Rolls-Royce buys Siemens’ electric plane arm
Posted on 19 Jun 2019 by Maddy White
Rolls-Royce has agreed to buy the electric aerospace arm of Siemens, a move that could enable the take-off of electrification in the sector. Transformation
The 600 Group: Getting strategic about digitalisation
Posted on 12 Jun 2019 by Maddy White
600 Group is a world-leading engineering group in the manufacture and distribution of machine tools, precision engineered components, and industrial laser systems. Maddy White Reports. How did digital technology turn a suburban Cheshire factory into a world-beater?
Posted on 4 Jun 2019 by Nick Peters
Siemens UK has been in the vanguard of industry’s drive for a meaningful governmental
industrial strategy and the adoption of digital technologies in manufacturing.
Nick Peters visited the Siemens factory in Congleton, Cheshire, to discover
just how well Siemens is managing its own digital revolution. 99% of process manufacturers preparing for growth despite market challenges
Posted on 21 May 2019 by Jonny Williamson
Growing regulatory change and uncertainty is impacting the vast majority of process manufacturers, but they are responding by investing in new technologies and leveraging the cache surrounding 'Made in America'. Starting the digitalisation journey: making the most of the machine
Posted on 20 May 2019 by The Manufacturer
Industry commentators believe that, over time, every machine on every factory floor will have its own digital twin. Some have even been so brazen as to suggest that at least half of large industrial companies will adopt this self-learning technology by 2021. Chameleon satellite: Airbus’ flexible vision for space
Posted on 14 May 2019 by Maddy White
The ability to reprogramme a satellite in orbit is the stuff of science fiction. Nick Peters and Maddy White visited Airbus Defence & Space to find out more about the first ever 'Chameleon’ satellite. Could military disciplines accelerate your business performance?
Posted on 10 May 2019 by Nick Peters
It is becoming increasingly obvious that the process of adopting digital manufacturing technologies – a must-have for improved productivity and output – needs top floor to shop floor buy-in, and delivering that requires deep culture change. Paperless manufacturing: The key to getting fit for growth
Posted on 8 May 2019 by The Manufacturer
Despite debating the merits of paperless for the past two decades, very few manufacturing firms have actually adopted an entirely paperless operation. Mark Hughes says it is time to stop talking about it – and start adopting. Quality control – the meeting point of big data analytics & AI
Posted on 26 Apr 2019 by Jonny Williamson
Automated manufacturing processes have been commonplace for many years. Quality control, however, is an area that has traditionally remained in the realm of human operations. That is until now. Blockchain: Five-year technology versus 100-year IP
Posted on 24 Apr 2019 by Maddy White
The term 'blockchain' is little more than a decade old; related tech businesses are less than half that. Should manufacturers be embracing such a new, unfounded technology?