A manufacturer of life-size cardboard cut-outs of celebrities, Disney and Star Wars characters is anticipating game-changing growth after investing in trend analysis software and AI. Star Cutouts, based in Ashton-under-Lyne, prints on demand and distributes a rich array of 3,000 characters, including the Royal family, celebrities, sports stars, as well as film and TV stars. […]
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Not long ago, the notion of being surrounded by robots in the workplace and our everyday lives was reserved for the world of science fiction. Yet, the robotics industry is thriving and expanding rapidly in the modern world. During the coronavirus pandemic, the need for robotics increased as businesses leaned on machines to perform tasks […]
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Almost 60% of manufacturing businesses have considered how IT can help them be more sustainable, according to new industry research. The research, which was carried out by leading IT provider, Digital Space, surveyed over 1,000 representatives, to highlight the valuable role IT has in reducing corporate environmental impact. The findings found that 59% of manufacturers […]
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An engineering business has hailed the ‘tremendous’ impact of adopting new technology and digital skills during a visit from Minister for Industry Lee Rowley. BEP Surface Technologies, based in Radcliffe, manufactures and refurbishes chill rolls using electroplating, precision grinding and surface finishing processes. It has been engaged with the Made Smarter adoption programme in the […]
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Leading provider of agile supply chain solutions, Nulogy, is reporting that digitalisation is increasingly being recognised by global contract packers, manufacturers, and third-party logistics firms (3PLs) as a powerful tool to address the acute labour shortages present within the economy. With the latest global surge of COVID-19 and post Brexit consequences severely impacting labour capacity, […]
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As the UK hosts the UN Conference on Climate Change, Titan Enterprises determines it a fitting time to report on the success of its long-term OEM customer, Green Fuels Limited. With decarbonisation, circular economy and sustainability hitting the top of the agenda around the world, Green Fuels advances biofuel technologies and joint ventures to achieve […]
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The manufacturing industry has become increasingly connected, allowing the sector to enjoy benefits ranging from becoming more agile and competitive in the market, to maximising efficiency, reducing costs, and monetising data. It is clear that implementing smart manufacturing is no longer a choice but a necessity for survival. However, as the industrial sector continues to […]
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Data-driven insights support Hoofcount’s approach to improving animal wellbeing through its innovative footbaths for cows Siemens’ technology offers the agricultural sector the opportunity to scale up agritech and the potential for IoT connectivity Siemens has been selected by Lancashire based Hoofcount Ltd., the revolutionary manufacturer of market-leading footbaths for cows, to provide critical data-gathering capabilities that […]
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PWC’s UK Manufacturing Operations Pulse Survey 2021 found almost half of UK manufacturers are prioritising robotic process automation over the next two years. Automated equipment can perform to exact requirements, making it inherently advantageous in testing and control. Here Dave Walsha, sales manager at drive system supplier EMS, looks at how reliable, high performance micromotors […]
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Determination, measurement and detection of colours in industrial applications are complex measurement tasks. Compared to other physical quantities, it is difficult to define colour. Famous scholars such as Leonardo da Vinci and Isaac Newton have already tackled this question in the late Middle Ages. State-of-the-art colour measurement technology not only answers this question but also […]
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