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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Engineering firm celebrates growth with office expansion
Double the space, double the service Synchronous machine specialist engineering firm Excitation Engineering Services (EES) has completed its move into a second office, in Amber Business Park, Tamworth. The expansion of premises, doubling its floor space from 106 m2 to 212 m2, will enable the excitation specialist to install more engineering facilities, including more space…
Revolutionising total organic carbon and nitrogen analysis
SciMed and Analytik Jena to launch new total organic carbon and total nitrogen analysis instrumentation for flexible sample processing Leading UK laboratory instrumentation supplier SciMed has launched Analytik Jena’s new Multi N/C x300 TOC/TNb analyser series as the exclusive UK distributor. The new product series for total organic carbon (TOC) and total bound nitrogen (TNb)…
Microchip Technology Expands Its Serial SRAM Portfolio to Larger Densities and Increased Speeds
Product line offers a lower-cost alternative to parallel SRAM with up to 4 Mb density and 143 MHz SPI/SQI™ communications To address a common customer need for bigger and faster SRAM, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has expanded its Serial SRAM product line to include larger densities of up to 4 Mb and increased Serial Peripheral…
Bridging the digital divide
~ Strategies for enhancing connectivity in rural UK ~ In an increasingly digital world, access to reliable internet connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. However, while urban areas often enjoy high-speed broadband, rural communities in the UK are frequently left underserved, grappling with sluggish connections or even complete lack of access.…
How to take your business through a crisis
The UK is facing its longest recession on record. With this crisis looming, uncertainties about business safety are rife, and industries such as real estate are being hit the hardest. As such, business owners are looking for new ways to handle financial troubles and keep consumer engagement high. Here, we will explore some effective methods…
Optical Surfaces Ltd has supplied two reflective beam collimators to a leading European supplier of high precision optics to military and defence contractors.
Optical Surfaces Ltd has supplied two reflective beam collimators to a leading European supplier of high precision optics to military and defence contractors. Reflective beam collimators are mirror assemblies that take divergent or convergent incoming light and produce parallel output. They can be used to replicate a target at infinity without parallax. Consequently, reflective beam…
Thermal Management Expo Europe Unveils Unparalleled Business Opportunities for High-Tech Industries
The flagship event of the global Thermal Management Expo portfolio, Thermal Management Expo North America is a unique, free-to-attend exhibition and conference that connects senior engineers and key decision-makers with suppliers specializing in thermal systems and materials. No other event provides the opportunity for professionals working across sectors like Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Electronics, Energy,…
The Power Of PSL Datatrack Imaging
PSL Datatrack is a flexible, modular production control system designed for both small and medium manufacturing businesses. The software’s Imaging option is becoming increasingly popular in aiding users to manage their business and production administration more effectively and efficiently. Imaging is a robust feature that allows customers to effortlessly manage and associate images with specific…
The Questions Every Business Should Ask Before Expanding Internationally
Despite the current economic headwinds, global expansion is having its moment this year. It increased by 45% this year compared to pre-pandemic figures, Signifyd data shows. International expansion has become a necessity for businesses. Global ecommerce presents ample opportunities for merchants to tap into new markets and increase their revenue. But before attempting international expansion,…
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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…