Automotive

    Remanufacturing: is public perception keeping up with reality?

    Remanufacturing has an image problem. Reprocessing parts has many advantages, including economic, social and environmental benefits, yet public perception is of a grubby back-street practice resulting in second-hand, second-rate products. How can remanufacturing reprocess its own image?

    Published date:

    23/07/2018


    Ready for anything: why cybersecurity is like a martial art

    Cybersecurity is a bit like a martial art: you might start out thinking about defence, but very soon all sorts of other benefits become apparent, such as confidence, strategic thinking, fitness and heightened awareness. Vulnerability to attack is not just about responding to a one-off; it's also about preparedness and understanding organizational strengths and weaknesses. Is your organization prepared?

    Published date:

    23/07/2018


    Brexit and BSI's standards position: an update

    The UK Government released its white paper 'The future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union' on July 12. It sets out the Government's vision for the future relationship between the UK and the EU, based on an economic partnership and a set of governance mechanisms to oversee it. BSI has engaged the UK Government since the referendum, educating, informing and advocating support for our position on Brexit and standards. Here is the update on the latest on BSI standards and Brexit.

    Published date:

    23/07/2018


    5 reasons why ISO 45001 is important

    Occupational health and safety (OH&S) affects every industry and organisation, large or small. ISO 45001:2018 is the world’s first global OH&S management system standard and we share five reasons why it's important to your management plan.

    Published date:

    22/05/2018


    Law Commissions to develop regulatory framework for driverless cars

    The UK government has announced a three-year review of driving laws in preparation for self-driving vehicles.

    Published date:

    15/03/2018


    What is the future of 3D printing?

    Advances in 3D printing and design for printing are happening at an accelerated rate as the printers and inks become cheaper and more widely available. 3D printing is growing at a rate of 30% a year and is expected to reach a turnover of $21b annually by 2020. The field of 3D printing has revolutionized prototyping, manufacturing and design and has unleashed imaginative solutions across a range of sectors.

    Published date:

    12/02/2018


    MOT test changes could lead to lower standards, RAC warns

    Changes to the MOT test which will take effect from May could lead to lower standards, the RAC has warned.

    Published date:

    08/02/2018


    Update to vehicle regulations could outlaw removal of diesel filters

    Vehicle regulations in the UK may be tightened up to prevent the removal of pollution filters from diesel cars.

    Published date:

    27/11/2017


    F1's updated engine regulations ahead

    Formula 1 has announced new engine regulations that could come into effect from 2021, when the current regulations will expire.

    Published date:

    15/11/2017


    New regulations to avoid lost luggage

    There's good and bad news for holiday-makers. The bad news is that nearly 22 million items of luggage were misplaced during flights last year. The good news is that regulations will be introduced next summer to reduce this figure.

    Published date:

    15/11/2017