Things have changed; consumers now fervently care about the provenance of their products, this is perhaps most evident in the fashion and food industry. But, it has also infiltrated into many more sectors. Why?
A high-powered conference on the digital revolution in manufacturing can help industry leaders escape from the 'trough of disillusionment', according to an advanced manufacturing expert.
The first half of 2018 saw the UK’s aerospace sector set new records, and latest figures reveal British aircraft deliveries are on track to achieve a new production record for the year.
Would you rent clothes? Isn’t that daft? Well, maybe not. Servitization is becoming a relentlessly popular business model across the globe, even in fashion.
3D printing service Shapeways, has announced a joint venture with US-based Stratasys that will see the duo provide customers with easy access to full-colour, multi-material 3D printing.
Plastic is versatile. But, plastic is a problem, a big one. More is being made and thrown away every year and it has never been more essential for manufacturers to re-use and recycle plastic where they can.
For the past two years, a programme has been helping to fill the void left by the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS). It’s impact assessment report – exclusively shared with The Manufacturer – has revealed the key areas where manufacturers are seeking support and guidance.
Manufacturers are transitioning to offer more personalised approaches and complete solutions for the products they produce. In many industries packaging remains a large part of this; what are the main benefits to hyper-personalisation in packaging?
