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. Food and Beverage
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. Rise of the British start up
Posted on 21 Feb 2017 by The Manufacturer
When thinking of start-ups, the image of tanned Ivy League dropouts developing complicated pieces of software from their unconventional Californian workspaces often springs to mind. But the reality of launching a business – big or small – from scratch can be very different, as is often the case with those starting up manufacturing in the UK. Rita Lobo examines the challenges of taking the first steps in manufacturing. Japanese scientists demonstrate ‘drone bee’ prototype
Posted on 20 Feb 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A group of Japanese researchers have successfully demonstrated that a small 'drone bee' can be used to artificially pollinate flowers.
An industrial IoT wake-up call
Posted on 17 Feb 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Autodesk and Taxal recently conducted an in-depth research study into how the Internet of Things is set to transform manufacturing over the coming years. Jonny Williamson catches up with Taxal’s Allan Behrens to go through the findings and the wider implications.