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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Remote monitoring in remote and harsh environments
~ Overcoming environmental and logistical challenges associated with managing remote infrastructure and maintaining system uptime ~ For power grids, water supply networks and many industrial facilities, managing infrastructure in remote locations is a significant challenge as it is virtually impossible to maintain regular in-person oversight. The answer lies in remote monitoring, but it is important…
Human health risk assessment: The moving parts
Human Health Risk Assessments (HHRAs) are a key aspect of the toxicology toolbox and apply to multiple industries be it tobacco, pharmaceutical, food or cosmetics, and are also a key part of occupational safety. They are often required for regulatory clearance and are an essential aspect of a product’s regulatory file. There are many phases…
Emerson Receives Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency at Milwaukee Facility
Wisconsin state energy efficiency program recognizes company’s Appleton Group foundry for outstanding commitment to saving energy Emerson today announced that its Appleton Group iron casting facility has received a 2025 Energy Excellence Award from Focus on Energy®. The award recognizes companies in Wisconsin that go above and beyond basic energy efficiency solutions, both within their…
The resistance to renewables
~ Why are energy providers abandoning net-zero strategies? ~ Oil and gas giant BP recently walked back the net-zero targets it introduced in 2020, saying the company had moved ‘too far, too fast’. The announcement is part of a worrying trend of energy providers and other multinationals reducing or watering down their sustainability strategies. Here,…
IDS Delivers Customised Industrial Cameras for Specialised Applications
From single-unit adaptations to complete system redesigns—IDS develops industrial cameras tailored to your application, environment, and brand. IDS customises housings and circuit boards precisely to the customer’s installation situation Whether specific technical requirements, unusual environmental conditions or the desire for a camera in a company’s own corporate design: Standard products are often not enough to…
Clinically Validated Collagenase and Neutral Protease Enzymes
Amsbio, in association with Nordmark Biochemicals, has expanded its range of Collagenase and Neutral Protease NB enzymeswith GMP grade formats and protocols to support advanced tissue dissociation workflows for applications from research to clinical use. These enzymes, derived from Clostridium histolyticum, are critical raw materials for isolating viable cells from complex tissues – an essential step in tissue engineering, cell therapy and…
Corrosion protection for electronics systems in sewage and water treatment plants
Electrical control systems in sewage or water treatment plants operate in highly corrosive environments due to constant exposure to moisture, hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and other aggressive gases. Without adequate protection, components can fail prematurely, leading to downtime and safety risks. Corrosion is an insidious and costly problem that causes just about every metal and metal…
Black Country Construction Services marks fifth birthday with £2000 present for Beth’s Sunflowers
A leading residential and commercial refurbishment contractor is celebrating its fifth business in style after raising more than £2000 for a Kingswinford charity. Black Country Construction Services (BCCS), which was formed by Matt Hollis and Gavin Thomas, hosted its first ever golf day at Gaudet Luce in Droitwich on Friday, with 13 companies and over…
Wayland Calibur 3 Installed at Fraunhofer IFAM Dresden
Scaling up Next-Generation Additive Manufacturing The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM in Dresden has successfully installed a Wayland Calibur 3 system, marking the institute’s third facility dedicated to Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-EB) and reinforcing its leadership in advanced additive manufacturing technologies. Powered by Wayland’s NeuBeam® process, Calibur 3 offers…
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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…