Figures show higher than expected rise in STEM jobs

An industry expert has hailed figures showing a higher than predicted increase in STEM jobs, calling for more action instead of “complacency” to ensure a consistent talent pipeline across science, technology, engineering and maths fields. According to a 2022 study, the total number of UK employees in a STEM occupation was just over 2.89 million, with […]

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What’s best, a complete or phased approach to Warehouse automation?

With labour hard to find and performance at peak under scrutiny, businesses may be tempted to opt for a complete, turnkey warehouse automation project to solve all their problems in one move. But might a stepped approach make more sense? Dan Migliozzi, Head of Sales at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, considers the options.  There […]

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TCS to Help Manufacturers Drive Growth and Transformation with Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing

Tata Consultancy Services’ Neural Manufacturing Suite of Solutions Offers Enterprises Connected, Cognitive and Collaborative Capabilities for Large-Scale Transformations Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) announced that it is now offering its TCS Neural Manufacturing suite of solutions on the newly-launched Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing, to help manufacturers accelerate their growth and transformation. Microsoft […]

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New Walter coating for the X·treme Evo Plus DC180 Supreme drill

With its new X·treme Evo Plus drill, Walter is launching a new tool in the DC180 Supreme product range. The Krato·tec™ coating technology that has been specially developed for drilling and reaming tools now extends the market potential of the solid carbide drills. This is a credit to the WJ30EZ grade that has been developed […]

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Warehouse automation: Five key points on securing operational resilience

Automation in its varied forms is increasingly ‘mission critical’ to warehouse operations. But with such high reliance on sophisticated systems, how do you ensure reliable performance and a risk-free peak?  Dan Migliozzi, Head of Sales at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, looks at the options available for maintenance and support. Advanced automation is transforming the […]

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Eleven more companies join Digital Catapult’s innovative Digital Supply Chain Hub programme to solve manufacturing challenges

Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, has partnered with five leading technology companies and six pioneering SMEs to solve critical supply chain challenges facing small-to-medium sized manufacturers across the country. As part of the Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub, the initiative will fund and facilitate the development of pioneering […]

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