(Internet of Business, 5/18/18) A lethal cocktail of legacy systems, poor processes, and weak security is putting the manufacturing industry at unnecessary risk of cyber attack. Any assault on the sector, or on an individual company, could have wide-ranging consequences for factories, customers, partners, and the wider economy. On top…
Fuel cell power station proposed in Mystic is in state clean-energy competition
(Westerly Sun, 5/17/18) STONINGTON — A 19.8-megawatt fuel cell power generation station has been proposed for the corner of Coogan Boulevard and Maritime Drive, a project that could also bring natural gas to the area. Michael Coskun, general manager of sales and business development of Doosan Fuel Cell America Inc.,…
In case you missed it – Listen to pre-apprenticeship broadcast
CCAT, CT’s Labor Dept., Spartan Aerospace and Synergy High’s principal discuss successes and potential of the pre-apprenticeship program. In case you missed it, listen to the broadcast.
Manufacturers will be early adopters of AI-enabled IoT: GlobalData
(Cio.in, 5/7/18) Manufacturing in Malaysia is embracing ‘Industry 4.0’, which involves the integration of digital and physical technologies to improve business processes, operations, productivity, growth and innovation. Unlike previous eras, ‘Industry 4.0’ looks to create new business models and enhance existing ones, says leading data and analytics company GlobalData. According…
Report: Industrial sector must make security top priority in digital transformation
(SecurityBrief Europe, 5/6/18) The industrial sector cannot afford to wait until they refresh their entire asset fleet before they secure operations – in fact, they must start today. Research conducted by Honeywell and LNS Research says that despite many organisations’ plans to explore digital transformation projects, the adoption of cybersecurity…
Larson, Neal Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Jobs for Parents
(Public Now, 5/24/18) Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Ranking Member Richard Neal (MA-01) in introducing the Improving Access to Good Jobs for Parents Act in the Ways and Means Committee as an amendment to the JOBS for Success Act (H.R. 5861) reauthorizing the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The…
General Dynamics Electric Boat Investing $800M In Connecticut
(Business Facilities, 5/2/18) General Dynamics Electric Boat (EB) will grow its workforce in Connecticut by nearly 1,900 employees, bringing the total to more than 13,000 by 2034, with help from up to $63 million in support from the state. The state incentives will allow for capital investments of greater than…
CCAT pre-apprentice program focus of radio show this weekend
The award-winning Pulse of the Region radio show will feature CCAT’s Pre-Apprenticeship Manufacturing Program on May 26 and 27. The pre-apprentice radio show will include a panel interview with (from left) Allan Lehrer, President of Spartan Aerospace LLC; Dr. Craig Outhouse, Principal of Synergy Alternative High School in East Hartford;…
Why Investing in Next-Generation Tech is a Matter of ‘When’ and Not ‘If’
(Manufacturing.net, 5/11/18) In today’s world of global competition, the key to success and survival is adopting next-generation technologies. The company that captures your customers’ attention might look nothing like you, and they will use cutting-edge technologies to do it. Just ask Whole Foods (acquired by Amazon), the taxi industry (disrupted…
Experts in UK ‘not surprised’ after nearly half of manufacturers report cyber-attacks
(Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 5/15/18) “Soft target” manufacturers must toughen up to counter ruthless hackers, an expert has said, after nearly half the companies surveyed for a report said they had been victims of cyber crime. A quarter of the 161 UK firms surveyed lost money or were disrupted as…