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It’s time for engineering to get serious about mental health

Amid growing concerns over isolation, job insecurity and bereavement, the lockdown has sparked a surge in serious mental health issues among first-time patients. Stress, depression and anxiety have risen recently, especially with engineers continuing to work on essential manufacturing lines. And, with news that more than a fifth of engineers take time off due to mental health, Alan Lusty, the CEO and founder of adi Group, a national […]

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Sandvik vice president named Female Leader of the Future 2020

~ Ledarna names Sandvik’s Nina Åxman in inspirational list ~ Global engineering group, Sandvik, boasts one of industry’s top female leaders — according to Ledarna’s ‘Female Leaders of the Future’ list. Nina Åxman, vice president and head of global operations at Sandvik Rock Tools, is listed as number one in the international list of inspiring […]

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Siemens’ MindSphere helps Hosokawa Micron connect its entire digital factory

Runcorn plant now harnessing a wealth of data with advanced analytics A collaborative digital technology project between Siemens and Hosokawa Micron Limited (HML) has helped its customers improve productivity by 15% and reduce energy costs by 10%. The project – Hosokawa Gen4 – introduced Siemens’ MindSphere IoT operating system to HML’s manufacturing facility in Runcorn, […]

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Three small changes to boost plant efficiency

The energy cost to run an electric motor over ten years is at least 30 times the original purchase price. With energy consumption responsible for the vast majority of whole life costs, Marek Lukaszczyk of motor and drive manufacturer, WEG, explains three ways to improve motor energy efficiency. Straightforward motor upgrades Many electric motors in […]

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Innovative lightweight thermoplastic honeycomb technology reduces the Hyundai Creta’s trunk floor weight by 20%

EconCore, world leader in lightweight thermoplastic honeycomb core technology, and DPA Moldados, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, have developed innovative technology which has reduced the weight of the Hyundai Creta’s trunk floor by 20%. The revolutionary thermoplastic composite, combining a sandwich panel of PP honeycomb and GMT composite skin. The technology developed and patented by […]

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TC Breathes Life Into NHS Support Program

During the unprecedented Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the true value of the UK manufacturing industry is being fully appreciated by the British public. As leading manufacturers race to design, produce and supply over 30,000 ventilators for the NHS at breakneck speeds; sign makers and plastic processing businesses the length and breadth of the country are simultaneously […]

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Is Your Workshop Prepared for Covid-19 ‘Idle Time’?

Coronavirus (Covid-19) has thrown industry into unchartered territory with many machine shops running reduced capacity, idling some machines or completely closing the doors to the business. But what about your machine tools? You wouldn’t leave your car idle for weeks, as you know it isn’t good for the vehicle. So why would you leave an […]

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