Automation offers a route forward for hard-pressed e-fulfilment operations – particularly, when it comes to packaging processes. But how do you build in operational resilience? What are the secrets to maximising uptime? By Will Carder, Automation Sales Engineer at Quadient The pandemic has turned the retail sector on its head. Online order volumes rocketed by […]
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When HPC Services Ltd was founded in 1997, the company started with a single sliding head-turning centre. Since that point almost 25 years ago, the Ilkeston company has invested heavily in sliding head-turning technology for small part turning – but for almost everything outside the dimensional realms of sliding head machines, the Derbyshire subcontractor has […]
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RTITB reminds organisations that workplace safety should not be restricted by budget availability, as it introduces a cost-effective eLibrary of ready to go training materials for lift truck, plant and LGV. “Times are tough for many businesses at the moment and we understand that the cost of purchasing or developing training materials can soon add […]
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The power of young minds has played a key role in the launch of a new modular tooling approach that is enabling the rapid development of new nose clip designs for use in face coverings all over the world. Brandauer, one of the UK’s leading metal pressings and stamping specialists, has employed six apprentices in […]
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Laser machining is a groundbreaking technology that is capable of filling the technology void for a multitude of niche industry applications. Now, this next-generation technology is available from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG), as the UK’s leading machine tool solution provider has become a technical partner of the Winbro Technologies Group. The next generation […]
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Despite only being founded in 2004, Machfab Engineering Ltd is managed by directors with more than 60 years of manufacturing expertise in all aspects of machining, sheet metal and fabrication. But regardless of experience, we can all learn new tricks – and for this Birkenhead company, the learning curve has taken a new twist with […]
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As the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of solid carbide and indexable cutting tools, Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) has now introduced the new SmartDrawer® vending solution. The new SmartDrawer® vending solution emphasises the Tamworth company’s position as a complete cutting tool supply integrator. For manufacturers unfamiliar with the benefits of installing vending technology on the […]
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Established in 2008 during the worst recession of modern times, Rubitec Engineering Ltd has invested in a variety of machine tools to undertake everything from CNC milling and turning to 3D modelling, gear cutting, anodising and more. To meet the ever diversifying demands of industry, the subcontract manufacturer has recently purchased a Victor Vturn NP20 […]
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Telford based Vargus UK has now introduced its new ST-Cut line of cutting tools for small part machining. Developed specifically for the turning of small components on Swiss-type sliding head-turning machines, the ST-Cut line presents a solution for virtually every small part turning application. The ST-Cut series from Vargus features a unique insert replacement system […]
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A growing number of internet retailers are struggling to fulfil orders as a result of a shortage of cardboard packaging brought about by the boom in online sales during the pandemic. Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager for packaging solutions at Quadient, warns that with some paper and sheet board producers rationing supply to even their […]
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