Machine tools

Manufacturers are urged to consider the ways in which data can help them remain innovative and ahead of a challenging marketplace. This could include predictive maintenance.

Preparing for an AI future with predictive maintenance

The firm specialises in CNC milling, turning, multi-spindle and CNC/Conventional escomatic manufacturing services – image courtesy of Muller Holdings.

Growing order book sees milling firm set ambitious target

A digital twins is a computerised versions of a physical asset, data from sensors in the real world can be inputted in to the twin to create simulations - image courtesy of APS

Digital Transformation

What is a digital twin?

Manufacturers are embracing servitization in order to deliver greater customer value and generate recurring revenue streams – image courtesy of Pixabay.

Is servitization helping your business rise up the value chain?

Various types of manufacturing in action that utilise smart technologies. Microsoft email header image - image courtesy of APS

The smart technologies set to change manufacturing

Full Supply Chain Optimization incorporates many interrelated facets - image courtesy of APS

Digital Transformation

Optimising your supply chain – what the most advanced companies are doing differently

IOT L to R: Martin Strutt (EEF), Warren Harvard (Festo GB), Nick Hussey (Hennik Group) & Mike Lewis (Lambert).

Digital Transformation

IoT delivers 21% revenue boost to UK manufacturer

Precision manufacturer joins competitiveness programme

Germany’s annual supply and operational stock of industrial robots in 2016 had a share of 36% in Europe - image courtesy of University of Warwick WMG.

Manufacturers gain insight into Smart Machines

A&M EDM, which is the Express and Star’s SME of the Year, currently employs six apprentices out of its 58-strong workforce, with two former apprentices continuing with their

Investment programme sets firm on course for record sales

One of JJ Churchill's Makinos at work in its machining cell - image courtesy of JJ Churchill.

Automation helps firm target ‘sticky niches’