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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Electrifying the skills conversation
Hundreds of delegates, 17 industry experts, keynote speeches, panel discussions and interactive workshops…there was a lot to take from the ERS Hub’s Annual Conference 2024… Inclusivity was the name of the game for this year’s Electric Resolution Skills Hub (ERS) annual conference, with the decision made to take it on the road and host it…
Report warns UK engineering is at a crossroads
~ Report from Advanced Engineering suggests UK manufacturing risks falling behind, but could yet prosper ~ Advanced Engineering, the UK’s annual trade show for the engineering and manufacturing sectors, has released an industry report addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing engineers and manufacturers across the United Kingdom. The report demonstrates that the future…
Seco Machine Library provides users instant cutting data recommendations
Seco has launched an innovative web-based tool that provides customers with product-specific, instant, high-quality cutting data recommendations based on their machine information. The Seco Machine Library simplifies the process of identifying, purchasing and optimizing tools that are appropriate for specific machines. “Machine Library is the latest addition to the Seco My Pages portal that supports…
Introducing automatic tool change for turning centres
Sandvik Coromant introduces automatic tool change for improved machine utilization and productivity Sandvik Coromant, a manufacturer of premium metal-cutting tools and solutions, is introducing automatic tool change (ATC) for machine adapted clamping units (MACU) in turning centres. This unique solution enables unmanned production, free from manual handling, for improved machine utilization and increased output. In…
Revolutionising bandwidth expansion in DWDM Networks with alien lambda
Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) has long been the gold standard for transmitting multiple signals across a single fiber optic cable. However, with the surge in global data consumption — driven by 5G, cloud services and streaming — existing systems are struggling to keep up. Enter Alien Lambda, a groundbreaking solution that expands bandwidth beyond…
THE ROLE OF PHOTO-CHEMICAL ETCHING IN MODERN MEDICAL DEVICES
Jochen Kern, Head of Sales & Marketing, micrometal Group Photo-chemical etching (PCE) is a metal component manufacturing process celebrated for its precision and adaptability which has gained remarkable traction in the medical device industry. In a sector where microscopic accuracy and uncompromising performance are non-negotiable, this highly precise process excels by producing intricate, flat metal…
CYTEC Milling Heads
CYTEC Systems is a trusted partner in mechanical engineering, leveraging decades of expertise and innovation in the machine tool industry. Their product range includes high-performance hydraulic and pneumatic clamping systems, motor spindles, NC rotary tables, and advanced single or multi-axis NC milling heads with patented direct drives known for their dynamic response. CYTEC Zylindertechnik GmbH…
Thermo Fisher Scientific to showcase latest advancements driving innovation in filtration
Electron microscopy specialist to exhibit at FILTECH 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific is exhibiting at filtration trade show FILTECH 2024 held from 12-14 November, at the Koelnmesse Halls in Cologne, Germany. Leaders and technical experts from Thermo Fisher will be present to offer expertise in electron microscopy and discuss how this technique provides an advanced solution,…
Delta Launches Compact, Intelligent Power Management Smart PDU I-Type for Telecom Operators and Data Centers
Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, today announced the launch of its new SMART PDU I-Type power management unit. This innovative 1U DC distribution unit delivers unparalleled flexibility and control for telecom network operators, tower companies, data center planners, and infrastructure engineers. With up to 21…
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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…