Category: Features & Interviews

Attributed to Phil Abbott, Director at ABS Limited.  Too often customer service teams are drowning in routine requests for copy invoices, order statuses and shipping confirmations. The frustrating reality? This administrative burden isn’t an inevitable cost of doing business, it’s a symptom of under-utilising one of your ERP system’s most powerful features that can eliminate […]

The automotive industry across Europe is in transition. New market entrants, US tariffs and a changing technology base are adding competition, cost and uncertainty. The impact is clear, with the number of vehicles manufactured in the UK falling to the lowest level since 1953 this summer. Legislative confusion, such as the relaxation of electric car […]

With 2026 looming, now’s the time for UK manufacturers to take stock of their internal operations and external trends to identify how and where they can gain a competitive advantage and drive growth in the new year. 2025 saw the growth of a number of emerging technologies, including the further growth of integrated technologies like […]

Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, product line director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world.  Droughts are becoming longer, harsher and more frequent – with impacts that are accelerating. According to the Organisation […]

How precise marking ensures HFCL’s annual production of 25 million fiber kilometers. HFCL Limited produces around 25 million fiber kilometers every year – enough to cover the distance between the Earth and the Moon 60 times over. This makes the Indian technology company one of the leading manufacturers in the global fiber optic cable market. […]

Regal Rexnord™ is transforming the way drinks manufacturers manage, maintain, and optimize their conveyor systems through its innovative Premium Services program. Tailored to the specific challenges of the beverage sector, these services are designed to minimize unplanned downtime, extend asset lifespan, and boost overall line efficiency, all while supporting customers with fewer in-house maintenance resources. […]

Pharmaceutical packaging is playing an increasing role in patient–centric care. The integration of smart 2D codes and connected digital platforms can provide a direct link between pharma manufacturers, healthcare providers, and patients. As Bart Vansteenkiste, Global Life Sciences Sector Manager, Domino Printing Sciences, explains, pharmaceutical packaging is not the end point of production but the […]

Mantas Sabeckis, a white hat hacker and infosec researcher, explores the recent airport cyberattack and explains why it should awaken every business relying on digital systems and the third-party vendors behind them. This past weekend, millions of travelers faced a modern nightmare: delays, cancellations, and chaos at some of Europe’s busiest airports – Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin […]