Originally developed as technologies for gaming and entertainment, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are rapidly gaining traction in the manufacturing industry. Here Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director at automation...
Cobots—robots that physically interact with humans in a shared workspace—first appeared on factory floors two years ago. These robotic partners were hailed as ‘the future of work’, particularly in the...
Warehousing is becoming an increasingly automated system, with robots storing, retrieving and delivering packages day in, day out. In fact, some warehouses use aircraft control style systems to organise and...
Leicester-based gas spring and damper manufacturer, Camloc Motion Control, is expanding its worldwide product reach after appointing Ireland-based Appian Fasteners to its global distribution network.
Leading encapsulated coil, industrial connector and sensor supplier ATAM,has upgraded its cable entry connectors with a new control circuit for solenoid valves, whilst also employing advanced new techniques to dramatically...
Manufacturers can now start the process of implementing a decentralised energy solution to their facilities, after Aggreko officially launched its bridging gap service.
Food and beverage production requires a large range of temperatures. This means that plants must have effective cooling systems to deal with the excess heat. Removing the excess heat from...
While brewing in Britain pre-dates the Roman invasion in 54AD, its evolution has helped to propel the food and beverage industry to become the country’s largest manufacturing sector. As techniques...
From conveyors to processing machines, geared motors are utilised across the food and beverage production process. While specialised coatings exist to ensure they offer the cleanly compliance required in this...
A leading Coventry aerospace supplier is tapping into the ‘march of the robots’ to help it capitalise on 20% growth over the last twelve months.
Rotamec Engineering Solutions has launched it Premier Service to support businesses that rely heavily on motors, gearboxes, pumps and fans. The service agreement states that activity will commence upon the...
Awarded the respected Manufacturing Leadership Award even before its official market launch.
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers powerful drive systems for transporting bulk materials that are characterised by maximum reliability, safety and robustness and ensure smooth operation even under the toughest environmental conditions.
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), in partnership with Festo Didactic, will establish industry-recognized skills standards and ultimately credentials for jobs related to Industry 4.0. In light of the...
Coding and marking specialist Linx Printing Technologies has appointed a number of new channel partners in North America to expand support for its product portfolio.
Northern Manufacturing & Electronics makes a welcome return to EventCity, Manchester from October 2nd to 3rd. Following a similar format to its partner event, the ever-popular Southern Manufacturing Show, the...
Kora 3D, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of FFF/FDM style desktop 3D printers, has developed a unique universal safety cabinet to protect 3D printer users, following the release of...
It’s 2019 and we’re closer to having driverless cars on our roads than ever before. But what can car parts suppliers do to keep up? We spoke to Mark Barclay,...
Continuing its community programme in conjunction with local education centres, Klarius Products Ltd has recently welcomed two students from The JCB Academy, providing them with a taste of what it’s...
Just as mechanisation revolutionised manufacturing during the first industrial revolution, digitisation is doing the same today. The benefits are widely known – improved productivity, agility and quality to name a...