Can the Middle East become a manufacturing hub?
Posted on 14 Aug 2017 by The Manufacturer
When most people think of the Middle East and the industry that dominates it, they think of the oil industry. Food and Beverage
Scotch whisky industry under risk in the wake of Brexit
Posted on 2 Aug 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Scotland’s Economy Secretary Keith Brown, has called on the UK government to protect the Scotch whisky industry following Brexit, against the backdrop of the International Trade Secretary Liam Fox visiting the US last week. Record profits for Wrigley ahead of its UK anniversary
Posted on 25 Jul 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Chewing gum giant, Wrigley Company, has announced that pretax profit has grown to almost £60m for its UK manufacturing operation. Vineyard robot to counter labour shortages
Posted on 19 Jul 2017 by Jonny Williamson
A remote operated vineyard robot has been developed in an effort to help solve a chronic agricultural labour shortage. The smart technologies set to change manufacturing
Posted on 8 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer
Smart technologies are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in our day to day lives. From smartphones to smart homes, the dramatic increase in power and sophistication of technology is opening up new technological frontiers and promising endless possibilities for the development of many different industries, particularly manufacturing. Optimising your supply chain – what the most advanced companies are doing differently
Posted on 7 Jun 2017 by Tim Brown
Treat data and information as you would any critical business asset: measure, document and manage essential attributes such as value, risk and cost. Additive manufacturing on the mind
Posted on 27 Mar 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Jonny Williamson discusses the benefits of ‘thinking additive’ with Philip Hudson, UK managing director of additive manufacturing pioneer, Materialise. New kitchen robot Flippy set to transform fast food
Posted on 15 Mar 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A new robot called 'Flippy' designed for use in fast-food kitchens has been shown off this week by US-based company Miso Robotics.
Online supermarket Ocado tests robotic hand
Posted on 1 Mar 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The world's largest online supermarket, Ocado, is testing the use of robotic hands for use in its grocery distribution warehouses.
SolidWorks World 2017: what’s new and next in CAD and tech
Posted on 28 Feb 2017 by Tim Brown
The latest SolidWorks World event, held at the beginning of the month in Los Angeles, CA, saw the latest installment of the globally renowned event tackle the latest approaches to technology, design and engineering.
Head of international content, Tim Brown, got along to see all the latest the event had to offer.