Ceramics 3D printing OEM and process provider 3DCeram has introduced CERIA, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tool crafted to elevate ceramic 3D printing processes, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving precision across industrial applications.Tailored for 3DCerams Ceramaker range, CERIA is built to meet the rigorous requirements of industries like aerospace, defense, and semiconductors, which demand high-resolution ceramic parts that maintain integrity at a large scale, challenges that CERIA is designed to overcome.Visitors at Formnext tradeshow this week can explore CERIAs capabilities at 3DCerams booth in Hall 11.1 D21. The demonstration will highlight CERIAs potential to reshape ceramic additive manufacturing for high-performance, technical applications.3DCerams C1000 FLEXMATIC. Photo via 3DCeram.Modular AI system to streamline productionStructured around two core AI modules, CERIA provides a comprehensive solution to streamline the entire 3D printing workflow. CERIA Set customizes printing parameters for each project, analyzing part designs and generating configurations that maximize productivity and precision.Meanwhile, CERIA Live delivers real-time monitoring and adjustments, maintaining an uninterrupted production flow. Together, these modules harness the benefits of stereolithography, enabling large-scale, automated production that suits the industrial scale and intricate demands of technical ceramics.CERIAs color-coded visualization optimizes part placement and detects slurry issues in 3D printing. Image via 3DCeram.According to the company, CERIA also integrates seamlessly with 3DCerams existing tools, Build-It and CPS 2.0, forming a complete ecosystem for managing every stage of ceramic 3D printing. CERIA Set provides targeted support from conception to production, guiding users in optimizing part placement and tank layout, and generating custom scraping parameters that meet exacting standards.By including a color-coded visualization system, CERIA Live enables real-time monitoring of each layer during the print process. Each color serves a purpose: white highlights the part being printed, yellow signals fixed slurry zones, and red marks potential slurry leaks, helping users identify and address issues quickly to ensure production success.Versatile applications across technical ceramics manufacturingCompatible with high-precision models like the C101 EASY FAB, C1000 FLEXMATIC, and C3601 ULTIMATE, CERIAs adaptability extends to a wide range of technical ceramics applications.3DCerams C1000 FLEXMATIC enables immediate reuse of recycled formulations, streamlining the next production cycle. Photo via 3DCeram.This versatility allows manufacturers to minimize material waste, reduce time to market, and achieve consistent, high-quality results. Efficiency is particularly crucial for technical ceramics, where streamlined production can make or break the ability to meet tight deadlines in industries like aerospace and semiconductors. A large build platform enhances this by allowing large parts to be printed as a single piece.With over 20 years of experience in ceramic 3D printing, CERIA underscores 3DCerams focus on refining AM for complex applications. Equipped with AI-driven design guidance, an emphasis on material efficiency, and real-time monitoring, CERIA provides a scalable solution aimed at enhancing the capabilities of ceramic 3D printing.As manufacturers look for dependable and cost-effective production methods, CERIA aims to contribute to the broader adoption of ceramic 3D printing across various industries.Catch up on all the news from Formnext 2024.Voting is now open for the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards.Want to share insights on key industry trends and the future of 3D printing? Register now to be included in the 2025 3D Printing Industry Executive Survey.What 3D printing trends do the industry leaders anticipate this year?What does the Future of 3D printing hold for the next 10 years?To stay up to date with the latest 3D printing news, dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter or follow us on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.While youre here, why not subscribe to our Youtube channel? Featuring discussion, debriefs, video shorts, and webinar replays.Featured image shows CERIAs color-coded visualization optimizes part placement and detects slurry issues in 3D printing. Image via 3DCeram.

Massachusetts Institute of Technologys (MIT) based fashion designer Ganit Goldstein showcased a collection of garments integrated with advanced sensor technology during Boston Fashion Week 2024.Hosted at The Foundry in Kendall Square, Cambridge the event was part of the Cambridge Science Festival in collaboration with the MIT Museum. Visitors experienced the garments interactive capabilities firsthand, exploring their novel sensor-embedded designs and a Virtual Reality (VR) application that emphasized advanced engineering in wearable technology.Goldsteins Electric Skin collection featured four garments equipped with sensors and conductive materials capable of responding to environmental stimuli, such as touch and proximity. These garments demonstrated adaptive features like color and texture changes, highlighting the potential for interactive textiles.Alongside the garments, a VR application used motion tracking to transform recorded body movements into an interactive dance performance, expanding the scope of wearable systems beyond fashion.Goldsteins interactive clothing collection on display at Boston Fashion Week 2024. Photo via Goldstein.Combining tradition with technologyBuilding on her history of integrating traditional craftsmanship with 3D printing, Goldsteins earlier projects have demonstrated her continuous innovation in wearable technology.In 2018, Goldstein combined 3D printing with traditional weaving techniques to create a pair of shoes using Stratasys Connex3 multi-material 3D printer and GrabCAD software. Inspired by the Japanese ikat weaving technique, known as Kasuri, Goldstein integrated vibrant colors and intricate patterns into her design at the voxel level.These shoes were first showcased at the Arts of Fashion Foundation Fashion Show in San Francisco in 2018 and were set to appear at the Internationale Handwerksmesse in Munich in March 2019.Alongside fashion designer Julie Koerner, Goldstein collaborated with Stratasys showcasing the companys direct-to-textile PolyJet Technology as part of the EU-funded Re-FREAM project. Goldsteins work combined traditional craft methods with 3D printing to produce a Japanese-style kimono inspired by Asian embroidery and the ikat coloring technique.Using a 3D body scan and an algorithm, the design was directly mapped onto the garments surface during printing, enabling intricate patterns not achievable through conventional techniques.Expanding 3D printing in fashionAs fashion 3D printing is on the rise, many designers have been able to create sustainable designs and unique accessories.A recent example includes that of students from Arts University Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) working together to design a 3D printed dress inspired by Coccolithophores, microscopic plankton vital to the carbon cycle. Named The Plankton Lady, the dress highlights the impact of ocean warming and acidification on marine ecosystems.Made from plant-based polylactic acid (PLA) and assembled by hand, the dress was created in just ten days using the universitys Fab Lab. Showcased at prestigious venues, it is now part of The Boxs Planet Ocean exhibition, sparking conversations about climate change and ocean health until April 2025.Used on the entertainment front, Coperni introduced its iconic Swipe Bag at Disneyland Paris, produced using Rapid Liquid Printing (RLP), a process developed by MITs Self-Assembly Lab. Unlike conventional 3D printing methods, RLP allows objects to be created directly within a gel suspension, enabling soft, stretchable, and durable designs without the limitations of gravity.Made from recyclable platinum-cured silicone, the bag reflects Copernis focus on sustainable design. Moreover, this project demonstrated how advanced manufacturing techniques can blend seamlessly with creative design, demonstrating the potential for sustainable, functional fashion design.Catch up on all the news fromFormnext 2024.Voting is now open for the2024 3D Printing Industry Awards.Want to share insights on key industry trends and the future of 3D printing? Register now to be included in the2025 3D Printing Industry Executive Survey.What 3D printing trends do the industry leaders anticipate this year?What does the Future of 3D printing hold for the next 10 years?To stay up to date with the latest 3D printing news, dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter or follow us on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.While youre here, why not subscribe to our Youtube channel? Featuring discussion, debriefs, video shorts, and webinar replays.Featured image shows Goldsteins interactive clothing collection on display at Boston Fashion Week 2024. Photo via Goldstein.

The Chapel of St. Ignatius | Sarahehthomas, Flickr UserThe Chapel of St. Ignatius at Seattle University, designed between 1994 and 1997, is an architectural embodiment of Jesuit spirituality. Designed by Steven Holl, the project transformed the principles of Ignatian worship into a tangible form, creating a sacred space that harmonizes light, material, and purpose. With a modest building area of 6,100 square feet and a budget of $5.2 million, the chapel fosters unity, reflection, and spiritual connection on campus.The Chapel of St. Ignatius Technical InformationArchitects1-13: Steven HollLocation: Seattle, Washington, United StatesTopics:Sacred SpacesArea: 567 m2 | 6,100 Sq. Ft.Construction Cost: $5,200,000Project Year: 1994 1997Photographs: Paul Warchol, Flickr UsersThe concept of Seven Bottles of Light in a Stone Box is expressed through the tilt-up method of construction Steven Holl ArchitectsThe Chapel of St. Ignatius Photographs Paul Warchol Jonathan Brown, Flickr User Paul Warchol Slider, Flickr User Paul Warchol Paul Warchol TRANIMAGING, Flickr User Paul WarcholA Unity of Light and SpiritAt the core of this design is the concept of Seven Bottles of Light in a Stone Box, a metaphor that encapsulates the interplay of light and structure. The chapels ability to weave together symbolic, functional, and aesthetic elements has made it a masterpiece of modern religious architecture.Rooted in the Jesuits spiritual exercises, unity of differences. The concept of Different Lights is both literal and metaphorical. Various light volumes emerge from the roof, each corresponding to a unique aspect of Jesuit Catholic worship.The south-facing light symbolizes the procession, an essential part of the Mass.The north-facing light toward the city aligns with the community outreach mission and houses the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament.The main worship space integrates east and west light, signifying the cyclical nature of spiritual practice.Each bottle of light features a complementary interplay of colors: a pure colored lens and a reflected field of color. This visual phenomenon animates the chapel as light shifts throughout the day. The dynamic interaction of natural light and reflected color reinforces the chapels spiritual vitality. At night, the illuminated volumes shine outward, transforming the building into a luminous beacon for the campus.Innovative Materiality and ConstructionThe Chapel of St. Ignatius exemplifies the ingenuity of tilt-up concrete construction. The buildings outer envelope is formed from 21 interlocking concrete panels, each cast on-site and lifted into place by a hydraulic crane. These panels, weighing up to 80,000 pounds, were designed with precision to achieve structural integrity and aesthetic simplicity.The panels integral color eliminates the need for additional cladding, creating a cost-effective yet visually striking facade. The subtle interlocking details of the slabs allow for narrow, precise windows, further enhancing the interplay of light and shadow within the chapel. Bronze-capped pick pockets, used to lift the panels during construction, now serve as subtle decorative elements, blending utility with artistry.A Dialogue with Context and SpaceThe chapels site placement was carefully chosen to enhance its role within the Seattle University campus. Positioned to define a new quadrangle, the buildings elongated rectangular plan provides structure and order to the surrounding green spaces while emphasizing its processional interior layout.Directly south of the chapel lies a reflecting pond, described as a thinking field. This water feature enhances the contemplative atmosphere, offering visitors a space for reflection both literally and metaphorically. At night, the chapels glowing volumes extend this meditative ambiance outward, connecting the building with its broader community.The Chapel of St. Ignatius Architectural Critique and LegacyThe Chapel of St. Ignatius succeeds brilliantly in merging concept with execution. Holls innovative use of light as a narrative device transforms the space into a living embodiment of Jesuit spirituality. The tilt-up concrete construction is a pragmatic solution and a poetic gesture, reinforcing the chapels sense of permanence and simplicity.While compact in scale, the chapel achieves a profound spatial and symbolic impact. The interplay of color and light elevates the interior experience, offering worshippers a space that feels both intimate and expansive. If any critique can be leveled, it may lie in the limited flexibility of the design for non-liturgical uses, though this does not detract from its primary function as a place of worship.The Chapel of St. Ignatius remains a seminal work in modern religious architecture. Its innovative integration of light, material, and space has inspired countless architects and continues to serve as a spiritual and architectural landmark.The Chapel of St. Ignatius PlansSite Plan | Steven HollFloor Plan & Section | Steven HollThe Chapel of St. Ignatius Image GalleryAbout Steven HollSteven Holl is an acclaimed architect known for his innovative use of light, material, and space to create evocative and experiential designs. Born in Bremerton, Washington, in 1947, Holl founded Steven Holl Architects in 1976, establishing himself as a leader in contemporary architecture. His work often explores the intersection of concept and context, blending philosophical ideas with cutting-edge construction techniques. Holls notable projects include the Chapel of St. Ignatius in Seattle, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, and the Linked Hybrid in Beijing. Notes & Additional CreditsDesign Architect: Steven HollProject Architect: Tim BadeProject Team: Janet Cross, Jan Kinsbergen, Justin Korhammer, Audra TuskesLocal Architect: Olson Sundberg ArchitectsStructural Engineer: Monte Clark EngineeringElectrical Engineer: Datum EngineeringMechanical Engineer: Abacus Engineered SystemsLiturgical Consultant: Bill Brown, AIA P.C.Lighting Consultant: LObservatoire InternationalAcoustical Consultant: Peter George and AssociatesGeneral Contractor: Baugh ConstructionArtists: Linda Beaumont, Dora Nikolova BittauCommissioned By: Seattle University

Good FormBryan Costello and Raleigh Architecture combine curves and grids for North Carolinas restaurant, MadreByKelly Pau November 18, 2024Interiors, Southeast (Keith Isaacs)SHAREWhat people love about Madre, a new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in North Carolinas Raleigh is, yes, the food helmed by executive chef Matt Bounous, but even more than that: It doesnt feel like its in North Carolina. The immersive and romantic ambiance isnt expected of the area, much less the heavy, multi-use building its slotted in.Raleigh Architectureand designerBryan Costellowere challenged with turning the giant concrete box into a warm and inviting restaurant which they carried out with a transportive effect using what Costello calls a curves-meets-grid concept. The clients wanted an interior that feels welcoming, lush, and romantic and that also tied to the menus Mediterranean roots. This is where the curves came in. The duo rounded out any wall corners, soffits, and pre-existing columns. Then, they covered it in lime-wash which local painters spent two weeks adding abstractly circular texture to by hand. Even the backs of the wooden dining chairs, edges of the tables, and wood and velvet banquettes were rounded out to continue this motif. It brings to mind the arches and curves in architecture along the Mediterranean.Read more on aninteriormag.com. North CarolinaRestaurants

With an international portfolio of cultural projects, Asif Khan Studio negotiates multiple identities from its London baseAsif Khan Studio was shortlisted in the AR Emerging awards 2024. Read about the full shortlist hereIn 20212022, Dubai hosted the World Expo, the first time the universal exhibition had been held in the WestAsia. Surrounding the site and welcoming the events 24 million visitors into the fair were three colossal portals designed by Asif Khan Studio. The striking ultra-lightweight mesh gates, with doors each 21 metres high, were inspired by mashrabiya the latticed oriel windows used in vernacular Islamic buildings, which studio founder Asif Khan describes as extraordinary devices which provide shade, air flow and privacy. Further references abound: the latticed pattern of the portals bring to mind arish(palm leaf) construction techniques employed throughout the region, while the inspiration for the general approach to the site came from the oldround plan of Baghdad, Iraq.In the west, Islamic architecture is commonly viewed as wholly decorative; Khan argues that it is also highly engineered, sophisticated and performative. The Dubai Expo entry portals are all these things; robotically wound from carbon fibre (and therefore zero-waste), and constructed in collaboration with an aircraft engineer, they connect with the past while, says Khan, charting a direction for the future, much like Joseph Paxtons Crystal Palace or Buckminster Fullers geodesic dome ofprevious World Expos. The Arab world hasa lot to offer, says Khan. It was at the forefront of renewability long ago; all we have done is reinterpret it and show how itmight be applied at scale in the future, withmodern materials.Khan trained at the Bartlett School ofArchitecture in London and set up his practice in 2007 following postgraduate studies at the Architectural Association. Hehas taught in Japan and worked in China, Kazakhstan and West Asia, and describes home as everywhere but nowhere. Khans own identity is layered and complex: his father was from Pakistan (he was forced to leave India during Partition) and his mother East African Indian; they relocated to the UK andtrained as social workers. The studio is working on transforming a Soviet-era cinema into acultural centre in Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan. Ironically, the Kazakh name of the centre, Tselinny, translates to virgin lands. Here, Asif Khan Studios proposal creates space for new art forms that seek tochallenge Kazakhstans post-Soviet legacy. The existing cinema hall, with a height of 18m, will be restored as a multi-use arts space, while a small cinema, caf and rooftop restaurant will be added. The most striking element is the preservation of amural by theSoviet illustrator Evgeny Matveevich Sidorkin, which depicts traditional nomadic life in Kazakhstan inastereotypical style. The mural an instrument of colonialism isilluminated bya large glass facade. Rather than erasing the remnants of the Soviet empire, the proposal strives to provide a reminder ofamoment in time, explains Khan. He hopes that this project, and his studios work in general, can negotiate multilayered identities and provide a space for people to anchor themselves in.

The 15 projects shortlisted by our judging panel include homes from all over the world, from Brazil to France to VietnamThe private house occupies a unique position in both the history of architecture and human imagination. Beyond its core function of shelter, it is an object of fantasy, a source of delight, a talisman and a testing ground.This years judging panel includes: Stella Daouti, co-founder of Architecture Research Athens (AREA), who were commended in the AR House awards 2021for a weekend house on Salamis Island Boonserm Premthada, founder of Bangkok Project Studio, whose own home and office was shortlisted for the AR House awards 2023 Mike Tonkin, co-founder of Tonkin Liu and based in LondonThe judges were interested in houses that broke the mould, with emphasis placed on rigorous plans that could offer surprise. Architectural quality was appreciated for distinguishing itself from ordinary surroundings, with extensions and renovations rewarded for retaining the legibility of existing structures. Most importantly, the judges asked Would I like to wake up in this house?The winner and commended projects will be announced online later this month and published in the December 2024/January 2025 issue of The Architectural Review.AR House 2024 shortlistRF Residence byAndrade Morettin Arquitetos Associados in Jaguarina, BrazilCredit:Andrade MorettinMapleton House byAtelier Chen Hung in Mapleton, AustraliaCredit:David ChatfieldToue Cabane byAtelier du Ralliement in Le Cellier, FranceCredit:Francois Massin CastanShiplap House byChenchow Little in Sydney, AustraliaCredit:Peter BennettsHouse VMVK II bydmvA in Mechelen, BelgiumCredit:Sergio PirroneReciprocal House byGianni Botsford Architects in London, United KingdomCredit:Schnepp RenouThe Old Byre byGianni Botsford Architects in Cowes, United KingdomCredit:Schnepp RenouOcarina House byLCLA Office in El Carmen de Viboral, ColombiaCredit:Luis CallejasPost-hurricane housing by Manuel Cervantes Estudio in Acapulco, MexicoCredit:Cesar BejarCLT House bynARCHITECTS in Clinton, United StatesCredit:Michael MoranHouse renovation and extension byRAUM in Quiberon, FranceCredit:Charles BouchaibCasa Cosmos byS-AR in Puerto Escondido, MexicoCredit:Camila CossioRosedale House byScale Architecture in Rosedale, AustraliaCredit:Tim ClarkLoli House byT+M Design Office in Hanoi, VietnamCredit:Hoang LeNiwa House byTakero Shimazaki Architects in London United KingdomCredit:Felix KochIt is very rare for two projects by the same practice to feature on the shortlist. It happened once before, in 2014, with two houses by Marie-Jos Van Hee Architecten. This year, the shortlist includes two projects by Gianni Botsford Architects. All entries are submitted and discussed anonymously, and the judging panel only finds out who the project authors are after the shortlist has been agreed. This year is also the first time in the history of the awards, which launched in 2010, that the shortlist does not include a Japanese house.

One of the finest Second Empire style residences in Newton, Massachusetts, can be found on Herrick Road in Newton Centre. This is the John H. Sanborn house, built before 1870 for John H. Sanborn, a Boston broker and commission merchant who also served as a Representative to the Massachusetts General Court. The imposing residence is a two-story house based on a rectangular plan, and capped with a bellcast Mansard roof of gray, fish-scale patterned slates. The focal point of the design is the four-story, towered entrance pavilion which dominates the facade.

Tender Willingness (2024), vintage crystal, glass, quartz, obsidian, tourmaline, and mixed media, 16 x 20 x 20 inches. All images courtesy of Lauren Fensterstock and Claire Oliver Gallery, shared with permissionCelestial Forms Erupt and Tumble in Lauren Fensterstocks Jewel-Encrusted SculpturesNovember 18, 2024ArtKate MothesLike crystallized meteors or mysterious terrestrial phenomena, Lauren Fensterstocks jewel-encrusted sculptures (previously) reflect the artists interest in sacred symbols of the universe. In her solo exhibition, Some Lands Are Made of Light at Claire Oliver Gallery, Fensterstock presents a new body of intimate sculptures and Swarovski crystal-coated drawings that reflect moments of introspection and inner peace.I Arrange the Stars (2024), vintage crystal, glass, quartz, obsidian, tourmaline, and mixed media, 14 x 22 x 19 inchesI see my work as jewelry but not to adorn the body rather (to) augment the soul, Fensterstock says in a statement. I invite viewers to pause and reflect on their place within a collective experience and embrace their perceived imperfectionsacknowledging that our differences, flaws, and struggles are what make us uniquely human.The artist plays with light and contrast, composing spherical surfaces and dark cavities that glint in the light. She uses natural crystals, like quartz, and repurposed found objects like chandelier parts, Swarovski gems, antique beads, and glass. The resulting works take the form of exploding celestial objects and enigmatic botanicals.Some Lands Are Made of Light continues through January 18. Find more on the artists website and Instagram.Detail of I Arrange the StarsShe is Refuge (2024), vintage crystal, glass, quartz, obsidian, tourmaline, and mixed media, 14 x 21 x 21 inchesDetail of Tender WillingnessThe Intimate Vast (2024), vintage crystal, glass, quartz, obsidian, tourmaline, and mixed media, 15 x 33 x 33 inchesDetail of The Intimate VastInstallation view of Some Lands Are Made of LightNext article

close 'CyberGuy': Customize your home screen by adding widgets on your iPhone Tech expert Kurt Knutsson shows you how to add, customize and manage widgets for quick access to apps and info from your iPhone home screen. Have you ever wished for a way to access your favorite apps and information without the hassle of digging through your iPhone's home screen? Well, youre in luck. Widgets are here to transform your iPhone experience. Think of them as mini apps that bring key information right to your fingertips, allowing you to stay updated at a glance. Whether its checking the weather, tracking your fitness goals or keeping an eye on your calendar, widgets make it all possible without needing to open each app individually. Lets get started on making your home screen not just functional but uniquely yours.IM GIVING AWAY A $500 GIFT CARD FOR THE HOLIDAYSEnter bysigning up for my free newsletter. 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blindturtle - stock.adobe.comNewsFinal report on Nats calls for improvements to contingency processSuppliers need to be involved much sooner and a review of technical documentation is needed to speed up recoveryByCliff Saran,Managing EditorPublished: 18 Nov 2024 12:30 The major incident caused by the failure of the UKs National Air Traffic Services (Nats) in August 2023 may be a very rare occurrence, but a final report into the system failure has recommended 34 changes.The report, prepared for the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) by the Independent Review Panel, looked at what could be done better to limit the effects of the failure that occurred because an incorrectly formatted flight plan was submitted to the system.In the event of a failure of a primary system, the backup system is designed to seamlessly take over processing. The authors of the Nats major incident investigation final report noted that in this instance, the primary system had not failed, but had acted as programmed. It placed itself into maintenance mode to make sure irreconcilable and therefore potentially unsafe information was not sent to an air traffic controller.However, the backup system applied the same logic to the flight plan with the same result. It subsequently raised its own critical exception, writing a log file into the system log, and placed itself into maintenance mode.The failure of Nats occurred because both the primary and backup Flight Plan Reception Suite Automated Replacement (FPRSA-R) subsystems were in maintenance mode to protect the safety of the air traffic control operations. This meant flight plans could no longer be automatically processed, and manual intervention was now required.The report recommended that Nats should review the current command structure, its supporting technology and processes. This should analyse whether the current model is likely to lead to the best outcomes in the majority of incidents, or whether it can be optimised further with the addition of alternative options.The reports authors recommended that this review should include, as a minimum, options for alternative models and examples of other effective command structures, including the use of a single incident manager model. They also noted that such options should include guidance about when the use of each option is most appropriate, and suggested a review of training requirements to maximise operational oversight capabilities during incidents, and system and process requirements to support selected structures, including decision-making, escalation and creation of a common operating picture.Read more stories on NatsDuplicate waypoints: Processing of waypoints that determine when a flight enters and leaves UK airspace caused the air traffic system to report a critical error.BT flies into Nats network: Nats implements transformational technology programme to keep skies safe and support customers worldwide.When Nats went offline, a subset of unprocessed data remained in the system but was outside the established pause queue. This required further escalation to identify the root cause of the issue.The report recommended that air traffic control documentation should be reviewed to ensure that the system complexity and behaviour can be better understood by engineers and users who are not dedicated to the system. There should also be a high-level joint Technical Services and Operations review of key critical systems. The report recommended that this review should confirm that the operational documentation for each system reviewed has sufficient description and clarity to allow the system to be operated safely and resiliently in unexpected circumstances.While escalation procedures were followed, the authors of the report pointed out that earlier contact with the supplier would most likely have expedited the resolution of the event.They recommended that Nats should update the escalation process to provide guidance on the time or other key criteria that should trigger when, and under what circumstances, supplier support is requested. Nats should create a single controlled document detailing the supplier contracts and associated contacts, who provide 24-hour support, the report stated. These details should be accessible by anyone in Nats likely to be required to support an incident response. As a minimum, these should include Levels 1 through 3 of engineering support.Among the minor recommendations is that given the complexity of the system architecture, which is regularly changed and upgraded, it is impossible to maintain up-to-date overall system mapping of Nats. The reports authors recommended conducting an assessment of the feasibility of using new technology, or a model-based engineering process, to rapidly produce the required system schematic information to the teams during the early stages of an incident.They also said that the technical services director should review the current operational documentation in support of implementing new technology, or a model-based engineering process that supports rapid mapping. This must ensure that there is sufficient and accurate detail for the various levels of engineering support to see the high-level, key interfacing systems and methods by which they connect, they wrote.The key aim of this review should be to assist in the identification of problems that might be upstream or downstream of the specific system where a fault first occurs.In The Current Issue:Interview: Niall Robinson, head of product innovation, Met OfficeIAM: Enterprises face a long, hard road to improveDownload Current IssueClearly smart, SAS acquires Hazy: A wider vision for synthetic data CW Developer NetworkI guess the trainings down in Africa, CNCF & Andela skill-up 20,000+ IT pros CW Developer NetworkView All Blogs