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.
PP C&A launches ‘resource centre’ for machine builders and technology disruptors @ppcanda #Engineering #NewResourceCentre #NewTechnologies
Machinery builders and companies looking to bring new technologies to market are set to benefit from a new resource centre being launched by PP Control & Automation (PP C&A). The UK’s leading strategic manufacturing outsourcing specialist has pooled all its expertise and knowledge into an easy-to-use online hub that will provide crucial insights into the…
ifm PI pressure sensors: the best get better #Manufacturing #PressureSensors #IncreasedResolution
Pressure sensors in ifm’s popular PI2xxx range, which have been widely used and highly regarded in the food and beverage industries for many years, have been upgraded to offer even better performance. Key enhancements include increased resolution of pressure measurement via IO link and 4-20mA outputs, increased maximum media from 125 to 150°C medium temperature,…
The Antenna Company Appoints Justin Diederix as VP of Operations #Manufacturing #VP #GlobalOperations
The Antenna Company, a specialist in the design of high-performance antennas, today announced it has appointed Justin Diederix as VP of Operations. In this role, Justin will lead the company’s global operations team including quality, new product introduction and supply chain management, succeeding Andre van Hees who is retiring from The Antenna Company. Justin brings…
The Impact of Negative Manual Labour Stigmas on Employment #Manufacturing #LabourIndustry #NegativeStigmas
Construction and labour contributes to a huge portion of the UK’s economy and workforce, with the government estimating that 3.1 million people are employed in the sector. Though we have seen a lot of the previous negativity aimed at the industry begin to dissipate, there is still a staggering number of stigmas surrounding the workforce…
Engineering Wonders of the World #Engineering #Wonders #Technology #Heights
In the UK and beyond, we’re surrounded by stunning feats of architecture and engineering. The Shard is one of the most famous modern architectural pieces around and is also the tallest building in the UK. When compared to structures and skyscrapers across the world though, the Shard seems diminutive in comparison. There’s no doubt that…
AUTONOMOUS LAST MILE DELIVERY FOR ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS IS NOW A REALITY
Faction Selects Point One Navigation to Help Guide its Autonomous B2B Delivery Fleets Faction, an innovator in self-driving micro-logistics and vehicle-on-demand transportation, is partnering with Point One Navigation, a leader in precise positioning technology, to bring right-sized driverless delivery and transportation solutions to the mass market. Faction’s DriveLink™ platform deeply integrates Point One’s safe positioning…
MRPeasy – A simple but powerful MRP system designed specifically for small manufacturers #Manufacturing #ERP #MRP #Software
MRPeasy is a cloud-based ERP/MRP system designed for manufacturers with up to 200 employees. The software offers SMEs across all industries the same powerful range of functionalities that larger systems do for bigger companies, but at a fraction of the cost. Furthermore, as the platform has been built specifically for businesses with no in-house IT…
MRPeasy – A simple but powerful MRP system designed specifically for small manufacturers #Engineering #ERP #MRP #Software
MRPeasy is a cloud-based ERP/MRP system designed for manufacturers with up to 200 employees. The software offers SMEs across all industries the same powerful range of functionalities that larger systems do for bigger companies, but at a fraction of the cost. Furthermore, as the platform has been built specifically for businesses with no in-house IT…
InfraTec’s Launch New Infrared Zoom Camera: Small, Light, Universal #Manufacturing #SWaP #Detector #Radiometric
ImageIR® 6300 Z – radiometric with a powerful zoom lens and new SWaP detector (Size, Weight and Power) Smaller, lighter and without time‐consuming lens changes – this is how InfraTec’s latest infrared camera comes across: ImageIR® 6300 Z. The compact zoom camera for precise thermographic temperature measurements is suitable for numerous fields of application. Its…
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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…
Smart Factory Innovation Hub IONA Pilot Scheme at the National Composites Centre
Early in 2021, Insphere launched IONA, a network of sensors for real time monitoring and control of robot processes. Insphere has established a Pilot Programme to introduce IONA to commercial customers by offering them a free trial of the technology at their own site.
How clean is your closed equipment? SEEPEX hygienic pumps meet the highest food hygiene standards.
The SEEPEX EHEDG-certified progressive cavity pump range was born to meet food industry demands for equipment that adheres to strict safety and hygiene requirements without compromising product quality. This range, the BCFH, was the first hygienic progressive cavity (PC) pump to be certified by the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG) under its revised…
An electronic device looks set to save time, and money for British Manufacturers.
Adding water to a mix – everything from from feeding mixing bowls to filling tanks has long been carried out using pails or hosepipes. Time consuming, open to accident and operator error, there has never been a viable, micro-computer controlled, UK alternative. However, Aquameter Ltd based in Hertfordshire is already changing all that.