China Labor Watch pulls up Foxconn for labor conditions at its China plant

The usage of temporary workers at Foxconn’s plants have been an issue that has dogged the world’s largest contract manufacturer for many years now. Following a report by a U.S. watchdog that working conditions at one of Foxconn’s factory in China, which makes devices for Amazon, was harsh, Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision…

Sony’s sensor business – the engine for its growth

With Sony’s sensor business contributing the bulk of its 2017-2018 earnings, the company plans on ramping up their deployment in factory automation, image sensors and self-driving cars, key technologies for tomorrow. Riding on the surging sales of its image sensors, Sony Corp is poised to report its highest-ever earning this year. The firm also plans…

Ford fine tunes its car strategy, to produce more fuel efficient SUVs

Ford’s strategy is woven around consumer feedback and the growing demand for autonomous automated vehicles. Jim Hackett, Ford’s CEO, revealed that the firm is reviewing its product portfolio since consumers have shown a preference for SUVs which have fuel efficiencies closer to sedans. At a Ford event in Detroit, Hackett said although in the past…

A heady mix of cutting edge engineering and technology prowess is fueling the growth of Europe’s industrial giants

Investors are increasingly looking to reap in the benefits of cutting edge industrialization with hi-tech software prowess such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. No wonder, European Companies, including Siemens and ABB, have become a favorite among investors. Investment funds who are looking to reap rich rewards at the intersection of European efficiency and technology…