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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New service delivers insights from air quality data
Airly, the specialist developer of air quality measurement and communication tools, has announced the launch of ‘Airly Fact Sheets’, an additional feature for the online Airly Platform. “This new facility utilizes automation and AI to dramatically enhance and speed up the creation of air quality reports,” explains Airly’s Marta Steiner. “Many of our customers need…
For Safe Electromobility - Thermographic Testing of Lithium-ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries have gained a key position for almost all new technical developments worldwide in recent years. Portable electrical and electronic devices, the increasingly required decentralised storage for electrical energy from renewable sources and, of course, the entire e-mobility sector are inconceivable without them. POWER ELECTRONICS – EFFICIENT CONTROL OF THE FUTURE’S ENERGY How Can…
Powdertech Surface Science exhibiting and speaking at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics event, 2025!
Powdertech Surface Science has been invited to exhibit their expertise in surface treatment and powder coating of high-value aluminium products at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics event, 2025! Through 40 years of experience in powder coating and surface treatment, Powdertech understands the increasing complexity and artistry of machined components in the UK and has developed…
RSS Names Whitehurst-Maiden National Digitalisation Manager
Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) has appointed Leanne Whitehurst-Maiden to the role of national digitalisation manager. Whitehurst-Maiden will principally lead development of the company’s live365 online inspection software, across a national network of soon-to-be 14 depots. It represents a return to RSS, having worked for the business for nearly a decade from 2015. Based…
New Emerson Dewpoint Sensor Monitors Humidity and Air Quality in Real Time for Enhanced Reliability of Gas Processes
The only industrial sensor that monitors dew point, temperature, humidity and air quality values, the AVENTICS DS1 helps prevent condensate-related equipment issuesEmerson today launched its new AVENTICSTM DS1 dew point sensor, the only industrial sensor to monitor dew point, temperature, humidity levels and quality of compressed air and other non-corrosive gases in real time from one device.…
Bruker Alicona unveil Shop Floor Environmental Housing for FocusX Optical Metrology System
The FocusX from Bruker Alicona is the fastest and most versatile optical 3D measuring device in its class. Imagine a system that solves all your measuring tasks – a device that measures dimension, position, shape, and roughness in high resolution, traceability, and high repeatability – with one optical sensor. From highly reflective surfaces to steep…
Metrology Solutions from Bowers Group Boost Tenable Screw Company’s Manufacturing Excellence
Tenable Screw Company, a well-respected name in precision manufacturing subcontracting, has seen a significant boost in its operating standards with the help of Bowers Group’s advanced measurement solutions, including the Baty R14 profile projector and Venture 2510 vision system. As a company driven by the quality and precision required to serve critical applications, Tenable invests…
Investigating materials weathering at hypersonic velocities
Specialised Imaging reports how US researchers** used its Kirana ultra-high speed video camera to investigate the effects of liquid and solid impacts on hypersonic aerospace bodies. When an object moves through the atmosphere at hypervelocity, it can get damaged by dust particles or water droplets suspended in that atmosphere. Simply firing dust particles or liquid droplets at samples of material is not…
CEPOLLINA EXPANDS HIS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT LEADERSHIP ROLE
Construction Equipment Head adds EMEA and CIS to CE role Fabrizio Cepollina, who was appointed as Head of Europe – Construction Equipment for global machinery giant CNH in November of 2024, is expanding his role. Mr Cepollina’s new leadership area will now include Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) including Turkey, and the CIS. This…
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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…