UK start-up creates world-first form of plastic
Posted on 31 Jul 2017 by Marc Hauschild
torc2 has developed a new form of plastic that has the potential to revolutionise the way limb conditions and injuries are treated. Healthcare
Despite new investments GSK to scrap factory plans
Posted on 20 Jul 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Manufacturer of pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare product, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced to restructure UK business due to manufacturing shake-up. GE teams up with Stryker on additive manufacturing
Posted on 6 Jul 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US-based electronics company GE has announced that it is forming a partnership with medical technology company Stryker to advance additive 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. 3D printing transforms hospital surgeries
Posted on 2 May 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Life-changing surgeries at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham are being greatly improved by the addition of Polyjet 3D printing technology from Stratasys. Toyota produces robotic leg brace
Posted on 19 Apr 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Japanese conglomerate Toyota Motor Corp. has produced a robotic leg brace designed to help paralyzed patients learn to walk again.
Predictive maintenance to be worth $4.9bn by 2021
Posted on 13 Apr 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The important role connected technologies play in safeguarding manufacturing resilience has been highlighted with the global predictive maintenance market set to grow exponentially over the next five years. Wearable tech soothes diabetic suffering
Posted on 31 Mar 2017 by The Manufacturer
The Manufacturer explores how a piece of innovative wearable tech is helping the world’s 415 million-strong diabetic population cope with life-threatening complications. 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. 3D Systems develops 3D printer for manufacturers
Posted on 21 Mar 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US-based additive manufacturing company 3D Systems this week unveiled a new 3D printer designed for use in large-scale manufacturing.