Volvo and Aurora introduce their first self-driving truck
Volvo and Aurora unveiled first production autonomous truck designed by Aurora and manufactured by Volvo. Aurora Driver technology powers the truck with redundant safety systems. [ more ]
Tesla's use of artificial intelligence sets them apart in the manufacturing industry.
Tesla has implemented AI-powered technologies like machine learning, predictive maintenance, and quality control in their manufacturing processes. [ more ]
New Balance MADE in USA Line, 993 and 990v6 Features, and Where to Buy
New Balance's Made line prioritizes quality, craftsmanship, history, and innovation in manufacturing its shoes, with a focus on sourcing materials within the USA. [ more ]
How To Get a Prototype Made & Protect Your Design (2024) - Shopify
Creating a prototype is crucial for entrepreneurs to save time and money in the long term, helping to identify and solve production issues before mass production. [ more ]
The 13 Best White Label Products To Sell in 2024 - Shopify
White labeling allows quick entry into entrepreneurship by selling mass-manufactured products customized with own branding for various markets. [ more ]
Opinion | Don't Slam the Door on Inexpensive Chinese Electric Vehicles
The new tariffs on Chinese imports, especially electric vehicles, are seen as a way to protect American manufacturers but are criticized for making EVs unaffordable for middle-class consumers. [ more ]
Biden, Competing With Trump to Be Tough on China, Calls for Steel Tariffs
President Biden announced plans to increase tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, aiming to protect American workers and ensure fair competition. [ more ]
SoftBank reportedly preparing for Arm to tackle AI chips
Arm to introduce AI chips in 2025; potential spinoff into SoftBank subsidiary. South Korea investing $7 billion in chip boost. Foxconn reaffirms Wisconsin presence amidst changes. [ more ]
Samsung gets $6.4 billion to build massive semiconductor plants in central Texas
The U.S. government is investing $6.4 billion to support Samsung in building massive semiconductor chip plants in Texas, aiming to revamp U.S. manufacturing and enhance national security. [ more ]
Consumer prices in China have fallen for three consecutive months, indicating ongoing deflationary pressures in the economy.
Chinese manufacturers have experienced 15 straight months of contraction in prices, raising concerns for U.S. and European officials about increased competition from low-cost Chinese goods. [ more ]
Logistics Report: Canada's Railroads Face Strike Threat; Brazil's Embraer Plots a Bigger Jet
U.S. factory activity contracted in April, job openings decrease, Chinese EV makers saw higher sales, European carmakers lagged, Kraft Heinz sales fell, severe tornado hits Dollar Tree distribution center. [ more ]
Japan ramping up investment in next-gen semiconductors DW 04/29/2024
Japan is significantly increasing support for the semiconductor industry to re-enter the manufacturing business and ensure supply chain stability. [ more ]
Rowan Atkinson says he feels duped' by electric cars
Car-obsessed actor Rowan Atkinson has said he feels duped by the electric vehicle trend, despite being an early adopter.In a comment piece in The Guardian on Saturday, the 68-year-old wrote that he got his electric hybrid 18 years ago and his first all-electric car nine years later.Electric vehicles may be a bit soulless, but they're wonderful mechanisms: fast, quiet and, until recently, very cheap to run, he wrote.
Rowan Atkinson says he feels duped' by electric cars
Car-obsessed actor Rowan Atkinson has said he feels duped by the electric vehicle trend, despite being an early adopter.In a comment piece in The Guardian on Saturday, the 68-year-old wrote that he got his electric hybrid 18 years ago and his first all-electric car nine years later.Electric vehicles may be a bit soulless, but they're wonderful mechanisms: fast, quiet and, until recently, very cheap to run, he wrote.
Rowan Atkinson says he feels duped' by electric cars
Car-obsessed actor Rowan Atkinson has said he feels duped by the electric vehicle trend, despite being an early adopter.In a comment piece in The Guardian on Saturday, the 68-year-old wrote that he got his electric hybrid 18 years ago and his first all-electric car nine years later.Electric vehicles may be a bit soulless, but they're wonderful mechanisms: fast, quiet and, until recently, very cheap to run, he wrote.
Rowan Akinson says he feels duped' by electric cars
Car-obsessed actor Rowan Atkinson has said he feels duped by the electric vehicle trend, despite being an early adopter.In a comment piece in The Guardian on Saturday, the 68-year-old wrote that he got his electric hybrid 18 years ago and his first all-electric car nine years later.Electric vehicles may be a bit soulless, but they're wonderful mechanisms: fast, quiet and, until recently, very cheap to run, he wrote.
Y Combinator puts out a new call for startups in areas like AI, spatial computing, climate tech and more | TechCrunch
Y Combinator has updated its Request for Startups list to include spatial computing, climate tech, and applications of AI technology.
The list also includes requests for startups in healthcare, defense technology, new space companies, and startups focused on bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. [ more ]
France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West's mettle
French manufacturers have reduced manufacturing times for weapons systems supplied to Ukraine by half or more.
France is shifting towards directly connecting French defense industries with the Ukrainian army to support their war effort against Russia's invasion. [ more ]
France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West's mettle
French manufacturers have reduced manufacturing times for weapons systems supplied to Ukraine by half or more.
France is shifting towards directly connecting French defense industries with the Ukrainian army to support their war effort against Russia's invasion. [ more ]
France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West's mettle
French manufacturers have reduced manufacturing times for weapons systems supplied to Ukraine by half or more.
France is shifting towards directly connecting French defense industries with the Ukrainian army to support their war effort against Russia's invasion. [ more ]
autodesk fusion enables circular design practices for consumer goods
CAD software like Autodesk Fusion is essential for companies embracing circular design and sustainable practices.
Autodesk Fusion offers a range of features focused on improving design for manufacturability and reducing costs while maintaining high quality standards. [ more ]
Tableware gets a new innovation with walnut shell materials becoming the new normal - Yanko Design
Designers love the term sustainability as it is their go-to when they can't think of another way to sell their designs!! (I'm sure every designer would relate) On a more serious note, they strive to construct a future along those lines because everyone is now aware of its importance and it is no longer a buzzword.
End of free movement did not increase wages, Government advisers say
The end of freedom of movement has not led to a significant increase in wages, Government advisers have said.A study of the agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality and transport sectors by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) found few organisations had increased wages to compete for staff despite the smaller number of workers available after Brexit.
Triple-whammy of cyclones, a 1-in-200-year event, drove Italy's deadly flooding, scientists say
A rare, triple-whammy of cyclones drove the deadly flooding that devastated much of northern Italy this month, but scientists said Wednesday that climate change doesn't seem to be to blame for the intense rainfall.Using computer simulations and past observations, a team of researchers looked for but found no evidence of human-caused warming behind the drenching.
France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West's mettle
French manufacturers have reduced manufacturing times for weapons systems supplied to Ukraine by half or more.
France is shifting towards directly connecting French defense industries with the Ukrainian army to support their war effort against Russia's invasion. [ more ]
France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West's mettle
French manufacturers have reduced manufacturing times for weapons systems supplied to Ukraine by half or more.
France is shifting towards directly connecting French defense industries with the Ukrainian army to support their war effort against Russia's invasion. [ more ]
California's high-speed rail is taking shape. This Sacramento manufacturer may play a part
Siemens Mobility, a German company with a manufacturing hub in Sacramento, is one of two bidders selected by the California High-Speed Rail Authority to compete for a $561 million contract to build high-speed train cars.
The winning bidder will build six high-speed trains capable of operating at speeds of 220 miles per hour and will be responsible for maintaining the trains for 30 years.
The $3.1 billion federal grant awarded to the high-speed rail project is a key factor in moving forward with the implementation of rail service. [ more ]
Akamai's new study: Bots, phishing and server attacks making commerce a cybersecurity hotspot
Akamaiâs study found that the number of bot attacks on ecommerce websites has increased by 21% over the past two years.
The most common types of bot attacks are credential stuffing, account takeover, and basic authentication.
Businesses can protect themselves from bot attacks by implementing a multi-layered security strategy that includes using authentication, IP reputation, bot detection, and web application firewalls. [ more ]
Dezeen Showroom lists a selection of bathroom products by Bette
Dezeen Showroom: German bathroom brand Bette has listed a range of its bathroom fittings and fixtures on Dezeen Showroom, including a bath tub with a ledge that can be used to provide arm or neck support.BetteSuno baths, created by design studio Barber Osgerby in collaboration with Bette, have a minimalistic silhouette characterised by a rounded, protruding ledge around the rim.
CISA advisory on LockBit: $91 million extorted from 1,700 attacks since 2020
Cybercriminals have been using the Lockbit ransomware to target organizations in the United States and around the world.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an advisory warning organizations of the risk of Lockbit ransomware attacks and how to protect against them.
Organizations should ensure their networks are monitored for suspicious activity, back-up and regularly update their systems, and use multi-factor authentication for remote access. [ more ]
The 13 Best Collagen Supplements of 2023 | Breaking Muscle
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links.See disclosures page.Collagen has been a staple in my supplement routine for several years and has made a difference in how strong my hair and nails feel.I also believe it's one of the reasons why I rarely experience significant joint pain, despite being in my late thirties and working out hard four to five days a week.
"International brands now have to work much harder in China" says Design Shanghai director
European and US furniture brands face much stiffer competition in China from local rivals that have grown rapidly during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Design Shanghai director Zhuo Tan."Chinese brands are doing very well, their business is really flying," said Tan, who spoke to Dezeen ahead of the first edition of Design Shanghai to take place since China relaxed the international travel restrictions it imposed during the pandemic.
Boano Prismontas creates art gallery that "is unmistakably a barn"
London studio Boano Prišmontas has created a small private art gallery shaped like a barn in rural Hertfordshire, UK.Designed as a peaceful place to display art, the small gallery combines the traditional barn form with modern construction techniques."From the distance, this building is unmistakably a barn," said Boano Prišmontas co-founder Tomaso Boano.
Saudi Arabia and China Flaunt Growing Ties at Investment Forum
The message at an Arab-China business forum hosted by Saudi Arabia this week was not particularly subtle, as hundreds of Chinese officials and executives gathered beneath giant chandeliers, smiling for selfies and snacking on organic dates.If you want a trusted partner in the world one of the best partners in the world it's the People's Republic of China, Mohammed Abunayyan, the chairman of a Saudi renewable energy company, declared from the stage, to resounding applause.
Housing Market Tracker: Inventory disappoints again
After seeing disappointing inventory growth two weeks ago, which I chalked up to the Memorial Day holiday, I was hoping for a big push in active listings last week, but that didn't happen.And, the recent uptick in mortgage rates to almost 7% slowed purchase application data again.Here's a quick rundown of the last week: Active inventory grew 6,722 weekly.
UK firms without flexible working will struggle to hire in next five years'
Companies that do not adopt flexible working will struggle to hire in the next five years, according to an entrepreneur who is hoping to be a Tory mayoral candidate.Natalie Campbell, co-chief executive of Belu Water, is due to speak at a cross-party event hosted by the 4 Day Week Campaign on Tuesday when it will publish its mini-manifesto.
Economy Gains 339,000 Jobs in May Though Unemployment Rises to 3.7 Percent
A "Now Hiring" sign posted outside of a restaurant looking to hire workers on May 5, 2023, in Miami, Florida.Joe Raedle / Getty Images The establishment and household surveys told two different stories in May.The jobs numbers for the month were surprisingly high, with the survey showing a gain of 339,000 jobs.
Maximizing Space and Efficiency with Mezzanine Floors
Introduction In today's competitive business environment, optimizing space utilization is crucial for maximizing productivity and profitability.One effective solution that has gained popularity is the installation of mezzanine floors.Mezzanine floors provide an innovative way to create additional usable space within existing structures without the need for costly construction projects.
Britain is recklessly exposed' to new pandemics, expert warns
Ministers have systematically dismantled critical vaccine plans drawn up during the Covid crisis and left the country recklessly exposed to another pandemic, one of the most senior figures shaping Britain's scientific response to the virus has warned.In a damning verdict that comes just days before the official Covid inquiry starts publicly examining Britain's preparedness for pandemics, Dr Clive Dix, the former chairman of the UK's vaccine taskforce, said the abandonment of schemes developed during Covid now left Britain fraught with danger.
Gandia Blasco launches Outdoor 2023 catalogue with Gan and Diabla
new furniture and accessories feature in the Outdoor 2023 catalogue by Gandia Blasco, which is presenting its collections together with those of younger subsidiaries Diabla and Gan for the first time.The Outdoor 2023 catalogue unifies the three brands, which have separate characters but share values and an aesthetic grounding in the architectural language of the Mediterranean, according to Gandia Blasco.
To Reignite the U.S. Chip Industry, Invite More Chefs into the Kitchen
Making the next generation of computer chips demands the care, on an industrial scale, of making a gourmet meal.The finest ingredients, techniques, tools and, of course, the sharpest minds, must whip together something transformative.In kitchens missing just one, the meal falls short.In that regard, the Department of Commerce will soon command a feast of sorts, doling out $11 billion for research and development under the CHIPS Act to revive America's sluggish chipmaking industrynow making only 12 percent of chips worldwide.
The UK-based Nothing is gearing up to launch its second smartphone - and like the first one, this one will be manufactured in India too (the Nothing Phone (1) was built at a facility in Tamil Nadu).The manufacturing of the Phone (2) will handled by BYD Electronic, a Shenzhen-based company.Nothing has worked to reduce the environmental impact of the Nothing Phone (2).
Chicago baseball report: The Cubs' bobblehead blunder - and Andrew Benintendi looking to launch for the White Sox
Repeated bullpen implosions tend to make a manager's hair turn gray, so be sure to check back on David Ross and Pedro Grifol at the end of the season.The managers of the Chicago Cubs and White Sox can't seem to find a way to get on a prolonged hot streak with their bullpens performing so poorly over the first two months.
How this 3D printed footwear concept tries to push the limits of tech and design - Yanko Design
3D printing is one of those revolutionary technologies that truly changed the world even years after it became a hot topic.Whether you're a lone hobbyist or a small company, these seemingly magical boxes are able to bring ideas and dreams to life or at least help jump-start the process of testing and refinement.
The evolution of quality assurance and how Azure Test Plans is driving the future of manual testing - Azure DevOps Blog
Ravi Kumar The Deming Prize from Japan is the highest honour in Total Quality Management in the world.Japanese products are known for their superior quality, but it wasn't always the case.In the 1950s fresh out of defeat in the World War 2, Japan was desperately trying to shift manufacturing from military to civilian products for trade.
Tech cluster emerges at huge revamped industrial complex in Oakland
OAKLAND A long-time industrial center and former artists' colony in West Oakland is being reimagined as a bustling hub for tech, advanced manufacturing, biotech and clean energy firms.The vast American Steel building and nearby industrial sites in Oakland have been reborn with a new mission as a cradle for an array of cutting-edge companies.
Webinar: How to build consumer trust in a cookieless world | MarTech
Building consumer trust is crucial for marketers.But how is that trust built in a future without cookies?This webinar will explore how brands can use choice, control, and transparency to create personalized, permission-based experiences that minimize compliance risk and drive marketing ROI without relying on third-party cookies.
A customer data roadmap for staying ahead of the competition | MarTech
In today's competitive landscape, the key to winning over customers lies in personalized and extraordinary experiences.First-party data is a vital ingredient in this journey.By delving deep into customers' engagement patterns, behaviors and transactional preferences, brands can gain invaluable insights.
Were last weekend's gas prices the highest they'll get this summer? Here's what experts say.
After drifting lower for a month, gas prices ticked up two cents just before Memorial Day, and travel club AAA says they might not get any higher for the rest of the summer.If that's the case, vacationing families will have a few extra dollars to spend on ice cream and hot dogs compared to last year, when the Russia-Ukraine war sent pump prices in Florida soaring well into June.
The fanciest tap I've ever seen is built from bamboo & is super sustainable... - Yanko Design
One of my favorite times of the day is bathtime!As we've grown older and life has gotten super hectic, bathtime is that precious hour of the day when we can fully indulge in self-care, and pamper ourselves - whether that's in the form of a bubble bath or a long warm shower, having a beautifully designed bathroom with thoughtful designs will only amplify this special time of the day.
California Becomes the First State to Phase Out Toxic Hexavalent Chromium | KQED
"They can be tiny, they can be small, or they can be nestled inside larger industrial facilities, and so it's not something that strikes you, like a generator or a refinery," said Williams."But the problem is what they're doing there: They're boiling vats of toxic metal-water solution."
Yankees Mailbag: Stanton in the outfield, Schmidt's future, and policing baseballs
Good afternoon everyone, it's time to dive back into the mailbag and answer some of your questions.Remember to send in your questions for our weekly call by e-mail to pinstripealleyblog [at] gmail [dot] com.This is a bit of a two-parter, so let's address the opening statement first.While I'm sure most doubt that Giancarlo Stanton will be seeing much of the outfield, especially after this latest injury, the Yankees are outwardly still projecting that he will be in the rotation there.