Author: Yulin Wang, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Collaborative robots (cobots), a type of lightweight and slow-moving robot designed to work next to human operators without a physical fence, have gained significant momentum thanks to their flexibility and the initiatives of bringing humans back to factories, industry 5.0, and many announcements from leading companies of […]
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As the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector matures, contamination is emerging as a widespread but underappreciated threat to production efficiency. According to Meech International, global experts in static control and surface cleaning, this challenge spans the entire development cycle – from lab test lines and prototype cells to full-scale gigafactory production. In today’s climate of […]
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Author: John Harrison, Head of Relationship Management at Allica Bank Having spent much of my career providing banking services to UK manufacturers, I’ve seen first-hand their strong appetite for innovation and growth. The ascendence of game-changing technologies like AI and automation means the drive to innovate is stronger than ever. As always, investing in innovation […]
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Sulzer’s expertise delivers high-head pumping station in Ibiza Managing wastewater is best kept out of sight and away from local populations, but this is not always possible. In Ibiza, where huge numbers of visitors arrive in the summer, handling all extra wastewater poses a significant challenge. Sulzer was contracted to support the recent construction of […]
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The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) and its 200 members fully support the transition of British steelmakers to greener and more efficient technologies. At the same time, bosses at the organisation are also keen to stress the importance of UK manufacturers and the downstream supply chain being able to access high-quality steel from domestic producers […]
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Attributed to Lisa Kagerbauer, engineer at the pump and dosing specialist Lutz-Jesco in Wertheim Women have a hard time in the male-dominated technology sector and are taken less seriously. This is a media and societal misrepresentation that urgently needs to be addressed. In a time in which industry faces a shortage of young talent, it […]
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Addressing anticipated skills shortages in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation is essential to the future of the shipbuilding sector, according to a new report by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde and based at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire. Developed with industry partners and […]
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In the second of the two-part turbine series, Titan Enterprises shares the five critical design features for Pelton wheel turbine flowmeters. The design challenge for turbine flowmeters based on the working principles of this type of radial turbine is primarily straightforward: simple electronics versus complex precision engineering. In developing a cost-efficient and reliable Pelton wheel […]
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In high-quality precision engineering, waste can be an overlooked yet pressing issue. With the sector producing over 15 million tonnes of waste annually in the UK alone—according to the Engineering Employers Federation—a staggering amount of valuable raw materials such as plastics and composites are discarded during manufacturing. This leads to environmental degradation and increases operational costs, with many […]
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Overhead cranes require advanced motor control systems to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operations, particularly in lifting and transporting heavy loads. The complexity of these operations demands high performance drives that can manage constant torque, minimize load oscillations, and provide reliable braking sequences. Addressing these unique requirements, Delta’s innovative AC motor drive solutions have been […]
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