Developing electronic textiles with UV curing

~ Intertronics helps Nottingham Trent University develop functional textiles ~ Adhesives specialist Intertronics has supported the Advanced Textiles Research Group (ATRG) at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) to develop electronic textiles that add functionality to materials and garments. After Intertronics recommended dispensing Dymax Multi-Cure 9001-E-V3.5 encapsulating resin with the preeflow eco-PEN volumetric pump, and curing with […]

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The 5 Costs Hindering Enterprise AI in Manufacturing

Manufacturers must address the five major costs associated with Enterprise AI before they can scale and profit from it By Alexis Fournier, Director of AI Strategy, Dataiku For most manufacturers, the goal of implementing a data-driven AI strategy is to harness large, heterogeneous datasets in order to improve manufacturing processes. For some, the end goal […]

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Protolabs grows 3D printing capability with £10.5M European investment

One of the UK’s fastest growing digital manufacturers has begun work on a £10.5m investment that will increase its 3D printing capability by 50% to meet the growing demand for this technology. Protolabs, which specialises in custom prototypes and low-volume production parts, is building a new 5000 square metre production facility in Putzbrunn in Germany […]

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AMH Material Handling appoints new Senior Design Engineer

Material handling, automation and maintenance specialists AMH Material Handling has appointed Aaran Konarczak as senior design engineer. Konarczak joins the team with extensive industry knowledge and experience from previous material handling and logistics roles. The post of senior design engineer will see Konarczak assist in the design and development of new automation systems and components. […]

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Augmented Reality plays vital role in UK’s ventilator production push

One of the world’s leading providers of industrial innovation technology is supporting the UK’s call for more ventilators through the power of Augmented Reality (AR). PTC has been announced as one of the partners in the VentilatorChallengeUK consortium led by High Value Manufacturing Catapult CEO Dick Elsy and a host of the UK’s leading engineering […]

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Talent in Logistics launches free jobs board during Covid-19

To assist logistics operations during Covid-19, Talent in Logistics has launched a jobs board in partnership with Smart recruit online, the award-winning talent attraction platform, to help promote current recruitment opportunities.  “Dealing with the outbreak of Covid-19 is a big enough challenge for the logistics sector. There is high demand on the supply chain, with […]

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Bakerhicks strengthen ground engineering capability with new senior appointment

BakerHicks, the multi-disciplinary design, engineering and project delivery company, have further strengthened their ground engineering capability with the appointment of Paul Hooton as Associate Engineer to lead the expansion of their dedicated ground engineering team. A Chartered Civil Engineer and Registered Ground Engineering Advisor, Paul brings extensive geotechnical experience and knowledge, having worked on numerous high-profile projects, including […]

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Ofwat chief urges suppliers to “be assertive”

Ofwat’s chief executive Rachel Fletcher urged members of the supply community to actively engage with water companies and be assertive to ensure their voices are heard ahead of the 2020-2025 investment period. Addressing suppliers in a podcast interview with British Water chief executive Lila Thompson, Fletcher said: “Please engage with companies on projects that interest […]

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