The future of Rapid Prototyping
Posted on 4 Jun 2018 by Jonny Williamson
In use for more than 20 years among the elite of manufacturing companies, rapid prototyping continues to prove itself by empowering rapid product innovation.
Machine tools
Replacing machined jigs and fixtures with 3D printing
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. Autodesk Technology Centre: A new frontier for design & manufacture
Posted on 5 Mar 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Jonny Williamson takes a tour of the recently opened, cutting-edge Autodesk Technology Centre - the first of its kind in Europe. Smart factories set to contribute up to £1.13 trillion to the global economy
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. Panasonic Smart Factory realises higher productivity with new function
Posted on 13 Sep 2017 by Tim Brown
Panasonic has just released a video introducing its global smart factory solutions business. ThyssenKrupp accelerates Machine2Machine communication
Posted on 13 Jul 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Global industrial group, ThyssenKrupp AG, has implemented a new digital platform in its materials division to better connect machines and enable predictive maintenance. Preparing for an AI future with predictive maintenance
Posted on 6 Jul 2017 by The Manufacturer
Today, predictive maintenance is widely considered to be the obvious next step for any business with high-capital assets looking to harness machine learning to control rising equipment maintenance costs. What is a digital twin?
Posted on 15 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0 and 4IR are terms that are becoming commonplace in manufacturing. Now that these terms are accepted, a new wave of technical turns of phrase have been born. 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.