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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RISK-BASED QUALITY IN METAL AM - HOW TO BLEND IN-SITU EVIDENCE WITH SMART INSPECTION STRATEGIES
Marten Jurg, Co-founder & CEO, Additive Assurance Metal additive manufacturing has a quality problem, but not the one people think. The industry doesn’t lack inspection methods. It lacks a credible, scalable inspection strategy. Too many teams are still trying to “buy certainty” the same way they did in traditional manufacturing, inspect more, test more, document…
Knowledge prevents failure
Online sourcing has made purchasing faster, but engineering decisions still depend on specialist knowledge Industrial procurement has changed significantly over the last few decades. Components that once required lengthy phone calls, printed catalogues and long-standing supplier relationships can now be sourced globally in minutes. E-commerce platforms have made pricing, stock availability and delivery times instantly…
Advantech Delivers Lightweight Edge AI Inference with Intel Core Series 3 Processors
– Advantech, a global leader in Industrial AIoT, announced the integration of Intel Core Series 3 processors into its next-generation portfolio of industrial-grade embedded boards and Edge AI systems. This collaboration strengthens the long-standing partnership between Advantech and Intel, enabling efficient and balanced boards and edge systems designed for lightweight edge AI inference applications. Built…
Call for closer trading ties as London hosts major European fastener manufacturer’s assembly
Influential leaders from the European fastener sector were in London recently to discuss the need for greater collaboration, sovereign production and the threat of cheap imports from the Far East. The European Industrial Fastener Institute (EIFI), which represents over 300 member companies employing 113,000 people, held its three-day General Assembly in the UK capital. The…
New digital reconditioning portal puts customers fully in control
Sandvik Coromant launches upgraded end-to-end tool reconditioning experience Metal cutting specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant has upgraded its tool reconditioning service for solid round tools. To give manufacturers complete control over their reconditioning process, the upgraded service replaces a previously manual, multi-stage workflow with a streamlined, fully online experience that dramatically reduces quotation…
WEG to showcase high-efficiency motor solutions at Hillhead
Energy efficient motors for quarrying, construction and recycling Global motor and drive manufacturer WEG will exhibit at Hillhead 2026, taking place at Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK, from June 23 to 25. Among the motors displayed at stand PB24 will be the new W22 Prime, alongside the W23 Sync+, W23 Sync+ explosion-proof IP65 version, W80 AXgen and…
Advantech’s GMSL Camera Enablement Scheme with Expanded Eco-Partners Streamlining AMR, Humanoid, and Industrial Robots
Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in AIoT and Edge Computing, is strengthening its commitment to the rapidly expanding robotics market by enabling seamless, scalable vision integration across Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), humanoid robots, robotic arms, and next‑generation edge AI systems. In all modern robotic platforms, vision is the foundation for perception, safety, and autonomy—but also one…
New campaign launched to create more female role models in engineering and manufacturing
“We don’t want to be seen as the exception, we want to be seen as the rule,” is the clear message coming from women in engineering and manufacturing. The rallying call is headlining In-Comm Training’s annual ‘I’m Included’ campaign, which launches today to shine a spotlight on the females behind engineering – showcasing their diverse…
pewag Grows Tire Protection Chain Team with Key Leadership Moves
pewag is pleased to announce the addition of Josh Clark as Regional Sales Manager to its Tire Protection Chain team, along with the promotion of Taylor Oltmann to Director of Sales, US & Canada. Josh Clark joins pewag with over 18 years of experience leading tire protection chain sales and delivering application-focused solutions to customers…
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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…