This document explains how the UK’s new network of Catapults is being established by the Technology Strategy Board. Catapults are centres of technology and innovation that will transform the UK’s ability to create new products and services in priority areas, and drive future economic growth.
Under this programme, Catapults are to be set up in seven areas and at the same time innovation opportunities in many other sectors have been identified and will be followed up.
Ruari McCallion introduces’s The Manufacturer‘s 2012 legal supplement with a warning that, as the mountain of legislation that is applied to manufacturing businesses continues to change, non-compliance is a very easy trap for any firm to fall into.
According to the latest figures from the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA), year-on-year sales orders for trucks increased by 20% in 2011, rising by 4,300 units to 26,100. Engine counterbalance trucks led the comeback and accounted for more than a third of all orders, as 8,800 were purchased in 2011 – 26% more than in 2010. Powered pallet trucks were the strongest category with sales accelerating by 50% in 2011.
Innovation around safety means that a new forklift truck may not only boost site productivity but also reduce health and safety concerns. This report takes a closer look at the recent innovations in the forklift industry and how those changes can help improve your business.
How to improve productivity, minimize downtime and reduce costs.
In the face of continuing cost-control efforts, plant managers, maintenance engineers and quality control champions all want to know how to sustain quality standards while avoiding expensive unscheduled downtime or equipment failure. These professionals are seeking more effective ways to control the costs of labor and inventory for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations. In addition, managers in finance and customer service – and, ultimately, in the executive suite – have a stake in how well production processes deliver finished goods.
In this white paper, you’ll learn the basics of predictive maintenance, the specific benefits it provides for manufacturing operations and the underlying technologies that make it possible.
The Royal Academy of Engineering and BAE Systems presents this report which is a transcript from the recent breakfast meeting hosted by Sir John Parker FREng.
Speakers included:
While frozen budgets have been a key issue for maintenance organisations, the results from Aberdeen’s fourth annual research study revealed that managing employee and plant safety, reducing maintenance costs and minimising asset downtime is placing increasing pressure on these groups.
This report, including responses from 117 executives, will serve as a guideline for maintenance and reliability professionals to understand how to proactively manage these challenges in this uncertain business environment.
Eversheds property experts have launched the 4th edition of our International Real Estate Guide to real estate law. This free publication provides real estate managers with an overview of the legal rules that govern real estate on a country by country basis.
The Guide has been developed as a result of the growing tendency for property directors and fund managers to manage property portfolios across multiple countries and a range of jurisdictions. Eversheds’ clients say that they increasingly need to quickly gain an understanding of the potential impact of certain issues across multiple locations.
Manufacturers need modern, slick, reliable logistics. Technology, such as automated warehouse systems and RFID, can provide the part of the solution. But the UK logistics sector is blessed with several stakeholders dedicated to improve the efficiency of your logistics.
In this special Report, TM explores a range of key logistics issues.
Manufacturing is good for growth and despite common misconceptions, manufacturing is an sizeable and important contributor to the UK economy.
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, presents the UK’s 2012 manufacturing data in this easy to understand fact card.
Offshore Wind Power Summary Report - February 2012
Offshore wind has tremendous potential to replace aging power plant, reduce reliance on imported gas, and meet GHG emissions and renewable energy targets. Innovation is critical to enabling the deployment and cutting the cost of offshore wind, with an estimated saving to the energy system of £18-£89bn to 2050.
Innovation can also help create UK based business opportunities that could contribute an estimated £7-£35bn to GDP to 2050. Significant private sector investment in innovation, catalysed by public sector support where there are market failures, is needed to unlock these opportunities.
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