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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Fixed Focus HD Lens for Radioactive Environments
The Model 419 from Resolve Optics is a new fixed focus non-browning lens optimised for the latest generation of radiation resistant CMOS cameras. Providing true High Definition (HD) images, this 9mm focal length lens sets a benchmark for close-up monitoring of nuclear applications including the integrity of hot cells, pipes, tanks, waste storage containers and reactor cores. Learn More: https://www.resolveoptics.com/2026/04/fixed-focus-hd-lens-for-radiation-resistant-cmos-cameras/
Specialist lens accessories
Resolve Optics Ltd. is an experienced developer of specialist lens accessories that allow camera suppliers to adapt and expand the potential of their product optics. Drawing upon decades of experience and application expertise – Resolve Optics has created a range of high-performance lens adapter designs. A lens adapter can offer an economic solution to achieve…
ADDITIVE INSIGHT RELEASES NEW PODCAST EPISODE WITH AMSIGHT — UNPACKING WHAT “QUALITY MANAGEMENT” REALLY MEANS FOR PRODUCTION AM
amsight, the Fraunhofer IAPT spin-out developing production-grade quality management software for additive manufacturing, today announces the release of a new episode of the Additive Insight podcast featuring its CEO Tim Wischeropp. Hosted by Sam Davies, TCT Group Content Manager, the episode explores why quality management has become the decisive capability for taking AM from prototypes to dependable production. In the discussion,…
HOW PANX TACKLES THE “TOO LARGE, TOO COMPLEX” CLASS OF METAL AM PARTS
Evan Butcher, Principal Engineer at PanOptimization WHEN “REAL PARTS” BREAK LEGACY TOOLS During a product development lifecycle, most metal additive manufacturing (AM) teams already know they need simulation; a software that accurately calculates distortion, residual stress, interlayer temperatures, and flags possible metal AM build failure modes. The question is whether they can apply simulation to…
INVESTMENT IN PSL DATATRACK PROVES TO BE ONE OF TRUTURN’S BEST DECISIONS
Truturn Precision Engineering (Charfield) Limited has strengthened efficiency, visibility and confidence across its business since implementing PSL Datatrack production control software, a system Commercial Manager Rebecca Beacham describes as “one of the best decisions we have ever made within Truturn.” PSL Datatrack is manufacturing software designed specifically for subcontract precision engineering companies. Covering everything from…
Metals firms wanted as major industry survey launches
A major new survey to capture the latest views of the UK Metals sector has been launched – at a time that many bosses believe is the most critical in its history. The State of the UK Metals Industry Survey 2026/27, which is organised by the UK Metals Council, is looking to gain valuable insight…
New IChemE President looks to the future
Dr Ollie Folayan MBE becomes 85th president The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has welcomed Dr Ollie Folayan MBE as its 85th President, succeeding Professor Raffaella Ocone. Currently Head of Process Engineering at Costain, Dr Folayan has more than two decades of experience spanning traditional energy industries and emerging low-carbon technologies including hydrogen and carbon capture. He…
A New Low-Power Benchmark in High-Performance Edge Computing with AMD EPYC™ Embedded 4005 Series Processors
Advantech, a global leader in Industrial IoT and embedded computing, announces the expansion of its edge portfolio with the new AMD EPYC™ Embedded 4005 Series processors. Featuring server-class architecture with up to 16 cores and long-term availability, the EPYC Embedded 4005 platform delivers 1.44x higher performance per watt than competitive CPUs, ensuring reliable, scalable computing…
Caldwell Participates in Blackhawk Technical College Junkyard Wars
Rockford, Illinois-based The Caldwell Group Inc. has taken part in its first Junkyard Wars-inspired welding competition at Blackhawk Technical College in Rock County, Wisconsin. Caldwell provided safety glasses, hats and competition judges as Blackhawk welcomed students from across the area to its Innovative Manufacturing Education Center (IMEC) on the college’s Beloit-Janesville campus. Based on the…
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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…