Category: Features & Interviews

Cheetahs are famed for their ability to reach high speeds, but it is in fact their agility that is truly impressive. Cheetahs can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in just three seconds, and then quickly decelerate, turn, and sprint in another direction. But this exceptional combination of speed and precision doesn’t purely […]

A number of the products that we offer are described as being highly accurate, precise and/or repeatable. We believe that these criteria are important to a process where consistent, high quality output is required, and they have a big impact on productivity through reduction of material waste, quality-based rejects, and rework. But what exactly do […]

Automation technologies that can make production more effective~ According to the Purchasing Manager’s Index, the UK economy fell rapidly during lockdown, falling further than it has in decades. So, what can manufacturers, engineers and plant managers do to safeguard their operations to withstand an economy in flux? Here, Sean Robison, Service leader at Novotek UK […]

That’s the message from Jo Reid, managing director of digital agency Calvium, which designs and develops robust mobile solutions that deliver business critical services. The “fail fast, fail often” mantra is the foundation for agile companies to deliver large projects and to change organisational culture. This philosophy responds to the many and well-known failures in […]

The finalists for this year’s Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced. Winners will be revealed at the annual awards event, which will take place online on the evening of 1st October 2020.   “We are absolutely thrilled that despite this year’s challenges, logistics organisations have taken the time to submit really inspiring, high quality award […]

A leading supplier to the European car market has invested in its first ever Bruderer to help it increase output for current and future models. Xandor Automotive Canning Brett, which manufactures exterior, interior and under bonnet components, installed a refurbished BTSA 40 high-speed press and BBV 202-120 feeder three months ago and is already achieving […]

The phrase ‘new normal’ is very popular at the moment. In the oil and gas (O&G) sector, we have had to adapt to many a new normal over the years. ‘Lower for longer’ was meant to be the new normal with prices in the $60-70/bbl range, before they went much lower than that. Now we […]

Bespoke production is becoming increasingly achievable for low and high-volume manufacturing. Bespoke products offer adaptability and full customisation as well as security in the fact that individual requirements will be met, especially if the manufacturer has the required specialisms in-house. Here, Stewart Goulding, managing director at mechatronic drive system supplier EMS Ltd explains the things […]

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 […]

A new and unique RTITB Accreditation solution launches to improve safety by assessing and accrediting an organisation’s entire MHE operation, not just its Basic operator training.  The solution, exclusively for organisations delivering materials handling operator training in-house, is the first of its kind in the transport and logistics industry. “Our newly updated RTITB Accreditation solution […]