3D Printing/Additive manufacturing

future of design and manufacture - The Autodesk Technology Centre in Birmingham may be kitted out with modern kit, but all of it is regular production machinery - image courtesy of Autodesk.

Digital Transformation

Future of design and manufacture, according to CEO of Autodesk

US engineers have invented a ‘4D printing’ method for a smart gel – image courtesy of Rutgers.US engineers have invented a ‘4D printing’ method for a smart gel – image courtesy of Rutgers.

Digital Transformation

3D printed smart gel for targeted drug delivery invented

The Smart Factory Podcast

MAPP aims to address the challenges and opportunities surrounding advanced powder processes through an ambitious interdisciplinary research programme.

Leadership & Strategy

What does it take to make additive manufacturing mainstream

3D printing will play a large role in Industry 4.0. Image courtesy of The Manufacturer

Digital Transformation

Additive Manufacturing: Another layer to Industry 4.0

The sun rises over the Liverpool Exhibition Centre as Day 2 of the Expo kicks off. Image courtesy of the Manufacturer.

Digital Transformation

Day 2 of the Smart Factory Expo gets going

Stock image Industry 4.0 4IR

Leadership & Strategy

Gauging the mood of UK manufacturing

A lightweight aluminium structure with a triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) lattice - image courtesy of CFAM.

Innovation

Additive manufacturing: the next layer

Digital technologies are transforming manufacturing processes and supply chain communication.

Digital Transformation

The crucial element digitalisation ignores

Decanting metal powder into a container for delivery – cleanroom levels of packing are just one of many examples of LPW’s attention to detail in their pursuit of quality.

Innovation

LPW: mastering manufacturing metals of the future

Barclays Eagle Labs provide access to resources including expert mentoring, event space, 3D printers and laser cutters.

Innovation

Eagle Labs: nurturing Britain’s start-up culture