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In the construction, agricultural and industrial sectors, unplanned machine breakdowns due to neglected lubrication repeatedly lead to high costs. Lutz Pumpen has therefore developed a filling tool called Lutz Lube Drive, which considerably simplifies the maintenance process. The idea: A commercial cordless screwdriver becomes the motor of a pump tube. Lutz Lube Drive in action: […]

An interview with Albane Dersy, Co-Founder and COO of Inbolt Why do you believe computer vision in manufacturing has been so widely misunderstood, and what’s changed in recent years to make it more viable? Computer vision was long seen as unreliable and expensive. Limited by early 2D systems that struggled with lighting, reflections and depth, […]

Research reveals fragmented contracts are holding businesses back from key cost savings – with most UK manufacturers still using 8+ waste suppliers Amidst rising operational costs, labour expenses and supply chain pressure, new research has uncovered a significant cost-efficiency blind spot in UK manufacturing: waste management. A national survey commissioned by Axil – recently named the UK’s […]

London’s smartest building, 150 Holborn, was the setting for the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA)’s Young Engineers Network (YEN)’s latest event – giving over 30 young engineers the chance to experience some of the most innovative and sustainable solutions in the flesh. Utilising the latest smart building technology, the Sidara headquarters features a fully integrated […]

Markus Erdorf explains how the updated standard changes the game in sensor positioning and machine safety planning. At the end of 2024, the new version of ISO 13855 on the positioning of protective devices on machines was published. The revised version contains amendments and additions to reflect the developments of recent years and the current […]

A process for the complete machining of stator housings for electric motors developed by the Chemnitz machinery manufacturer NILES-SIMMONS and tool manufacturer MAPAL has made it to series production. Suppliers and OEMs are now using it to produce high-efficiency components designed for drives for battery-powered electric vehicles and hybrid models from major automotive manufacturers. Both […]

Made in Britain’s insightful video series returns with in-person interviews showcasing the sector’s most influential leaders and trailblazing innovators Trade body Made in Britain’s acclaimed UnPacked video series is returning for a second series, once again spotlighting the very best of UK manufacturing. With a new line-up of face-to-face interviews featuring the sector’s leading voices, […]

Zilmet, a global leader in expansion vessels, pressure tanks, and heat exchangers, has officially opened its first US manufacturing facility in Andrews, Georgetown County, South Carolina. The $32.7 million investment marks a significant milestone in the company’s international journey, bringing European engineering excellence directly to the heart of the American manufacturing landscape. The new 150,000-square-foot […]

Apprentices across the west of Scotland are gaining hands-on experience with the digital technologies shaping the future of manufacturing, through a collaboration between the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), West College Scotland, and Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd. The initiative forms part of the Data-Driven Design and Manufacturing CoLab (D3M_CoLab) programme, which is led by NMIS, […]