11 Feb

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A quasi una settimana di distanza dal deragliamento del Frecciarossa 9595 a Lodi, sono ancora molte le ipotesi aperte sulle possibili cause dell’incidente. Mentre il lavoro dei Consulenti Tecnici d’Ufficio e degli investigatori tecnici è appena cominciato, è utile fare il punto su quanto emerso finora, per un'analisi costruttiva dell'incidente. Il deviatoio in posizione "rovescia" Lo scorso...

28 Jan

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The EU risk-based regulatory framework for UAS (Regulations 2019/945 and 2019/947) considers three categories of operations: open, specific and certified. From the 1st of July 2020, with the new regulatory framework in place, operations in the specific category will generally require preparing and submitting a risk assessment to the CAA for evaluation and approval. In addition,...

23 Jan

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Le comunità energetiche: un nuovo modo di pensare alla produzione e distribuzione dell’energia Un’energia a km zero prodotta, consumata, scambiata o venduta all’interno di un condominio, un consorzio immobiliare o un quartiere, un campus universitario o un complesso ospedaliero. Così l’Europa immagina il suo futuro energetico: tante piccole comunità di prosumer, cittadini produttori e consumatori al...

15 Jan

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With industry 4.0 and automation, human work will not reduce. Rather, it will change. Hence, those working in the factories of the fourth industrial revolution will require new skills. Manufacturing companies are already preparing for this scenario, with specific training programs for their employees.   New technologies and new business models are revolutionizing the future of industry....

12 Dec

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Industry 4.0 is becoming a reality. It will greatly benefit jobs and manufacturing, but will also pose new challenges. For instance, the new technologies of the fourth industrial revolution will be more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Therefore, investing in cybersecurity will be crucial. The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has issued some guidelines to encourage...

29 Nov

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L'Italia recepisce il quarto Pacchetto Ferroviario emanato dalla Commissione europea nel 2013. Cambia quindi la normativa nazionale sulla sicurezza ferroviaria: facciamo il punto.   Un drammatico incidente Il 24 Luglio del 2013 il macchinista di un treno alta velocità stava per raggiungere la stazione di Santiago de Compostela, in Spagna. Percorse la curva che precedeva la stazione a...

22 Oct

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Cyber-attacks are on the rise, and companies are becoming increasingly vulnerable. Thus, the HERMENEUT research project has developed a tool for analysing risks and costs associated with cybersecurity for companies. It is especially useful if accompanied by cyber insurance.   The number of cyber-attacks is increasing, and with them the economic damage to companies. The data presented...

30 Sep

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Many companies are seeking protection against cyber attacks. Cybersecurity insurance may be a good solution, but it's not enough on its own. What is needed is a corporate risk culture, focused on Human Factors and organisational strategies.   Cybercrime is today the main risk factor for companies. In 2016 alone, Italy suffered economic damage from cyber attacks...

30 Aug

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Ever more companies are using drones to increase productivity, also thanks to the approval of the new EASA regulation that simplifies rules for flying. Many companies still outsource these operations, but today it is possible to incorporate this activity internally. Here’s how to do it.   More and more companies are becoming active in the drone sector....

12 Aug

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The EASA commission has approved the new EU drone regulation that replaces national legislation for drones. Simplified rules and higher safety standards for those who want to operate with RPAS, remotely piloted aircraft systems. Here are the main changes.   The common European regulation for drones has entered into force. In June 2018, the European Parliament approved...