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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HORIZON TO SHOWCASE BREAKTHROUGH HYBRID MICROFABRICATION PROCESS AT 'THE FUTURE OF ELECTRONICS RESHAPED' IN BERLIN
Horizon MIcrotechnologies, a leading innovator in hybrid microfabrication solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming TechBlick Event, “The Future of Electronics RESHAPED,” taking place in Berlin on October 23-24, 2024. Andreas Frölich, Horizon’s renowned expert in advanced manufacturing technologies, will be present and presenting a paper at the event to highlight the…
Batteries can help with water conservation
~ Batteries fuelling the smart water meter revolution ~ Smart water meters are playing an important role in water conservation, both from a wider governmental and homeowner perspective. These meters utilise advanced sensor technology to collect granular data on water usage, enabling data-driven water management strategies. However, the performance and reliability of these systems relies…
VERTICAL INTERGRATION DRIVES SUCCESS IN TOLERANCE ATTAINMENT FOR MICRO MOLDING
Brett Saddoris, Technical Marketing Manager, Accumold Achieving tight tolerances in micro molding is a complex process that requires careful attention to every stage of production, from design through to assembly. The precision required for micro molded components, often used in industries such as medical devices, electronics, and micro-mechanical systems, demands a level of control that…
DLM, LGS Combine on Historic Warship Project
Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd. (DLM) and Lifting Gear & Safety Ltd. (LGS) combined to measure tension on mooring chains, over a three-month period, keeping HMS Warrior safely docked in Portsmouth, UK. Southampton-based DLM is a specialist in the design, manufacture, repair, and calibration of load cells, load monitoring, and cable working equipment for the…
Identifying Air and Gas Leaks
The other day I performed a Google search for ‘How to detect an air leak’. Not surprisingly it came up with millions of results, over 18 million in fact. Whether solving the problem in a commercial establishment or a domestic home environment, the majority of search results pointed to one solution. Namely, soapy water! Before…
A new way to produce jigs and fixtures
According to a 2022 report by Make UK, 59 per cent of manufacturers indicated they plan to increase their expenditure on automation in comparison to the previous twelve months. The integration of advanced technologies, including robots, sensors and — of course — automation, requires production tools that can seamlessly integrate with these systems. Quickly designing…
Keeping mining out stations connected
~ Distributed alarm data acquisition system keeps infrastructure connected across 17,000 hectare Kolomela mine ~ Remote monitoring specialist Omniflex has helped wireless data communications systems firm Scan RF implement site-wide monitoring systems at the 17,000 hectare Kolomela iron-ore mine in South Africa. Omniflex has provided Teleterm M3 modules for each of the mine’s twelve out…
Improving fraction purity and yields from preparative liquid chromatography
The Prep Flowmeter from TESTA Analytical is a new compact device for continuous monitoring of preparative HPLC purification and downstream processing systems. Preparative liquid chromatography is a trusted method for applications including purification of chiral drugs, fingerprinting of peptides, proteins, oligonucleotides, and purification of fine chemicals.Capable of precise monitoring of liquid flow rates of up to 650ml / minute in real time, the Prep…
Lesters and Boccia UK hit the ‘jack-pot’ with new ramp
A Staffordshire packaging company has secured a gold medal after its design and material knowledge created a new Boccia ramp that will make the sport more accessible. Lesters, one of the fastest growing manufacturers of high-performance packaging in the country, worked with Loughborough University and Boccia UK to come up with the new piece of…
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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…