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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Advanced Military Vision Lenses
Resolve Optics reports on strong growth in demand for applications optimized military vision lenses designed to provide battlefield, aircraft and naval crews with enhanced situational awareness and a real-time view of the external environment. Rob Watkinson, Sales Manager at Resolve Optics commented “Vision systems for military purposes increasingly require durable, high-performance lenses that can withstand…
Elesa Launches Indexing Plungers with Chamfered Pin for Automatic Snap-In Locking
Elesa introduces a new dedicated solution within its range of positioning elements: indexing plungers with a chamfered pin, designed to maximise efficiency through an automatic snap-in engagement system. In mechanical applications, locking does not always occur in a perfectly aligned hole. In some cases, the component must engage automatically when meeting an edge or a groove.…
Advantech Expands Modular HMI Lineup with GPU-Supported Models for Edge AI Applications
Advantech, a leading global provider of intelligent systems and edge computing solutions, has expanded its modular HMI lineup with the introduction of TPC-B620, a new GPU-supported model designed to deploy Edge AI applications directly on the factory floor. As smart manufacturing grows, shifting processing workloads from remote clouds to the machine level has become a…
Irish Engineering Company Secures CERN Opportunity Following Manufacturing Solutions Ireland
An Irish engineering company has demonstrated the power of industry networking after securing an opportunity to work with CERN following introductions made at the Manufacturing Solutions Ireland event held at TUS, Coonagh Cross Campus, Limerick on 11th June. www.manufacturingsolutions.ie EFJ, a leading Irish precision engineering company, made valuable connections during the event that ultimately led to discussions with CERN,…
Are lightweight materials making products more fragile?
Lightweighting has become a defining principle of modern engineering, but reducing weight introduces a critical challenge: how can manufacturers ensure that lighter products remain durable enough to withstand real-world use? Here, Andrea Incardona, material engineer at materials testing instrumentation manufacturer Instron, explores the relationship between lightweighting and durability. The drive towards lightweight materials is evident…
Ten reasons to invest in a dispensing robot
Contrary to convention, automation can be cost-effective, simple, and flexible The UK lags behind the rest of the world on automation. According to the International Federation of Robotics’ (IFR) 2025 World Robotics report, Britain ranked 19th worldwide in robotic installations. In sectors where adhesive dispensing is a routine part of assembly, that gap represents a…
DLM Names New Managing Director, Halford Becomes Chair
Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd. (DLM), of Southampton, has named Chris Harrison managing director. Martin Halford, who formerly held the position, will remain in a full-time role, serving as chairperson. DLM is a supplier of load cells, load monitoring technology, and cable working equipment to the lifting, rigging, wind energy, and wider renewables sector. Prior…
Xentara Connection Day attracts more than 100 technology leaders as software-defined manufacturing gathers momentum
Xentara, the Munich-based software company advancing software-defined manufacturing, welcomed more than 100 technology leaders to Munich on 1 July for the second edition of Xentara Connection Day. Bringing together speakers and participants from organisations including Roland Berger, Omdia, WAGO, Advantech, Prognostica, DashSet, ValueMiner and BenThor Automation, the event demonstrated how software-defined manufacturing and Physical AI…
How can supply security, productivity, and process reliability be combined in an increasingly volatile market environment? CERATIZIT will provide answers to this question at AMB 2026 in Stuttgart.
From September 15–19, 2026, visitors can meet CERATIZIT in Hall 3, Booth B10/A12, to discover how manufacturing processes can be safeguarded across the entire value chain while improving economic efficiency. Under the theme “Resilient by Design”, the company will demonstrate supply chain security from powder production to the finished cutting tool. Visitors can explore the “Flow of…
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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…