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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DLM Names New Managing Director, Halford Becomes Chair
Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd. (DLM), of Southampton, has named Chris Harrison managing director. Martin Halford, who formerly held the position, will remain in a full-time role, serving as chairperson. DLM is a supplier of load cells, load monitoring technology, and cable working equipment to the lifting, rigging, wind energy, and wider renewables sector. Prior…
Xentara Connection Day attracts more than 100 technology leaders as software-defined manufacturing gathers momentum
Xentara, the Munich-based software company advancing software-defined manufacturing, welcomed more than 100 technology leaders to Munich on 1 July for the second edition of Xentara Connection Day. Bringing together speakers and participants from organisations including Roland Berger, Omdia, WAGO, Advantech, Prognostica, DashSet, ValueMiner and BenThor Automation, the event demonstrated how software-defined manufacturing and Physical AI…
How can supply security, productivity, and process reliability be combined in an increasingly volatile market environment? CERATIZIT will provide answers to this question at AMB 2026 in Stuttgart.
From September 15–19, 2026, visitors can meet CERATIZIT in Hall 3, Booth B10/A12, to discover how manufacturing processes can be safeguarded across the entire value chain while improving economic efficiency. Under the theme “Resilient by Design”, the company will demonstrate supply chain security from powder production to the finished cutting tool. Visitors can explore the “Flow of…
PTC introduces Onshape Labs to accelerate AI inside the product development process
One of the UK’s leading digital transformation specialists has launched a new early access programme within its Onshape® cloud-native CAD and PDM platform. PTC has introduced the Onshape Labs™ initiative to accelerate the integration of AI into everyday engineering work, with participating customers able to explore emerging functionalities that are delivering directly inside the product…
Advanced Engineering expands Enabling Innovation zone as SME-led solutions move centre stage
Advanced Engineering 2026 is doubling its Enabling Innovation zone from 10 to 20 SMEs and start-ups, reflecting growing recognition that the next wave of UK manufacturing progress may well come from smaller, faster-moving businesses. The event returns to the NEC, Birmingham, on 4–5 November 2026 and is co-located with UK Metals Expo and Lab Innovations.…
Your heatwave breakdown started months ago
Rising temperatures rarely create equipment faults, they reveal the maintenance that never happened During the recent UK heatwave, the Met Office issued amber and red extreme heat warnings as temperatures climbed well above seasonal averages. Rail operators introduced speed restrictions and data centres increased cooling capacity. Manufacturers, meanwhile, were watching production lines more closely than…
Advanced solutions for solvent cleaning, vapour degreasing, corrosion protection and metal surface cleaning
EnviroTech Europe supplies precision cleaning solvents and corrosion protection products, for the preparation and protection of metal and plastic substrates, and composite surfaces. We offer a range of approved formulations tailored to your industry, which are cost effective, energy efficient, safe for operators and the environment. Our core products are manufactured in the United Kingdom…
Analysing contact mechanics in gear systems reveals ways to reduce energy use As organisations commit to net zero targets, cutting industrial energy consumption is a critical priority. However, the potential of optimising existing machinery is frequently overlooked. Research in Advances in Mechanical Engineering shows that tribological contacts alone account for 23 per cent of global…
Machine Tool Technologies (MTT) becomes latest Official Renishaw Channel Partner
Renishaw, one of the world’s leading precision engineering and scientific technology companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Machine Tool Technologies (MTT) as an Official Channel Partner. This marks an important milestone in a relationship that spans more than 25 years, built on a shared commitment to precision, technical excellence and customer support for…
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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…