tesla-worker-settles-discrimination-case Ending appeals over a lowered verdict. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:30:32 -0500 Labor GM Tattles on Drivers, Weird Chinese EVs, CEO Sells Fake Implants | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 161 https://www.manufacturing.net/video/video/22890255/gm-tattles-on-drivers-weird-chinese-evs-ceo-sells-fake-implants-today-in-manufacturing-ep-161 https://www.manufacturing.net/video/video/22890255/gm-tattles-on-drivers-weird-chinese-evs-ceo-sells-fake-implants-today-in-manufacturing-ep-161 Also on the podcast, Tyson closes pork plant in Iowa, Rivian stops EV factory construction, Chemours execs in hot water over bonus pay, hydrogen fuel cell maker gets $75M boost in Michigan and the UAW's southern strategy. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:15:48 -0500 anna@ien.com (Anna Wells), david@ien.com (David Mantey), jeff@ien.com (Jeff Reinke), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video Q&A: McKinsey Unveils Supply Chain Shifts https://www.manufacturing.net/supply-chain/article/22890397/qa-mckinsey-unveils-supply-chain-shifts https://www.manufacturing.net/supply-chain/article/22890397/qa-mckinsey-unveils-supply-chain-shifts Authors from the “Supply Chain Pulse” report add perspective on the biggest takeaways. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:07:44 -0500 anna@ien.com (Anna Wells) Supply Chain Premier Equipment Announces Inaugural CNC Scholarship for 2024 https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22890377/premier-equipment-announces-inaugural-cnc-scholarship-for-2024 https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22890377/premier-equipment-announces-inaugural-cnc-scholarship-for-2024 It's open to manufacturing and engineering students at any college or university within the U.S. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:17:17 -0500 Operations GM Global Manufacturing and Sustainability Exec Gerald Johnson to Retire After 44 Years https://www.manufacturing.net/automotive/news/22890374/gm-global-manufacturing-and-sustainability-exec-gerald-johnson-to-retire-after-44-years https://www.manufacturing.net/automotive/news/22890374/gm-global-manufacturing-and-sustainability-exec-gerald-johnson-to-retire-after-44-years A former Tesla, Google and LEGO executive will take his place. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:54:13 -0500 Automotive Oracle Release Focuses on Smarter, More Efficient Operations https://www.manufacturing.net/software/news/22890296/oracle-release-focuses-on-smarter-more-efficient-operations https://www.manufacturing.net/software/news/22890296/oracle-release-focuses-on-smarter-more-efficient-operations The company recently unveiled Smart Operations capabilities in Oracle Cloud SCM. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:11:21 -0500 Software Oracle Adds New Generative AI Capabilities to Cloud Applications Suite https://www.manufacturing.net/software/news/22890297/oracle-adds-new-generative-ai-capabilities-to-cloud-applications-suite https://www.manufacturing.net/software/news/22890297/oracle-adds-new-generative-ai-capabilities-to-cloud-applications-suite These new capabilities could help streamline responsibilities, not people, throughout the enterprise. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:45:30 -0500 Software Top 5 Pricing Strategies for Manufacturing https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/article/22890203/top-5-pricing-strategies-for-manufacturing https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/article/22890203/top-5-pricing-strategies-for-manufacturing Pricing is becoming more complicated for most organizations. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:31:23 -0500 Operations Nozomi Secures $100M Investment https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/news/22890131/nozomi-secures-100m-investment https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/news/22890131/nozomi-secures-100m-investment Investors included several big players in the OT environment. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:50:59 -0500 Cybersecurity Poll Finds Increased Concerns Over Infrastructure Security https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/news/22890132/poll-finds-increased-concerns-over-infrastructure-security https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/news/22890132/poll-finds-increased-concerns-over-infrastructure-security MITRE released results showing the impact of these real and potential vulnerabilities. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:41:50 -0500 Cybersecurity The Biggest Cyber Threats Facing Logistics https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/blog/22890124/the-biggest-cyber-threats-facing-logistics https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/blog/22890124/the-biggest-cyber-threats-facing-logistics New challenges have been met with new solutions and strategies. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:39:23 -0500 Cybersecurity Defending Against Identity-Based Attacks https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/article/22890123/defending-against-identitybased-attacks https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/article/22890123/defending-against-identitybased-attacks Research shows that nearly 80 percent of data breaches emanate from identity-based vulnerabilities. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:25:03 -0500 jeff@ien.com (Jeff Reinke) Cybersecurity Inside the Schneider Electric Ransomware Attack https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/article/22890116/inside-the-schneider-electric-ransomware-attack https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/article/22890116/inside-the-schneider-electric-ransomware-attack Takeaways from a double-extortion campaign that targeted one of the sector's largest OT suppliers. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:49:43 -0500 jeff@ien.com (Jeff Reinke) Cybersecurity Waymo's Robotaxi Service Expands into Los Angeles https://www.manufacturing.net/automotive/news/22890097/waymos-robotaxi-service-expands-into-los-angeles https://www.manufacturing.net/automotive/news/22890097/waymos-robotaxi-service-expands-into-los-angeles Waymo also hopes to begin commercial operations in Austin, Texas, later this year. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:45:03 -0500 Automotive Analyzing the Growing Number of IIoT Device Attacks https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/blog/22890082/analyzing-the-growing-number-of-iiot-device-attacks https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/blog/22890082/analyzing-the-growing-number-of-iiot-device-attacks Breaking down these vulnerabilities will be key to prioritizing and optimizing security. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:38:05 -0500 Cybersecurity Boeing CEO Can't Answer Who Handled Panel That Blew Off Jet https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22890089/boeing-ceo-cant-answer-who-handled-panel-that-blew-off-jet https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22890089/boeing-ceo-cant-answer-who-handled-panel-that-blew-off-jet Security-camera footage that might help identify who worked on the panel was overwritten. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:34:53 -0500 Aerospace DOE Announces $750 Million to Support U.S. Hydrogen Industry https://www.manufacturing.net/energy/news/22890077/doe-announces-750-million-to-support-us-hydrogen-industry https://www.manufacturing.net/energy/news/22890077/doe-announces-750-million-to-support-us-hydrogen-industry These projects are expected to directly support more than 1,500 new jobs. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:17:32 -0500 Energy Sidus Space Receives Signals from LizzieSat https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22890075/sidus-space-receives-signals-from-lizziesat https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22890075/sidus-space-receives-signals-from-lizziesat The microsatellite can support multiple missions and customers from its single platform. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:35:40 -0500 Aerospace Security Breach: Cybersecurity's Greatest Weapon - Awareness https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/video/22890034/security-breach-cybersecuritys-greatest-weapon-awareness https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/video/22890034/security-breach-cybersecuritys-greatest-weapon-awareness The sector's (forced) cyber awakening needs to focus on making it harder to be a hacker. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:23:54 -0500 jeff@ien.com (Jeff Reinke), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Cybersecurity LoadSmart: How Companies are Using Dock Scheduling to Reduce Costs https://www.manufacturing.net/video/video/22889931/loadsmart-how-companies-are-using-dock-scheduling-to-reduce-costs https://www.manufacturing.net/video/video/22889931/loadsmart-how-companies-are-using-dock-scheduling-to-reduce-costs Time to reduce dock bottlenecks, increase productivity and cut expenses. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:44:11 -0500 anna@ien.com (Anna Wells), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions), alex@ien.com (Alex Shanahan) Video Machining Manufacturer President Testifies at Senate Finance Committee Hearing https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22889937/machining-manufacturer-president-testifies-at-senate-finance-committee-hearing https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22889937/machining-manufacturer-president-testifies-at-senate-finance-committee-hearing She explained how the U.S. tax code impacts manufacturing in the U.S. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:28:56 -0500 Operations NIST to Launch Competition for AI-Focused Manufacturing USA Institute https://www.manufacturing.net/artificial-intelligence/news/22889927/nist-to-launch-competition-for-aifocused-manufacturing-usa-institute https://www.manufacturing.net/artificial-intelligence/news/22889927/nist-to-launch-competition-for-aifocused-manufacturing-usa-institute NIST anticipates that $70 million in federal funds will be invested in this new institute over five years. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:46:15 -0500 Artificial Intelligence Using VR to Improve Safety, Drive Innovation and Cut Costs https://www.manufacturing.net/artificial-intelligence/blog/22889904/using-vr-to-improve-safety-drive-innovation-and-cut-costs https://www.manufacturing.net/artificial-intelligence/blog/22889904/using-vr-to-improve-safety-drive-innovation-and-cut-costs Manufacturers are embracing virtual reality in training workers more safely and efficiently. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:00:41 -0500 Artificial Intelligence Oracle Netsuite: AI Survival Guide https://www.manufacturing.net/video/video/22888486/oracle-netsuite-ai-survival-guide https://www.manufacturing.net/video/video/22888486/oracle-netsuite-ai-survival-guide The skillsets that can help optimize the potential of artificial intelligence investments. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:28:23 -0500 jeff@ien.com (Jeff Reinke), david@ien.com (David Mantey), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video 3M Announces New CEO https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22889830/3m-announces-new-ceo https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22889830/3m-announces-new-ceo Bill Brown is the former chairman and CEO of L3Harris Technologies. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:08:10 -0500 Operations Boeing Delivery Delays Affecting Southwest's Capacity, Financial Outlook https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22889826/boeing-delivery-delays-affecting-southwests-capacity-financial-outlook https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22889826/boeing-delivery-delays-affecting-southwests-capacity-financial-outlook The aircraft manufacturer is facing multiple government investigations. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:46:19 -0500 Aerospace Schneider Electric Debuts New Collaborative Robots at MODEX 2024 https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22889820/schneider-electric-debuts-new-collaborative-robots-at-modex-2024 https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22889820/schneider-electric-debuts-new-collaborative-robots-at-modex-2024 The Lexium line enables high-speed motion and control of up to 130 axes from one processor. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:26:51 -0500 Operations Conditions Inside Fukushima's Melted Nuclear Reactors Still Unclear 13 years after Disaster Struck https://www.manufacturing.net/safety/news/22889693/conditions-inside-fukushimas-melted-nuclear-reactors-still-unclear-13-years-after-disaster-struck https://www.manufacturing.net/safety/news/22889693/conditions-inside-fukushimas-melted-nuclear-reactors-still-unclear-13-years-after-disaster-struck Is the targeted decommissioning date of 2051 possible? Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:06:07 -0500 Safety Heat Pumps That Fit in Apartment Windows Promise Big Emissions Cuts https://www.manufacturing.net/energy/news/22889678/heat-pumps-that-fit-in-apartment-windows-promise-big-emissions-cuts https://www.manufacturing.net/energy/news/22889678/heat-pumps-that-fit-in-apartment-windows-promise-big-emissions-cuts Heat pumps have grown in popularity in recent years to rival gas furnaces. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:31:35 -0500 Energy EV Maker's Money Problems; Toyota Gives Away Hydrogen Cars; Bridge Collapse Root Cause | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 160 https://www.manufacturing.net/video/video/22889646/ev-makers-money-problems-toyota-gives-away-hydrogen-cars-bridge-collapse-root-cause-today-in-manufacturing-ep-160 https://www.manufacturing.net/video/video/22889646/ev-makers-money-problems-toyota-gives-away-hydrogen-cars-bridge-collapse-root-cause-today-in-manufacturing-ep-160 Also on the podcast, pork producer's shocking retaliation, Polestar gets cash infusion to keep bankruptcy at bay, Boeing's bid to buy Spirit, Airbus debuts nextgen air taxi and sodium-based batteries get more sustainable. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:20:58 -0500 anna@ien.com (Anna Wells), david@ien.com (David Mantey), jeff@ien.com (Jeff Reinke), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video Watson-Marlow to Highlight Aflex Hose at NAHAD 2024 https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22889673/watsonmarlow-to-highlight-aflex-hose-at-nahad-2024 https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22889673/watsonmarlow-to-highlight-aflex-hose-at-nahad-2024 Aflex Hose products assist the safe transfer of process fluids. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:13:35 -0500 Operations GM to Resume Sales of Chevy Blazer EV after Software Issues Prompted Stop Sale https://www.manufacturing.net/automotive/news/22889672/gm-to-resume-sales-of-chevy-blazer-ev-after-software-issues-prompted-stop-sale https://www.manufacturing.net/automotive/news/22889672/gm-to-resume-sales-of-chevy-blazer-ev-after-software-issues-prompted-stop-sale Software issues had prompted a stop sale. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:58:13 -0500 Automotive DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Boeing Blowout https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22889670/doj-opens-criminal-investigation-into-boeing-blowout https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22889670/doj-opens-criminal-investigation-into-boeing-blowout Boeing cannot find records for work done on the door panel that blew off. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:31:52 -0500 Aerospace U.S. Constantly Assessing Expansion of Chip Export Controls That Can Boost China's Military https://www.manufacturing.net/trade/news/22889665/us-constantly-assessing-expansion-of-chip-export-controls-that-can-boost-chinas-military https://www.manufacturing.net/trade/news/22889665/us-constantly-assessing-expansion-of-chip-export-controls-that-can-boost-chinas-military But the U.S. will continue to sell semiconductors worth billions of dollars to China. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:24:31 -0500 Trade Baltimore Aircoil Company Highlights Solution for Green Hydrogen Production, Carbon Capture https://www.manufacturing.net/energy/news/22889650/baltimore-aircoil-company-highlights-solution-for-green-hydrogen-production-carbon-capture https://www.manufacturing.net/energy/news/22889650/baltimore-aircoil-company-highlights-solution-for-green-hydrogen-production-carbon-capture Efficient, reliable cooling is essential for peak performance. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:51:49 -0500 Energy Investigators Confirm Pilots' Account of Rudder-Control Failure on Boeing Max Jet https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22889535/investigators-confirm-pilots-account-of-ruddercontrol-failure-on-boeing-max-jet https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22889535/investigators-confirm-pilots-account-of-ruddercontrol-failure-on-boeing-max-jet The pilots said the pedals that control rudder movement were stuck after the plane touched down. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:26:32 -0600 Aerospace Stellantis Challenges High School Students to Design Their Dream Vehicle https://www.manufacturing.net/automotive/news/22889522/stellantis-challenges-high-school-students-to-design-their-dream-vehicle https://www.manufacturing.net/automotive/news/22889522/stellantis-challenges-high-school-students-to-design-their-dream-vehicle This year’s top prize is an opportunity to intern this summer in the Ram Truck design studio. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:53:36 -0600 Automotive Korea-Based LT Precision Investing $43.2 Million in Michigan https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22889500/koreabased-lt-precision-investing-432-million-in-michigan https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22889500/koreabased-lt-precision-investing-432-million-in-michigan LT Precision will establish its North American headquarters in the Great Lakes State. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:56:23 -0600 Operations Galco Unveils Podcast for Industrial Electronics, Automation Industry https://www.manufacturing.net/automation/news/22889497/galco-unveils-podcast-for-industrial-electronics-automation-industry https://www.manufacturing.net/automation/news/22889497/galco-unveils-podcast-for-industrial-electronics-automation-industry The podcast will cater to OEMs, MROs, system integrators and panel builders. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:33:18 -0600 Automation What the SEC Cybersecurity Regulations Mean for Manufacturing https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/blog/22889476/what-the-sec-cybersecurity-regulations-mean-for-manufacturing https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/blog/22889476/what-the-sec-cybersecurity-regulations-mean-for-manufacturing The impacts they will have for publicly traded companies now, and others later. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:11:11 -0600 jeff@ien.com (Jeff Reinke) Cybersecurity Upgraded Platform Streamlines OT Cybersecurity Risk Management https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/news/22889418/upgraded-platform-streamlines-ot-cybersecurity-risk-management https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/news/22889418/upgraded-platform-streamlines-ot-cybersecurity-risk-management The new version looks to bolster security and lower risk to OT operations. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:37:48 -0600 Cybersecurity RoboDK and Comau Partner to Offer Improved Robotic Simulation and Offline Programming https://www.manufacturing.net/software/news/22889387/robodk-and-comau-partner-to-offer-improved-robotic-simulation-and-offline-programming https://www.manufacturing.net/software/news/22889387/robodk-and-comau-partner-to-offer-improved-robotic-simulation-and-offline-programming The latest version brings unparalleled benefits to the world of automation. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:44:40 -0600 Software Manufacturers Challenge EPA’s Air Standard in Court https://www.manufacturing.net/laws-regulations/news/22889379/manufacturers-challenge-epas-air-standard-in-court https://www.manufacturing.net/laws-regulations/news/22889379/manufacturers-challenge-epas-air-standard-in-court The coalition looks to challenge a rule that lowers the NAAQS for PM2.5 to 9 mcg/cubic meter. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:15:33 -0600 Laws & Regulations Security Breach: Stop Chasing Cyber Ghosts https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/video/22889320/security-breach-stop-chasing-cyber-ghosts https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/video/22889320/security-breach-stop-chasing-cyber-ghosts How thinking like a hacker can lead to better cybersecurity ROI and avoid the dreaded "hope" strategy. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:05:21 -0600 jeff@ien.com (Jeff Reinke), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Cybersecurity Toyota Industries Subsidiary to Establish R&D Center in New York https://www.manufacturing.net/energy/news/22889372/toyota-industries-subsidiary-to-establish-rd-center-in-new-york https://www.manufacturing.net/energy/news/22889372/toyota-industries-subsidiary-to-establish-rd-center-in-new-york The $2 million project will collaborate with Rochester area energy storage resources. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:58:44 -0600 Energy DOE Launches Prize to Recycle Critical Materials from Electronic Scrap https://www.manufacturing.net/energy/news/22889371/doe-launches-prize-to-recycle-critical-materials-from-electronic-scrap https://www.manufacturing.net/energy/news/22889371/doe-launches-prize-to-recycle-critical-materials-from-electronic-scrap Only 17.4% of e-scrap was collected and recycled globally in 2019. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:42:59 -0600 Energy Report Shows Software Codebase Vulnerabilities Surged 54 Percent https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/news/22889333/report-shows-software-codebase-vulnerabilities-surged-54-percent https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/news/22889333/report-shows-software-codebase-vulnerabilities-surged-54-percent Malicious actors have taken note of this attack vector, and manufacturing tops the list of vulnerable industries. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:55:12 -0600 Cybersecurity Increased Visibility Illuminates Risks https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/news/22889308/increased-visibility-illuminates-risks https://www.manufacturing.net/cybersecurity/news/22889308/increased-visibility-illuminates-risks A new exposure management platform provides expanded visibility into IT and OT assets across the enterprise. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:55:01 -0600 Cybersecurity Shipbuilders Forge Ahead https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/article/22889202/shipbuilders-forge-ahead https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/article/22889202/shipbuilders-forge-ahead Specialty forgers can manufacture custom, high-quality, seamless rolled rings in eight weeks. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:33:08 -0600 Operations