Published Content Feed | Manufacturing Business Technology https://www.mbtmag.com The latest published content from Manufacturing Business Technology en-usCase Study: Network Tester Saves Time, Cuts Callbacks for Commercial Electrical Contractor https://www.mbtmag.com/operations/article/22886995/softing-ag-case-study-network-tester-saves-time-cuts-callbacks-for-commercial-electrical-contractor https://www.mbtmag.com/operations/article/22886995/softing-ag-case-study-network-tester-saves-time-cuts-callbacks-for-commercial-electrical-contractor The NetXpert XG2 also facilitates job completion and streamlines troubleshooting. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:37:23 -0600 Operations No Newsletters Next Week https://www.mbtmag.com/operations/article/22882550/no-newsletters-next-week https://www.mbtmag.com/operations/article/22882550/no-newsletters-next-week Enjoy the holidays and we'll see you in the New Year. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:45:10 -0600 Operations Congressmen ask DOJ to investigate water utility hack, warning it could happen anywhere https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22880581/congressmen-ask-doj-to-investigate-water-utility-hack-warning-it-could-happen-anywhere https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22880581/congressmen-ask-doj-to-investigate-water-utility-hack-warning-it-could-happen-anywhere They are warning it could happen anywhere. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:13:54 -0600 Cybersecurity 28 Countries Pledge to Address 'Catastrophic Risks' of AI https://www.mbtmag.com/artificial-intelligence/news/22878112/28-countries-pledge-to-address-catastrophic-risks-of-ai https://www.mbtmag.com/artificial-intelligence/news/22878112/28-countries-pledge-to-address-catastrophic-risks-of-ai Challenges abound including ethics, safety, privacy and fairness. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:27:34 -0500 Artificial Intelligence Eaton Delivers Connectivity, Cybersecurity Innovation for Backup Power Technologies https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22877355/eaton-delivers-connectivity-cybersecurity-innovation-for-backup-power-technologies https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22877355/eaton-delivers-connectivity-cybersecurity-innovation-for-backup-power-technologies The Network-M3 card adds new features to help organizations meet their unique cybersecurity needs. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:17:02 -0500 Cybersecurity FBI: Thousands of Remote IT Workers Sent Wages to North Korea to Help Fund Weapons Program https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22876809/fbi-thousands-of-remote-it-workers-sent-wages-to-north-korea-to-help-fund-weapons-program https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22876809/fbi-thousands-of-remote-it-workers-sent-wages-to-north-korea-to-help-fund-weapons-program Federal authorities announced the seizure of $1.5 million and 17 domain names. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:56:55 -0500 Cybersecurity 5 Minutes with ID: Propel https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22876419/5-minutes-with-id-propel https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22876419/5-minutes-with-id-propel Product companies are forced with an important choice: upgrade or stay the course on key technologies? Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:03:52 -0500 anna@ien.com (Anna Wells), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions), alex@ien.com (Alex Shanahan) Video Cybersecurity in the Age of Industrial 4.0 https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22875399/cybersecurity-in-the-age-of-industrial-40 https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22875399/cybersecurity-in-the-age-of-industrial-40 The risk of a cyber attack has increased significantly because of Industry 4.0 connectivity. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:14:26 -0500 Cybersecurity Security Breach: How Hackers are Targeting Connected Vehicles and Fleets https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/video/22873740/security-breach-how-hackers-are-targeting-connected-vehicles-and-fleets https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/video/22873740/security-breach-how-hackers-are-targeting-connected-vehicles-and-fleets EV charging stations, telematics and infotainment offer tremendous benefits — and security vulnerabilities. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:24:43 -0500 jeff@ien.com (Jeff Reinke), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Cybersecurity Common Manufacturing Product Development Challenges https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22870317/common-manufacturing-product-development-challenges https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22870317/common-manufacturing-product-development-challenges Product managers must have a clear sense of the challenges they face to maximize efficiency. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:53:07 -0500 Industry 4.0 No Newsletters Until July 10 https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/news/22866371/no-newsletters-until-july-10 https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/news/22866371/no-newsletters-until-july-10 Thanks for reading, and have a safe and happy Independence Day. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:43:14 -0500 Industry 4.0 Google Donates $20M for Cybersecurity Initiative https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22865511/google-donates-20m-for-cybersecurity-initiative https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22865511/google-donates-20m-for-cybersecurity-initiative The funds intend to introduce students to potential careers in cybersecurity, while also helping defend small governments and nonprofits from hacking. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:25:54 -0500 Cybersecurity Microsoft, U.S. regulators head to court over $69 billion deal https://www.mbtmag.com/global/news/22865500/microsoft-us-regulators-head-to-court-over-69-billion-deal https://www.mbtmag.com/global/news/22865500/microsoft-us-regulators-head-to-court-over-69-billion-deal FTC lawyers will set out to prove that Microsoft will gain an unfair advantage if it is allowed to blend its Xbox franchise with Activision. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:55:44 -0500 Global Russian Ransomware Gang Breaches Energy Department https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22864965/russian-ransomware-gang-breaches-energy-department https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22864965/russian-ransomware-gang-breaches-energy-department Other federal agencies were also victims of the cyber attack. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:45:39 -0500 Cybersecurity Inspiring Technological Relevance in Manufacturing Workers https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/blog/22864645/inspiring-technological-relevance-in-manufacturing-workers https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/blog/22864645/inspiring-technological-relevance-in-manufacturing-workers Concerns are heightening about how to keep an industry-specific workforce relevant in the wake of improvements in robotics, AI and more. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:35:01 -0500 Industry 4.0 Advanced SAM Validates Integrity of Diffusion Bonds https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22863674/advanced-sam-validates-integrity-of-diffusion-bonds https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22863674/advanced-sam-validates-integrity-of-diffusion-bonds For bond quality testing, Scanning Acoustic Microscopy offers accuracy and reliability. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:06:51 -0500 Industry 4.0 Investing in Zero-Trust Infrastructure https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/blog/22863150/investing-in-zerotrust-infrastructure https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/blog/22863150/investing-in-zerotrust-infrastructure A look at the benefits and top tools needed to implement it. Thu, 25 May 2023 17:44:00 -0500 Cybersecurity SAP and Google Cloud Expand Partnership https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/news/22862344/sap-and-google-cloud-expand-partnership https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/news/22862344/sap-and-google-cloud-expand-partnership The offering enables customers to build an end-to-end data cloud. Fri, 19 May 2023 08:35:00 -0500 Industry 4.0 Case Study: LED Manufacturer Anthem One Lights the Way to Efficiency with MRP Software https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22847132/case-study-led-manufacturer-anthem-one-lights-the-way-to-efficiency-with-mrp-software https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22847132/case-study-led-manufacturer-anthem-one-lights-the-way-to-efficiency-with-mrp-software How a film lighting company pivoted to medical. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:24:47 -0500 Industry 4.0 China seethes as US chip controls threaten tech ambitions https://www.mbtmag.com/global/news/22806817/china-seethes-as-us-chip-controls-threaten-tech-ambitions https://www.mbtmag.com/global/news/22806817/china-seethes-as-us-chip-controls-threaten-tech-ambitions China has its own chip foundries, but they supply only low-end processors used in autos and appliances. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:03:05 -0500 Global 5 Key Factors to Ensure Successful Business Applications Deployment within Manufacturing Sector https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22766213/5-key-factors-to-ensure-successful-business-applications-deployment-within-manufacturing-sector https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22766213/5-key-factors-to-ensure-successful-business-applications-deployment-within-manufacturing-sector The current pace of technology development has led many businesses to deploy business applications. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:47:23 -0500 Industry 4.0 Laserfiche Joins the Boomi Technology Partner Program https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/news/22724693/laserfiche-joins-the-boomi-technology-partner-program https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/news/22724693/laserfiche-joins-the-boomi-technology-partner-program Through this partnership, organizations can simplify integrations between Laserfiche’s robust content services platform and on-premises and cloud applications such as Salesforce, Workday and Smartsheet using Boomi’s connectors to over 1,500 applications. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:33:58 -0600 Industry 4.0 No MBT Newsletters Until 2023 https://www.mbtmag.com/home/article/22618375/no-mbt-newsletters-until-2023 https://www.mbtmag.com/home/article/22618375/no-mbt-newsletters-until-2023 Check our website for a new episode of the Today in Manufacturing podcast next Tuesday. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:51:10 -0600 7 Ways Product Roadmap Management Software Helps Manufacturers https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22578549/gocious-7-ways-product-roadmap-management-software-helps-manufacturers https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22578549/gocious-7-ways-product-roadmap-management-software-helps-manufacturers Software platforms are growing to make every part of running a large company easier. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:23:24 -0600 Industry 4.0 U.S. Charges Suspect Linked to Notorious Ransomware Gang https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22539353/us-charges-suspect-linked-to-notorious-ransomware-gang https://www.mbtmag.com/cybersecurity/news/22539353/us-charges-suspect-linked-to-notorious-ransomware-gang The gang's top victims have been in the U.S., Italy and Germany, where it targeted a gamut of industries, including manufacturing. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:49:56 -0600 Cybersecurity 5 Must-Have SaaS Systems for Manufacturers https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22538991/5-musthave-saas-systems-for-manufacturers https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22538991/5-musthave-saas-systems-for-manufacturers These five types of SaaS systems can help manufacturers improve agility, transparency and reduce operating costs and gain a competitive edge. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:59:44 -0600 Industry 4.0 Chinese officers charged in plot to obstruct US Huawei probe https://www.mbtmag.com/global/news/22512262/chinese-officers-charged-in-plot-to-obstruct-us-huawei-probe https://www.mbtmag.com/global/news/22512262/chinese-officers-charged-in-plot-to-obstruct-us-huawei-probe The defendants are accused of paying tens of thousands of dollars to a U.S. official that was actually a double agent. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:13:20 -0500 Global Digitizing Manufacturing Organizations to Meet Today’s Challenges Head-on https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22485236/digitizing-manufacturing-organizations-to-meet-todays-challenges-headon https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22485236/digitizing-manufacturing-organizations-to-meet-todays-challenges-headon Last year, Deloitte predicted there would be 2.1 million open skilled job positions by 2030. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:56:19 -0500 Industry 4.0 Water.org Unveils $1 Billion Plan for Water, Sanitation Access https://www.mbtmag.com/global/news/22458268/waterorg-unveils-1-billion-plan-for-water-sanitation-access https://www.mbtmag.com/global/news/22458268/waterorg-unveils-1-billion-plan-for-water-sanitation-access The investment intends to help bring new water delivery and wastewater treatment projects to underserved communities. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:59:33 -0500 Global Kyocera Founder Inamori Dies at 90 https://www.mbtmag.com/global/news/22418719/kyocera-founder-inamori-dies-at-90 https://www.mbtmag.com/global/news/22418719/kyocera-founder-inamori-dies-at-90 The business pioneer also became a philanthropist singing the virtues of fairness and hard work. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:36:39 -0500 Global Business VoIP Simplified https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22392638/business-voip-simplified https://www.mbtmag.com/industry-4-0/article/22392638/business-voip-simplified A new fixed cost option eliminates high licensing and add-on fees. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:58:23 -0500 Industry 4.0 Ukraine Deploys Home-Grown Machine Gun-Mounted Robots https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22353588/ukraine-deploys-homegrown-machine-gunmounted-robots https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22353588/ukraine-deploys-homegrown-machine-gunmounted-robots The unit also offers a number of logistics and communications applications. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:36:23 -0500 ben@ien.com (Ben Munson), jeff@ien.com (Jeff Reinke), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video Samsung Could Build 11 Chip Plants in Texas https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22353601/samsung-could-build-11-chip-plants-in-texas https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22353601/samsung-could-build-11-chip-plants-in-texas Their investment could eclipse $190 billion. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:32:54 -0500 david@ien.com (David Mantey), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions), alex@ien.com (Alex Shanahan) Video Study: Manufacturers Still See ERP Implementations as Big Concern https://www.mbtmag.com/cloud-computing/news/22353508/study-manufacturers-still-see-erp-implementations-as-big-concern https://www.mbtmag.com/cloud-computing/news/22353508/study-manufacturers-still-see-erp-implementations-as-big-concern Despite this, 90% of Cloud users believe the benefits of moving to the Cloud outweigh the migration effort. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:07:23 -0500 Cloud Computing Chipotle Enlists Hidden Robot Army to Build Your Burritos https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22353338/chipotle-enlists-hidden-robot-army-to-build-your-burritos https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22353338/chipotle-enlists-hidden-robot-army-to-build-your-burritos To help its employees with the volume, Chipotle is turning to automation. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:53:34 -0500 ben@ien.com (Ben Munson), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video Family Dollar Recalls Hundreds of Products https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22353424/family-dollar-recalls-hundreds-of-products https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22353424/family-dollar-recalls-hundreds-of-products Items include everything from Tylenol to toothpaste. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:50:13 -0500 anna@ien.com (Anna Wells), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video Hyundai Subsidiary in Alabama Accused of Employing Children https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22353247/hyundai-subsidiary-in-alabama-accused-of-employing-children https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22353247/hyundai-subsidiary-in-alabama-accused-of-employing-children Reports indicate children as young as 12 were working at the factory. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:56:17 -0500 anna@ien.com (Anna Wells), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video Tesla Gets Its Own Lane at Border Crossing https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22353252/tesla-gets-its-own-lane-at-border-crossing https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22353252/tesla-gets-its-own-lane-at-border-crossing Alongside those reserved for cars and trucks is a large, lighted “Tesla” sign directing Tesla suppliers to pass. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:52:03 -0500 ben@ien.com (Ben Munson), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions), alex@ien.com (Alex Shanahan) Video Companies Aim to Beat SpaceX to Mars https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340775/companies-aim-to-beat-spacex-to-mars https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340775/companies-aim-to-beat-spacex-to-mars Only 111 million miles stand between them and their goal. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:25:13 -0500 ben@ien.com (Ben Munson), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video Honda Cuts Production by 30 Percent at Select Plants https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340781/honda-cuts-production-by-30-percent-at-select-plants https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340781/honda-cuts-production-by-30-percent-at-select-plants The automaker previously adjusted production goals in May, but had hoped to return to normal by June. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:20:53 -0500 david@ien.com (David Mantey), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions), alex@ien.com (Alex Shanahan) Video Ford to Reportedly Cut 8,000 Jobs https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340641/ford-to-reportedly-cut-8000-jobs https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340641/ford-to-reportedly-cut-8000-jobs Sources say the cuts intend to target the unit responsible for internal combustion engine vehicles. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:30:39 -0500 anna@ien.com (Anna Wells), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video Here are the Most Stolen Cars of 2021 https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340646/here-are-the-most-stolen-cars-of-2021 https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340646/here-are-the-most-stolen-cars-of-2021 Nearly 1 million total vehicle thefts were reported in 2021 as thieves looked to cash in on historically high used car prices. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:26:07 -0500 ben@ien.com (Ben Munson), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video Amy's Kitchen to Close 11-Month-Old Plant https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340452/amys-kitchen-to-close-11monthold-plant https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340452/amys-kitchen-to-close-11monthold-plant There appears to be a number of factors that played a role in shutting the plant down. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:10:47 -0500 anna@ien.com (Anna Wells), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video GM Unveils Electric Version of Blazer https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340463/gm-unveils-electric-version-of-blazer https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340463/gm-unveils-electric-version-of-blazer It's GM's answer to the Mustang Mach-E and Tesla's Model Y crossover. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:06:49 -0500 nolan@ien.com (Nolan Beilstein), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions), alex@ien.com (Alex Shanahan) Video Space Factory to Build Materials 'Impossible to Manufacture on Earth' https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340335/space-factory-to-build-materials-impossible-to-manufacture-on-earth https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340335/space-factory-to-build-materials-impossible-to-manufacture-on-earth The company’s first mission will launch later this year in leveraging the vacuum, microgravity and temperature found in space. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:03:50 -0500 ben@ien.com (Ben Munson), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video Walmart Deal Prohibits Canoo from Selling Vehicles to Amazon https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340343/walmart-deal-prohibits-canoo-from-selling-vehicles-to-amazon https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340343/walmart-deal-prohibits-canoo-from-selling-vehicles-to-amazon The e-commerce rivals are taking their battle to the streets. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:59:17 -0500 anna@ien.com (Anna Wells), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions), alex@ien.com (Alex Shanahan) Video Nissan to Pull the Plug on Pioneering EV https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340162/nissan-to-pull-the-plug-on-pioneering-ev https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340162/nissan-to-pull-the-plug-on-pioneering-ev As the global auto industry races to electrify its vehicles, an icon of the segment is on its last legs. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:15:30 -0500 andy@ien.com (Andy Szal), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions), alex@ien.com (Alex Shanahan) Video Whistleblower: Safety of Cruise Driverless Program 'Chaotic' https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340166/whistleblower-safety-of-cruise-driverless-program-chaotic https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22340166/whistleblower-safety-of-cruise-driverless-program-chaotic One industry insider hints that there may be some problems hiding under the hood of GM’s Cruise driverless program. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:24:58 -0500 anna@ien.com (Anna Wells), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video Heatwave Forces Toyota to Limit Production https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22327776/heatwave-forces-toyota-to-limit-production https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22327776/heatwave-forces-toyota-to-limit-production The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has taken emergency measures to prevent rolling blackouts stemming from A/C usage. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:56:03 -0500 david@ien.com (David Mantey), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video Company Raises $100M for Rideable Robot Unicorn https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22327771/company-raises-100m-for-rideable-robot-unicorn https://www.mbtmag.com/video/video/22327771/company-raises-100m-for-rideable-robot-unicorn The company said it can act as a companion with the ability to care, entertain and transport. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:37:00 -0500 ben@ien.com (Ben Munson), tom@ien.com (Unit 202 Productions) Video