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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The invisible force behind food manufacturing
How electric motors and variable speed drives control critical stages of modern food production Electric motors and variable speed drives (VSDs) play a critical role in modern food manufacturing, providing the precise control needed to keep production lines running efficiently. As food manufacturers face rising energy costs, strict hygiene requirements, variable product loads and constant…
Powering the World Cup final
New infographic reveals how power quality will keep the World Cup final running smoothly As football fans prepare for the biggest tournament in the world, CP Automation has released a new infographic exploring the crucial role power quality will play in ensuring the 2026 World Cup final goes ahead without disruption. From floodlights and giant…
BSS2 shows the industry is catching up on driver personalisation
From Busworld 2019 to Bus Safety Standard 2 Bus Safety Standard 2 (BSS2) is here and personalisation for drivers is finally embedded in bus design requirements. Here, Roger Brereton, head of sales at steering components manufacturer Pailton Engineering, explains what Transport for London’s (TfLs) new mandated standard for bus procurement from 2029-30 means for the…
Modernising crane control for a global steel producer
How a retrofit upgrade helped keep a leading steelwork running A major global steel producer began experiencing problems with an overhead crane after the variable frequency drive (VFD) controlling its hoist motor became dysfunctional. However, the existing Yaskawa F7 drive installed on the crane had long since become obsolete, making a direct replacement impossible. As…
Can cabinet-free automation lower shipping costs?
The hidden freight savings inside cabinet-free machine design When machine builders talk about the benefits of cabinet-free automation, the conversation usually focuses on faster installation and simplified maintenance. What often goes unnoticed is a commercial advantage that starts well before a machine even reaches the factory floor: shipping costs. In a logistics environment increasingly shaped…
Beyond passwords - Why passkeys are becoming essential for manufacturing and engineering
For years, passwords have been treated as the first line of defence in cybersecurity. Yet despite increasingly complex password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) requirements, password-related breaches continue to dominate the threat landscape, with phishing and stolen credentials remaining common attack methods. For manufacturing and engineering businesses operating across complex digital environments that span production…
Viohalco celebrates 25 years of Bridgnorth Aluminium ownership with completion of £180m investment drive
One of Bridgnorth’s largest employers has completed its latest capital equipment installation to take total investment in its Stourbridge Road factory to £180m. Bridgnorth Aluminium, which is the UK’s last remaining aluminium rolling mill, revealed the new thin gauge slitting line at a special party held this weekend to mark 25 years of ownership by…
Guhring apprentice named ‘Outstanding Learner of the Year’ at the 15th In-Comm Training Awards
Overcoming language barriers, inspiring the next generation of industry professionals and introducing several major improvement activities has helped a Birmingham apprentice take the main title at the In-Comm Training Awards. Polish-born Aurelia Wojtowicz was crowned as the ‘Outstanding Learner of the Year’ on Friday evening in front of 400 people at The Halls in Wolverhampton,…
CBM warns improvements to steel safeguarding quotas are just a stay of execution for UK manufacturing
Hundreds of downstream manufacturers will still be hit hard by the new steel safeguarding measures being introduced tomorrow – despite a slight softening by ministers. This is the urgent message from the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM), who represent the interests of more than 75,000 employees at 200 companies involved in the production of fasteners, forgings, sheet metalwork and cold rolled…
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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…