Autonomous vehicle technology will rely on software, sensors

Automakers around the globe are designing and testing autonomous vehicles. But what needs to happen before these vehicles hit the road in masses?

I recently had the pleasure of speaking wi…

Building the next generation of electric vehicles

These are exciting times for the automotive industry with drastic increases in market interest and investment for fully electric vehicles, autonomy and connectivity.
In the last decade, the indus…

The role of PLM in future ship design

Reducing fossil fuel consumption is the most straightforward way to reduce emissions. The automotive and aerospace industries have made great strides in fossil fuel reduction, but the shipping indust…

What will it take to make autonomous cars safe?

You’re driving down the road and a car with no one in the driver seat is about to pass you. It signals to change lanes and begins moving in front of you to complete the pass. Do you trust that it wil…

Testing and perfecting driverless vehicle technology

 
The auto industry is fully invested in developing autonomous vehicles. Long-standing OEMs and brand new startups alike are developing and testing these cars to ensure their safety before the…

How smart engineering can solve heavy equipment challenges

Smart engineering is data-driven engineering that optimizes historic and real-time data in all stages of a product’s life. It can be applied throughout the spectrum of heavy equipment markets and is …

Shifting customer expectations and the rise of bottled water

I recently wrote about a quick stop for a snack and my recognition that the restaurant industry has gone through some changes due to shifting customer expectations.

There is a shift to a h…

The art of smart product development

Smart product development is a necessary reality for many companies today. Smart products bring with them many new obstacles and challenges. But like many other things, if you’re willing to learn fro…

Digitalized PLM processes are key to sustainable shipping

The shipping industry in April 2018 received a wake-up call from the International Maritime Organization. The regulatory body, which is responsible for pollution prevention, safety and security in th…