Chemicals Archives - The Manufacturer

Replacing machined jigs and fixtures with 3D printing

Utilising 3D printing to create jigs and fixtures - image courtesy of Formlabs

Posted on 24 May 2018 by The Manufacturer

Jigs and fixtures are used to make manufacturing and assembly processes simpler and more reliable, reducing cycle times and improving worker safety.

Smart factories set to contribute up to £1.13 trillion to the global economy

Smart factories are set to improve productivity and labor cost hugely over the next 5 years - image courtesy of APS

Posted on 17 Oct 2017 by Aiden Burgess

Smart factories are set to become a revolutionary force of the manufacturing industry and provide a massive boost to the global economy, according to a new report by multinational information technology consulting company, Capgemini.

UK scientists develop world’s first molecular robot

An artist's impression of the robot manipulating a molecule. Image courtesy of the University of Manchester.

Posted on 3 Oct 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

A team of UK scientists has become the first in the world to build a functional robot able to work at a molecular scale.

Researchers build non-explosive lithium battery

One of the experimental aqueous lithium-ion batteries. Image courtesy of US Army Laboratory.

Posted on 12 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

US researchers have developed a new kind of lithium-ion battery which cannot catch on fire or explode when stressed.

AkzoNobel opens £100m paint factory of the future

The Ashington plant uses a variety of renewable energy sources, including photovoltaic (PV) cells and a biomass boiler – image courtesy of AkzoNobel.

Posted on 12 Sep 2017 by Jonny Williamson

Global paints and coatings company, AkzoNobel has today officially unveiled what it describes as the "world’s most advanced and sustainable paint factory”, in Ashington, North East England.

BASF expands in 3D printing with new acquisition

A 3D printer uses filament to fabricate and object. Image courtesy of Wikipedia - Z22.

Posted on 22 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

German chemicals manufacturer BASF announced last week that it will acquire 3D printing company Innofil3D.

Trump kills Manufacturing Council as CEOs pull out

Trump campaigned extensively on bringing manufacturing jobs back to the US. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

Posted on 17 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will end his Manufacturing Council after a number of high-profile CEOs pulled out.

Australia considering mandatory national battery recycling scheme

Posted on 28 Jul 2017 by Tim Brown

Australia's Environment Ministers resolved today to consider new laws to require battery manufacturers to collect and recycle used batteries.

Speciality chemical firm pours €100m into digitalisation

The substantial investment in digitalisation will support the exploration of new business models, solutions and services for customer, alongside upskilling and training staff – image courtesy of Evonik.

Posted on 6 Jul 2017 by Marc Hauschild

One of the world’s leading speciality chemicals companies, Evonik, has announced a €100m investment in digitalisation and has entered a strategic partnership with IBM and Germany’s Duisburg-Essen University.

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