Adrian Waine, an award winning industrial photographer, shows how rugged industrial environments are worthy of good photography and can be transformed into outstanding images which turn heads and get your company noticed for all the right reasons.
Automated Shop Floors Where Cobots Work Alongside Operators Are No Longer The Future, But Rather The Present. Whether They Are Used In Manufacturing Packaging, Warehousing, Maintenance Or Training – Collaborative Solutions Are Already Changing The Way We Operate And, Ultimately, The Industrial World We Know. Easy To Program And Install, They Are Also Ideal For Entry-Level Automation Applications.
This month Manufacturing Update editor Taylor Owens sits down with Chris Slay, Director of Skill Provision. We discussed the continuous issue regarding skill shortages within the engineering sector
The Internet of Things (IOT) refers to the huge and ever-growing network of intelligent devices and computers that are
connected and sharing vast amounts of real time data. When we talk about the Industrial Internet of Things, we’re referring to the same general ideas as above, but Industrial IoT refers more specifically to the devices, processes and people associated with industries like manufacturing and infrastructure.
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ACCUMOLD TO SHOWCASE GROUNDBREAKING MEDICAL MICRO MOLDING CAPABILITIES AT MD&M EAST 2025
(24th April 2025, Ankeny, Iowa, USA) Accumold®, a world leader in high-precision micro injection molding, will exhibit at MD&M East in New York City from May 20–22, 2025. Attendees can visit Booth 551 to discover how Accumold’s advanced micro molding solutions are enabling the development of next-generation medical devices and components across the healthcare sector.…
Three ways automated coil winding enables technological advancement
From skyscraper-sized wind turbines to pacemakers no bigger than a pen lid, humanity needs efficient, compact electrical coils in a range of sizes and designs — and lots of them. Here, Chris Lee, portfolio director for coil winding trade show CWIEME Berlin, explores three ways automation helps the industry meet demand. Traditionally, as in virtually…
Filtronic’s mmWave tech contributing to Viasat’s direct-to-device (D2D) project, supported by ESA D2D initiative
~ Core Filtronic technology strengthens European SatCom with advanced feeder link technology ~ Filtronic, a leader in high-performance mmWave technologies, will play an important role in the European Space Agency (ESA) and Viasat’s Direct-to-Device (D2D) initiative, contributing cutting-edge feeder link technology to enable seamless connectivity between Earth and the low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation. Filtronic…
CASE Construction Equipment drives the future at successful Bauma 2025 construction fair
Bauma 2025 has undoubtedly been a success, with the participation of dealers from all over the world, who could witness the practical reality of the new equipment and technologies displayed on the CASE stand. The IMPACT compact wheel loader concept was the star of the stand, together with the technological solutions in the CASE Tech…
Top 5 actions to transform the energy supply globally
History’s greatest transformations are rarely slow and measured, they are explosive. The Industrial Revolution didn’t politely knock; it forced its way in, reshaping economies, industries and societies. Today, we’re at the cusp of another shift: the transition to clean energy. But this time, we’re moving too slowly. Here, Christoph Dorigatti, Vice President Global Business Development…
PTC continues Onshape momentum with ‘AI Advisor’ and ‘Government’ introductions
PTC has introduced two new offerings from its cloud-native Onshape® computer-aided design (CAD) and product data management (PDM) platform. Listening to market demand, the digital transformation specialist has launched Onshape AI Advisor – an intelligent, generative AI-powered assistant that enables the enhancement of design productivity and expertise. At the same time, it has also unveiled…
Get ahead of the PSTN switch off
~ Why businesses should not delay PSTN transitions even with final switch off extension ~ So, the Public Switched Telephone Network’s (PSTN) final switch off has been extended to January 2027. This means that businesses don’t have to think about preparations yet, right? Not necessarily. Whilst the extension does offer more flexibility, it doesn’t mean…
The rise of decentralized science
~ How blockchain and open-access technology are transforming scientific publishing ~ For centuries, the way we publish and evaluate scientific research has remained largely unchanged. Researchers submit their work to journals, wait months, sometimes even years, for peer review and often face significant paywalls and accessibility challenges. However, the growing movement of decentralised science (DeSci)…
Report aims to shape UK’s maritime fuel future
~ IChemE supports National Engineering Policy Centre analysis on transition to low-carbon fuels ~ The Institution for Chemical Engineers (IChemE), the internationally recognised qualifying body and learned society for chemical, biochemical and process engineers, has contributed to newly published analysis to support the UK’s maritime sector in transitioning to low-carbon fuels. Spearheaded by the National…
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CWM Automation
Based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, CWM Automation is an established manufacturer of automated filling, end of line and bespoke machinery. CWM has spent over 15 years designing and building automated equipment for a wide range of industries, including dairy, desserts, soups, beverages, bakery and household goods.
Packaging Innovations and Empack returns to NEC Birmingham for 2022
Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022 will reunite the entire packaging community when the UK’s flagship event returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 25 and 26 May. The event will feature a sold-out show floor with over 280 leading exhibitors presenting their newest innovations and technologies, allowing visitors to get up close to the industry’s most cutting-edge…
Skills Provision Interview with Chris Slay
This month Engineering Update editor Taylor Owens sits down with Chris Slay, Director of Skill Provision. We discussed the continuous issue regarding skill shortages within the engineering sector. Hi Chris, thank you so much for taking the time out to sit with us today. I would like to firstly ask for a brief introduction to…
Toyota Material Handling and Interroll automate
Imnasa’s distribution center in Spain
Toyota Material Handling and Interroll, have installed a powerful and efficient conveyor system for Imnasa in Campllong near Girona, Spain. Core components of the new material-handling solution are the Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP), the RollerDrive EC 5000 and the MultiControl from Interroll. The state-of-the-art system, which spans around 360 meters, automates the flow of goods…
What’s trending for Distribution Centres in 2022
UK Distribution Centres (DCs) in 2022 have some major challenges if they want to keep up with demand and unprecedented rapid e-commerce growth, plus Covid-19 and Brexit has increased labour problems, which is leaving DCs struggling to find qualified workers. Preparing DCs for the coming year means understanding the onslaught of potential new business. Online…
HMRC reports 16% increase in SME’s claiming R&D Tax Credits*
We ask Henry Poultney of R&D tax relief consultants Fiducia to analyse HMRC’s annual published statistical survey of companies claiming R&D tax credits. HMRC’s latest published annual report on companies claiming R&D tax relief once again demonstrates an annual increase in the number of companies claiming this increasingly popular tax relief. Analysis of the financial…
Engaging employees in sustainable manufacturing
Turn off the aircon, limit printing, separate waste — these are all good tips for office workers, but whatabout the factory floor? Resources on how to engage employees in green initiatives tend to focus onwhite collar jobs, but engaging the production departments is just as important. Here Neil Ballinger,head of EMEA at automation parts supplier…
Large order received in South Korea
Sant’Antonino, Switzerland, December 20, 2021. Interroll reports a large order for delivery to a SouthKorean e-commerce company. It comprises the delivery of Interroll’s Modular Conveyor Platform(MCP), which is designed for highly efficient and flexible material-flow processes. The contractamounts to a lower double-digit million Swiss franc figure. The new order comes after Interroll received other large…
Lipstick, Powder and Pick
Cosmetics distribution operation sees efficiency boost after automated investment. For the retail industry it’s not about the technology, it’s about remaining competitive and driving an improved customer service whilst keeping a keen eye on the bottom line. Kardex Remstar is seeing a real requirement in enabling ‘real-time’ optimisation, which is then reflected in an increase…