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How EMS Ltd has supported the next generation of lighting system and camera platform innovation

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020Francesca

Czech photographer Miroslav Tichy once said that photography is simply painting with light. Light Revolution, a lighting and camera system manufacturer for the film, photography and photogrammetry industry, with the support of mechatronic drive motor specialist Electro Mechanical Systems Ltd (EMS), has taken the concept of painting with light straight into the 21st century. Developed […]

OPEN MIND Does a Good Turn for Subcontractor

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020Francesca

Located near Nottingham City centre, Doosan Precision Engineering specialise in CNC turning and milling; producing parts for industry sectors so diverse that the small business covers everything from motorsport to the food industry. Founded in 2010, the small business has grown rapidly by investing in a diverse range of machine tools with multi-axis capabilities to […]

Manufacturing deal helps Inventor-e target £multi-million ‘industrial vending’ opportunity

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020Francesca

A manufacturing collaboration born in the West Midlands is helping satisfy increasing demand for industrial inventory management solutions in the midst of Covid-19. PP Control & Automation and Solihull-based inventory management at the point of use specialist Inventor-e has signed a deal that will extend its partnership to make the most of £multi-million global opportunities […]

JLT Mobile Computers shares tips and best practices on how to choose the right rugged computer for optimum business productivity

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020Francesca

Second expert guide by leading supplier of rugged mobile computing devices and solutions for logistics, warehousing and other challenging environments highlights the importance of looking beyond product specifications and prices when procuring rugged devices Compared to the purchase of office or enterprise computers, the selection of rugged computing equipment for mobile workforces in harsh industrial […]

Robot investments will be essential for electronics manufacturing recovery

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020Francesca

TM Robotics launches robotics consultation service ~ Electronics manufacturing has experienced extraordinary change. Responding to the shifting needs of the sector, TM Robotics has launched a new robotics consultation service to advise manufacturers on how automation can aid recovery and growth. Held with a TM Robotics automation specialist, the free consultations can be managed remotely […]

Mantra Learning Provides Covid-Secure Forklift Training with eTruck UK

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020Francesca

Mantra Learning is now delivering Novice Lift Truck Operator theory training online thanks to a new tool from RTITB. eTruck UK is an eLearning tool that ensures Instructors and Operators are safe, with Covid-secure theory courses that do not need to take place in a classroom. As an RTITB Accredited Partner, when the Covid-19 pandemic […]

£1.2m CNC investment helps TGM move up the aerospace and defence supply chain

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020Francesca

Targeting opportunities with the major aerospace primes has seen a Lancashire manufacturing specialist invest £1.2m into state-of-the-art CNC technologies. TGM, which is part of the £43m Aero Services Global (AS.G) Group, has just completed its first parts for a MoD contract on its recently installed Zimmermann FZ33 compact milling machine. The long bed capabilities, machine […]

Talent in Logistics Puts Forklift Operators to the Test

August 3, 2020Francesca

This year, the Talent in Logistics Award for Forklift Operator of the Year will be determined by a series of virtual competition finals in September, specially adapted to keep people socially distanced and safe. The Forklift Operator of the Year award, delivered in partnership with UniCarriers, will be filmed and made available to watch via […]

AMRC signs landmark Augmented Reality deal with PTC

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020Francesca

A network of world-leading research and innovation centres has taken one of the UK’s largest ever deployments of Augmented Reality (AR) technology. The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), which works with more than 120 industrial partners including Boeing, Rolls-Royce, McLaren Automotive, BAE Systems and Airbus, has signed an agreement with PTC to […]

Protolabs receives RoSPA Gold Award for keeping employees healthy and safe

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020Francesca

World-leading digital manufacturer Protolabs has secured an global accolade for demonstrating excellence in health and safety. The company received a RoSPA Gold Health & Safety Award for ensuring its staff, customers, contractors and any visitors to its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Shropshire remain safe. “We are delighted to have won a RoSPA Gold Health & […]