Repair Cafe helps people fix items rather than dump them
Posted on 7 Dec 2016 by Aiden Burgess
An organisation, which began in the Netherlands, is encouraging people across the globe not to throw away items but to repair them. Electronics
An answer to the world’s battery power prayers?
Posted on 6 Dec 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Ground-breaking research from the University of Surrey and Augmented Optics, in collaboration with the University of Bristol, has developed potentially transformational technology which could revolutionise the capabilities of appliances that have previously relied on battery power to work. Next trial of unmanned aircraft tech begins
Posted on 6 Dec 2016 by Jonny Williamson
BAE Systems has begun another tranche of ground-breaking unmanned aircraft technology trials as part of collaborative efforts across the country to assess how autonomous air vehicles could be integrated in UK airspace. Labour: the missing piece in the Industry 4.0 jigsaw
Posted on 30 Nov 2016 by Nick Peters
With manufacturers intently focused on the technology element of Industry 4.0, the workforce management company Kronos believes that maximum benefit can only be achieved if equal attention is paid to the people operating it. Nick Peters reports. Driverless cars: look, no hands!
Posted on 19 Nov 2016 by The Manufacturer
Driverless cars promise safer roads, less congestion, more free time for drivers, and independence for those currently unable to drive – but what will the reality actually look like? Dr Stewart Birrell reports. Bloodhound SSC: back on track
Posted on 17 Nov 2016 by Jonny Williamson
After 12 months of stalling, the Bloodhound SSC Project now has the financial backing it needs to go the distance. The Manufacturer reports. The customer value of moving your product registration to mobile
Posted on 16 Nov 2016 by The Manufacturer
BrandLoop has launched a product to help manufacturers overhaul their product registrations and better connect with their customers. China warns of trade repercussions following Trump win
Posted on 15 Nov 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
China has warned that the US faces severe trade repercussions should Trump pursue tariffs on Chinese goods when he assumes the presidency.
Yamaha develops new IIoT automation platform
Posted on 15 Nov 2016 by Aiden Burgess
Yamaha has launched its new Advanced Robotics Automation Platform, which it hopes will allow the low cost construction of automated manufacturing lines through a significantly greater unity with the IoT. 3D printed organs offer alternative to animal testing
Posted on 15 Nov 2016 by Aiden Burgess
There is no doubt that 3D printing has become an integral technology in a number of industries due to its ability to quickly create custom parts, prototype designs and tools.