Industry Trends
Air gaps a true myth
A little bit ago I gave a talk focused on air gaps as a security strategy in control systems. The talk was at the AusCERT 2012 conference and to my amazement it generated a large amount of discussion. » more
AME to sponsor Tweet Chat on manufacturing growth
Online event to take place Aug. 22 at #AMESkillsGap » more
Schneider gains Achilles status
A second major industry supplier, Schneider Electric, earned accreditation from Wurldtech Security Technologies to perform Achilles Communication Certification (ACC) testing on devices within... » more
Daily Insight for July 27, 2012
Engineering and manufacturing remain lucrative potential careers, though finding jobs and remaining profitable remain a challenge. » more
Safety component market growth driven by new standards in 2011
The emergence of new, and compulsory, safety standards EN ISO 13849-1 and -2, along with EN (IEC) 62061 caused some confusion (and panic) amongst machine builders and end users towards in 2011. » more
Power semiconductor market to grow $9 billion over the next five years
The global power discrete and module market is forecast to grow by $9 billion to reach $26.2 billion in 2016, according to a new report from IMS Research. » more
For wireless power market success, look to the East
Japan is forecast to become the leading market for wireless power technology this year. » more
Italian PV market set for disaster as new incentive budget could be blown
The budget available to for Italy’s Conto Energia V PV incentive program could be cut to less than half of the intended amount according to the latest report from IMS Research. » more
Daily Insight for July 19, 2012
Daily Insight: Manufacturer explains the ways and means of his business » more
“UPS” and downs in backup power market
While it is customary to see sales decline in the first quarter of the new year as a result of the seasonal post-holiday slump, UPS sales were especially slow in 1Q 2012. » more
Rapid migration to embedded SIM forecast for cellular M2M
Approaching 100 million embedded SIMs are forecast to be shipped for use in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communications in 2016. » more
Daily Insight for July 16, 2012
Daily Insight: Can you hear me now? New study on plant floor hearing loss » more
Smart Grid networking market in the Americas to grow to nearly $1 billion by 2016
The market for equipment supporting smart grid communications and networking to grow from $700 million in 2011 to nearly $950 million by 2016. » more
Daily Insight for July 10, 2012:
Daily Insight: Boeing retools in Seattle to meet Airbus challenge » more
Air gaps a true mythA little bit ago I gave a talk focused on air gaps as a security strategy in control systems. The talk was at the AusCERT 2012 conference and to my amazement it generated a large amount of discussion. » more
AME to sponsor Tweet Chat on manufacturing growthOnline event to take place Aug. 22 at #AMESkillsGap » more
Schneider gains Achilles statusA second major industry supplier, Schneider Electric, earned accreditation from Wurldtech Security Technologies to perform Achilles Communication Certification (ACC) testing on devices within... » more
ASME survey shows engineer salaries on the rise
‘Careers in engineering are rewarding on many levels’ » more
‘Careers in engineering are rewarding on many levels’ » more
Web article: $100,000 manufacturing jobs going unfilled
CNN article tells you what you what you already know: great jobs are being overlooked. » more
CNN article tells you what you what you already know: great jobs are being overlooked. » more
House bills designed to raise percentage of ‘Made in America’
Legislation covers new transit cars for California » more
Legislation covers new transit cars for California » more
Daily Insight for July 27, 2012Engineering and manufacturing remain lucrative potential careers, though finding jobs and remaining profitable remain a challenge. » more
Safety component market growth driven by new standards in 2011The emergence of new, and compulsory, safety standards EN ISO 13849-1 and -2, along with EN (IEC) 62061 caused some confusion (and panic) amongst machine builders and end users towards in 2011. » more
Power semiconductor market to grow $9 billion over the next five yearsThe global power discrete and module market is forecast to grow by $9 billion to reach $26.2 billion in 2016, according to a new report from IMS Research. » more
For wireless power market success, look to the EastJapan is forecast to become the leading market for wireless power technology this year. » more
Manufacturing Day Oct. 5 an open house for manufacturing
Goal is for manufacturers to show educators, students what modern manufacturing looks like » more
Goal is for manufacturers to show educators, students what modern manufacturing looks like » more
ARC Report: Engineering design tool market strong
Collaboration to plant floor on the increase as tools get more robust. » more
Collaboration to plant floor on the increase as tools get more robust. » more
Italian PV market set for disaster as new incentive budget could be blownThe budget available to for Italy’s Conto Energia V PV incentive program could be cut to less than half of the intended amount according to the latest report from IMS Research. » more
Daily Insight for July 19, 2012 Daily Insight: Manufacturer explains the ways and means of his business » more
“UPS” and downs in backup power marketWhile it is customary to see sales decline in the first quarter of the new year as a result of the seasonal post-holiday slump, UPS sales were especially slow in 1Q 2012. » more
Rapid migration to embedded SIM forecast for cellular M2MApproaching 100 million embedded SIMs are forecast to be shipped for use in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communications in 2016. » more
Hearing loss on factory floor a silent problem, study shows
University of Michigan School of Nursing study finds more awareness, testing and protection needed » more
University of Michigan School of Nursing study finds more awareness, testing and protection needed » more
Daily Insight for July 16, 2012Daily Insight: Can you hear me now? New study on plant floor hearing loss » more
Workforce development seminar to focus on role of technical colleges
Snap-On Industrial, Gateway Technical College, NC3 to lead discussion at Aug. 2 forum in Wisconsin » more
Snap-On Industrial, Gateway Technical College, NC3 to lead discussion at Aug. 2 forum in Wisconsin » more
Starbucks attacks jobs issue on two fronts
Company announces new Georgia plant investment, works with Ohio ceramics company to make mugs » more
Company announces new Georgia plant investment, works with Ohio ceramics company to make mugs » more
10 tips to measure training ROI
If you can’t prove a return on your training program – real learning that is adopted and applied—then you run the risk of having it cut back or even losing it. » more
If you can’t prove a return on your training program – real learning that is adopted and applied—then you run the risk of having it cut back or even losing it. » more
Smart Grid networking market in the Americas to grow to nearly $1 billion by 2016The market for equipment supporting smart grid communications and networking to grow from $700 million in 2011 to nearly $950 million by 2016. » more
Daily Insight for July 10, 2012: Daily Insight: Boeing retools in Seattle to meet Airbus challenge » more
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