zenon software supports urgent need for remote manufacturing Maintaining plant productivity without any workers being present to operate the machines is a daunting prospect. But, with the present need for plants to be managed both remotely and seamlessly, this challenge is now very real. Although remote working has never been common practice in manufacturing, digital […]
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Veronica Grasso from Hyster Europe reveals the latest thinking on lift truck power options by the company’s engineering Think Tank. She claims there is no “one size fits all” and gives compelling reasons why some options are better than others in different industry applications. When to choose lithium-ion lift trucks Lithium-ion is becoming a popular […]
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Jonathan Bailey – Director, Business Transformation, Dassault Systèmes This past month, we celebrated World Engineering Day to highlight the achievements of engineers in our modern world and improve the public understanding of the role engineering and technology play in our lives. From creating all the inventions that have radically changed the way we live, work […]
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Innovation is key within the electronics industry. Investing in smart solutions to improve manufacturing is essential with emerging trends like Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming an integral part of the production line. Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment, understands the significance of AI and is demonstrating its solutions through virtual introductions. As electronics’ manufacturers […]
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Industry trailblazers Andrea Thompson (BAE Systems), Andrea Hough (ATEC Engineering Solutions) and Donna Edwards (Made Smarter) say manufacturing SMEs can inspire a generation and close the gender gap The digital transformation of manufacturing has the potential to kick start a golden age for women in the industry. The number of girls’ participating in STEM subjects […]
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Achieving significant savings and ROI in under two and a half years A family-run business for over forty years, Coach House sells homeware products to trade organisations across the UK, Europe and around the world, with all operations running out of its warehouse based in Lancashire. As a fast-growing company, storage space had been an […]
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AMH Material Handling has completed a total of three projects for DHL with a combined value of £600,000 at its Hams Hall site in Birmingham. The 400,000 sq ft site handles the receiving, storage, packing and distribution of products for Selfridges & Co. The Hams Hall facility services Selfridges’ four UK stores, its click and […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly of interest for organisations wrestling with new supply chain challenges. But can companies maximise the value of AI without a strong intralogistics foundation? The supply chain is no longer just about effective movement of physical goods; with new business models, supply chain data is becoming an increasingly valuable asset. […]
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For the uninitiated, the selection and use of adhesives in the design and or the manufacturing of a product can be a daunting prospect. How on earth are you supposed to know which one is the most suitable for your application. Here we explain all you need to know about UV adhesives. Ultra violet light […]
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Clive Sharp, Business Line Manager for Atlas Copco Tools & Industrial Assembly Solutions, examines the key differences between robots and cobots and the new opportunities collaborative robots present to the assembly process The development of collaborative robots, or ‘cobots’ as they’re commonly known, goes back almost a quarter of a century to a research project […]
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